Recruitment Opportunities at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

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 organisational 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 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

Minimum Requirements: Senior Lecturer

• A Doctoral degree in or related to Management, Business Administration 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 Administration

or 

• Business Process Management.

Minimum Requirements: Lecturer

• A Masters degree in or related to Management or Business Administration or Business Process Management.
• A minimum of 2 years’ relevant teaching experience in higher education.

Recommended

• An underpinning Bachelor’s degree in Management or Business Administration or Business Process  Management.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Teaching and Learning: Lectures both undergraduate and postgraduate subjects such as Management and Business Process 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. Workload allocation may change according to departmental / faculty needs as determined by the Head of Department.
• Accreditation - Adhere to Council of Higher Education accreditation policy and procedures.
• Academic Management- Sets annual objectives pertaining to academic subjects and review teaching and learning practices.
• 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.
• Counselling - Provides counselling and mentoring to learners.
• 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.
• Recruitment / Admissions / Marketing - Contributes to the planning for "OpenDay” and attends "Open Day".
• 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.
• Industry Advisory Board and Partnerships - Liaise with commerce and industry on Experiential Training, new techniques / technologies, and research projects.
• 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
• Curriculum and Assessment
• Guidance and assistance to lecturers in subject field.
• Research - Conducts research, supervise and lecture to post graduate students, publishes research articles. Keeps abreast of professional literature.
• Health & Safety - Ensure compliance with University health and safety rules and regulations

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Job Purpose

• The purpose of the position is to develop students with specific core knowledge, skills and career training in Business and Information Administration, who become lifelong learners and engaged citizens.
• The lecturer is involved in the management and lecturing subjects such as Business Information Systems, Business Administration; Research Methodology in a Higher Education Environment and to provide additional support for undergraduate and postgraduate learners that will become competent in administration and business application programs in the office environment.
• The department is interested in an experienced lecturer with knowledge of Business and Information Administration modules and Research methodologies at the Higher Education Level.
• The position requires proven management, academic and student support skills with a Master’s degree relevant to Business and Information Administration.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Master’s degree in either Business and Information Administration, Information Systems or Management as well as an underpinning Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration or Management or Office Management and Technology.
• Minimum two (2) years of teaching experience within a higher education environment.
• Research and supervision as well as publication experience are recommended.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Teaching and Learning: Lectures both undergraduate and postgraduate subjects such as Business Information Systems, Business Administration and Research Methodology within the field of BIA. 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. Workload allocation may change according to departmental / faculty needs as determined by the Head of Department.
• Accreditation - Adhere to Council of Higher Education accreditation policy and procedures.
• Academic Management- Sets annual objectives pertaining to academic subjects and review teaching and learning practices.
• 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.
• Counseling - Provides counseling and mentoring to learners.
• 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.
• Recruitment / Admissions / Marketing - Contributes to the planning for "Open Day” and attends "Open Day".
• 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. Register as a member of professional bodies to keep abreast of all developments. Engages in current professional developments activities.
• Human Resources Management- Adhere to University performance management system and identify training needs for career development.
• Industry Advisory Board and Partnerships - Liaise with commerce and industry on Experiential Training, new techniques /technologies, and research projects.
• 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
• Guidance and assistance to lecturers in subject field.
• Research - Conducts research, supervise and lecture to post graduate students, publishes research articles. Keeps abreast of professional literature.
• Health & Safety - Ensure compliance with University health and safety rules and regulations

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Job Purpose

• The purpose of the position is to develop students with specific core knowledge, skills and career training in Business and Information Administration, who become lifelong learners and engaged citizens.
• The lecturer is involved in the management and lecturing subjects such as Business Information Systems, Business Administration; Business Applications in a Higher Education Environment and to provide additional support for undergraduate and postgraduate learners that will become competent in administration and business application programs in the office environment.
• The department is interested in an experienced senior lecturer with knowledge of Business and Information Administration modules at the Higher Education Level.  
• The position requires proven management, academic and student support skills with a Master’s degree relevant to Business and Information Administration or Office Management and Technology

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Master’s degree in either Business and Information Administration, Information Systems or Management
• Minimum two (2) years of teaching experience within a higher education environment.

Recommended:

• An underpinning Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration or Management or Office Management and Technology. Focus on teaching computer practical courses.
• Research and supervision as well as publication experience are recommended.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Teaching and Learning: Lectures both undergraduate and postgraduate subjects such as Business Information Systems, Business Administration and Research Methodology within the field of BIA. 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. Workload allocation may change according to departmental / faculty needs as determined by the Head of Department.
• Accreditation - Adhere to Council of Higher Education accreditation policy and procedures.
• Academic Management- Sets annual objectives pertaining to academic subjects and review teaching and learning practices.
• 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.
• Counseling - Provides counseling and mentoring to learners.
• 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.
• Recruitment / Admissions / Marketing - Contributes to the planning for "Open Day” and attends "Open Day".
• 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. Register as a member of professional bodies to keep abreast of all developments. Engages in current professional developments activities.
• Human Resources Management- Adhere to University performance management system and identify training needs for career development.
• Industry Advisory Board and Partnerships - Liaise with commerce and industry on Experiential Training, new techniques /
• technologies, and research projects.
• 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
• Guidance and assistance to lecturers in subject field.
• Research - Conducts research, supervise and lecture to post graduate students, publishes research articles. Keeps abreast of professional literature.
• Health & Safety - Ensure compliance with University health and safety rules and regulations

