Vacancies at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

• Master’s qualification in Chemical Engineering. All underpinning qualifications must be in Chemical Engineering
• At least 2 years lecturing experience at the higher education level or 2 years related industry experience at the senior level or a combination of the two.

Recommendation:

• A Teaching and Learning Certificate in Higher Education.
• Registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)

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:

• Be Involved with at least one research area in subject field.
• Supervise group research projects and contribute towards peer/group/departmental research.
• Secure funding for research purposes
• Research & Research supervision
• Industrial alliance, partnership, and community engagement

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 Committees & 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

Closing Date: 26 April 2026

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Head of Department (HOD):

• The successful candidate will be appointed permanently in the Department as Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer and will be appointed as a rotational HOD in line with the rotational HOD guideline for a 5-year period and at the expiry of the 5-years rotational HOD appointment the incumbent will revert back to the Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer on a permanent basis.
• HOD responsibility: The person should be eligible to be appointed as the rotating HOD and manage the department effectively and efficiently in line with the CPUT policies and procedures specifically but not limited to (i) academic project management; (ii) research management; (iii) HR and staff management; (iv) financial management; and (v) student management.
• Teaching: The person must be able to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and produce prospective graduates that are able to advance to higher qualifications in Industrial & Systems Engineering.
• Research: The person must be active in research and successfully supervise undergraduate final year research projects; and postgraduate students.

Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer:

•  Develop and lead research in the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering
• Successful recruitment and supervision of postgraduate students.
• Strengthen collaborations and successful research external funding.
• Contribute to faculty goals in teaching & learning, research & innovation, community engagement and work integrated learning.
• Incorporate research outcomes into the academic project.

Additional Information:

• All Underpinning qualifications must be listed in the application.
• Applicants must specify the level at which their application should be considered.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Head of Department:

• Doctoral qualification in Industrial/ Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Technology Management or related discipline. All base qualifications must be in Industrial/ Systems Engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years in an industrial environment or 5 years’ higher education lecturing and research experience (with at least 3 years’ experience as a Senior Lecturer).
• Management experience with an understanding of curriculum development; quality assurance; professional body accreditation processes; financial and HR management of a department.
• A track record in post graduate supervision with successful postgraduate students.
• A track record in research output in accredited journals.
• Must be registered with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

Associate Professor:

• Doctoral qualification in Industrial/ Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Technology Management or related discipline. All base qualifications must be in Industrial/ Systems Engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant Industrial & Systems Engineering experience in an industrial environment or 5 years’ higher education lecturing and research experience.
• Successful supervision of Master’s and Doctoral students.
• A track record of publications in peer reviewed/accredited journals.
• Must be registered with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)

Senior Lecturer:

• Doctoral qualification in Industrial/ Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Technology Management or related discipline. All base qualifications must be in Industrial/ Systems Engineering.
• At least four (4) years lecturing experience or four (4) years relevant industrial experience.
• Demonstrable ability to carry out research as evidenced by a publication in accredited journals.
• Track record of successful postgraduate supervision.
• Evidence of appropriate academic and research leadership.
• Must be registered with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Head of Department

• Academic leader of the department.
• Representative of the department to the rest of the university community.
• Representative of the university leadership in the departments Representative of the university to external bodies.

The HOD roles and functions cover a broad area and include but are not limited to the following:

• Financial management and management of the budget Human resource management.
• Academic management and academic administration Quality promotion and quality management
• Academic planning and the development of the departmental PQM.
• Implementation of OHS Act.
• Professional development of academic and support staff.
• Implementation of the performance management system.
• Management of research and innovation activities.
• Management of workplace-based learning and service learning.
• Management of stakeholder partnerships.
• Initiating and engaging in fundraising activities.
• Overseeing marketing and recruitment strategy of the department.
• Development of a departmental strategic plan and overseeing its implementation.

Academic duties will include:

• Lecturing on all programmes within the department
• Planning and executing all teaching and learning activities for Industrial & Systems Engineering academic administrative tasks
• Promotion of community participation and linkages.
• Promote and manage research supervision of undergraduate projects and postgraduate students where applicable.
• Promote and assist staff with research funding both internally and externally.

Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer:

• Research and Innovation capacity building
• Teaching and learning (specially at the postgraduate level)
• Successful recruitment and supervision of postgraduate students
• Provide academic leadership in the department
• Participate in curriculum development of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications
• Preparation and participation in quality assurance and in Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) professional body accreditation,
• Successful sourcing of external national and international funding
• Develop and maintain national and international industry linkages

Advert Closing Date: 30/4/2026

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Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

LECTURER REQUIREMENTS

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in Banking or related field (Economics, Accounting or Financial Management)
• An underpinning qualification in Banking, Economics, Accounting, Financial Management or related field
• At least two (2) years’ full-time relevant lecturing experience in a higher education environment
• Knowledge and experience of hybrid models of teaching and learning (face-to-face and online learning)

Recommended:

• Registered for a PhD in related field
• Evidence of research output in DHET accredited journals.
• Evidence of appropriate academic and research leadership

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Teaching and Learning:

• Lectures subjects within the field of Banking, Economics, Accounting or Financial Management)
• Compiles subject guides in compliance with University rules.
• Use appropriate teaching methods, practices and technologies.
• Develop learning materials for students.
• Assist students with problems in learning and appointment of tutors / mentors.
• Workload allocation may change according to departmental / faculty needs as determined by the Head of Department.

Accreditation

• Adhere to Council of Higher Education accreditation policy and procedures.

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.
• Sets annual objectives pertaining to academic subjects and review teaching and learning practices.

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.
• Examine and moderate assessments and examinations.

Community Service & Outreach

• Contributes to community initiatives by integrating community interventions into curriculum.

Quality Assurance

• Contributes to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
• Monitors the impact of QA recommendations within the department and implements appropriate interventions.

Recruitment / Admissions / Marketing

• Contributes to the planning for "Open Day” and attends "Open Day".

Personal / Professional Development

• Keeps abreast with developments in the field of study and their implications for curriculum.
• Keeps abreast with developments of professional conduct within the University.
• Register as a member of professional bodies to keep abreast of all developments.
• Engages in current professional developments activities.

Human Resources Management

• Adhere to University performance management system and identify training needs for career development.

Industry Advisory Board and Partnerships

• Liaise with commerce and industry on Experiential Training, new techniques/ technologies and research projects.

Research

• Will conducts research, supervise and lecture to post graduate students, publish research articles and keeps abreast of professional literature.

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with University health and safety rules and regulations

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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

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Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, with all underpinning qualifications in Electrical Engineering.
• Registration for a Doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ lecturing experience in higher education, or at least two (2) years of relevant industry experience, or a combination of both.
• Proven experience in lecturing on Electrical Machines and Power Engineering subjects, with strong knowledge of Rotating Machines and core Engineering Skills.
• Knowledge and practical experience in using MATLAB and Simscape Electrical for modelling, simulation, and analysis of electrical machines.
• Evidence of integrating teaching and learning practices with research outcomes in academic projects.
• Proficiency in Electrical Machines and Engineering Skills

Additional Information:

• All underpinning qualifications must be listed on the application.
• Preferred appointment will be at the higher level

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures for Electrical Machines 3 and Engineering Skills 1 within the Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET) programme.
• Develop and define the scope of Graduate Attributes (GAs) and assess exit-level Graduate Attributes for Electrical Machines 3.
• Develop the scope of Graduate Attributes for Engineering Skills 1 and evaluate the attainment of these skills through project-based laboratory work.
• Provide and upload evidence of compliance with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) subject files requirements for Electrical Machines 3 and Engineering Skills 1 to the Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Engineering (DEECE) SharePoint repository.
• Contribute to curriculum and programme development for Electrical Machines 3 and Engineering Skills 1.
• Conduct student assessments and support academic development to enhance learning outcomes.
• Develop and update subject materials, ensuring relevance and alignment with industry standards.
• Contribute to team teaching initiatives, research programmes, and related administrative responsibilities.
• Supervise undergraduate students at Bachelor’s level, particularly in design projects.
• Develop and implement innovative research, teaching, and learning methodologies.

