Job Description

Faculty
Education
Department
Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Education -> Senior Phase and Further Education & Train -Fet
Campus/ Location
Mowbray Campus - Mowbray, 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
7/12/2025
Job Purpose
The objective is to fill the position of ISIXHOSA in the SP&FET Department with a staff member with expertise in this area.


Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum requirements:

A relevant Master's degree in isiXhosa, or Education related isiXhosa. An Honours degree in isiXhosa, or Education related isiXhosa. IsiXhosa as a major subject at undergraduate level. A relevant teaching qualification with isiXhosa as a major (preferable at secondary school 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 isiXhosa.

Recommendations:

A relevant Doctoral degree. Relevant research output. Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Teaching isiXhosa in the SP & FET department. Teaching isiXhosa at honours level and supervising honours students. Curriculum development and other learning materials. Supervising students on teaching practice. Research and involvement in research activities (publications and supervision). Competence in the pedagogy of technology integration in learning, teaching, and assessment. Academic administration and development. Assessment and quality assurance. Networking with schools and other networks. Community engagement. Coaching and mentoring of students and staff. Student focus and student support in multilingual classrooms. Meticulous planning and organizing skills. Perform other functions as may be assigned by the head of department. Competencies
Expert subject knowledge Competence in the methodology of the relevant teaching subjects Excellent teaching skills Excelling communication skills (written and verbal) Good interpersonal skills Research skills Academic management skills Good presentation skills Strong learner focus, mentoring and support for learners (and staff) Good administrative and organisational skills Adaptability Continuous learning and professional development Ability to work in a team and independently Meticulous planning and organizing skills/Time management Continuous learning/professional development Coaching and mentoring skills Good work ethics and ability to manage work Community engagement General Information

Closing Date

: 07 December 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.