MME2027A1 Part-time lecturer(s) for 2027

Central University of Technology, Free State; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 402,000 - 827,000; Part time

Job summary

Central University of Technology, Free State invites applications for part-time lecturer(s) in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the Bloemfontein Campus. The role involves developing academic material and lecturing in Manufacturing, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Strength of Materials, and Systems Engineering, with on-campus delivery and assessment duties.

Applicants should hold an appropriate BEng Tech Hons, Master’s or Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering and have prior lecturing

Qualifications

• An appropriate BEng Tech Hons (NQF level 8) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Master’s (NQF level 9) in Mechanical Engineering or Doctorate (NQF level 10) as applicable.
• Experience with electronic education (Blackboard) is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Develop academic material and lecture in allocated subjects.
• Lecture on campus and undertake teaching, learning and assessment activities.
• Execute community projects related to the programmes.

Skills

Lecturing experience

Blackboard knowledge

Education

BEng Tech Hons in Mechanical Engineering (NQF8)

Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (NQF9)

Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering (NQF10)

Job description

MME2027A1 Part-time lecturer(s) for 2027

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY │

Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering

Bloemfontein Campus

Main purpose of the job

To develop academic material and lecture in allocated subjects for own and other programmes and to execute appropriate community projects

Subject field(s)

• Manufacturing
• Thermodynamics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Strength of Materials
• Systems Engineering

Nature of appointment:

Appointed on an hourly basis for specific semester and/or year subjects (teaching, learning and assessment and related administration)

Remuneration:

The hourly rate of payment depends on the part-time lecturer’s qualifications and experience. 2026 rates: Junior Lecturer (R292 per hour); Lecturer (R358 per hour); Senior Lecturer (R438 per hour); A- Prof / Prof. (R600 per hour)

• The format of lectures is face-to-face, on campus.
• Facilitation and assessment formats will be subject to change on short notice.
• Lecturers will be expected to have their own laptop computer.
• Successful applicants will be required to lecture on the Bloemfontein CUT campus and will be required to be available at the assigned subject’s scheduled class hours.

Minimum and Desired Qualification/ Knowledge and/or Experience

• An appropriate B Eng Tech Hons (NQF level 8), Master’s (NQF level 9) or Doctorate degree (NQF level 10) in Mechanical Engineering;
• Previous lecturing experience will serve as a recommendation.
• Experience with electronic education (Blackboard) is recommended

Job-Related Enquiries:

Dr J Combrinck ([e-mail])

Remuneration, Benefits and Process Enquiries:

Mr T Moshotloa ([e-mail])

Application submission assistance (SimplifyHR):

Recruitment Office ([e-mail])

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS – 30 October 2026