Job Description

Faculty
Business and Management Sciences
Department
Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Business and Management Sciences -> School of Commerce, Management & Governmental Sciences -> Public Management
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
13/2/2026
Job Purpose

The purpose of the job is:

To support the faculty and department in pursuit of its academic, administration and research objectives which include learning, teaching and assessment on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes according to a set syllabus; undertake projects, research and innovation; perform academic administration, contribute to curriculum development and design and curriculum renewal/improvement and to contribute to academic initiatives to enhance the learning, teaching and assessment environment.


Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum Requirements:

A Master's degree in Public Administration/Public Management/Development Management or any related discipline. An underpinning qualification in Public Administration/Public Management/Development Management or any related discipline. At least two (2) years full-time relevant lecturing experience in Higher Education environment. Knowledge and experience of hybrid models of learning, teaching and assessment (face-to-face and online)

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
Lecturing to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students. Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the department. Contributing towards academic initiatives undertaken by the department. Assessment and academic administration. Curriculum development and quality assurance. Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the department. Building links with the public sector industry, other training providers and all relevant stakeholders. Conducting research and supervising research projects in the Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma programmes. Personal and professional development.

Competencies
Strong learner focus and developing others. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Good organising and planning skills. Good administrative skills. Good interpersonal and general management skills. Technical/professional knowledge and skills within the field of Public Administration/Public Management/Development Management. Time management skills. Adaptability. The ability to work independently. Good work standards and work ethic. Coaching and mentoring skills. Continuous improvement. High level facilitation skills. Facilitating change. Leading through vision and values. Managing conflict.

General Information
Closing date: 13 February 2026


Enquiries: Zumale@cput.ac.za

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