Job Vacancies at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Minimum Requirements: Lecturer

• A Master`s degree relevant to the field of Mathematics and Mathematics Didactics, to teach in the Foundation Phase and Early Childhood Development at the Wellington campus
• Mathematics Didactics at undergraduate level
• At least five years' relevant teaching experience at primary school level or two years relevant lecturing experience at tertiary level
• Learning support for and in multilingual classrooms
• Ability to teach through the medium of Afrikaans

Recommendations:

• A relevant doctoral degree
• Relevant research output

Minimum Requirements: Junior Lecturer

• A relevant Honours degree relevant to the teaching in Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Education and Mathematics Education at undergraduate level.
• A relevant teaching qualification.
• At least three (3) years’ relevant teaching experience at primary school level or two (2) years' relevant lecturing experience at tertiary level.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Teaching Mathematics and Mathematics Didactics in the Foundation Phase department.
• Curriculum development and other learning materials.
• Supervising students on teaching practice.
• Competence in the pedagogy of technology integration in learning, teaching, and assessment.
• Research and involvement in research activities (publications and supervision).
• Academic administration and development.
• Assessment and quality assurance.
• Networking with schools and other networks.
• Community engagement.
• Coaching and mentoring of students and staff.
• Learner focus and learner support in multilingual classrooms.
• Ability to align yourself to hybrid teaching and learning models (face-to-face and on-line learning).
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

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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 three years' relevant 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.

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.

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Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Minimum Requirements – Lecturer

• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering. All base qualifications must be in Civil Engineering.
• At least two (2) years’ higher education academic experience or relevant industrial experience at the appropriate senior level.

Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA):

• Preference will be given to registered applicants.
• If not registered, registration within 12 months of employment will be a condition of appointment.

Minimum Requirements – Senior Lecturer

• A Doctoral Degree in Civil Engineering. All base qualifications must be in Civil Engineering.
• At least four (4) years’ higher education academic experience or relevant industrial experience at the appropriate senior level
• Demonstrable ability to carry out research as evidenced by a publication in accredited journals.
• Track record of successful postgraduate supervision.
• Evidence of appropriate academic and research leadership
• Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
• Preference will be given to registered applicants.
• If not registered, registration within 12 months of employment will be a condition of appointment.

Additional Notes:

• All underpinning qualifications must be listed on the application, failing which your application will not be considered.
• The selection panel’s recommendation and assessment will be aligned with the institutional promotions criteria.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Lecturing on the Civil Engineering Programme
• Develop, contribute and produce and generate new knowledge through research outputs.
• Develop innovative teaching and learning materials.
• Quality assurance of the programmes
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate and post-graduate students.
• Contribute to research outputs through participation in research activities.
• Assistance with departmental administration
• Promotion of community participation, linkages, outreach and industry liaison
• Curriculum and programme development
• Assessment and academic development

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Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Library and Information Science (Hons) or equivalent 4 year Library and Information Science qualification, Bachelor of Information Science (Hons), or Post Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Science (PGDip LIS)

AND

• 3 years relevant experience in a Higher Education library environment, which includes collectiondevelopment, research support and training of students and staff.
• The person must be able and willing to work across different campuses of CPUT and on the after-hours shift roster when required.

Recommendations:

• Postgraduate qualifications in LIS or relevant fields linked to the Faculty of Engineering and the BuiltEnvironment will be an added advantage.
• Experience in supervising branch activities in a Higher Education Library environment.
• Experience in supporting training, collection development and research in the Engineering and BuiltEnvironment or Higher Education Library.
• Paid-Up member of LIASA

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Develop and manage collections of books and journals (both paper and electronic) for allocated departments
• Deliver information literacy training sessions to students
• Provide training programmes to post graduate students to support their research process
• Assist researchers with literature searches using databases, printed resources, and the internet
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with academic staff and students
• Manage and support the provision of reading lists in relation to allocated subject areas or departments
• Deal with user enquiries, which may involve one-on-one advice sessions
• Create awareness of information products and services to the allocated departments
• Designing information products and services relevant to clients’ needs
• Providing research support, which includes Scholarly Communication, Research Data Management and Metrics
• Take responsibility and initiate the formulation of policies, processes and procedures.