The Cape Peninsula University of Technology was established on 1 January 2005, when the Cape Technikon and Peninsula Technikon merged. This merger was part of a national transformation process that transformed the higher education landscape in South Africa. Today, this institution is the only university of technology in the Western Cape and is the largest...
Job Purpose
- The objective is to fill the position of Lecturer: Engineering Graphics and Design and Technology in the Senior Phase & Further Education and Training Department with a staff member with expertise in this area.
- Please note that the successful candidate will be required to teach at both our Mowbray and Wellington campuses. Tuition at our Wellington campus is conducted in Afrikaans. The candidate must therefore be proficient and able to teach in Afrikaans.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- A relevant Master’s degree in Engineering Education/Technology Education (excluding ICT/IT)/Curriculum Studies with a focus on Engineering Graphics and Design or Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering or Technology
- Engineering Graphics and Design with a focus on Electrical/Mechanical/Civil/Technology as a major subject at the undergraduate level
- A relevant teaching qualification at the secondary school level
- At least two (2) years’ relevant lecturing experience at the tertiary level or five (5) years’ relevant experience in SP &FET phase at the school level
RECOMMMENDATIONS:
- A relevant Doctoral degree
- Specialised knowledge of Methodologies of teaching EGD and Technology
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
Teaching and Learning
- Teaching EGD and Technology in the SP & FET department
- Assessment and Quality Assurance
- Ability to align yourself to hybrid teaching and learning models (face-to-face and online learning)
- Presentation skills
Curriculum development and Materials
- Curriculum development and other learning materials
Student Support and Supervision
- Supervising students on teaching practice
- Mentoring and support of students
Academic Administration and Quality
- Academic administration and development
- Plan, coordinate and supervise academic activities
- Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department
Engagement & Partnerships
- Community engagement
- Networking with schools and other networks
Research
- Research and involvement in research activities (publications and supervision)
Competencies
Knowledge
- Adequate content and pedagogical content knowledge
Professional and Personal Effectiveness
- Good work ethic and ability to manage work
- Meticulous planning and organising skills / Time Management
- Adaptability
Technical Skills
Interpersonal and Collaborative Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Mentoring and support of students
- Presentation skills
Learner-Centred Orientation
- Strong learner focus
- Identify at-risk students, develop intervention strategies, and monitor student progress
- Coaching and mentoring
Digital and Modal Flexibility
- Ability to align yourself to hybrid teaching and learning models (face-to-face and online learning)
General
- Meticulous planning and organizing skills/Time Management
- Ability to work in a team with a good work ethic
- Adaptability (versatility and flexibility)
Closing Date: 25 October 2026
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Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) invites applications for the position of Manager to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Technology Station: Clothing and Textiles (TSCT). The position is located within the Department of Clothing and Textile Technology in the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment (FEBE).
The Manager will be working in collaboration with the academic department, management committee and advisory board. The incumbent will be responsible for:
- Aligning the TSCT’s business operations and strategic priorities with the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) Project Management Unit and CPUT’s strategic objectives, including Vision 2030.
- Ensuring full compliance with the TIA grant agreement, CPUT policies and procedures, and the requirements of other funding agencies.
- Developing and implementing strategies to maximise the effectiveness, sustainability, and impact of the TSCT in fulfilling its mandate.
- Providing strategic oversight to ensure that the TSCT achieves its operational, innovation, industry-support, and institutional objectives.
- Strengthening partnerships and stakeholder engagement to enhance the TSCT’s contribution to technology development, innovation, and industry advancement.
- The Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for the day-to-day management of the TSCT, ensuring the effective implementation of its business and operational plans and achievement of performance objectives. The role will include promoting and positioning the TSCT to industry, Small, Medium, and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs), postgraduate students, and other key stakeholders, while strengthening partnerships and opportunities that enhance the Station’s impact and sustainability.
- The incumbent will provide technical leadership and guidance in the fields of textiles, clothing, and related industries, while overseeing the planning and execution of projects that support SMMEs, industry partners, and postgraduate students. The Manager will also be responsible for sound financial management, including monitoring income and expenditure and liaising with relevant CPUT financial departments and auditors to ensure effective financial governance and accountability.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Masters in Clothing Management, Textile Science, Design or related fields.
- Minimum 5 years’ working experience in industry or academia.
- Appropriate knowledge of all aspects of the clothing or textiles value chain.
