Lecturer: Applications Development x3 (Fixed-Term Contract ending 30 June 2026)

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

Job summary

A leading university in South Africa is seeking qualified professionals to support its academic and research objectives in the field of Informatics & Design. The successful candidate will teach, engage in research, and contribute to curriculum development and innovation. Applicants should possess a Master's Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science, along with relevant lecturing experience in higher education. This role offers the opportunity to impact education in a dynamic teaching environment while employing innovative learning methodologies.

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years’ relevant lecturing experience in Higher Education.
• The candidate must obtain all the undergraduate underpinning qualifications within the field of study.

Responsibilities

• Lecturing subjects within the IT curriculum to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Participate in curriculum development and assessment.
• Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department.
• Participate in research: managing undergraduate research projects.
• Contribute to community initiatives by integrating community interventions into the curriculum.

Skills

Expertise in Applications Development

Proficiency in emerging fields

Good organizing & planning skills

Communication skills

Technical/Professional knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Strong learner focus

Coaching skills

High level presentation skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

C

C++

Java

Kotlin

C#

Scala

DBMS

NoSQL

Maven

Gradle

Ivy

Job description

Job Title

Faculty

Area

Informatics & Design

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology → Informatics & Design → Information Technology

Campus / Location

District Six Campus – Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Contract

Number of Positions

3

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

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

30/11/2025

Job Purpose

To support the faculty and department in pursuit of its academic and research objectives which include to: teach according to a set syllabus; undertake research and innovation; contribute to curriculum development and design; engage in work integrated learning and develop service learning activities.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science. The candidate must obtain all the undergraduate underpinning qualification within the field of study.
• At least two (2) years’ relevant lecturing experience in Higher Education.

Recommendations

• Expertise in Applications Development: programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Kotlin, C#, Scala or any statically typed language; data storage technologies such as DBMS and NoSQL; extensive knowledge in computer algorithms and data structures; software build tools such as Maven, Gradle, Ivy or any other.
• Relevant industry experience.
• Exposure to program and curriculum development.
• Exposure to core IT or Computer Science areas, including programming, operating systems and databases.
• Proficiency in emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity and Big Data, along with strong research methodology skills.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Lecturing subjects within the IT curriculum to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Participate in curriculum development, courseware development and assessment.
• Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department.
• Participate in the quality assurance activities of the Department.
• Participate in research: managing undergraduate research projects.
• Contribute to community initiatives by integrating community interventions into the curriculum.
• Promotion of community participation and linkages.
• Develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies on cooperative education, new techniques/technologies and research projects.
• Assist with marketing and recruitment activities; contribute to the planning for “Open Day”, attend Open Day and provide information on Faculty courses.
• Personal and professional development.
• Safety management: ensure compliance with safety rules.
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

• Good organizing & planning skills
• Communication skills
• Technical/Professional knowledge
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong learner focus
• Coaching skills
• High level presentation skills

General Information

Closing Date: 30 November 2025

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.

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