Job Description

Faculty
Informatics & Design
Department
Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Informatics & Design -> Information Technology
Campus/ Location
District Six Campus - Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type
Permanent
Occupational Function
Academic
Number of Positions
1
Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)
To be confirmed
Advert Closing Date
15/6/2025
Job Purpose
To support the faculty and department in pursuit of its academic, administration and research objectives which include: teaching according to a set syllabus; undertake projects, research and innovation; perform academic administration, contribute to curriculum development and design; engage in work integrated learning, and service learning activities.


Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
A Master's Degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / or any related discipline in Computing Science. (The candidate must obtain all the relevant undergraduate underpinning qualification(s) within the field of study)*
At least two (2) years' relevant lecturing experience in Higher Education

Recommendations:

The candidate must show expertise in Applications Development:


Programming Languages like: C, C++, Java, Kotlin, C#, Scala or any statically typed language Data Storage Technologies like DBMS and NoSQL Extensive Knowledge in Computer Algorithms and Data Structures Software Build tools like Maven, Gradle, Ivy or any other

Relevant Industry Experience


Exposure to Program and Curriculum Development


Exposure to core IT or Computer Science areas, including programming, operating systems, and databases. Proficiency in emerging fields like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, and Big Data is essential, along with strong research methodology skills.


Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
Lecturing subjects within the IT curriculum to undergraduate and postgraduate students Participate in Curriculum development, Courseware development and assessment Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department Participate in research: managing undergraduate research projects Contribute to community initiatives by integrating community interventions into the curriculum Promotion of Community Participation and Linkages Develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies on cooperative education, new techniques/technologies, and research projects Assist with marketing and recruitment activities; contributes to the planning for "Open Day", Attends Open Day and provides Information on Faculty courses Personal/ Professional Development Safety/ management: Ensures compliance with safety rules Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department Competencies
Excellent Communication Skills Good organizing & planning skills Administrative Skills Technical/Professional knowledge Interpersonal Skills Strong Learner focus Adaptability Coaching Skills Continuous Learning High level presentation skills General Information
Closing Date: 15 June 2025


For enquires: Jabu Makhambi email: makhambij@cput.ac.za

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The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.