Job Description

Faculty
Education
Department
Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Education -> Foundation Phase
Campus/ Location
Wellington Campus - Wellington, 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
30/11/2025
Job Purpose
The objective is to fill the position of Lecturer: Foundation Phase in the Foundation Phase to teach in the field of Education, Professional Practice and Life Skills in the Foundation Phase on the Wellington Campus.

Please note that the position is based at the Wellington Campus where tuition is in Afrikaans. Candidates must be able to teach in Afrikaans

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum requirements:

A Master`s degree relevant to the field of Education or Professional Practice or Life Skills in the Foundation Phase. A teaching qualification relevant to the teaching of a combination of Education, Professional Practice, Life Skills and Academic Literacy at tertiary level. At least two (2) years' relevant lecturing experience at tertiary level or five (5) years' relevant experience in Foundation Phase at school level. Specialized knowledge of methodologies of the relevant teaching subjects. Fluency in Afrikaans (BEd tuition in Wellington is through Afrikaans).

Recommendations:

A relevant doctoral degree. Relevant research output. Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
Teaching in the field of Education, Professional Practice, Life Skills and Academic Literacy in Foundation Phase/Diploma in Education and Grade R. 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. Assessment and quality assurance. Networking with schools and other networks. Community engagement. Coaching and mentoring of students and staff. Learner focus. Meticulous planning and organising skills. Perform other functions as may be assigned by the head of department. Competencies
Expert subject knowledge (Technical & Professional knowledge and skills). Teaching in the relevant subject areas in the Foundation Phase 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. General Information
Closing Date: 30 November 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 (your major subjects at undergrad level)

3. Your teacher's qualification

4. Abstract of your Masters and/or Doctoral degree.(whichever is applicable)

5. Subjects you have taught and at which level

6. Details regarding your research output/publication record and all scholarly achievements

7. 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.