Associate Professor​/ Senior Lecturer: Industrial & Systems Engineering (Permanent) and Rotational Head of Department

Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer:
Industrial & Systems Engineering (Permanent) and Rotational Head of Department (5-year contract) (Re-advertisement) - (8889)

Job Title

Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer:
Industrial & Systems Engineering (Permanent) and Rotational Head of Department (5-year contract) (Re-advertisement)

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology ->
Engineering and the Built Environment ->
Industrial & Systems Engineering

Campus/ Location

Job Type

Contract

Occupational Function

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

30/8/2026

Job Purpose

Head of Department (HOD):

• The successful candidate will be appointed permanently in the Department as Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor and will be appointed as a rotational HOD in line with the rotational HOD guideline for a 5-year period and at the expiry of the 5-years rotational HOD appointment the incumbent will revert back to the Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor on a permanent basis.
• HOD responsibility:
  The person should be eligible to be appointed as the rotating HOD and manage the department effectively and efficiently in line with the CPUT policies and procedures specifically but not limited to (i) academic project management; (ii) research management; (iii) HR and staff management; (iv) financial management; and (v) student management.
• Teaching:
  The person must be able to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and produce prospective graduates that are able to advance to higher qualifications in Industrial & Systems Engineering.
• Research:
  The person must be active in research and successfully supervise undergraduate final year research projects; and postgraduate students.
• Develop and lead research in the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering.
• Successful recruitment and supervision of postgraduate students.
• Strengthen collaborations and successful research external funding.
• Contribute to faculty goals in teaching & learning, research & innovation, community engagement and work integrated learning
• Incorporate research outcomes into the academic project.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Head of Department:

• Doctoral qualification in Industrial/ Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Technology Management or related discipline.
  
  All base qualifications must be in Industrial/ Systems/ Mechanical/ Mechatronic/Aeronautical Engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years in an industrial environment or 5 years’ higher education lecturing and research experience (with at least 3 years’ experience as a Senior Lecturer).
• Management experience with an understanding of curriculum development; quality assurance; professional body accreditation processes; financial and HR management of a department.
• A track record in post graduate supervision with successful postgraduate students.
• A track record in research output in accredited journals.
• Must be registered with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

Associate Professor:

• Doctoral qualification in Industrial/ Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Technology Management or related discipline. All base qualifications must be in Industrial/ Systems/Mechanical/ Mechatronic/Aeronautical Engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant Industrial & Systems Engineering experience in an industrial environment or 5 years’ higher education lecturing and research experience.
• Successful supervision of Master’s and Doctoral students.
• A track record of publications in peer reviewed/accredited journals.
• Must be registered with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
• Doctoral qualification in Industrial/ Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, Technology Management or related discipline. All base qualifications must be in Industrial/ Systems/Mechanical/ Mechatronic/Aeronautical Engineering.
• At least four (4) years lecturing experience or four (4) years relevant industrial experience.
• Demonstrable ability to carry out research as evidenced by a publication in accredited journals.
• Track record of successful postgraduate supervision.
• Evidence of appropriate academic and research leadership.
• Must be registered…