CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (CPUT)

 

 

 

SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER: CIVIL ENGINEERING

Faculty Engineering

Department Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Engineering and the Built Environment -> Civil Engineering & Survey

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

Job Type Permanent

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 28/6/2026

 

Job Purpose

• Teach on the undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

• Conduct research and supervise postgraduate students.

• Engage in community projects and project consultancy work.

 

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum Requirements – Lecturer

• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering. All base qualifications must be in Civil Engineering.

• At least two (2) years’ higher education academic experience or relevant industrial experience at the appropriate senior level.

  • Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA):

-Preference will be given to registered applicants.

-If not registered, registration within 12 months of employment will be a condition of appointment.

 

Minimum Requirements – Senior Lecturer

• A Doctoral Degree in Civil Engineering. All base qualifications must be in Civil Engineering.

• At least four (4) years’ higher education academic experience or relevant industrial experience at the appropriate senior level

• 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

  • Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)

-Preference will be given to registered applicants.

-If not registered, registration within 12 months of employment will be a condition of appointment.

 

Additional Notes:

- ​​​​​​​All underpinning qualifications must be listed on the application, failing which your application will not be considered.

-The selection panel’s recommendation and assessment will be aligned with the institutional promotions criteria.

 

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

  • Lecturing on the Civil Engineering Programme
  • Develop, contribute and produce and generate new knowledge through research outputs.
  • Develop innovative teaching and learning materials.
  • Quality assurance of the programmes
  • Supervise and mentor undergraduate and post-graduate students.
  • Contribute to research outputs through participation in research activities.
  • Assistance with departmental administration
  • Promotion of community participation, linkages, outreach and industry liaison
  • Curriculum and programme development
  • Assessment and academic development

 

Competencies

  • Demonstrate lecturing ability
  • Understanding of good assessment practices
  • Knowledge of curriculum development
  • Computer literacy with good organizational and time management skills
  • Knowledge and understanding of the latest technology and developments in the field of Civil Engineering
  • Proficient in English (written and spoken)
  • Research Skills
  • Coaching and mentoring skills
  • Conflict management skills
  • Strong learner focus
  • Aptitude for continuous learning
  • Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department

 

General Information

Closing Date: 28 June 2026

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

NB: Internal applicants interested in higher level academic positions are encouraged to apply for academic promotion if they are eligible.  To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications will be assessed against the University’s academic promotions criteria for the respective level(s) applied for and must satisfy the criteria to be considered. In instances where a post is advertised across two levels or more (e.g., Senior lecturer/ Associate Professor/ Professor), preference will be given to applicants who meet the requirements at a higher level. Applicants must specify the level at which their application(s) should be considered. The University reserves the right to appoint at a lower level.

 

NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.

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.

 

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LECTURER- AGRICULTURE (6 MONTHS FIXED CONTRACT)

Faculty

Department Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Applied Sciences -> Agriculture

Campus/ Location Wellington Campus - Wellington, 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 18/6/2026

 

Job Purpose

The Department of Agriculture situated on the Wellington Campus of CPUT invites applicants for a 6-month fixed contract lecturer position in Fruit Production, to provide teaching relief for a permanently appointed academic going on study leave. The successful candidate will be responsible for subject coordination and administration, learning and teaching, assessing outcomes and mark administration, and providing student support on both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. S/he will be lecturing Fruit Production on Diploma level (NQF6) and assessing agricultural production related projects of students placed in crop-related industries (NQF6) while also teaching postharvest quality management principles in the Advanced Diploma qualification (NQF 7). S/he may be also involved in supervision of postgraduate diploma (NQF 8) students.

 

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Master’s degree in agriculture with specialization in Fruit Production, Crop Production, or Postharvest Management of Agricultural Produce or any closely related discipline in line with the job requirements detailed above.
  • Base degree: BSc Agric, or equivalent qualification (Postgraduate Diploma, Bachelor Honours) in Fruit Production, Crop Production or Horticulture (fruit production).
  • At least 2 years’ relevant working experience, of which at least one year must be teaching at a higher education institution.

 

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

  • Teach and assess fruit production related subjects up to NQF level 8 in the department. Subjects may include Fruit Production 2B (NQF 6) Agricultural Production (NQF 6) Production Systems Management (NQF 6) Principles of postharvest quality management, imbedded in Agronomy (NQF 7) Applied Integrated Research Project (NQF 8)
  • Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department
  • Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department
  • Monitor and assess students placed in industry (workplace-based learning)
  • Develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies
  • Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department

 

Competencies

Competence in teaching the subjects listed previously (experience in online teaching will be an advantage)

Knowledge and experience of theory and application of fruit production discipline from the orchards to postharvest management practices.

Excellent organizational, time-management and planning skills

Administrative skills and attention to detail

Presentation skills

Proficiency in English (verbal and written)

Adaptability and Resilience

Strong learner focus

Communication and coaching skills

Able to function well individually and as part of a diverse team

Computer literate (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc)

 

General Information

For Enquiries: makin@cput.ac.za

 

NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.

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.

 

PLEASE APPLY HERE