Career Opportunities at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Purpose

• This role encompasses a range of internal and external marketing activities to be conducted on behalf of the Technology Transfer Office. It includes market research, internal and external communication strategy development, and brand management.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Diploma in communication/marketing or relevant qualification
•  Excellent written and verbal communication
•  A minimum of three years corporate communications or marketing experience
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in professional writing / editing
• Experience in project management
• Social media savvy
• Ability to work under pressure

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Internal and external communication with stakeholders (Research community, CPUT community, public and private)
• Electronic communication - Web and targeted advertising
• Publications - Assist designer with concept and production
• Video production - develop script and assist video producer
• Presentations – market technologies / projects at events, meetings etc. via (Power Point) presentation
• Event management – exhibit TTO projects at events, trade shows etc.
• Content marketing – market TTO projects via relevant media
• Market research – conduct primary and secondary research and develop reports to inform TTO team on project viability and impact potential.

Competencies

• Should possess a strong understanding of marketing principles and be able to develop comprehensive strategies tailored to the unique needs of technology transfer
• Familiarity with the technology and industry landscape related to the university's research areas
• The marketing officer should have knowledge of IP protection, licensing, and commercialisation processes
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills are vital for collaborating with researchers, faculty, industry partners, and potential investors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Should possess strong organizational and project management skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Be adaptable and want to learn continuously

Closing Date

30/7/2023

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Job Purpose

• The purpose of the position is to develop students with specific core knowledge, skills and career training in Management and Business Process Management, who become life-long learners and engaged citizens.
• The lecturer is involved in the management and lecturing subjects such as Management, strategic management, and Business Process Management.
• The incumbent will work closely with the rest of the Management and Business Process Management staff, students, and postgraduate students. S/he will provide effective and efficient academic, administrative, and organizational leadership to promote excellence and prominence in teaching and learning, research and innovation, and community engagement in the Management and Business Process Management Programme.
• This will be manifested in the development of: Lecturing material for both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes;
• Excellence in the supervision of postgraduate students and a proven research track record;
• Curricular initiatives responsive to the socio-economic development needs of the society; and Partnerships with associated corporate entities.
• Contribute to academic initiatives undertaken by the department to enhance learning according to the needs of the industry and the department’s teaching & learning goals.
• The department is interested in an experienced senior lecturer with knowledge of Business Management and Business Process Management and Research methodologies at the Higher Education Level.
• The position requires proven management, academic and student support skills with a Doctoral degree relevant to Business Management, Strategic Management and Business Process Management.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Doctoral Degree in or related to Management or Business Process Management
• A minimum of 4 years’ teaching experience in higher education
• Evidence of research and supervision experience.

Recommended

• An underpinning Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree in Management or Business Process Management
• (The selection panel’s assessment will be aligned with the institutional promotions criteria)

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Academic Development -

• Interpretation and implementation of syllabus, implementation of general objectives and specific aims of course description and compiling work schemes in collaboration with subject leader and HOD.
• Investigation and determination of the most effective and economical methods/teaching media for the transfer of knowledge.
• The professional preparation of teaching media.
• The professional preparation of notes to supplement or substitute prescribed textbooks.
• The timeous scrutiny and selection of suitable and applicable visual material.
• The scrutiny and selection of suitable reference material to supplement textbooks.
• The creation of an effective lecture situation in which the learning experience can take place successfully.
• The creation of simulated situations during which the practical components of the syllabus can be implemented effectively.
• The upgrading of course content within the constraints of the syllabus in order to keep up with the requirements in practice or within the region.
• Recommendations/input on syllabus design for new courses.
• Initiates developmental opportunities regarding priority planning, problem-solving, stimulation of own thought.
• The creation of an atmosphere where self-activity is encouraged.
• Involvement in co-operative training programme.
• Planning, organising, leading, and control of subject field, course(s) and co-operative education.
• Manage marketing of courses and aspects of open days assigned to you

Effective Teaching -

• Lectures both undergraduate and postgraduate subjects such as Management, Strategic Management and Business Process Management within the field of Management.
• Compiles subject guides in compliance with university rules.
• Uses appropriate teaching methods, practices, and technologies.
• Develops learning materials for students.
• Assists students with problems in learning and appointment of tutors / mentors.
• Supervise post-graduate students.
• Workload allocation may change according to departmental / faculty needs as determined by the Head of Department.

Assessment -

• Contribute towards the review of assessments methods, implementation of an evaluation system to determine teaching and learning success.
• Controlling of assignments done in class and at home.
• Evaluation of set tasks/projects assignments.
• Setting and assessing of tests, setting and assessing of examination question papers, moderation of examination question papers, follow-up work on identified areas that require remedial action, assistance to lecturers in the implementation and application of peer evaluation, critical evaluation of textbooks with a view to prescribing titles for courses and provide creative support regarding all aspects of the development of learning material (content, presentation, preparation of student guides, equipment, etc.).

Administration -

• Assists with the registration of students. Administer student attendance registrar, assessment records and uploads learners' results. Examine and moderate assessments and examinations. Reports progress on the syllabus developments.

Community Service & Outreach-

• Contributes to community initiatives by integrating community interventions into curriculum.

Quality Assurance -

• Contributes to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents. Monitors the impact of QA recommendations within the department and implements appropriate interventions.

Personal / Professional Development -

• Keeps abreast with developments in the field of study and their implications for curriculum. Keeps abreast with developments of professional conduct within the University. Engages in current professional developments activities.

Human Resources Management-

• Adhere to University performance management system and identify training needs for career development.

