Job Description

Faculty
Education
Department
Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Education -> Senior Phase and Further Education & Train -Fet
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

New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) Context

This post is in line with the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP), which is part of the Staffing South Africa's Universities Framework (SSAUF) - it is a national and sector response towards addressing challenges in the South African Higher Education system in respect of size, composition and capacity of its academic staff. The SSAUF intends to identify and nurture academic talent early in the academic development trajectory, and to support newly recruited academics to develop teaching expertise; develop research skills, including scientific publication skills. The new generation of academics programme (nGAP), comprising one element of the SSAUF, involves the recruitment of highly capable scholars as new academics. Appointment within the nGAP programme will be made such that staff equity targets are met, with preference to black and/or women South African citizens.

To be eligible for selection for an nGap post, applicants must meet the following criteria, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria specified for the post.

Show interest in becoming an academic. Be 40 years or younger. Candidates must have a 70% pass mark for his/her Master's degree. Show evidence of eligibility to undertake post-graduate study at doctoral level or post-doctoral programme. Be willing to commit to placement at the appointing university for the full 6 years of the programme.

The purpose of this post is to support the department in pursuit of its academic objectives which include teaching according to a set syllabus; undertake research and innovation; contribute to curriculum development and design; engage in community engagement and teaching practice activities. The successful candidate will teach in the field of Mathematics and Mathematics Literacy in the SP & FET Phase at 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 relevant Master's degree in Mathematics Education awarded with a pass mark of 70% or greater. A teaching qualification. Mathematics as a major subject or an equivalent and relevant qualification at undergraduate level. Specialized knowledge of methodologies of teaching Mathematics. Fluent in Afrikaans.

Recommendations:

At least one (1) year experience in teaching Mathematics in the SP & FET Phase at school or tertiary level. A relevant doctoral degree. Evidence of research outputs and supervision. School teaching experience preferably in the SP & FET Phase. The candidate must be registered or prepared to register for a Doctoral degree.





Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
Participation in all components of the nGap development programme during the first six (6) years of employment. Teaching Mathematics in the SP & FET department. Curriculum development and other learning materials. Supervising students on teaching practice. Competence in the pedagogy of technology integration in learning, teaching, and assessment. Research and involvement in research activities (publications and supervision). Academic administration, development, and administration. Assessment and quality assurance. Networking with schools and other networks. Community engagement. Coaching and mentoring of students and staff. Learner focus and learner support in multilingual classrooms. Meticulous planning and organizing skills. Perform other functions as may be assigned by the head of department.





Competencies
Expert knowledge in Mathematics. Excellent teaching skills. 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. Community engagement. Mentoring and support of students (and staff). Teamwork and collaboration. Adaptability. Computer literacy skills for teaching technology. Meticulous planning and organizing skills/Time Management Networking with schools and other networks. Presentation skills. 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.





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

3. Your teacher's qualification

4. Abstract of your Doctoral degree.

5. Your major subjects at undergrad level

6. Subjects you have taught and at which level

7. Details regarding your research output/publication record and all scholarly achievements

8. 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

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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.