Recruitment Opportunities at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A relevant Master's or Honours degree in CAT (Please note that preference will be given to candidates with a relevant Masters degree).
• CAT as a major at Bachelor's level
• A relevant teaching qualification
• At least five (5) years’ experience in teaching CAT at school level or two (2) years teaching the subject at tertiary level
• Knowledge, understanding and experience in the preparation and evaluation of meaningful teaching experiences for Senior and FET Phase students.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Teaching Computer Literacy in Education in the Senior and FET Phase from First to Fourth year level
• Learning materials design and preparation
• Assessment, marking and uploading of student marks
• Coaching and mentoring students
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department

Competencies

• Excellent teaching skills
• Excellent communication in Afrikaans
• Sound administrative and technical skills
• Mentoring and support for students
• Knowledge of education (and language) policies nationally (including CAPS)
• Ability to work in a team
• Computer Skills

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Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A relevant Master's Degree
• 4 years of managerial or coordinator experience in working with academic qualifications
• A minimum of 4 years experience in Cooperative Education and Work-Integrated Learning
• Track record of extensive industry partnership-building
• Experience with successful WIL student placements in industry
• Knowledge of higher education legislative framework related to cooperative education and work-integrated learning.
• Experience with curriculum development in WIL
• Promotion of research in WIL-related topics and the future world of work
• Experience with staff and student development programs
• A Valid Driver's License.

Recommendation:

• A PhD will be a recommendation.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Initiation and maintenance of partnerships for Co-operative Education or/and Work Integrated Learning
• Information management that ensures harmonization of WIL management system and use of a single system across faculties and campuses
• Development and implementation of a marketing plan for the Graduate Recruitment Program (GRP) and the Work Integrated Learning
• Host staff and students development workshops promoting the future world of work
• Budgeting and monitoring of expenditure related to the Co-operative Education Unit
• Development of a research culture for Co-operative Education and/or Work Integrated Learning
• Generation of written reports and implementation of relevant policies on Learning, Teaching and Assessment

Competencies

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and report writing skills
• Computer Literacy
• Excellent time management skills
• Teamwork with people from diverse backgrounds.
• A quality-oriented work ethic

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Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• An appropriate Doctoral qualification (with preferably a Full Professor or Associate Professor credentials)
• At least 5 years management experience in the internationalization of higher education and research environment
• Evidence and a proven track record of strategic planning leadership and the management of strategic projects and partnerships at the organizational level (locally and internationally) in support of Research and Innovation development in a higher education context
• Demonstrable experience of the ability to network and interact with senior Industry, Government, non-profit, and University leaders nationally and internationally.

RECOMENDATIONS

• A sound understanding of strategic planning and implementation as it pertains to the Higher Education Research and Innovation environment.
• A sound understanding of the Internationalization of Higher Education locally and globally.
• An accomplished academic who has a sound understanding of both the management and practice of the research cycle, including that of research uptake
• Evidence of research outputs, including post-graduate supervision, journal articles, technical reports etc.
• Evidence of an international footprint (international partnership, networks and collaborations)
• Demonstrable experience in planning, management and execution of institutional-level programmes in a higher education environment
• An understanding of the University of Technology environment

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Internationalisation

• Develop, implement and monitor the institution’s internationalization (Inter- and intra-nationalization) strategies and plans and extend CPUT’s international footprint.
• Develop management and reporting process in line with the DHET Internationalization framework
• Manage and coordinate staff and student exchange programmes
• Manage and coordinate support programmes for registered international students and exchange students (inbound and outbound)
• Manage and coordinate support programmes for staff exchanges
• Manage international data and information systems

Strategic Partnerships (national and international)

• Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships with industry, government, other universities and research institutions that support the attainment of the CPUT and RTIP vision and strategy
• Manage and coordinate the institutional Strategic partnerships and collaborations.
• This will include building and actively supporting applied research and technology collaborations, as well as the facilitation of partnerships that lead to enhanced research and innovation productivity at CPUT.
• Manage partnerships data and information systems

Service and research uptake:

• Conceptualize and develop strategic interventions and programmes which support the advancement of the RTI blueprint
• Building a culture of service and appropriate systems to promote research uptake

Directorate leadership

• Build a culture of service and appropriate systems to promote internationalization, mutually beneficial partnerships and
• research uptake.
• Provide Human Resource Management of the Directorate (attract, retain and manage human resources to fulfil the requisite Directorate functions).
• Assume all Financial management responsibilities of the Directorate.
• Compile reports for all internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent CPUT at stakeholder engagements
• Develop a structure for funding internationalization activities and support through 3rd stream income initiatives.

Competencies

• Strategic leadership and management skills
• Financial management
• Report writing
• Communication skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Motivational skills
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Assertive, qoal-directed and proactive
• Analytical and conceptual thinker
• Customer service excellence
• Team dynamics
• People management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work in changing environment
• Computer skills (advanced knowledge of MS office programmes)
• Presentation skills.

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Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• National Diploma in Forensics Investigation, Criminal Justice, Law, or a related field.
• Grade A PSIRA registration or registerable with PSIRA within 3 months of assumption of duty.
• 5 years in leading and managing investigations and 2 years in an investigation of crime (7 years)
• Valid driver’s License and be able to drive
• Experience in handling and managing complex investigation projects.
• No criminal record and be willing to be subjected to security screening and vetting

Recommendation:

• Postgraduate Qualification in Forensic Investigation, or LLB

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Management of Investigative Operational Plan
• Implement execution of investigation plans
• Caseload management and crime statistics of reported cases
• Reporting
• Budget and resource management
• Human Resource Management

Competencies

• Planning and organizing skills
• Ability to lead and manage investigation
• Control and monitor
• Leadership skills
• Ability to work in a changing environment
• Knowledge of Criminal Procedure and Law of Evidence Act 51 of 1977
• Digital forensic and investigation
• Data analytics University disciplinary Criminal prosecution
• Use of investigation technology tools

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Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum Requirements:

• Doctoral qualification in Education.
• Eligibility for a full professorship at the university.
• An outstanding research reputation, with national and international acclaim in disciplines relevant to the Chair.
• An extensive publishing record in prestigious academic publications.
• A history of successful postgraduate supervision up to the PhD level.
• Proficiency in the financial administration of research funds.
• Proven experience in generating funds.
• Experience in managing various sizes of research projects, including report writing.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership qualities.
• Participation and active engagement in university committees
• A strong interest in using creative and interdisciplinary research methods.
• Candidates who do not currently reside in South Africa must be willing to spend at 50% of their time in the country.

Recommendations for candidates include the following:

• NRF rating of C-1 is recommended for South African candidates.
• Remuneration will be commensurate with that of an NRF SARChI Chair Tier 1.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Ushering in the next stage of the SARChI research initiative in Teacher Education.
• Conducting and publishing high-quality research and expanding scientific research and innovation capacity in Teacher Education.
• Improve South Africa’s international research and innovation competitiveness in Teacher Education 
• Supervising postgraduate students at honours, master's and doctorate levels.
• Mentoring postdoctoral fellows affiliated with the SARChI Chair and creating research career pathways for young and mid-career researchers.
• Strengthening the Chair's research links in South Africa as well as internationally.
• Active participation in the academic and intellectual objectives of the University

Competencies

• Proficient in conducting high-quality and impactful research.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and ability to offer academic and strategic guidance.
• Capable of establishing and maintaining productive research relationships.
• Experience guiding researchers and overseeing postgraduate students.
• Expertise in obtaining external funds for research projects.
• Proven ability to effectively manage research projects.
• Exceptional communication skills, both vocal and written.
• Creativity in tackling educational issues.