Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer

LECTURER OR SENIOR LECTURER: THERMOFLUIDS or MATERIAL SCIENCE AND MECHANICS

(2 PERMANENT POSTS)

Department of Mechanical Engineering 

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

The University of Cape Town is among the top-ranked universities in South Africa, and the Department of Mechanical Engineering endeavours to contribute to this reputation. This is achieved through world-class research in niche areas (e.g., structural impact and materials engineering, computational mechanics and fluid dynamics, energy studies, engineering education, among others), as well as through excellent teaching based on sound pedagogical principles. The Department is well established, internationally accredited, and has historically produced some of the country’s most competent mechanical engineers.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering seeks to fill two posts by appointing two permanent, full-time academics: a Lecturer in thermofluids and a Senior Lecturer in materials science and mechanics. The successful candidates will be expected to contribute to teaching, administration, and research in the Department. We invite suitably qualified persons to apply for either or both of these positions.

Lecturer requirements

• 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; and


• Eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

Lecturer Advantages:

• 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; and


• Relevant industrial experience.

Senior Lecturer requirements:

• A BSc (Eng) or BEng in Mechanical, Mechanical and Mechatronics, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering;


• Completion of a PhD in Engineering;


• Demonstrable experience in material science and mechanics;


• Demonstrable experience in teaching applicable courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels;


• Eligibility to register as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA); and


• Demonstrable research track record.

Senior Lecturer Advantages:

• A track record of research projects and securing funding;


• Experience in the management of courses and research projects;


• Experience in supervision of postgraduate students;


• National Research Foundation (NRF) rating as a researcher, or potential for such rating; and


• Relevant industrial experience.

The successful candidates will be expected to:

• 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.

The annual remuneration package for 2026, including benefits, is:

• Lecturer                       R974 126


• Senior Lecturer             R1 207 358

Any enquiries for the position to be addressed to Ms. Hlubi Ntsizi at [email protected]

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).

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will be required to undergo assessments

Telephone:     021 650 1673             

Website:         www.mecheng.uct.ac.za

Reference No: 1598  

Closing date:   16 November 2026

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