Job Description

• Teach on the various programmes in the department. They are the following:
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education
• Advanced Diploma in Technical, Vocational Education and Training (ADTVT) and:
• the Advanced Diploma in Adult and Community Education and Training Teaching (ACETT).

• Conduct research and produce output in TVET, ACETT, Further Education and Training and post school education.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum Requirements: Lecturer

• A relevant M.Ed degree
• A relevant teaching qualification
• At least two (2) years' relevant experience in teaching at tertiary level or five (5) years' relevant experience at school level or relevant experience in a TVET /ACET related working environment.
• Knowledge of the FET/ TVET/ACET sector
• Knowledge of educational policy and practice related to Further Education and Training.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Preparation of programme accreditation and registration documents
• Teaching and administration of subjects, concomitant with expertise, experience, and qualifications
• Placement and evaluation of students in schools/ industry/community for the WIL (teaching practice) component of their programme
• Research in related field and post graduate supervision
• Teaching
• Curriculum development and other learning materials
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Academic development and administration
• Assessment and Quality assurance
• Networking with schools/TVET and community colleges and other stakeholders
• Community engagement
• Coaching and mentoring of staff
• Learner focus
• Meticulous planning and organizing skills
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department
• Knowledge and experience of the hybrid models of teaching and learning (face-to-face and online learning)

Competencies

• Excellent teaching skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Research skills
• Good presentation skills
• Strong learner focus
• Adaptability
• Interpersonal skills
• Good administrative and organizational skills (recording keeping, etc)
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Time management skills
• Computer literacy
• Experience in research and development
• Technical and Professional Knowledge and skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the latest technologies and developments in the field of Education

General Information

Closing Date: 25 August 2023

For enquires and assistance with your online application, please contact Mr Odwa Siza, (Human Capital Department) on (021) 959 6738 or 0812484251.

Please ensure that your on-line CV highlights and includes the following information:

1. All your completed qualifications

2. Details of your teacher's qualification

3. Abstract for your Masters-degree and Doctoral degree (where applicable).

4. Your major subjects at undergraduate level

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.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology