Job Opportunities at Tshwane University of Technology

The Department of Fashion Design in the Faculty of Arts has a five-month Part-time position as a Sewing Machine Technician.
Core functions:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Routine servicing, maintenance, and repair of sewing machines and related garment construction equipment.
• Ensure machines are safe and functional for academic use.
• Assist students with setup, troubleshooting, and operating machines duringpractical sessions.
• Maintain inventory of tools, spare parts, and consumables.
• Provide technical guidance to staff and students.

Minimum Requirements

• National Certificate in Sewing Machine Mechanics (NQF Level 3) or relevanttechnical qualification in sewing machine repair and maintenance
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills suitable for an educational setting.

Experience:

• Proven experience servicing industrial and domestic sewing machines.
• Experience in fashion or garment manufacturing.
• Knowledge of embroidery, overlock, and specialized garment and textile machinery.

Deadline:29th August,2025

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Critical Performance Areas

• Preparing and conducting lectures: Deliver high-quality lectures tailored to various skill levels in the allocated modules.
• General Administration: Manage administrative responsibilities, such as compiling learning and updating study guides, uploading module content on myTUTor and assessment marks on ITS, and keeping student records up to date. Maintain up-todate subject files for each subject taught.
• Assessment: Design and mark tests, assignments, and projects, aligning with module-specific learning outcomes. Ensuring all allocated subjects adhere to assessment structure and time frames (submission of marks, moderators, and other related processes).
• Departmental Participation: Contribute to departmental and subject-specific meetings, bringing industry and academic insights to discussions.
• Advanced Presentation Skills: Employ creative and interactive teaching methods to foster student engagement and learning.
• Proven Ability to use Teaching Technology: Incorporate modern teaching platforms (e.g., myTUTor), design software, and digital tools into teaching practices. Implementing faculty’s teaching and learning strategy with evidence.
• Student Consultation: Provide weekly academic support during consultation hours, offering mentorship and guidance tailored to individual student needs.

Minimum Requirements
Academic qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) in Business Management, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship or related Management Sciences field.

Experience:

• Three years of teaching experience at a tertiary institution and/or three years of relevant industry-related experience will be required.
• For Entrepreneurship-related subjects, at least three years of experience in business coaching & mentorship.
• For Research Supervision, proven track record of supervising masters and doctorate to completion.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other teaching and learning technology software.
• Full proficiency in English is a prerequisite.
• Completing a TUT License to Teach programme will be compulsory once appointed.

Registration with a professional body (if applicable):

• Being a Member of a professional body will be an added advantage.

Deadline:30th August,2025