Cooperative Education Coordinator

Overview

Job Title:

Faculty

Department:
Cape Peninsula University of Technology ->
Engineering and the Built Environment ->
Engineering:
Admin

Campus/ Location

Job Type: Permanent

Occupational Function:
Support / Admin

Number of Positions: 1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only):
To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date: 1/3/2026

To support the department with student placements and link with industry partners. Responsible for all work-integrated learning including workplace-based learning (placement; monitoring and evaluation)

• BTech/ Advanced Diploma or PG Diploma/ Honours in Mechanical Engineering. Masters in Mechanical Engineering will be advantageous. All underpinning qualifications must be Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 2 years lecturing experience in the faculty of Engineering and/ or relevant industrial experience.
• Proven record of industry and community engagement.
• Thorough knowledge of all Work-Integrated Learning models and systems (specifically workplace-based Learning and industry-project based learning).
• Knowledge of current legislation in education, labour and skills development.
• Knowledge of SAQA, HEQSF, NQF and accreditation requirements relating to Work Integrated learning.
• Must be registered with ECSA Professional Body or must register within 12 months of employment.

• Completed either the TOP or HDET or equivalent
• Evidence to manage students within an academic and innovative environment.
• Evidence of engagement with funding agencies.
• A valid driver s license.

• All base qualifications must be listed on the application.

• Visit companies to ensure suitability of workstation for student placement
• Maintain existing and recruit new companies to increase database of workstations
• Evaluate suitability of prospective workstations
• Evaluate and monitor training programs
• Preparing students for world of work
• Place all students that require experiential learning
• Monitor students  performance through visits, oral presentation, report writing and logbooks
• Resolve training issues
• Coordinate Advisory Board meetings
• Select advisory members in consultation with academic department
• Prepare for ECSA audits
• Quality Assurance
• Research
• Curriculum Development and assessment of learning
• Industry public sector liaison and networking
• Serve on Faculty Cooperative Education Committee
• Good organizing and planning skills
• Technical/professional knowledge and skills in the field of Mechanical Engineering
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong learner focus
• Report Writing Skills
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Computer literacy in MS Office
• Initiative and proactive thinking

Closing Date: 1 March 2026

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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