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Job Purpose

• To support the department with the Clinical Mentoring, Instruction and Assessments of BSc Diagnostic Ultrasound students and associated administrative process including work integrated learning (WIL) and marks administration.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• BTech Radiography (Diagnostic Ultrasound) or equivalent qualification.
• At least three (3) years' clinical experience in Diagnostic Ultrasound.
• Registration with the HPCSA as a Diagnostic Ultrasonographer.
• Compliant with HPCSA Continuous Professional Development.
• A valid driver’s license.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Clinical education and mentoring of diagnostic ultrasound students in CPUT clinical skills laboratories and HPCSA accredited and other workplace learning (WPL) sites.
• Supervision and management of clinical skills laboratories.
• Conduct or assist with clinical demonstrations and tutorials individually or utilizing small group teaching.
• Regular monitoring of logbooks and progress reports, inclusive of student interviews to monitor progress.
• Assist with clinical rosters, year plans and assure compliance with these.
• Develop strategies and conduct clinical assessment to determine learner’s competencies in liaison with associated professionals.

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Job Purpose

• The successful candidate will be appointed as a rotational HOD in line with the rotational HOD guideline for a five-year term.
• HOD responsibility: The candidate should be eligible to be appointed as the rotating HOD to lead and manage the department effectively and efficiently in line with the CPUT policies and procedures specifically but not limited to:
• Academic leadership and project management;
• Research management;
• HR and staff management;
• Financial management; and
• Student management.
• Teaching: The candidate should be able to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Research: The candidate should be active in research, and successfully supervise undergraduate final year research projects; and postgraduate students.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum Requirements: Associate Professor

•  Doctoral qualification in Law / Doctor of Commerce / Doctor of Business Administration or equivalent doctoral qualification.
•  Underpinning Masters and Bachelor’s qualification in one or more of the sub-fields of Paralegal Studies and related fields of law.
•  At least six (6) years’ relevant teaching experience in Higher Education.
•  Already at Senior Lecturer level with at least three (3) years’ proven academic managerial experience.
•  Track record in academic leadership, research output and postgraduate supervision

Recommended: Associate Professor

•  NRF Rating.
•  Successful supervision of Masters’ and Doctoral students.
•  Previous experience in a similar position or at an equivalent or higher level.
•  Preference will be given to a person that has at least 4 years’ experience in a department/programme coordinating or relevant portfolio role within a law/paralegal department.

Minimum Requirements: Senior Lecturer

•  Doctoral qualification in Law / Doctor of Commerce / Doctor of Business Administration or equivalent doctoral qualification.
•  Underpinning Masters and Bachelor’s qualification in one or more of the sub-fields of Paralegal Studies and related fields of law.
•  At least four (4) years’ relevant teaching experience in Higher Education.
•  Experience in curriculum development.
•  Track record in academic leadership, research output and postgraduate supervision

Recommended: Senior Lecturer

•  At least five years’ teaching experience in a higher education environment.
•  Knowledge of the higher education landscape in SA.
•  Evidence of research and publications

Minimum Requirements: Head of Department

•  Doctoral qualification in Law / Doctor of Commerce / Doctor of Business Administration or equivalent doctoral qualification.
•  Underpinning Masters and Bachelor’s qualification in one or more of the sub-fields of Paralegal Studies and related fields of law.
•  At least 5 years’ teaching experience in a higher education, with at least three (3) years at the Senior Lecturer level involving managerial responsibility.
• Track record in academic leadership, research output and postgraduate supervision.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer

1. Learning and Teaching
2. Supervise postgraduate students
3. Provide academic leadership in the department
4. Participate in curriculum development
5. Conduct student assessments
6. Research and research capacity building
7. Participate in quality assurance
8. Provide support for Work-integrated learning and monitoring
9. Develop and maintain industry linkages
10. Risk management and related activities
11. Compliance reporting

Head of Department

1. Academic leader of the department.
2. A representative of the department to the rest of the university community.
3. A representative of the university leadership in the department’s representative of the university to external bodies.

The HOD roles and functions cover a broad area and include but are not limited to the following:

1. Financial management and management of the budget Human resource management.
2. Academic management and academic administration Quality promotion and quality management.
3. Academic planning and the development of the departmental Programme Qualification Mix (PQM).
4. Implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.
5. Professional development of academic and support staff.
6. Implementation of the performance management system.
7. Management of research and innovation activities.
8. Management of workplace-based learning, service-learning and community engagement.
9. Management of stakeholder partnerships.
10. Initiating and engaging in fundraising activities.
11. Overseeing the marketing and recruitment strategy of the department.
12. Development of a departmental strategic plan and overseeing its implementation.
13. Monitor Risk management and related activities.
14. Compliance reporting.

Academic duties will include:

1. Lecture at least one subject.
2. Plan and execute all teaching and learning activities for the programme(s) of study.
3. Promote community participation and linkages.
4. Promote and manage research supervision of undergraduate projects and postgraduate students where applicable.
5. Promote and assist staff with research funding both internally and externally.