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    Lecturer: Civil Engineering CUT Bloemfontein Campus X1

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    Civil Engineering

    Lecturer: Civil Engineering

    To develop academic materials, lecture in allocated subjects (primarily in Water Engineering: Hydraulics and Hydrology), conduct research, and contribute to community engagement projects within the Civil Engineering department.

    Job Overview:

    • Faculty: Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology (FEBIT)
    • Location: Bloemfontein Campus
    • Appointment Type: Permanent Academic
    • Ref: 2787
    • Remuneration: R777 297 p.a. (Total Cost to Company, based on CUT’s internal parity model)
    • Closing Date: 08 August 2025

    Core Responsibilities

    1. Teaching & Assessment – Delivering modules in Water Engineering (Hydraulics & Hydrology)

    2. Research – Conduct academic research and contribute to scholarly outputs

    3. Community Engagement – Involvement in consulting, professional activities, or related service

    4. Student Evaluation – Monitor and support student performance

    5. Leadership & Admin – Participate in departmental and faculty activities

    6. Organisational Control – Manage subject-related duties and module preparation

    Subject Field(s):

    • Hydraulics

    • Hydrology

    Minimum Qualifications & Experience (Either Pathway)

    Pathway A:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (NQF 8)

    • PrEng or PrTechEng registration with ECSA

    • Progress towards a Master’s degree

    • 3+ years teaching or industry experience

    OR Pathway B:

    • Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (NQF 9)

    • Candidate Engineer/Technologist, with proof of ECSA registration application under final review

    • 2+ years teaching or industry experience

    Required Technical Expertise

    Hydraulics Proficiency:

    • Mass flow, energy, and momentum applications

    • Pipe flow, open-channel hydraulics

    • Water & wastewater treatment systems

    • Hydraulic structures (weirs, bridges, culverts)

    • Software: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, EPANET, Civil Designer, Aqua Hydraulics

    Hydrology Proficiency (Optional Add-on):

    • Surface & engineering hydrology, hydrological modelling

    • Topographical and flood surveying

    • Calibration of gauging structures

    • Flood risk analysis

    • Software: ArcGIS, QGIS, SWAT, WRSM, WRYM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS

    Legislation Codes:

    • National Water Act (36/1998)

    • Water Services Act (108/1997)

    • SANS1200 Series

    • NEMA (107/1998)

    • SANRAL Drainage Manual

    Preferred (Desired) Qualifications & Experience

    • Master’s degree + PrEng/PrTechEng registration

    • Doctoral studies in progress

    • Project life cycle experience

    • Academic research output

    • Community & industry engagement experience

    How to Apply

    Enquiries

     Academic: Prof OJ (Jaco) Gericke – jgericke@cut.ac.za
     HR / Process: Recruitment Office – jobs@cut.ac.za

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