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
Teaching & Assessment – Delivering modules in Water Engineering (Hydraulics & Hydrology)
Research – Conduct academic research and contribute to scholarly outputs
Community Engagement – Involvement in consulting, professional activities, or related service
Student Evaluation – Monitor and support student performance
Leadership & Admin – Participate in departmental and faculty activities
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
Visit: www.cut.ac.za/careers or https://cut-employee.simplify.hr
Prepare your documents (CV, qualifications, proof of ECSA registration, etc.)
Enquiries
Academic: Prof OJ (Jaco) Gericke – jgericke@cut.ac.za
HR / Process: Recruitment Office – jobs@cut.ac.za
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