- Experience in engaging with stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem, viz. SMMEs and industry, government institutions/agencies, science councils and education institutions.
- Engage with multiple funders from proposal development/ business plans, governance, monitoring and evaluation, and performance reporting.
- Support university research and innovation through infrastructure provision as well as postgraduate and academic support.
- Manage and co-ordinate teams to deliver client projects and services.
- Develop sustainable strategies for financial sustainability of the TSCT.
- Appropriate knowledge of the key performance indicators of a TIA funded Technology Station.
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
- Manage day to day operations of TSCT
- Securing funding or co- funding from external sources
- Promotion of community participation, linkages, outreach and industry liaison
- Delivery on client projects, including project reporting and financial reporting
- Mentoring staff and supervise undergraduate, honours and post graduate students
- Contribute to research outputs through participation in research activities and lecturing activities
- Any other duties assigned as per the operational requirements.
Competencies
- Clothing and /or textiles technical expertise
- Managing, guiding and mentoring staff
- Administer daily operations
- Budget planning and control
- Performance and financial reporting
- Funder reporting
- Support audit preparation and compliance
- Identify and keep abreast of technical trends in the Clothing and Textile sector.
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Professionalism and integrity
- Attention to detail and follow-through
- Stakeholder management and diplomacy
- Multi stakeholder collaboration
- Risk identification and management
- Ability to manage competing priorities and working under pressure
- Self-management and initiative
- Problem solving ability
- Lecturing in Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Post Graduate Diploma Levels
- Supervision of postgraduate students
Closing Date: 21 October 2026
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Job Purpose
- The person will be required to lecture subjects on the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- A Masters qualification in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with expertise in embedded systems or software engineering. All underpinning qualifications must be in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- At least 2 years lecturing experience at the higher education level or 2 years related industry experience or a combination of the two.
- Evidence of incorporating teaching & learning and research & innovation outcomes into academic project.
- Must be registered with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist.
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
- Preparation and lecturing of courses for the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
- Curriculum and programme development
- Assessment and academic development
- Initiation and development of subject material
- Contribution to team teaching and administration
- Initiate undergraduate and Honours projects
- Developing innovative teaching and learning methods and material
Competencies
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong learner focus
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal skills
- Coaching and mentoring skills
- Knowledge and understanding of the latest technologies and developments in the field of Electrical/Computer Engineering
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
Closing Date: 25 October 2026
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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 base qualifications must be in Chemical Engineering.
- A minimum of 6 years relevant Chemical Engineering experience in an industrial environment or 6 years’ higher education lecturing and research experience.
- Successful supervision of Postgraduate students at Masters and Doctoral level.
- A track record of publications in peer reviewed/accredited journals.
- Demonstrated research expertise and a proven track record in the design, development and engineering of electrochemical sensors.
- Must be registered with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist
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
Internal/External Liaison:
- Participate in co-operative education activities.
- Assist in programme marketing by liaising with schools, school visits, preparation of marketing material.
Research:
- Lead research programme in Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Engineering, with particular emphasis on the development and engineering of advanced electrochemical sensors.
- Supervise group research projects and contribute towards peer/group/departmental research.
- Secure national and international funding for research purposes
- Supervision of Masters and doctoral students
- Sourcing of third-stream income
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
- Curriculum development,
- Academic development,
- Academic administration,
- Conducting research,
- Participation in ECSA/CHE or any other accreditation,
- Participation in Quality Assurance activities,
- Participation in Industry Advisory CCommittees & partnerships,
- Personal & professional development,
- Assisting with WIL and planning of service-learning initiatives,
- Assisting with recruitment, admissions & marketing as is reasonably required by the HOD: Chemical Engineering
Competencies
- Demonstrable lecturing ability
- Understanding of good assessment practices
- Knowledge of curriculum development
- Computer literacy with good organizational and time management skills
- Language proficiency: English
- Computer literacy and programming
- Student focused,
- Strong teambuilding and leadership skills,
- To be able to cope under pressure.
- 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
Closing Date: 25 October 2026
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Job Purpose
- Lecturing subjects in Chemical Engineering.
- Contribute to academic initiatives undertaken by the department to enhance learning according to the needs of the industry and the department’s teaching & learning goals.
- Incorporate teaching & learning, research & innovation, and community engagement outcomes into the academic project.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering. All base qualifications must be in Chemical Engineering.
- At least Two years’ relevant teaching experience in higher education and/or Two years’ industrial experience in the Chemical Engineering industry.