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Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A relevant Doctorate in any of the specialization areas of the Faculty of Education
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience, of which three (3) years’ must be as a Senior Lecturer or above
• The five (5) years mentioned above must include two (2) years’ management experience related to the functions of an HOD (i.e academic and research management experience; financial and HR management in a department.
• Research and supervision experience commensurate with the level of Senior Lecturer or above (which includes an outstanding record of research outputs: publications in peer-reviewed accredited journals; presentation of papers at professional conferences)
• Post-graduate students supervised to completion, relevant to the Education field
• Exposure in proposal writing and research funding applications

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Overall leadership and responsibility for RTI in the Faculty
• Compilation and implementation of the research strategy for the faculty in support of Dean’s mandate
• Co-ordination and facilitation of the allocation and appropriation of research funds within the faculty (URF and Confcom)
• Oversight, in conjunction with department heads, of Adjunct -professors, research fellows and postdoctoral fellows
• Oversight of the implementation of staff RTI-related capacity development
• Maintenance of quality, retention of postgraduate students and increase in postgraduate intake
• Creation of an enabling research infrastructure in the faculty
• Postgraduate supervision
• Measurement of and report on RTI progress to the Dean, Faculty Board, and Senate Research Committee
• Active pursuit of external funding opportunities
• Ensuring an enabling environment for research chairs and international partnerships
• Oversight of the Honours programmes offered in the faculty
• Represent the faculty in appropriate committees
• Create an enabling research infrastructure in the faculty

Closing date: 22 April 2026

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Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum Requirements for Assistant Dean: 

• A Doctoral and underpinning qualifications in Commerce or related field (e.g Management Sciences)
• At least 10 years’ higher education experience (with at least 5 years' relevant experience at a senior level)
• A demonstrable track record of leadership and mentorship
• Relevant Higher Education management and coordination experience in programme design and curriculation at undergraduate and post- graduate level as well as a working knowledge of processes within DHET, CHE & SAQA.
• Evidence of involvement in faculty and institutional committees (i.e. Teaching and Learning; Curriculum officer committee; WIL committee; Language; ECP; etc.)
• Proven track record and track of successful supervision of postgraduate students
• A thorough understanding of the South African Higher Education landscape
• Knowledge of the academic offering of the faculty

Professor/Associate Professor

• A Doctoral and underpinning qualifications in Commerce or related field (e.g Management Sciences).
• A minimum of 6 years relevant experience in higher education.
• Successful supervision of Master’s and Doctoral students.
• A track record in accredited research output in DHET accredited journals 

Recommendations

• Preference will be given to a person that has at least 4 years’ experience in a department/ programme coordinating or senior portfolio role within a Commerce department.
• Preference will be given to applicants registered with any of the statutory professional bodies in Commerce and that have been involved in professional body accreditation processes both internally and externally.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Lead and manage all academic programmes including undergraduate Mainstream and Extended programmes Curriculum Development (Manage the HEQSF process, including the development of Work Integrated Learning) Quality Assurance of the Academic Project including Professional body accreditations.
• Infrastructure and Enrolment Planning
•  Manage student success rates and through put rates.
• Manage the Industry Advisory boards (departmental and faculty) Manage the faculty Health and Safety
• Manage the Teaching and Learning within the faculty (including CE; WIL; etc.) Manage the Student Engagement activities within the faculty.
• Academic and professional leadership
• Academic, financial and operational management
• Establish partnerships with other academic institutions (nationally and internationally), relevant government departments, professional bodies, community organizations and schools.
• Market and enhance the image of the Faculty and the University Share responsibility for the management of the faculty.
• Chair and participate in relevant Faculty committees.
• Facilitate, manage and maintain sound internal staff and student relations as well as their development.
• Support the consolidation and harmonization of programmes on and across all engineering campuses and sites of delivery.
• Manage the T&L related partnership such as with collaborations with TVETs; cross boarder qualifications; dual or co- badged qualifications.
• Manage academic staff development, qualifications and workloads.