Lecturer : Computer Networks (Part-Time)

Direct Reporting Line

Head of Computer Science

Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE Varsity College, Westville Campus has a vacancy within the Faculty of Computer Science for the following module:

1. CONE5111/5112 - Computer Networks 1A and 1B

Competencies Required

• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Assertiveness and dynamism.
• Understanding of customer service in education.
• Demonstrate an ability to manage work and self proactively.

Technical Competencies Required:

• Deep understanding of network models (OSI & TCP/IP), topologies, and communication protocols (e.g., TCP, UDP, HTTP, FTP, DNS).
• Proficiency in configuring and troubleshooting network hardware (routers, switches, firewalls, access points).
• Familiarity with command-line network troubleshooting tools like ping, tracert, ipconfig, nslookup, and netstat.
• Strong knowledge of network security principles, including firewalls, authentication, encryption, and risk assessment.
• Experience with network simulation tools such as Cisco Packet Tracer, Hyper-V, and Nmap.
• Knowledge of network virtualization, cloud computing models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and software-defined networking (SDN).

Minimum Education Requirements

• Honours degree in an ICT related field including a networking focus.
• Alternatively a NQF8 qualification with strong exposure to networking technologies.

Minimum Experience Requirements

• Lecturing experience in network design/network infrastructure/network architecture will be advantageous.
• Work experience as a Systems Engineer/Network Manager or Infrastructure Manager will be advantageous.

Working Conditions

• Please note that this is an Independent Contractor Part time role.
• Positions are part-time, with lectures taking place between 08:00am and 17:00pm.
• Owing to the volume of CVs received, we may not be able to personally contact all applicants. Only individuals whose qualifications and skills most closely match the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.
• Preference will be given to South African Citizens and Permanent Residents of South Africa in possession of proof of permanent resident status.

The IIE's Varsity College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act.