Lecturer / Senior Lecturer – Electro‑Mechanical Engineering

About the role

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Cape Town seeks a dynamic academic to teach and conduct research in electro‑mechanical engineering and related mechatronics areas.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality undergraduate teaching and supervise student research projects.
• Develop and maintain an active research programme, publish in reputable journals and secure external funding.
• Contribute to curriculum development and academic administration.
• Supervise postgraduate dissertations and mentor junior staff.

Required profile

• BSc(Eng) in Mechanical, Electro‑Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• MSc with focus on analogue electronics, embedded systems and control systems.
• Minimum two years of practical experience with analogue electronics and embedded systems in academia or industry.
• Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Preferably a PhD and a demonstrable research track record, teaching experience, industry links and success in obtaining research funding.

Required skills

• Analogue electronics
• Embedded systems
• Control systems
• Mechatronics
• Electro‑mechanical engineering

What we offer

• Senior Lecturer remuneration: R 649 534 per annum (including benefits).
• Lecturer remuneration: R 528 275 per annum (including benefits).