Lecturer: Mechanical Engineering - (9027)

Job Purpose

• Teach on the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes a combination of the following subjects: Mechanics of Machines, Mechanical Engineering Design, Strength of Materials, Thermodynamics, and other Mechanical Engineering related subjects as required
• Conduct research and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• 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.
• Demonstrable ability to teach Mechanics of Machines, Mechanical Engineering Design, Strength of Materials and other Mechanical Engineering related subjects as required.
• Must be registered with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Lecture Mechanical Engineering subjects as required at a tertiary institution on the Mechanical and Mechatronic
• Participate in academic development and administration
• Participate in curriculum and programme development
•  Participate in Quality Assurance Activities
• Participate in research 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
• Develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies
• 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
• Good organizing & planning skills
• Administrative Skills
• Technical/Professional knowledge
•  Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Learner focus
• Adaptability
• Coaching Skills
• Continuous Learning
• High-level presentation skills

Closing Date: 02 November 2026