Job Description

Faculty
Education
Department
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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
15/6/2025
Job Purpose

The objective is to fill the position of Mathematics lecturer in the Intermediate Department (IP) with a staff member with expertise in this area.

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
A relevant Master's degree in Mathematics Education A teaching qualification Mathematics as a major subject or an equivalent and relevant qualification at undergraduate level At least two (2) years' relevant lecturing experience at tertiary level or five (5) years' relevant experience at school level. Specialised knowledge of Methodologies of teaching Mathematics Fluent in Afrikaans

RECOMMENDATIONS

A relevant doctoral degree Evidence of research outputs and supervision School teaching experience preferably in the Intermediate Phase. Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
Teaching Mathematics in the IP and Foundation Phase departments 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 and learner support in multilingual classrooms Meticulous planning and organizing skills Perform other functions as may be assigned by the head of department Competencies
Expert knowledge in Mathematics Excellent teaching skills 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 Adaptability Computer literacy skills for teaching technology Meticulous planning and organizing skills/Time Management Networking with schools and other networks Presentation skills Ability to align yourself to hybrid teaching and learning models (face-to-face and on-line learning) Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department





General Information

Closing Date

: 15 June 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. Details of your teacher's qualification

4. Abstract for your Masters-degree and/or Doctoral degree.

5. Subjects you have taught and at which level

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

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.