Internal/External Liaison-

• Liaise with commerce and industry on Experiential Training, new techniques / technologies, and research projects. Contributes to the planning for "OpenDay” and attends "Open Day".

Mentoring –

• Contribute towards development of academic staff. Guidance of staff (mentor). Creative assistance/rendering of assistance on all aspects of learning material development (content, presentation, preparation of student guides, equipment, etc.). Assistance with the presentation of seminars and workshops/work sessions. Guidance and assistance to lecturers

Research -

• Conducts research, supervise and lecture to post graduate students, publishes research articles. Keeps abreast of professional literature.

Competencies

• Excellence in Teaching and Learning, with a track record and evidence of diligence
• Ability to introduce change
• Building partnerships
• Client/learner focus
• Mentorship skills
• Interest for research
• Innovation
• People management
• Self-motivated

Closing date:  28 July 2023

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Job Purpose

• To provide students with information about Financial Aid.
• Referral of students to Financial Aid Officers as required.
• Issuing, collection processing of various application forms for SETA's, Bursaries and NSFAS.
• Check student's funding statuses on NSFAS portal, overall administration of enquiry desk. 
• The incumbent will be required to work overtime during peak times or as and when required

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent 
• Two (2) years' experience in the administration of Financial Aid
• Knowledge of Financial Aid Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge of ITS

Recommendation

• A relevant National Diploma (3-year qualification) in a Business related field

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Assisting students with completing learner agreement, application forms, anneals forms
• Create a master-list and capture on the system and keep record of all documents received and accurately file for audit purpose
• Confirming validity and integrity of documents
• Extracting data, compiling and processing claims
• Participate in Orientation and open day sessions
• Assist with explain the student fee account
• Provide support to the Financial Aid Officers and any other request from the Senior Financial aid Officer and the Manager
• General administrative duties which include maintain filling system and tasks related to the operations of the office
• Liaise with students, parent and other stakeholders

Competencies

• Good communication skills (Verbal and written)
• Good interpersonal skills and Computer Literacy (Outlook, MS Excel & Word and ITS)
• Attention to detail
• Ability work under pressure with strict adherence to deadlines
• Time management
• Contribution to team success
• initiating action
• Student client focus
• Accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks

Closing Date: 21 July 2023

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Job Purpose

• Administration of Funding: NSFAS, Pre-funders and NSFAS SETA's 
• The incumbent will be required to work overtime during peak times or as and when required

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Two (2) years administrative experience in the administration of Financial Aid
• Knowledge of financial aid policies and procedure
• Knowledge ITS

Recommendation:

• A relevant National Diploma (3-year qualification) in a Business related field.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Administration of NSFAS funding and other Bursaries 
• Assisting students with Financial Aid to register (Financial Clearance)\
• Ensuring that records are kept up to date  and accurately filed for referencing and audit purpose
• Extracting data, compiling and processing NSFAS funding 
• Crediting of students' fee account and recons
• Participate in orientation and open day sessions 
• Processing of allowances to the students 
• Confirming validity of integrity of documents 
• Provide support to the Senior Financial Aid Officers 
• Liaise with donors, staff, students and other stakeholders
• General administrative which includes filling, maintaining filing system, and any task related to the operations of the office (ad hoc) 

Competencies

• Good communication skills - Verbal and Written 
• Good Interpersonal skills 
• Computer literacy (ITS, Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Applied knowledge of ITS.
• Attention to detail 
• Knowledge of financial aid policies, rules, and regulations.
• Exposure to working under pressure with strict adherence to deadlines 
• Contribution to team success
• Managing work (Incl. time management)
• Initiating Action
• Learner/Client focus

Closing Date: 21 July 2023

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Job Purpose

• The objective is to fill the position of Secretary to the Assistant Dean (Faculty of Education) on the Wellington campus.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Three (3) years relevant experience in a Higher Education environment
• A minimum of two (2) years office management and/or relate administrative experience
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel; Word; Power Point)
• Sound Knowledge of ITS

Recommendations:

• A National Diploma in Office Management Technology or an equivalent related qualification

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Office management and administrative duties required for the successful functioning of an executive manager’s office
• Establishing and maintaining an effective Executive information and filing system
• Prioritizing incoming mail, calls and messages and responding appropriately
• Screen, process and action all correspondence including preparation of routine or draft requests and/or responses on behalf of the Assistant Dean physically and electronically.
• Database and record administration
• Provision of broad based administrative support to an executive manager’s office
• Tracking system for submission due dates and deadlines and ensure timeous reminders.
• Responsibility for general secretarial and office administration duties
• Management of stakeholder relationships (both in person and telephonically) and presentation of a professional and helpful image to both internal and external stakeholders
• Minute taking, typing and transcription, including agenda preparation.
• Preparing of documentation for submission to internal and external meetings and stakeholders
• Responsibility for coordinating national and international travel arrangements, in accordance with University and Divisional policies
• Responsibility for diary management and related personal assistant activities
• Transactional responsibility, loading of the Dean’s budget and procurement from Dean’s office cost centres
• Perform other ad functions as may be assigned by the Assistant Dean

Competencies

• Language proficiency: English
• Sound inter-personal skills and of pleasant disposition (A team player)
• Excellent customer relations skills (Customer focused/centred philosophy)
• Good organizational ability. Ability to work under pressure
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite (inclusive of Power Point)
• Multitasking and attention to detail
• Applied knowledge of ITS
• Office and diary management
• Time management
• Good organizational, coordination and planning skills with accuracy and attention to detail

Closing Date: 21 July 2023