Job Description

Contribute to curriculum development and to teach according to a set syllabus while providing support to the faculty in achieving its academic objectives, contribute to academic initiatives undertaken by the faculty to enhance, support faculty and departmental research initiatives by undertaking research and contributing towards group research, undertake academic administration and faculty training initiatives. Engage in work-integrated learning and service-learning activities support and expand programmes for co-operative education.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Master's Degree in Town/ Urban/ City and Regional Planning

(The candidate must have obtained the underpinning or relevant undergraduate qualification(s) within the field of study)

• At least two (2) years' experience in teaching Urban and Regional Planning at a Higher Education Institution

Recommendations:

• At least three (3) years' industry experience in Urban and Regional Planning
• Advanced skills in the application of CAD and GIS in Urban and Regional Planning
• A track record of publishing research articles in accredited journals

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Develop and deliver innovative teaching methods at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Lecturer subjects within the field of urban and regional planning
• Contribute to academic development and administration
• Participate in curriculum and programme development
• Participate in Quality Assurance Activities
• Participate in research activities
• Personal/Professional Development
• Participate in Industry Advisory Committees & Partnerships
• Assist with WIL and service-learning activities
• Assist with marketing and recruitment activities
• Develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department

Competencies

• Excellent communication skills
• Learner focus
• Good organisational & planning skills
• Computer skills and adapting to new technologies & digital platforms
• Excellent computer aided design (CAD) and geographic information system (GI skills
• Ability to operate on the Learning Management Systems, e.g. Blackboard
• Adaptability
• Professional knowledge
• Leadership skills

Coaching skills

• Interpersonal skills
• Presentation skills

General Information
Closing Date: 27 February 2026
For enquires: Jabu Makhambi email: makhambij@cput.ac.za
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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.

Skills Required