Lecturer/ Junior lecturer: Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering X2 (contract ending 31 December 2026)

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Peninsula University of Technology invites applications for a Lecturer/Junior Lecturer in Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering at the Cape Town campus. The appointment is a contract ending 31 December 2026, with 2 positions available, to support teaching in Electrical Engineering and Software Engineering subjects.

The role requires a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, a Bachelor Honours in Electrical Engineering, and at least two years of lecturing or industry experience,

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least two years lecturing experience in Higher Education or relevant industry experience.
• A Bachelor Honours in Electrical Engineering.
• Proficiency in Electrical Engineering 1 or Software Engineering 2.

Responsibilities

• Lecture subjects within the field of Electrical Engineering.
• Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department.
• Contribute community initiatives by integrating community interventions into curriculum.
• Develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies on cooperative education, new techniques/ technologies, and research projects.
• Perform other functions as assigned by the Head of Department.
• Good organising & planning skills.
• Administrative Skills.
• Technical/Professional knowledge.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Strong Learner focus.
• Coaching Skills.
• High level presentation skills.

Skills

Electrical Engineering 1 proficiency

Software Engineering 2 proficiency

Education

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor Honours in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Lecturer/ Junior lecturer: Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering X2 (contract ending 31 December 2026) - (8939)

Job Title

Lecturer/ Junior lecturer: Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering X2 (contract ending 31 December 2026)

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Engineering and the Built Environment -> Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering

Campus/ Location

Job Type

Contract

Occupational Function

Number of Positions

2

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

17/9/2026

Job Purpose

To support the faculty and department in pursuit of its academic and research objectives which include lecture subjects in Electrical Engineering 1 or Software Engineering 2; keep accurate records pertaining to learning and teaching activities; contribute to curriculum development and design; develop service-learning activities

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least two (2) years lecturing experience in Higher Education or relevant industry experience.
• A Bachelor Honours in Electrical Engineering
• Proficiency in Electrical Engineering 1 or Software Engineering 2

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Lecture subjects within the field of Electrical Engineering.
• Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department
• Contribute community initiatives by integrating community interventions into curriculum.
• Develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies on co-operative education, new techniques/technologies, and research projects
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department
• Good organising & planning skills
• Administrative Skills
• Technical/Professional knowledge
• Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Learner focus
• Coaching Skills
• High level presentation skills

General Information

Closing Date: 17 September 2026

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

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