Job Description

Faculty
Informatics & Design
Department
Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Informatics & Design
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
14/9/2025
Job Purpose
This post is in line with the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP), part of the Staffing South Africa's Universities Framework (SSAUF) 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) 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; 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; and be willing to commit to placement at the appointing university for the full 6 years of the programme.



The purpose of this post is for the candidate to lecture at Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Postgraduate Diploma in Visual Communication Design with excellent skill in the entire Adobe suite of software.



Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
A Master's Degree in Visual Communication Design or Graphic Design Be 40 years or younger The candidate must be registered or prepared to register for a Doctoral degree.

Recommendations:

At least 1 year working experience either in industry or teaching at a tertiary institution.


Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
Participation in all components of the nGap development programme during the first six (6) years of employment Teach subjects at Diploma, Advanced Diploma as required in the programme. (Visual Communication Design, Media Innovation for Visual Communication Design, Visualisation and History and Theory of Design Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the department. Participate in curriculum development. Perform student assessment. Participate in research activities. Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department. Participate in work integrated learning and student visitations. Develop and maintain linkages with industry, professional bodies and local and international institutions of higher education. Assist with marketing and recruitment activities. Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department Competencies
Excellent organizational and planning skills Good presentation skills Technical/Professional Knowledge and skills Adaptability Good Interpersonal skills Continuous learning Strong learner focus Communication and coaching skills Administrative skills Proficiency in English


General Information
General Information


Closing Date: 14 September 2025


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.