Lecturer: Mechanical Engineering

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Peninsula University of Technology invites applications for a Lecturer position in Mechanical Engineering. The role involves teaching undergraduate and postgraduate Mechanical Engineering subjects, supervising students, and contributing to curriculum development.

You will engage in research activities and support recruitment efforts. Applicants should hold a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, be able to teach Mechanics of Machines, Mechanical Design, Strength of Materials, CAD, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (base qualification)
• Two years lecturing or two years relevant industry experience
• ECSA registration as Professional Engineer/Professional Technologist or approved international equivalent

Responsibilities

• Lecture Mechanical Engineering subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Contribute to curriculum and programme development.
• Participate in research activities.
• Assist with marketing and recruitment activities.

Skills

Lecturing

Curriculum design

Research supervision

Industry liaison

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

ECSA professional registration or international equivalence

Tools

Computer Aided Design

Job description

Lecturer: Mechanical Engineering - (9062)

Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn.

Job Title

Lecturer: Mechanical Engineering

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Engineering and the Built Environment -> Mechanical Engineering

Campus/ Location

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Number of Positions

1

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

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

22/11/2026

Job Purpose

• Teach on the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes a combination of the following subjects: Mechanics of
• Machines, Mechanical Engineering Design, Strength of Materials, Computer Aided Design, Thermodynamics, and
• other Mechanical Engineering related subjects as required
• Conduct research and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering. All base qualifications must be Mechanical Engineering.
• At least two (2) years lecturing experience or two (2) years relevant industrial experience.
• Demonstrable ability to teach Mechanics of Machines, Mechanical Engineering Design, Strength of Materials and
• other Mechanical Engineering related subjects as required.
• Must be registered with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist OR registered as International Professional Engineer through the International Professional Engineers Agreement (IPEA) or International Engineering Technologist) through the International Engineering Technologist Agreement (IETA)

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Lecture Mechanical Engineering subjects as required at a tertiary institution on the Mechanical and Mechatronic
• Participate in academic development and administration
• Participate in curriculum and programme development
• Participate in Quality Assurance Activities
• Participate in research activities
• Assisting students with projects and productions
• Contribution to co-ordination of student projects and productions
• Contribution to departmental projects and productions
• Contribution to departmental WIL and service-learning projects and activities
• Develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies
• Supervise and mentor both undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Assist with marketing and recruitment activities
• Perform other academic and support functions as may be required by the Head of Department
• Attend conferences and publish in accredited journals or conference proceedings as required by the university foracademics
• Good organizing & planning skills
• Administrative Skills
• Technical/Professional knowledge
• Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Learner focus
• Coaching Skills

General Information

Closing Date: 22 November 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.

Copyright, Cape Peninsula University of Technology.
We are a university in Cape Town, South Africa and the only university of Technology in the Western Cape province.
We are also the largest university in the province.