Lecturer: Human Movement/Physical Education and Life Skills, Dept of Intermediate Phase (Re-advertisement) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Master’s degree relevant to Human Movement/Physical Education and Life Skills Education
• A relevant teaching qualification (preferably at primary school level)
• Human Movement (Physical Education) and Life Skills or an equivalent subject as a major subject at the undergraduate level
• Two (2) years relevant lecturing experience at tertiary level or five (5) years’ relevant teaching experience at the Intermediate Phase level
• Fluent in Afrikaans

RECOMMMENDATIONS:

• A relevant doctoral degree
• Evidence of research outputs and supervision
• A coaching certificate in swimming and netball

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Teaching Human Movement/Physical Education and Life Skills and the relevant methodologies in the Foundation and Intermediate Phases, which includes teaching swimming, netball, gymnastics, and dance.
• Academic administration
•  Academic development
• Curriculum development and assessment
• Quality assurance
• Supervising and evaluating FP and IP students during teaching practice
• Mentoring/coaching students
• Networking with schools and other partners
• Community engagement and service learning
• Conducting research

Competencies

• Expert knowledge in Human Movement/Physical Education and Life Skills
• Adequate content and pedagogical content knowledge
• Competent in assessment and quality assurance
• Academic administration, development, and marks administration
• Good work ethics and ability to manage work
• Learning support for and in multilingual classrooms
• Community engagement
• Mentoring and support of students
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Strong student focus
• Adaptability
• Meticulous planning and organising skills/time management
• Networking with schools and other networks
• Presentation skills

Closing Date: 19 August 2026