Cooperative Education Coordinator (Re-Advertisement) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

•  BTech/ Advanced Diploma or PG Diploma/ Honours in Mechanical Engineering. Master's in mechanical engineering will be advantageous. All underpinning qualifications must be Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 2 years lecturing experience in the faculty of Engineering and/ or relevant industrial experience.
• Proven record of industry and community engagement.
• Thorough knowledge of all Work-Integrated Learning models and systems (specifically workplace- based
• Learning and industry-project based learning).
• Knowledge of current legislation in education, labour and skills development.
• Knowledge of SAQA, HEQSF, NQF and accreditation requirements relating to Work Integrated learning.
• Must be registered with ECSA Professional Body or must register within 12 months of employment.

Recommendation:

• Completed either the TOP or HDET or equivalent
•  Evidence to manage students within an academic and innovative environment.
• Evidence of engagement with funding agencies.
• A valid driver's license.

Additional Information

• All base qualifications must be listed on the application. 

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Visit companies to ensure suitability of workstation for student placement
• Maintain existing and recruit new companies to increase database of workstations
• Evaluate suitability of prospective workstations
• Evaluate and monitor training programs
• Preparing students for world of work
• Place all students that require experiential learning
• Monitor students' performance through visits, oral presentation, report writing and logbooks
• Resolve training issues
• Coordinate Advisory Board meetings
• Select advisory members in consultation with academic department
• Prepare for ECSA audits
• Quality Assurance
• Research
• Curriculum Development and assessment of learning
• Industry public sector liaison and networking
• Serve on Faculty Cooperative Education Committee