Lecturer: Afrikaans Home Language, Dept. of Senior Phase and Further Education & Training, Facu[...]

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Wellington; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in South Africa seeks a permanent Lecturer to teach Afrikaans Home Language to Bachelor of Education students. The successful candidate will have a Master's degree, strong teaching skills, and fluency in Afrikaans and English. The role involves curriculum development and supervising students. This position is based at the Wellington campus.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience teaching Afrikaans at tertiary level.
• Understanding of academic writing and research.
• Ability to teach in Afrikaans.

Responsibilities

• Teach Afrikaans Home Language to Bachelor of Education students.
• Develop learning materials and curricula.
• Supervise students during teaching practices.

Skills

Fluency in Afrikaans and English

Curriculum development

Research involvement

Communication skills

Teaching skills

Education

Master’s degree related to Afrikaans Home Language

Bachelor’s degree with Afrikaans as a major

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Lecturer: Afrikaans Home Language, Dept. of Senior Phase and Further Education & Training, Faculty of Education (Wellington campus) - (7853)

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Job Title

Lecturer: Afrikaans Home Language, Dept. of Senior Phase and Further Education & Training, Faculty of Education (Wellington campus)

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

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

The purpose of this vacancy is to appoint a permanent lecturer to teach Afrikaans Home Language to Bachelor of Education students.

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 to the teaching of Afrikaans Home Language
• A Bachelor’s degree with Afrikaans as a major
• A relevant teaching qualification
• At least two (2) years relevant teaching the subject at the tertiary level or five (5) years’ experience in teaching Afrikaans at secondary level (grade 8 – 12)
• Knowledge, understanding and experience in preparing and evaluating meaningful teaching experiences for Senior and FET phase students.
• Knowledge of how to write in academic language and how to do research is of utter importance.
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English – BEd tuition on the Wellington Campus is in Afrikaans.

Recommendation:

• Relevant research output

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Teaching Afrikaans Home Language to BEd students from first year to final year in the SPFET department.
• Curriculum development and other learning materials.
• Supervising students on teaching practice.
• Research and involvement in research activities (publications and supervision).
• Academic administration and development.
• Adequate content and pedagogical content knowledge.
• Assessment and quality assurance.
• Networking with schools and other networks.
• Coaching and mentoring students.
• Meticulous planning and organising skills.
• Ability to align yourself to hybrid teaching and learning models (face-to-face and online learning).
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
• Expert knowledge of Afrikaans as a subject and as a major/home language taught at high school level.
• Excellent teaching skills.
• Excellent communication in Afrikaans and English.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Sound administrative and technical skills.
• Academic management skills.
• Knowledge of education (and language) policies nationally (including CAPS).
• Ability to work in a team.
• Computer Skills.

General Information

Closing Date: 10 August 2025
For enquiries and assistance with your on-line application, please contact Ms Viwe Lalela, Human Capital Departmenton [e-mail] 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 (your major subjects at undergrad level)
3. Your teacher's qualification
4. Abstract of your Masters and/or Doctoral degree.(where applicable)
5.Subjects you have taught and at which level
6. Details regarding your research output/publication record and all scholarly achievements
7. Details of your Permanent Residency (where applicable)

NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUSIMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURETO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEMWITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OFYOUR 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.

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