Lecturer: Mechanical Engineering

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Bellville, Western Cape, invites applications for a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering. The role covers undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across Mechanics of Machines, ME Design, Strength of Materials, and Thermodynamics, with research supervision duties.

Requirements include a Masters in Mechanical Engineering, at least 2 years teaching or industrial experience, and ECSA registration as a PE or Engineering Technologist.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering (base qualification in the field)
• At least two years lecturing or two years relevant industrial experience
• Able to teach Mechanics of Machines, Mechanical Engineering Design, Strength of Materials and related subjects
• Must be registered with ECSA as Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist

Responsibilities

• Lecture Mechanical Engineering subjects as required at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Participate in academic development and administration
• Participate in curriculum and programme development
• Participate in Quality Assurance activities
• Participate in research activities
• Assist students with projects and productions
• Develop and maintain links with industry and professional bodies
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Contribute to departmental projects and service-learning activities
• Attend conferences and publish in accredited journals or conference proceedings

Skills

Lecturing experience

Mechanics of Machines

Mechanical Engineering Design

Strength of Materials

Thermodynamics

Education

Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Lecturer: Mechanical Engineering - (9027)

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

Permanent

1

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

To be confirmed

2/11/2026

Job Purpose

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

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Masters 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

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: 02 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.

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