Job Description

Faculty
Education
Department
Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Education -> Intermediate Phase
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
10/8/2025
Job Purpose
Applications are specifically invited for teaching in the field of natural and physical sciences education in the Intermediate Phase. Candidates with specific skills in the teaching of physical sciences and life sciences as part of Intermediate Phase Education on the Wellington Campus.

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 Master's degree relevant to the teaching of Natural and Physical Science. A relevant teaching qualification relevant to the to the teaching of Natural and Physical Science Education. Natural and/or Physical Science as a major subject at undergraduate level. Two (2) years' relevant lecturing experience at tertiary level or five (5) years' relevant teaching experience at school level. Competence in the pedagogy of technology integration in learning, teaching, and assessment. Fluency in English and Afrikaans (BEd tuition in Wellington is through Afrikaans).





Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
Teaching Methodology of Natural Sciences and Physical Sciences in the Intermediate and Senior/FET Phase. 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. Learning support for and in multilingual classrooms. Mentoring and support of students (and staff). Teamwork and collaboration. Strong learner focus. Meticulous planning and organizing skills/Time Management. Networking with schools and other networks. 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.





Competencies
Expert subject knowledge. 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 organising skills/Time management. Continuous learning/professional development. Coaching and mentoring skills. Good work ethics and ability to manage work. Community engagement. Computer literacy skills. Knowledge of educational policies nationally (including CAPS. Technical and professional knowledge and skills.





General Information

Closing Date

: 10 August 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.