Job Description

To focus on learning, teaching and assessment of Financial Accounting and Taxation subjects, and contribute to curriculum development at programme and subject levels.
To not only teach on undergraduate programmes but also the Advanced and Postgraduate Diplomas.
To support the department and faculty to enhance the effectiveness of the academic project, including academic initiatives and community engagement.
To support departmental and faculty research initiatives through undertaking research and contributing towards research objectives.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Minimum Requirements:

• A Master's degree in Financial Accounting and/or Taxation or equivalent in the field (Management Accounting or Auditing)
• an underpinning degree or equivalent with focus on Financial Accounting
• At least two (2) years lecturing experience in a higher education environment

Recommended:

• Knowledge and experience of hybrid models of teaching and learning (face-to-face and online learning)
• Evidence of research and publications will be recommended.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
? Teaching and Learning: Lectures subjects within the field of Financial Accounting and Taxation. 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- Contributes to policy making. Sets annual objectives pertaining to academic programmes. Review teaching and learning. Contributes to the development of academic related decision-making. Acts as course leader. Contributes to management of tutor activities. Sets annual objectives pertaining to academic subjects and review teaching and learning practices.
• Administration - Keeps the attendance registrar and personal progress reports on the syllabus developments. Records learners' results. Assists with the registration of students. To supervise tests and examinations. Examine and moderate assessments and examinations.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Competencies

• Ability to introduce change
• Building a successful team
• Building partnerships
• Building trust
• Client/learner focus
• Coaching skills
• Mentorship skills
• High-level presentation skills
• In-depth knowledge of subject matter
• Interest for research
• Clear verbal and written communication
• Counselling skills
• Innovation
• Advanced knowledge of computer packages
• People management
• Leadership skills
• Project management
• Financial management
• Stress tolerance
• Approachable and
• Ability to motivate
• Accurate when carrying out research
• Self-motivated

General Information
Closing date: 13 February 2026
Enquiries: Zumale@cput.ac.za
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