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Position Title:  Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer, Academic Development, Construction Economics & Management, EBE

Requisition ID:  1131
Department:  Faculty of Eng & Built Env
City:  Cape Town

LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER: ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

(Permanent Post)

Department of Construction Economics and Management

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

 

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is one of the leading higher education institutions on the African continent. It embraces a tradition of academic excellence that is respected worldwide. The academic project remains at the heart of UCT’s mission, which is built on three pillars at the core of Vision 2030: excellence, transformation, and sustainability. UCT offers significant opportunities for career development, including support for research initiatives and industry engagement.

 

The Department of Construction Economics and Management enjoys an international reputation for its activities in the fields of Quantity Surveying, Property Studies, Construction Management, and Project Management. The Department is home to the Urban Real Estate Research Unit and the Sustainability oriented + Cyber research Unit for the Built Environment. The Department is also home to the African Journal of Real Estate Research and the Journal of Construction Business Management.

 

The Department is seeking to appoint a permanent full-time Lecturer or Senior Lecturer for Academic Development:

 

 

Requirements for the position:

 

For all levels:

  • A BSc degree, and a BSc (Hons) degree in Quantity Surveying.
  • Professional registration with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession, or eligibility to do so.
  • Experience in academic development activities in higher education.
  • Minimum of 5 years industry experience post the honours degree.

 

 

For appointment at Lecturer Level:

  • A master’s degree in Quantity Surveying or cognate discipline.

 

For appointment at Senior Lecturer Level:

  • A PhD in Quantity Surveying or cognate discipline.
  • Previous teaching experience at the tertiary level.
  • A research publication record in accredited peer-reviewed journals, conferences, chapters in books or books.

 

The successful candidate is expected to:

  • Lead academic development activities in the Department;
  • Facilitate student support structures in the Department;
  • Work closely with the Head of Department and Programme Convenors in supporting teaching pedagogies, curriculum design and ensuring student success;
  • Contribute to excellence in research at UCT;
  • Teach undergraduate and/or postgraduate courses in Quantity Surveying or related fields;
  • Conduct research, supervise postgraduate students, and publish in refereed journals;
  • Participate in the management and administration of the Department;
  • Be socially responsive by engaging with community and/or industry through teaching and research;
  • Complete a PhD (if not already held);
  • Obtain professional registration with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (if not already registered);
  • Reside in the greater Cape Town area.

 

The 2025 annual cost of employment, including benefits is:

 

  • Lecturer                             R 941 148
  • Senior Lecturer:                R 1147 460

 

To apply, please visit the UCT Internal Careers site (for internal applicants) and the UCT Careers site (for external applicants) to create a profile and submit your application. 

 

Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

  • A letter of motivation, highlighting the relevance of the applicant’s experience, your teaching philosophy, and your research interests.
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Three referee names, which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address, and telephone number

 

Please clearly indicate the level at which you are applying. If you are willing to be considered at both levels, please state that in your motivation letter.

 

Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo assessments, and references may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

 

Any inquiries for this position are to be addressed to Mr. Ian Petersen at ian.petersen@uct.ac.za or 021 650 2163.

 

Closing Date:   05 September 2025                      Website:  http://www.ebe.uct.ac.za/departments/cem/

 

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.

 

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