About this role
LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER in QUANTITY SURVEYING (Permanent; 2 POSTS) Department of Construction Economics and Management FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT 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-O riented 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 two permanent full-time academics at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level in Quantity Surveying. We invite suitably qualified persons to apply for these positions. As UCT is a residential, contact-based university, the successful candidate will be expected to work on campus and participate fully in the in-person activities and responsibilities associated with the role. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB: Applicants must: Hold a BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying. Be registered as a “PrQS” (Professional Quantity Surveyor) and in good standing with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession. Possess at least 5 years Quantity Surveying experience in a professional practice after the award of the BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying degree. Have demonstrable recent experience in professional quantity surveying practice. FOR APPOINTMENT AT LECTURER LEVEL: A Master’s degree in Quantity Surveying or one of the built environment professions/disciplines, or 5 years suitable professional experience as “PrQS” may serve in lieu of this requirement. FOR APPOINTMENT AT SENIOR LECTURER LEVEL: A Master’s degree in Quantity Surveying or one of the built environment professions/disciplines. A PhD in Quantity Surveying or one of the built environment professions/disciplines or 5 years suitable professional experience as “PrQS” may serve in lieu of this requirement. THE FOLLOWING WILL BE advantageous: Previous teaching experience in Quantity Surveying at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. A research publication record in accredited international peer-reviewed journals, conferences, chapters in books or books. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE IS EXPECTED TO: Lecture to students in person and develop course material in Quantity Surveying and related fields and contribute to excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Conduct research, supervise postgraduate students, publish in refereed journals, and contribute to excellence in research at UCT. Participate in the administration and management of the Department. Contribute to the Department’s social responsiveness by engaging with communities and/or industry through teaching and research. Complete a Masters and/or PhD (if not already held). The annual cost of employment, inclusive of benefits, for 2026 is Lecturer: R974 126 Senior Lecturer: R1 207 358 To apply , please visit the UCT Jobs site ( www.jobs.uct.ac.za ) to create a candidate profile and to submit your application. Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application: Cover letter that speaks to the specific requirements of the position. Curriculum Vitae (CV). Copy of Highest qualification. Copy of you ID and or Passport Privy seal documentation and letter of good standing with the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession. Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e mail address and telephone number. An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete and will not be considered. Only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted and may be required to undergo a competency test. Any enquiries for the position to be addressed to Ms.Hlubi Ntsizi at [email protected] or or 021 650 3831. Website: https://ebe.uct.ac.za/ Reference ID 1534 Closing date : 23 October 2026 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 www.hr.uct.ac.za/hr/policies/employ_equity When you apply for a position at UCT, we collect your personal information to assess your application, communicate with you, and coordinate interview logistics. 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