The Cape Peninsula University of Technology was established on 1 January 2005, when the Cape Technikon and Peninsula Technikon merged. This merger was part of a national transformation process that transformed the higher education landscape in South Africa. Today, this institution is the only university of technology in the Western Cape and is the largest...
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
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.
Competencies
- Excellent teaching skills.
- Advanced CAT subject competence.
- CAPS interpretation and curriculum alignment.
- Assessment design and moderation literacy.
- Higher education teaching competence.
- Digital teaching and LMS proficiency.
- Ethical judgement and professionalism.
- Strong communication and mentoring skills.
- Academic administration.
Specialised Competencies
- Expertise in setting complete CAT practical examination papers.
- PAT and Teacher Portfolio assessment leadership.
- Advanced moderation capability.
- Ability to integrate CAT content, pedagogy and WIL across all four years.
- Modelling professional CAT teaching practice at the exit level.
General Information
Closing date: 17 July 2026
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