Job Description

The purpose of the job is to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels according to a set syllabus, to contribute academic leadership in the Department, and to facilitate curriculum design and implementation, and assessment in a variety of programmes and contexts. The incumbent will supervise postgraduate students and convene post-doctoral research.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
(Please note that preference will be given to candidates that meet the minimum requirements at Senior Lecturer level).
Minimum Requirements: Senior Lecturer

• A PhD in Nursing or an equivalent qualification.
• A qualification in nursing education and nursing management.
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council as a professional nurse and midwife, nurse educator, and nurse administrator.
• At least four (4) years' relevant lecturing experience in Higher Education.
• Evidence of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience.
• Evidence of successful research project; postgraduate supervision at master's level, a successful PhD supervision to completion.
• A publication and conference presentation record

Minimum Requirements: Lecturer

• Master's degree in Nursing Sciences or equivalent qualification.
• At least two (2) years relevant lecturing experience in Higher Education.
• A three or four-year qualification in general nursing and midwifery.
• Proof of registration with the South African Nursing Council as a professional nurse and midwife
• Proof of registration with the South African Nursing Council as a nurse educator.
• A qualification in a nursing clinical specialisation is advantageous.
• Currently busy with doctoral studies, will be an added advantage.
• Code 8 driver's licence

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
Senior Lecturer:

• Lecturer in the nursing programmes as offered in the department.
• Coordinate teaching and learning of the nursing undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, as required by the departmental needs.
• Promote scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Give guidance in curriculum design and implementation in the department and faculty.
• Develop, implement and review undergraduate and postgraduate programmes within the Department.
• Research supervision of postgraduate students.
• Leadership in postgraduate teaching and clinical programmes within the Department.
• Contribute to departmental research vision and strategy.
• Undertake active scholarship/research leading to grants and publications.
• Contribute collegially to the work of the department, faculty and the university through active participation in academic activities, committees and management.
• Serve as a leader in mentoring others in teaching and learning in theory and practice.
• Contribute to the development of skills laboratory activities and clinical practice where needed.

Lecturer:

• Lecturer in the nursing programmes as offered in the department.
• Partaking in skill laboratory activities and assessments in line with SANC requirements, following the nursing
• standards, coordination of laboratory and clinical placement rosters of staff and students.
• Curriculum development and theoretical and clinical teaching and assessments in the programme through e.g.
• monitoring and reporting.
• Implement and monitor academic, clinical records and progress of students according to SANC regulations,
• Academic administration from admissions to graduation.
• Learning material development.
• Participate in curriculum development and micro-curriculum activities.
• Adhere to quality assurance principles in the undergraduate, postgraduate programmes and short courses offered in the Department.
• Academic and clinical development of student learner nurses within a work-integrated learning and mobile learning situation.

Competencies

• Excellent teaching skills
• Management and leadership competencies to coach others
• Effective communication and information management skills
• A person-centered approach in conducting teaching
• Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English
• Proficiency in using MS Office 365 with Excel and Power-point
• Ability to work in a team with well-developed interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate professionalism and quality orientated work ethics
• Plan, coordinate and supervise academic activities related to theory and clinical practice
• Ability to use online technology in interaction with students and staff
• Qualitative and Quantitative research competencies

General Information
Closing Date: 10 December 2025
For enquiries and assistance with your online application, please contact Mr Odwa Siza, (Human Capital Department) email: sizaod@cput.ac.za
NB: 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. 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.
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.

Skills Required