Lecturer: Engineering

ADvTECH; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in South Africa is seeking a Lecturer in Engineering. The role involves lecturing, academic support for students, and developing new programmes. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Civil Engineering and have at least 2 years of teaching experience. The institution offers competitive salaries, lifelong learning opportunities, and various benefits including provident fund contributions. This is a full-time position with working hours from Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00.

Benefits

LinkedIn Learning subscriptions

Staff discounts on educational programs

Incentive bonus structure

Provident fund contributions

Birthday vouchers

Competitive annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum 2 years lecturing experience in higher education preferred.
• Understanding of higher education regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with academic results review and support for at-risk students.
• Lecture on engineering-related programmes and provide feedback on assessments.
• Develop and maintain industry relationships for student placement.

Skills

Professional communication skills

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Teaching expertise

Education

Master of Engineering (NQF Level 9)

Job description

Lecturer: Engineering

Emeris, Newlands has a vacancy for Lecturer: Engineering

Direct Reporting Line

Head: Engineering

Emeris is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE)

The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa, and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with reviewing academic results of all students within the School on campus and implement an appropriate teaching and learning strategy for "At risk" students and "At risk" modules.
• Academic counselling and support to students within the school on campus.
• Support the development of new programmes for accreditation.
• Support development of academic material and assessments on programmes within the School by acting as developer, module leader, moderator or head of programme for the Central Academic Team (CAT).
• Provide support to the campus marketing team with specialised knowledge of the programmes with the School.
• Assist with plagiarism offences and disciplinary procedures.
• Involvement in, and management of, academic support and administrative duties during the campus registration period.
• Assist with the student tracking process.
• Conduct Student consultations.

Industry, Professional Management & Building Partnerships

• Develop and maintain relationships with professional industry to support placement of students, bursaries and sponsorships and access to professional expertise.
• Facilitation of and involvement in professional and scholarly activities e.g. Conference Papers and Higher Degree Studies.
• Organise campus events for the School to promote professional industry relationships.

Lecturing

• Lecture on engineering-related programmes (must lecture on an IIE qualification) across various modes of delivery where relevant.
• Marking of assessments and feedback to students in subjects lectured. May be required to internally moderate assessments scripts that fall within their subject fields, where necessary across IIE sites of delivery.

Student Development & Campus Support

• Assisting with academic development and support for a specific programme and its students.
• Tracking student success and implementing support interventions where required.
• Assist in lecturer development and support processes and procedures. This may include conducting peer reviews, facilitating workshops and one‑on‑one consultations.
• Assisting in the coordination of the engineering learning centre (ELC) (teaching assistants/ tutors).
• Assist in the coordination of the engineering society focussing on student industry engagement.

Research & Scholarship

• The incumbent is required to promote a culture of scholarship within their practice, discipline and campus/team and is also required to contribute towards IIE VC achieving its annual research output targets.

Competencies Required

• Professional/advanced communication skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Proven computer literacy competence
• Tolerance for operating in a pressurised environment and industry
• Ability to analyse and interpret data
• Attention to detail and focus on quality
• Advanced teaching and learning expertise evidenced by a Teaching Portfolio

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Minimum of Master of Engineering (NQF Level 9) in Civil Engineering.

Minimum Work Experience Requirements

• At least 2 years of Lecturing experience (preferably in a tertiary education environment).
• Must have an understanding of the regulatory framework and its impact on higher education and private colleges.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday : 08:00 -17: 00

Salary

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
• Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio.
• Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.
• Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover, to support your financial well‑being and future planning.
• Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day.
• Competitive annual leave allowance for well‑deserved time off and rejuvenation.

Application Response

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

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Emerisisan Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.