Lecturer (Thermofluids)

About

The Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks to appoint a permanent, full-time Lecturer in thermofluids. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, administration and research, and must hold the stated engineering qualifications, have thermofluids and undergraduate teaching experience, and be eligible for ECSA professional registration. Salary: R974 126 annual remuneration package for 2026, including benefits. Terms of service: Permanent, full-time. Reference: 1598.

How to apply

To apply, please visit the www.jobs.uct.ac.za website to create a candidate profile and to submit your application. Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application: Motivation/Cover letter that speaks to the specific requirements of the position; Curriculum Vitae (CV); Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone number; Qualification & transcript; and Copy of the Identification Document (ID).

Responsibilities

• Lecture to students, develop course material, and contribute to excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Conduct research, attract funding, supervise postgraduate students, publish in accredited journals, and contribute to excellence in research in the Department.
• Contribute to the leadership of the Department and participate in administrative duties.
• Contribute to the Department’s social responsiveness by engaging with community and/or industry through teaching and research.
• Commit to applying for ECSA professional registration, if not yet registered.

Qualifications

• A BSc (Eng) or BEng in Mechanical, Mechanical and Mechatronics, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering.
• MSc (Eng) or MEng in Engineering.
• Demonstrable experience in thermofluids.
• Demonstrable experience in teaching at an undergraduate level.
• Eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• Completion of a PhD in Engineering.
• A track record of research projects, securing funding and research publications.
• Experience in the management of courses and supervision of postgraduates.
• Relevant industrial experience.