Senior Lecturer/Lecturer and Junior Lecturer in Machine Design (Two posts)

Unitalentza; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African university is seeking a Senior Lecturer/Lecturer and Junior Lecturer in Machine Design. This role involves teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and conducting research in mechanical design and systems engineering. Candidates must have relevant doctoral or master's degrees, along with experience in teaching or industry. This position offers a permanent appointment starting in January 2026.

Qualifications

• A relevant doctoral degree or master's degree in engineering with significant experience.
• Experience teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• ECSA accreditation or equivalent recognized qualification.

Responsibilities

• Perform research in mechanical design and systems engineering.
• Teach mechanical design and systems engineering courses.

Skills

Sound communication

Teaching skills

Proficiency in English

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant doctoral degree

ECSA accredited BEng or BSc(Eng)

Relevant master's degree

Job description

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer and Junior Lecturer in Machine Design (Two posts)

• Senior Lecturer/Lecturer and Junior Lecturer in Machine Design (Two posts)
• Type of engagement: Permanent appointment

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Background to Position

Faculty of Engineering

Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer and Junior Lecturer in Machine Design (Two posts)

Ref. ING03/176/0825

Job Description

Duties:

• Performing research in the field of industrial machinery, mechanical design and / or systems engineering.
• Teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the areas of mechanical design, systems engineering and machine dynamics.

Inherent Criteria

Requirements:

[There are two positions available: Senior Lecturer/Lecturer and Junior Lecturer]

• Senior Lecturer: A relevant doctoral degree, plus at least three years' applicable practical, teaching and/or research experience, OR an applicable master’s degree in engineering with at least eight years’ applicable technical or management experience in industry.
• For Lecturer: A relevant master's degree, plus at least three years' applicable practical, teaching and/or research experience, OR an applicable doctoral degree.
• An ECSA accredited BEng or BSc(Eng) degree in mechanical engineering, or an equivalent qualification recognised by ECSA for registration as a professional engineer.
• Sound communication and teaching skills.
• Proficiency in English with the ability to function effectively in a multi-lingual environment.
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills.

Recommendations:

• A proven record of experience as an engineer in the field of industrial machinery, mechanical design and / or systems engineering.
• An established research record in the field of industrial machinery, mechanical design and / or systems engineering and fundraising in these areas.
• A relevant doctoral degree, a current registration in a PhD programme in mechanical engineering, or a willingness to start a doctoral degree study (part-time) within the first year of employment, or the receipt of a doctoral degree within the first year of employment.
• PrEng registration.

Application Requirement

Commencement of duties:

01 January 2026

01 September 2025

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Johan van der Spuy on 021 808 3742, or at [e-mail]

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits, as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753 (Stellenbosch) / 021 938 9636 (Tygerberg), or at [e-mail]

Stellenbosch University is committed to employment equity (EE), and appointments will be made in line with the EE plan for the specific environment as well as the EE Plan of the University.

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About Stellenbosch University

Stellenbosch University (SU) is home to an academic community of 29 000 students (including 4 000 foreign students from 100 countries) as well as 3 000 permanent staff members (including 1 000 academics) on five campuses. The historical oak-lined university town amongst the Boland Mountains in the winelands of the Western Cape creates a unique campus atmosphere, which attracts local and foreign students alike. On the main campus, paved walkways wind between campus buildings – some dating from previous centuries; others just a few years old. Architecture from various eras attests to the sound academic foundation and establishment of an institution of excellence. This, together with the scenic beauty of the area; state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities and technology, as well as visionary thinking about the creation of a sustainable 21st-century institution, makes for the unique character of Stellenbosch University.

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