Job Description

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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