Senior Lecturer: Chemical Engineering X2 (Re-advertisement)

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Peninsula University of Technology invites applications for a Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering, based in Cape Town. The position focuses on lecturing, research, and postgraduate supervision within the Department of Chemical Engineering in the Engineering and the Built Environment faculty.

A strong publication record and professional registration with ECSA are required. The post emphasizes academic leadership, curriculum development, and collaboration with industry partners to enrich

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering required; all underpinning qualifications must be in Chemical Engineering.
• At least 4 years lecturing experience at the higher education level or 4 years related industry experience at senior level or a combination of the two.
• Demonstrable evidence of publications (peer reviewed) in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Track record of successful postgraduate supervision.
• Evidence of appropriate academic and research leadership.
• Must be registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Academic Development and Teaching: prepare and lecture specific instructional offerings at all levels as required; teach and apply theory in practice; review assessments methods; implement evaluation systems for learning outcomes; supervise and mentor students.
• Administration: assist in departmental administration duties; participate in cooperative education activities; assist in programme marketing with schools and outreach.
• Research: engage in at least one research area; supervise group projects; contribute to peer and departmental research; secure funding and foster industry partnerships.
• Assisting with coordination of curricula and activities linked to Chemical Engineering, teaching and learning, academic administration, research, accreditation and industry partnerships.

Skills

Lecturing experience

Postgraduate supervision

Education

Doctoral qualification in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Senior Lecturer: Chemical Engineering X2 (Re-advertisement) - (8987)

Job Title

Senior Lecturer: Chemical Engineering X2 (Re-advertisement)

Faculty

Department

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

Campus/ Location

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Number of Positions

2

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

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

9/10/2026

Job Purpose

Lecturing Chemical Engineering Subjects. Research. Community Engagement, Undergraduate and Post Graduate Supervision in the Department of Chemical Engineering.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Doctoral qualification in Chemical Engineering. All underpinning qualifications must be in Chemical Engineering
• At least 4 years lecturing experience at the higher education level or 4 years related industry experience at the senior level or a combination of the two.
• Demonstrable evidence of publications (peer reviewed) in the field of Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Track record of successful postgraduate supervision.
• Evidence of appropriate academic and research leadership.
• Must be registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist.

Additional Notes:

All underpinning qualifications must be listed on the application. failing which your application will not be considered.

The selection panel's assessment will be aligned with the institutional promotions criteria

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Academic Development and Teaching:

• The preparation and lecturing of specific instructional offerings at all levels as required.
• Teaching and practical application of theoretical aspects of specific instructional offerings.
• Contribute towards the review of assessments methods.
• Implementation of an evaluation system to determine teaching and learning success.
• Supervise and mentor students at all levels as required.

Administration:

• Assist in all departmental administration duties and/or responsibilities
• Participate in co-operative education activities.
• Assist in programme marketing by liaising with schools, school visits, preparation of marketing material.

Research:

• Be Involved with at least one research area in subject field.
• Supervise group research projects and contribute towards peer/group/departmental research.
• Secure funding for research purposes
• Industrial alliance, partnership, and community engagement

Assisting with the coordination of all academic activities relating to, but not limited to:

• the curriculum programmes that are linked to Chemical Engineering
• Teaching & learning
• Academic administration,
• Conducting research,
• Participation in ECSA/CHE or any other accreditation,
• Participation in Quality Assurance activities,
• Participation in Industry Advisory Committees & partnerships,

Leadership and decision-making skills

Excellent command of English language and communication

Technical/Professional knowledge and skills

Good organizational and time management skills

Coaching and mentoring skills

Knowledge and understanding of the latest technology and development 1n the field of Chemical Engineering

Teamwork and cooperation

Quality of work and reliability

Strong teambuilding and leadership skills,

To be able to cope under pressure

Additional

• Organisation of hands-on practical projects exercises for undergraduate students in the Labs.
• Engaging with industry partners to provide students with real-life work exposure and experience.
• Initiation and development of subject material within the listed subject areas.
• Contribution to team research and teaching programmes and their administration.
• Assisting with departmental administration.
• Developing innovative research. teaching, and learning methods and materials.
• Promotion of community participation and linkages outreach

General Information

Closing Date: 09 October 2026

NB: Internal applicants interested in higher level academic positions are encouraged to apply for academic promotion if they are eligible. To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications will be assessed against the University’s academic promotions criteria for the respective level(s) applied for and must satisfy the criteria to be considered. In instances where a post is advertised across two levels or more (e.g., Senior lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Professor), preference will be given to applicants who meet the requirements at a higher level.

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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