Ngap Lecturer: Civil Engineering

Faculty- Engineering- Department- Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Engineering and the Built Environment -> Civil Engineering & Survey- Campus/ Location- Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary) - Job Type- Permanent- Occupational Function- Academic- Number of Positions- 1- Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)- To be confirmed- Advert Closing Date- 20/10/2024- Job PurposeThis post is in line with the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP), part of the DHET and Staffing South Africa's Universities Framework (SSAUF) response towards addressing challenges in the South African Higher Education system in respect of size, composition and capacity of its academic staff. The SSAUF intends to identify and nurture academic talent early in the academic development trajectory, and to support newly recruited academics to develop teaching expertise, develop research skills, including scientific publication skills. This nGAP involves the recruitment of a highly capable scholars as new academics. Appointment within the nGAP is to ensure that staff equity targets are met, with preference to black and/or women South African citizens. To be eligible for selection for this nGAP post, applicants must meet the following criteria, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria specified for the post: show interest in becoming an academic; be 40 years or younger; have a 70% pass mark for his/her Master's degree; show evidence of eligibility to undertake post-graduate study at doctoral level or post-doctoral programme; and be willing to commit to placement at the appointing university for the full 6 years of the programme. - Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience- At least a Masters’ degree vertical qualification in Civil Engineering, specializing in Transportation Engineering, GeotechnicalEngineering, Structural Engineering and Construction Materials. Preference will be given to Transportation Engineering. - 70% pass mark for Masters’ degree; - Applicants must be South African citizens who are 40 years or younger. **Recommendations**: - Lecturing/research/industry experience in Civil Engineering is recommended. - Lecture, academic management, and early stage research track record. - Familiar with the learner management system. - Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) **Important Notes**: - Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities- Completion of the nGAP developmental lectures/ courses for new academics as per programme requirements - Develop learning materials for programs - Supervise and mentor students - Contribute to research cutouts - Assisting with departmental administration - Liaison with industry - Competencies- Demonstrate lecturing ability. - Proficiency in English (written and spoken) - Computer literacy in MS Office with good organizational and time management skills - Aptitude for continuous learning - Good communication and presentation skills - Ability to work independently - Knowledge of continuous evaluation and integrated assessment - Strong learner focus - Adaptability - Interpersonal skills - Coaching and mentoring skills - General InformationClosing Date: 20 October 2024 **NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS** **IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO** **SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE** **LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR** **APPLICACTION BY OUR PANEL** - 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.