Lecturer: Mechanical Engineering

Job Purpose

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

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Master 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 OR registered as International Professional Engineer through the International Professional Engineers Agreement (IPEA) or International Engineering Technologist) through the International Engineering Technologist Agreement (IETA)

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: 22 November 2026