Faculty

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 literacy
• Experience in research and development
• Knowledge and understanding of the latest technologies and developments in the field of Mechanical Engineering
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

General Information

Closing Date: 19 May 2026

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

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.