Lecturer/Junior Lecturer: Computer Applications Technology (6-Month Contract) Re-advertisement at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Minimum requirements: Lecturer

• A relevant Master's or Honours degree in Computer Applications Technology (CAT) (preference for a relevant Master's degree).
• Computer Applications Technology (CAT) as a major at the undergraduate level.
• A relevant teaching qualification with CAT as a major (preferably at secondary school level).
• At least five years' experience teaching CAT at secondary school level, or at least two years' experience teaching CAT at tertiary level.
• Experience in the preparation, evaluation and moderation of meaningful teaching experiences for FET Phase CAT students.
• Teaching or mentoring experience with pre‑service teachers.

Recommendations:

• Experience with WIL supervision.
• Experience in setting and moderating CAT examinations and PATs.

Minimum Requirements: Junior Lecturer

• A relevant Honours degree in Computer Applications Technology (CAT)
• Computer Applications Technology (CAT) as a major at the undergraduate level.
• A relevant teaching qualification with CAT as a major (preferably at secondary school level).
• At least five years' experience teaching CAT at secondary school level, or at least two years' experience teaching CAT at tertiary level.
• Experience in the preparation, evaluation and moderation of meaningful teaching experiences for FET Phase CAT students.
• Teaching or mentoring experience with pre‑service teachers.

Recommendations:

• Experience with WIL supervision.
• Experience in setting and moderating CAT examinations and PATs.

Kindly note that preference will be given to applicants who meet the requirements at Lecturer level.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver all CAT and Curriculum Studies modules across B.Ed. 1–4.
• Integrate CAT disciplinary rigour with teacher?education goals.
• Support deep learning and applied competence.

Curriculum Development and Alignment

• Ensure alignment between: CAT subject content, CAPS requirements and B.Ed. learning outcomes.
• Maintain coherence across years, assessments and WIL tasks.
• Update learning activities in response to CAT examination practices.

Assessment and Feedback

• Develop valid, reliable and fair assessments.
• Manage internal and external moderation processes.
• Assess PAT and Teacher Portfolios.
• Provide timely and transparent feedback.

Student Mentoring & Support

• Support academic and professional development of pre?service teachers.
• Monitor progression and readiness for school teaching.
• Offer structured consultation and support.

Compliance & Ethical Practice

• Enforce plagiarism and assessment regulations.
• Model ethical ICT use.
• Apply institutional rules fairly and consistently.

Professional Engagement

• Engage with school-based CAT assessment practices.
• Maintain currency in CAT teaching, assessment and moderation expectations.

Quality assurance and continuous improvement

• Participate in moderation and review processes.
• Use assessment data to improve teaching and curriculum design.
• Engage in reflective practice and programme evaluation.

Academic administration and governance

• Manage LMS records, marks and submissions (Blackboard specifically).
• Follow communication, assessment and reporting protocols.
• Participate in departmental and programme-related activities.
• Supervision of students during teaching practice.
• Meticulous planning and organizing skills/Time Management.
• Ability to align yourself to hybrid teaching and learning models (face-to-face and on-line learning).

Research and involvement in research activities (publications and supervision)

• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department.