Lecturer: Accounting (two-year contract), Dept. of SP & FET

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Peninsula University of Technology invites applications for a Lecturer: Accounting (two-year contract) in the SP & FET Department at Mowbray Campus. The role covers teaching Accounting in the SP & FET Phase, curriculum development, research, and community engagement.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant Master’s degree, teaching qualification with Accounting major, and experience in hybrid teaching to support learners across stages.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Accounting Education.
• Hons in Accounting or Accounting Education.
• Accounting as a major at undergraduate level.
• A relevant teaching qualification with Accounting as a major (preferable at secondary school level).
• Two years lecturing at tertiary level or five years teaching in SP & FET phase.

Responsibilities

• Teach Accounting and related topics in the Senior Phase and FET Department.
• Develop and update curriculum content and teaching materials.
• Supervise and support students during teaching practice.
• Conduct assessments and contribute to quality assurance.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Teaching methods

Curriculum design

Assessment & feedback

Hybrid teaching

Student mentoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting or Education

Hons in Accounting or Education

Accounting as a major (UG)

Teaching qualification with Accounting major

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning management systems

Job description

Lecturer: Accounting (two-year contract), Dept. of SP & FET - (8970)

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Job Title

Lecturer: Accounting (two-year contract), Dept. of SP & FET

Faculty

Education

Department

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

Campus/ Location

Mowbray Campus - Mowbray, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Contract

Occupational Function

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

15/10/2026

Job Purpose

The objective for the successful candidate is to teach in the field of Accounting in the SP & FET Phase in the Economic and Management Sciencescluster at the Mowbray campus. This position is intended to assist the department in achieving its academic objectives, which include teaching in accordance with a predetermined curriculum, conducting research and innovation, participating in community engagement and teaching practice activities, as well as developing and designing curricula.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A relevant Master’s degree in Accounting, or Accounting Education.
• A Hons in Accounting, or Accounting Education.
• Accounting as a major subject at undergraduate level.
• A relevant teaching qualification with Accounting as a major (preferable at secondary school level).
• Two (2) relevant lecturing experience at tertiary level or five (5) years’ relevant teaching experience in SP & FET phase at school level.
• Specialized knowledge of methodologies of teaching Accounting, Business Management, Economics, or Economic Management Sciences.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Teach Accounting, Economic Management Sciences, Business Management and/or Economics in the Senior Phase and FET Department.
• Develop and update curriculum content and other learning and teaching materials.
• Supervise and support students during teaching practice.
• Conduct assessment and contribute to quality-assurance processes.
• Provide mentoring and academic support to students.
• Participate in academic administration and departmental activities.
• Participate in community engagement activities.
• Develop and maintain networks with schools and other relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct research and participate in research activities.
• Publish research in appropriate scholarly outlets.
• Supervise postgraduate research students, where applicable.
• Participate in hybrid teaching and learning, including face-to-face and online learning.
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
• Adequate subject-content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge.
• Computer literacy and digital-learning skills.
• Ability to adapt to hybrid teaching and learning models.
• Good work ethic and ability to manage workload effectively.
• Meticulous planning and organisational skills.
• Adaptability and ability to respond effectively to changing circumstances.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Mentoring and support skills.
• Strong learner/student focus.
• Networking and relationship-building skills.
• Effective communication with students, staff, schools and other stakeholders.

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.

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