Mechanical Engineering Lecturer (Cape Town)

AIE, Academic Institute of Excellence; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE) is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Lecturer to deliver engaging, high-quality teaching at our Midrand or Cape Town campuses. You will contribute to programme design, learning resources, and assessment strategies to enhance student success.

The ideal candidate holds an engineering honours, 5+ years of HE teaching experience, and familiarity with industry standards; a Masters and ECSA registration are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Honours in the relevant field of Engineering; a Masters is advantageous.
• 5+ years of teaching and learning experience in higher education.
• Ability to teach, develop content, and conduct assessments effectively.
• Familiarity with industry standards and professional engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate interactive teaching to promote student engagement.
• Set, conduct, and grade assessments with timely feedback.
• Contribute to programme and content development, including curriculum design.
• Undertake academic administration to align with policies and timelines.
• Support student success through mentorship and high-quality service.
• Collaborate across departments to strengthen teaching and student support.

Skills

Teaching & learning

Content development

Assessment design

Industry experience

Education

Honours in Engineering

Masters (advantage)

ECSA registration (advantage)

Job description

POSITION AVAILABLE: Mechanical Engineering Lecturer

Location: Midrand or Cape Town

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Academic Institute of Excellence (AIE) has a variety of job openings for different Engineering Lecturers within our School of Engineering and Science in preparation for our upcoming Intake 1-2027. We are particularly recruiting for:

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Lecturers
• Mechanical Engineering Lecturers
• Civil Engineering Lecturers
• Mechatronic Engineering Lecturers

A Lecturer is responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences that promote student success, engagement, and retention. These roles require dynamic, supportive, and innovative educators with strong technical and industry experience in their respective area of expertise. The Lecturers will contribute to programme development, ensure academic integrity, provide exceptional high-level support, and foster collaborative relationships within the institution and industry.

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

• Facilitating student learning through interactive teaching that promotes engagement and supports the overall student learning experience.
• Setting, conducting, and grading assessments, providing timely, meaningful, and constructive feedback.
• Contributing to programme and content development, including the improvement of teaching resources and curriculum design.
• Undertaking relevant academic administration activities to ensure compliance with institutional policies and timelines.
• Ensuring a positive student experience through academic support, mentorship, and maintaining high levels of customer service.
• Preparing comprehensive briefs and marking schedules for each project at the start of the module, including aims, learning outcomes, submission requirements, assessment criteria, references, and resources.
• Informing students of assessment methods, procedures, and regulations in line with institutional briefs and assessment policy.
• Staying informed and abreast of developments and trends within mechatronic engineering and higher education teaching practice.
• Promoting student success by identifying at-risk students early and implementing appropriate intervention strategies.
• Supporting improved student retention and throughput rates through innovative teaching practices and student success initiatives.
• Building and maintaining communities of learning and practice within the department.
• Being perceived by students as approachable, fair, and supportive, while maintaining professionalism and academic standards.
• Collaborating with colleagues across departments to strengthen teaching, learning, and student support processes.

Application Requirements:

• Honours in the relevant field of Engineering as a minimum requirement. A Masters will be a distinct advantage.
• Registered member at ECSA is highly advantage, although we will support annual membership fees as part of our Staff Development support.
• At least 5+ years’ experience in teaching and learning within the Higher Education environment.
• Ability to teach, develop content, and conduct assessments effectively.
• Familiarity with industry standards, safety protocols, and professional engineering practices.

The following attributes are linked to the Code of Conduct:

• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Be innovative and efficient in solving problems.
• Comfortable interacting with external development teams and stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Professional phone and email étiquette.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• People Centricity – Respectful and helpful nature when dealing with clients, peers, and colleagues.
• Urgency – The position requires decisiveness, quick responses, and fast action.
• Self-Control – The ability to govern one’s emotions and reactions is a key part of customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to assess a situation to determine the severity of a problem and escalat when required.
• Able to prioritise tasks and deliver clear and concise feedback.

At AIE, we’re not just adapting to the future, we’re building it. If you're passionate about continuous growth, inspired by new technology, and want your ideas to be heard (and actually implemented), you might have just found your place.

We stay agile through adaptability, lead with empathy, honour respect, and spark everything with curiosity. If this sounds like your kind of environment, where flexibility, innovation, and human-centered design guide the way, then we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s create something meaningful together.