Lecturer: Product Design

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town invites applications for a permanent Lectureship in Product Design within the Informatics & Design faculty at the District Six Campus. The role involves teaching, curriculum development, research, and community engagement to advance design education.

Requirements include a Master’s in Product Design and at least two years of lecturing in higher education. Solidworks and Rhino skills with industry experience are desirable.

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Product Design is required.
• At least two years of relevant lecturing experience in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Lectures subjects within Product Design and Jewellery Design Drawing and Software.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Perform academic and departmental duties.
• Participate in Quality Assurance activities of the Department.
• Participate in research.
• Contribute to community initiatives by integrating interventions into curriculum.
• Develop and maintain industry linkages for cooperative education and research.
• Assist with marketing and recruitment activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizing skills

Interpersonal skills

Drawing skills

Design process knowledge

Jewellery manufacturing

Education

Master’s Degree in Product Design

Lecturing experience in Higher Education

Tools

Solidworks

Rhino

Job description

Job Title

Faculty

Informatics & Design

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Informatics & Design

Campus/ Location

District Six Campus - Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

Number of Positions

1

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

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

4/10/2026

Job Purpose

To support the faculty and department in pursuit of its academic and research objectives whichinclude to: teach according to a set syllabus; undertake research and innovation; contribute tocurriculum development and design; engage in workintegrated learning and develop service-learning activities.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Master’s Degree in Product Design
• At least two (2) years’ relevant Lecturing experience in Higher Education

Recommendations

• Working knowledge of Solidworks and Rhino software (Subject to a competency test)
• At least two (2) years’ industry experience in Product and Industrial Design

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Lectures subjects within the field of Product Design and Jewellery Design Drawing andSoftware
• Participate in curriculum development
• Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department
• Participate in research
• Contribute to community initiatives by integrating community interventions intocurriculum.
• Develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies on co-operative education,newtechniques/technologies, and research projects
• Assist with marketing and recruitment activities
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Good organizing & planning skills
• Administrative Skills
• Technical/Professional knowledge
• Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Learner focus
• Adaptability
• Coaching Skills
• Continuous Learning
• High level presentation skills
• Drawing skills
• In-depth knowledge of the design process
• In-depth knowledge of jewellery manufacturing processes, manual and digital.

General Information

Closing Date: 4 October 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.