Lecturer: Mechanical Engineering (6-month contract)

Faculty

Department

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

Campus/ Location

Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Contract

Occupational Function

Academic

Number of Positions

1

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

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

28/8/2026

Job Purpose

Teach the subject Engineering Drawing in the Mechanical Engineering programmes

Working knowledge of Mechanical Engineering CAD software packages

Assist with supervision of students completing Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum requirements:

A Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering. All base qualifications must be Mechanical Engineering.

At least two (2) years lecturing experience or two (2) years relevant industrial experience.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Lecturing on the Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics) Programmes: Engineering Drawing

Develop learning materials for programmes: Engineering Drawing

Contribute to research outputs through participation in research activities

Assistance with departmental administration

Participate in curriculum and programme development

Participate in Quality Assurance Activities

Assisting students with projects and productions

Contribution to co-ordination of student projects and productions

Contribution to departmental projects and productions

Contribution to departmental WIL and service-learning projects and activities

Supervise and mentor both undergraduate and postgraduate students

Assist with marketing and recruitment activities

Perform other academic and support functions as may be required by the Head of Department

Attend conferences and publish in accredited journals or conference proceedings as required by the university for academics

Competencies

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Strong learner focus

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Good administrative and organizational skills (recording keeping, etc.)

Coaching and mentoring skills

Time management skills

Computer literac

General Information

Closing Date: 28 August 2026

Enquiries: Ms Yandiswa Vuwani - email address- vuwaniy@cput.ac.za - Human Capital

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.