Job Description

The successful candidate will be appointed in the Department as a Senior Lecturer or Lecturer and will be appointed as a rotational HOD in line with the rotational HOD guideline for a 5-year period.
Head of Department (HOD)
1. HOD responsibility: The person should be eligible to be appointed as the rotating HOD and manage the department effectively and efficiently in line with the CPUT policies and procedures specifically but not limited to (i) academic project management; (ii) research management; (iii) HR and staff management; (iv) financial management; and (v) student management.
Senior Lecturer/ Lecturer
Lecturing, Research, Community Engagement, Undergraduate and Post Graduate Supervision in the Department of Maritime Engineering
2. Teaching: The person must be able to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and produce prospective Maritime Studies and Marine Engineering graduates (1) are recognized by SAMSA and (2) able to advance to higher qualifications in these fields when available s.
3. Research: The person must be active in research, and successfully supervise undergraduate final year research projects; and postgraduate students.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum requirements (Head of Department) * A Master's qualification in Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering, or related field. Preference will be given to candidates with a doctoral qualification or proof of registration for doctoral qualification.

• A minimum of 5 years' experience at a senior level in a relevant industrial environment or 5 years' higher education lecturing and research experience (3 of which must be as a Senior Lecturer or above; and 2 must include management experience related to the functions of an HOD i.e., academic management; curriculum development; quality assurance and accreditation processes; financial and HR management of a Department)
• .Research and supervision experience commensurate with the level of Senior Lecturer or above.
• A track record in research output in accredited journals.

Recommendation:

• Preference will be given to candidates registered with the South African Maritime Safety Authority and that have been involved in SAMSA accreditation processes both internally and externally.

Minimum Requirements (Senior Lecturer): * A doctoral qualification in Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering, or related field.

• .At least 4 years lecturing experience at the higher education level or 4 years related industry experience at thesenior level or a combination of the two.
• .Demonstrable evidence of publications (peer reviewed) in the Maritime, Marine Engineering, or related field
• .Track record of successful postgraduate supervision
• .Evidence of appropriate academic and research leadership.
• Seagoing Certificate of Competency Class 1 or Class 2

(The selection panel's assessment will be aligned with the institutional promotions criteria)
Recommendation:

• Preference will be given to candidates registered with the South African Maritime Safety Authority and that have been involved in accreditation processes both internally and externally.

Minimum Requirements (Lecturer): * A Masters qualification in Maritime Studies, Marine Engineering, or related field.

• At least 2 years lecturing experience at the higher education level or 2 years related industry experience or a combination of the two.
• Seagoing Certificate of Competency Class 1 or Class 2 or Class 3 (plus 12 months serving as Officer of the Watch -applicable to Class 3 holders only)

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Head of Department * Academic leader of the department

• Representative of the department to the rest of the university community
• Representative of the university leadership in the departments Representative of the university to external bodies
• Financial management and management of the budget Human resource management
• Academic management and academic administration Quality promotion and quality management
• Academic planning and the development of the departmental PQM
• Implementation of OHS Act
• Professional development of academic and support staff
• Implementation of the performance management system
• Management of research and innovation activities
• Management of workplace-based learning and service learning
• Management of stakeholder partnerships
• Initiating and engaging in fundraising activities
• Overseeing marketing and recruitment strategy of the department
• Development of a departmental strategic plan and overseeing its implementation.

Senior Lecturer * Teaching and learning

• Research and Innovation capacity building
• Participate in curriculum development of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications
• Preparation and participation in quality assurance and professional body accreditations
• Successful recruitment and supervision of postgraduate students
• Successful sourcing of external national and international funding
• Develop and maintain national and international industry linkages

Lecturer
Assisting with the coordination of all academic activities relating to the Nautical Science / Marine Engineering / Maritime Studie qualifications, but not limited to: * Lecturing

• Curriculum Development
• Academic Development
• Academic Administration
• Conduct Research
• Participation in SAMSA/EMSA & DHET accreditation
• Participation in Quality Assurance reviews and activities
• Participation in Industry Advisory Committees and Partnerships
• Personal and Professional Development
• Assisting with WIL and service- learning initiatives

Competencies

• Leadership and decision making skills
• Excellent command of English language and communication
• Technical/Professional knowledge and skills
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Coaching and Mentoring skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the latest technology and development in the fields of Maritime Studies and Marine Engineering
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Quality of Work and Reliability
• Job Knowledge/Technical knowledge
• Support of diversity
• Customer service
• Flexibility in a changing environment

General Information

Closing Date: 27 August 2023

Ms Yandiswa Vuwani @vuwaniy@cput.ac.za - Human Capital Department

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.

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