Job Description

Faculty
Business and Management Sciences
Department
Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Business and Management Sciences -> School of Commerce, Management & Governmental Sciences -> Marketing
Campus/ Location
District Six Campus - 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
15/6/2025
Job Purpose
Teach Marketing subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, following a syllabus that reflects current and relevant workplace contexts. Support the department and faculty in enhancing the effectiveness of academic projects, which includes academic initiatives, community engagement, and coordination of work-integrated learning. Conduct research and supervise postgraduate students. Continuously engage in personal and professional development. Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum requirements: Lecturer

Master's degree (or equivalent) in Commerce/ Marketing or equivalent master's qualification. An underpinning undergraduate qualification in Marketing or related qualification. At least two (2) years relevant lecturing experience within a Higher Education environment

Recommended: Lecturer

Knowledge of the higher education landscape in SA Evidence of research and publications Knowledge and experience of hybrid models of teaching and learning (FtF and online learning) Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Teaching and Learning:

Lectures undergraduate and subjects within the field of Marketing. Develops subject guides in compliance with University policies. Uses appropriate teaching and learning methods, practices and technologies. Develops learning materials for students. Assists students with challenges in understanding the subject content and manages the appointment of tutors and/or mentors.

Academic Management

- Development and Implementation of the department and faculty strategic goals in line with the institutional strategic goals. Represent the department at various committees (A member of the Faculty Executive, Senate and other faculty committee'

Financial management and management of the budget

Administration

- Assists with the registration of students. Administer student attendance registers, assessment records and uploads learners' results to the Marks Administration System. Set and conduct formative assessments. Examine and moderate summative assessments. Reports progress on curriculum developments.

Community Service & Outreach

- Contributes to community initiatives by integrating community interventions into the curriculum.

Counselling

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Provides academic counselling and mentoring to learners. Identify students at risk & implement mitigation strategies.

Quality Assurance -

Contributes to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and the submission of relevant documents, as requested. Monitors the impact of QA recommendations within the department and implements appropriate interventions.

Recruitment / Admissions / Marketing -

Contributes to the planning for "Open Day" and attends CPUT's "Open Day" event.

Personal / Professional Development -

Keeps abreast with current developments in their field of study and its curricula implications. Keeps abreast with developments of professional conduct within the University. Register as a member of professional bodies to remain at the cutting edge of their discipline. Regularly engages in current professional development and other skills development activities.

Human Resources Management -

Subscribes to and abides by the University performance management system and identify training needs for personal career development.

Industry Advisory Board and Partnerships -

Liaise with commerce and industry regarding Experiential Training, new techniques/technologies and research projects.

Mentoring - Contribute towards the development of junior academic staff. Guidance of staff (mentor). Creative

assistance/rendering of assistance on all aspects of learning material/curriculum development (content, presentation, preparation of student guides, equipment, etc.). Assistance with the presentation of seminars and workshops/work sessions. Guidance and assistance

to lecturers

in subject field.

Research -

Conducts research, supervise and conduct lectures with post-graduate students, publishes regularly e.g. journal articles, books, chapters in books. Keeps abreast of professional literature. Attends local/national conferences to present research

Health & Safety -

Ensure compliance with university health and safety rules and regulations Competencies
Adaptability and flexibility to higher education environment Coaching & mentoring of learners / students Effective communication (verbal and written) skills with students and staff Good interpersonal and time management skills Learner / student-centric focused Effective teaching/presentation/facilitation skills Managing / balancing work commitments Professional knowledge and research endeavours Quality orientation and good work standards Continuous learning and professional development Planning and organizing skills Computer literacy skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook and Online Learner Management System Displays excellent self-management skills and the motivation to work without extensive supervision General Information

For enquires and assistance with your online application

, please email Mr Leon Zuma, (Human Capital Department) email: Zumale@cput.ac.za

Closing date:

15 June 2025

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.