Job Description

Faculty
Department
Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Applied Sciences
Campus/ Location
Athlone - Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type
Contract
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
11/1/2026
Job Purpose
To teach Food Quality Assurance 2 and 3, Food Product 2, Food Project 3 and Food Research Project 4, to participate in and supervise research projects, and to support the faculty in pursuit of achieving its objectives in Teaching, Research and Community Engagement.


Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Master's degree in food science & technology

Base qualification in Food Science & Technology or equivalent

Three years' relevant experience, one of which must be in teaching

Minimum one year food industry experience in Quality and Food Safety Systems

Minimum one year's research experience as an assistant or coordinator at a university or research institution


Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
Teaching

Academic development, management and administration

Assessment and counselling of at-risk students

Curriculum development

Research

Quality Assurance

Community service and outreach

Industry alliance and partnerships

Personal / Professional development

Recruitment / Admissions / Marketing

Safety and risk management


Competencies
Adaptability

Coaching

Communication: Verbal, Written, Electronic (highly proficient in Computer skills)

Continuous learning

Continuous improvement culture

Transformation culture

Risk management culture

Networking

Professional knowledge (Field of Practice) and knowledge of the food industry

Wide range of contacts in the food industry

Learner focus

Developing learners

Public speaking / lecturing / training

Gaining commitment

Managing work against high work standards

Time management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Grace under pressure

Organizational skills

Lateral thinking in problem solving

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Motivated


General Information
Closing date: 11 January 2026

For Enquiries: Ms Nomaphelo Maki (makin@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.