- Must be registered with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
Accreditation
- Revise and submit programmes for accreditation by relevant accreditation bodies.
- Adheres to accreditation policy and procedures
Academic Development
- Identifies students at risk timeously.
- Develops intervention strategy
- Monitors learners’ progress
Academic Management
- Contributes to policy making
- Sets annual objectives pertaining to academic programmes.
- Review teaching and learning.
- Contributes to the development of academic related decision-making.
- Acts as course leader
- Contributes to management of tutor activities
Administration
- Keeps the attendance registrar and personal progress reports on the syllabus developments.
- Records learners’ results.
- Assists with the registration of students.
- To supervise tests and examinations.
Community Service & outreach
- Contributes to community initiatives.
- Integrates community interventions into curriculum.
- Reports on own involvement with community.
Counselling
- Provides counselling to learners.
- Monitors learners’ progress.
Curriculum and Assessment
- Contributes to curriculum development.
- Participates in curriculum review to ensure alignment with industry and set standards.
- Reviews assessments methods
Quality Assurance
- Contributes to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
- Identifies QA feedback mechanism within the faculty/department.
- Monitors the impact of QA recommendations within the faculty/department.
- Implements Appropriate interventions.
Recruitment/Admissions/Marketing
- Contributes to the planning for “Open Day”
- Attends “Open Day”
- Provides information on faculty courses course.
Personal/Professional Development
- Keeps abreast with developments of own field of study and their implications for the training situation.
- Keeps abreast with development of professional conduct within the University.
- Resister as a member of professional bodies to keep abreast of all developments (where appropriate).
- Engages in current professional developments activities.
Research
- Conducts appropriate research
- Acts as a study leader.
- Publishes research results.
- Keeps abreast of professional literature.
- Obtains research grants.
Safety/Management
- Ensure compliance with safety rules.
- Acts as a safety representative for the department.
- Co-ordinates safety inspections, fire drills, and any other safety interventions
Teaching
- Compiles work schemes/learner guides.
- Uses appropriate teaching methods.
- Develops learning material
- Ensures that the classroom used for the lecture is well equipped.
- Assists students with problems in learning situation.
Competencies
- Adaptability
- Coaching
- Communication
- Continuous learning
- Learner focus
- Developing learners
- Formal presentation
- Gaining commitment
- Managing work
- Professional knowledge
- Work standards
- Leadership
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizing skills
Closing Date: 25 October 2026
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Job Purpose
- To effectively manage the Student Counselling functions and services at the University, aimed at facilitating student access, development, wellness, retention and throughput.
- To effectively control the support and professional assistance that are provided by Student Counselling’s staff to CPUT students, prospective students and staff, through strategic planning, quality assurance, financial management, staff performance management, staff development, internal and external liaison.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Minimum requirements:
- Master’s Degree (M+5) in Counselling Psychology / Clinical Psychology / Educational Psychology, or Master of Social Work.
- Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as psychologist, or registration with the South African Council for Social Services Professional (SACSSP) as social worker.
- Seven years’ work experience as registered psychologist, or social worker.
- 3 years’ experience in management of a Student Counselling in a Higher Education Department / Centre.
Recommended experience:
- Five years’ work experience in rendering psychological or social welfare services in a Higher Education environment.
- Applicants applying with Masters in Social Work is recommended to have Clinical Social Work Masters.
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
- Manages the Operational functioning and Strategic Planning for Student Counselling services and projects in the institution
- Manages Student Counselling’s Human Resources
- Manages and takes responsibility for quality Management, records management and compliance in the department
- Manages and takes responsibility for Financial Planning (budgeting), Expenditure and Administration of department
- Develops and maintains Partnerships and Liaise with both internal and external Stakeholders and oversees the Marketing of department
- Manages the Department’s Professional Counselling (psychological and Welfare welfare) Services to registered CPUT students related to their academic, career and personal /social well-being, psychometric assessment, as well as career assessment and counselling.
Competencies
- Technical and professional knowledge
- Customer / client focus
- Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior
- Communication
- Building trust
- Gaining commitment
- Administrative skill and managing work (incl. time management)
- Adaptability
- Contributing to team success
- Computer literacy
- Research
Closing Date: 01 November 2026
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Job Purpose
- To implement the strategic institutional directives, facilitate, coordinate and supports institutional activities in a manner that enhances the institutional transformation agenda and builds the capacity of line managers to manage transformation and promote diversity and to achieve optimal cultural integration.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- A relevant Master’s Degree
- At least five (5) years’ experience managing transformation in a medium to big size organization
- Solid experience in business analysis and driving organisational change programmes
- Thorough experience in conflict resolution management
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
- Design and implement the University Transformation strategy in alignment with higher education acts.
