Senior Lecturer: Industrial Engineering

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Peninsula University of Technology invites applications for a permanent academic position in Industrial & Systems Engineering. The role focuses on teaching undergraduate and postgraduate programs, supervising postgraduate students, and engaging in research and community projects within Engineering and the Built Environment.

The department seeks a Doctoral-qualified academic with strong postgraduate lecturing experience, publications, and active ECSA registration or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Industrial/ Systems Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum four years of academic experience in higher education or relevant industry experience at senior level.
• Proven ability to lecture at the postgraduate level (Masters, Postgraduate Diploma, Advanced Diploma courses).
• Demonstrated experience supervising postgraduate students with a track record aligned to institutional requirements.
• Evidence of peer-reviewed publications in Industrial Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lecturing Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, and Quality subjects in the department.
• Develop innovative teaching and learning materials.
• Contribute to curriculum and programme development.
• Promote community participation, linkages, outreach and industry liaison.
• Supervise and mentor postgraduate students.
• Participate in assessment and academic development activities.
• Assist with departmental administration and quality assurance.

Education

Doctoral degree in Industrial/ Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Technology Management or related discipline

Job description

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Job Title

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Engineering and the Built Environment -> Industrial & Systems Engineering

Campus/ Location

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Number of Positions

1

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

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

22/11/2026

Job Purpose

• Teach on the undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Conduct research and supervise postgraduate students.
• Engage in community projects and project consultancy work.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Doctoral degree in Industrial/ Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Technology Management or relateddiscipline. All underpinning qualifications must be in Industrial/ Systems Engineering
• A minimum four (4) years of academic experience in higher education or relevant industrial experience at the appropriate senior level.
• Proven ability to lecture at the postgraduate level, including Master’s, Postgraduate Diploma, and Advanced Diplomacourses.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising postgraduate students, with a successful track record in line with institutional requirements.
• Demonstrable evidence of publications (peer reviewed) in the field of Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Must be registered with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer or ProfessionalEngineering Technologist or registered as International Professional Engineer through the International ProfessionalEngineers Agreement (IPEA) or International EngineeringTechnologist) through the International Engineering Technologist Agreement (IETA)
• NB: The selection panel’s recommendation and assessment will be aligned with the institutional promotions criteria.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

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

• Lecturing Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, and Quality subjects in the department
• Develop innovative teaching and learning materials.
• Contribute to curriculum and programme development.
• Promote community participation, linkages, outreach and industry liaison.
• Supervise and mentor students.
• Assessment and academic development
• Assist with departmental administration.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department.
• Ensure good quality assurance practice
• Demonstrate lecturing ability.
• Understanding of good assessment practices
• Knowledge of curriculum development
• Computer literacy with good organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the technology and development in the field
• Proficient in English (written and spoken)
• Research Skills
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Demonstrate ability in post-graduate supervision.
• Strong learner focus
• Aptitude for continuous learning

General Information

Closing Date: 22 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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