Job Description

Professor/ Associate Professor: Develop and lead research in Food Science and Technology; strengthen research capacity
through collaborations, mentorships, fundraising, and postgraduate recruitment and supervision; contribute to the Faculty goals
in Learning & Teaching, Research, Community Engagement, and Academic Leadership.
Head of Department: The HOD must 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.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Professor/ Associate Professor
• A doctoral degree in Food Science or equivalent qualification
• A base qualification in Food Science or equivalent qualification
• Higher Education experience of at least eight years (Professor) or six years (Associate Professor)
• Research and postgraduate supervision commensurate with Institutional Promotion requirements for Professor/ Associate Professor, depending on the level applied for.

Head of Department:

• Doctorate in Food Science or equivalent qualification
• 5 years' relevant experience, 3 of which must be as Senior Lecturer or above
• The 5 years mentioned above must include 2 years' management experience related to the functions of a HOD (i.e.
• academic management, curriculum development, quality assurance and accreditation processes, financial and HR
• management in a Department)
• Research and supervision experience commensurate with the level of Senior Lecturer or above

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
Prof/ Associate Prof:

• Teach at all levels of Food Science & Technology
• Supervise Masters and Doctoral students
• Participate in research projects and produce DHET-accredited publications
• Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department
• Participate in curriculum development and Quality Assurance activities of the Department
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department

Head of Department

• Academic instruction
• Research and post graduate supervision
• Academic management and administration
• Budget and financial management
• Human resources management
• Leadership in research activities in the department
• Community engagement and industry alliance & partnerships
• Professional/personal development and implementation
• Safety management
• Project management
• Policy development and implementation
• Create a vision and provide leadership to the Department
• Foster excellence and harmonious delivery of University teaching, research, service mandates and expectations
• Any other responsibilities assigned by the Dean

Competencies

• Technical/Professional knowledge and skills
• Leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent command of English language and communication
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Coaching and Mentoring skills
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Quality of Work and Reliability
• Support of diversity
• Customer service
• Flexibility in a changing environment

General Information
Closing date:30 November 2025
For Enquiries: makin@cput.ac.za
NB: (1) In instances where a post is advertised across two levels or more (e.g. Senior Lecturer/Associate
Professor/Professor/), preference may be given to applicants who meet the requirements at a higher level. Applicants must
specify the level at which their application(s) should be considered. The University reserves the right to appoint at a lower
level.
(2) Internal applicants interested in Senior Lecturer/ Associate/Professor positions are encouraged to apply through
the Promotion of Academic Staff process if they are eligible. To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications will be
assessed against the criteria for Promotion of Academic staff at the respective level(s) applied for. All applicants must
satisfy the criteria for promotion to be considered and will be required to submit a portfolio of evidence.
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.
Please note previous applicants need not re-apply
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