- Development of transformation policy and procedures for effective management of university transformation agenda.
- Promotes advocacy in respect of the transformation imperatives of the institution and monitors compliance thereof.
- Establish structures to support transformation agenda of the institution, and to ensure that students’ and staff forums serve as platform for transformation dialogue to take place.
- Developing programmes that will equip effective transformation facilitation and ensure a much needed strategy that will enhance the university’s ability to manage a diverse students and staff body.
- Produces reports for Council and other internal Management forums on regular basis and responds to requests for information from internal and external stakeholders.
- Liaises with key stakeholders within the university such unions and student representative council; provides support to faculties and services departments to ensure that grievances are directed to appropriate structures for resolution
- Conducting research and producing reports on various facets of transformation within CPUT, starting with a Transformation Status Quo Analysis
- Conducting basic benchmarking research on various facets of transformation to align the CPUT transformation agenda with other Higher Educations Institutions
- Embedding transformation issues in all facets of CPUT including the curriculum.
- Developing an annual transformation plan that addresses real gaps on a prioritised basis.
- Developing CPUT transformation indicators using these to track progress based on the Annual Performance Plan.
- Developing a reporting mechanism to report on set institutional and national transformation targets.
- Developing in consultation with Vice Chancellor, strategies, programs and implementation plans to promote transformation.
- Coordinating transformation debates/ seminars and workshops.
- Facilitating and coordinating awareness campaigns and stakeholder engagements on transformation issues.
Competencies
- A thorough understanding of South African Higher Education act and other related act
- Extensive knowledge and application of change management
- A good understanding of key stakeholder bodies in the higher education sector, and the ability to engage meaningfully both internally and externally
- Proven experience in working with teams and managing conflicting stakeholder interests
- Established reputation in building relationships both individually and institutionally in a diverse environment
- Ability to engage stakeholders including academics on issues of curriculum transformation, organisational culture transformation, as well as transformation of student outlook
- Conceptual thinking; content development; and research skills
- Facilitation skills together with the ability to manage conflicting interest
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including high level report writing are required
- Provenexperienceinprojectplanningexecutionandprojectmanagement
- Committees management skills
- Presentationskills
- Policydevelopmentandinterpretationskills
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical skills
- Good project and programme management skills
Closing Date: 01 November 2026
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Job Purpose
- The successful candidate will be expected to teach key modules, including Anatomy and Physiology 1, Sociology 1, Professional Practice 1, and Sustainable Development 1, to ECP students. The successful candidate will also contribute to the department's academic initiatives to enhance research and learning in Environmental Health across African and global contexts. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the department's Work Integrated Learning and community engagement goals. Furthermore, the successful candidate will also support the departmental and faculty research strategic plans through their own research initiatives, research collaboration and postgraduate supervision in Environmental Health and related fields.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Masters qualification in Environmental Health.
- Base qualification should be in Environmental Health.
- At least two years’ relevant full-time working experience, of which at least one year must be in a lecturing role at a higher education institution.
- Must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP)
Recommendations:
- Industry experience will be an added advantage
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
The successful candidate will be expected to perform in the following areas:
- Teach subjects in the Environmental Health Programme, including Anatomy and Physiology 1, Sociology 1, Professional Practice 1, and Sustainable Development 1, to ECP students.
- Develop reusable learning and teaching materials for the subjects being taught (e.g., lecture notes, tutorials, online content).
- Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department.
- Participate in curriculum development activities.
- Contribute to the department's Work Integrated Learning and community engagement goals.
- Supervise and assess undergraduate and postgraduate Environmental Health students for their exit-level projects.
- Participate in research and produce DHET-accredited publications at a rate of at least 0.5 publication units per year.
- Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department.
- Assist with marketing and student recruitment activities.
- Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
Competencies
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Organizational, planning, and time management skills
- General computer skills (MS Office, Internet, email, AI prompts)
- Adaptability and willingness to innovate
- Strong student focus
- Administrative skills and attention to detail
- Research and academic writing skills
- Proficiency in English
Closing Date: 01 November 2026
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