Job Description

This position is intended to assist the department in achieving its academic objectives, which include teaching in accordance with a predetermined curriculum, conducting research and innovation, participating in community engagement and teaching practice activities, as well as developing and designing curricula.
The successful candidate will teach in the field of Education in the SP & FET Phase with expertise in philosophy of education, sociology of education, inclusive education, and psychology of education at the Mowbray Campus.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A relevant Master's degree in Education or Education Studies. Education specialization (curriculum studies, educational management, philosophy of education, sociology of education, inclusive education, and psychology of education).
• A relevant teaching qualification with a relevant major in SPFET (preferable at secondary school level).
• Education as a major subject at the undergraduate level.
• Two (2) years relevant lecturing experience in SP & FET at tertiary level or five (5) years' relevant teaching experience at school level.
• Specialized knowledge of methodologies of teaching.

Recommendations:

• A relevant Doctoral degree.
• Relevant research output.
• Adequate knowledge of teaching education.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Teaching in the SP & FET department.
• Curriculum development and other learning materials.
• Supervising students on teaching practice.
• Research and involvement in research activities (publications and supervision).
• Academic administration, development, and administration.
• Adequate content and pedagogical content knowledge.
• Assessment and Quality Assurance.
• Good work ethics and ability to manage work.
• Community engagement.
• Mentoring and support of students (and staff).
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Strong learner focus.
• Adaptability.
• Meticulous planning and organizing skills/Time Management.
• Networking with schools and other networks.
• Presentation skills.
• Computer literacy skills.
• 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.

Competencies

• Expert knowledge in Education.
• Excellent teaching skills.
• Curriculum development and other learning materials.
• Supervising students on teaching practice.
• Research and involvement in research activities (publications and supervision)
• Academic administration, development, and administration
• Adequate content and pedagogical content knowledge
• Assessment and Quality Assurance
• Good work ethics and ability to manage work
• Community engagement
• Mentoring and support of students (and staff)
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Adaptability
• Computer literacy skills for teaching technology
• Meticulous planning and organizing skills/Time Management
• Networking with schools and other networks
• Presentation skills
• 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
• Strong learner focus

General Information
Closing Date: 12 October 2025
For enquiries and assistance with your on-line application, please contact Ms Viwe Lalela, Human Capital Department
on lalelav@cput.ac.za or 021 460 3351
Please ensure that your on-line CV highlights and includes the following information:
1. All your completed qualifications
2. Academic transcript for your undergraduate qualification
3. Your teacher's qualification
4. Abstract of your Doctoral degree.
5. Your major subjects at undergrad level
6. Subjects you have taught and at which level
7. Details regarding your research output/publication record and all scholarly achievements
8. Details of your Permanent Residency (where applicable)
NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS
IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO
SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE
LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR
APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.
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.

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