Lecturer: ECP Environmental Health (Fixed Term Contract 2 Years)

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Peninsula University of Technology seeks a qualified Environmental Health lecturer to teach key modules such as Anatomy and Physiology, Sociology, and Professional Practice to ECP students. The role includes contributing to departmental and faculty research and supporting community engagement initiatives.

The successful candidate will have a base Environmental Health qualification, at least two years of relevant full-time experience, and HPCSA registration as an Environmental Health

Qualifications

• Base qualification should be in Environmental Health.
• At least two years’ relevant full‑time working experience, of which at least one year must be in a lecturing role at a higher education institution.
• Must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP)

Responsibilities

• Teach Environmental Health modules to ECP students.
• Develop reusable learning and teaching materials for the subjects.
• Perform academic and administrative duties in the Department.
• Contribute to Work Integrated Learning and community engagement goals.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate Environmental Health students and exiting projects.
• Participate in research and publish DHET-accredited work.
• Contribute to Quality Assurance activities of the Department.
• Assist with marketing and student recruitment activities.
• Perform other functions as assigned by the Head of Department.

Skills

Environmental Health knowledge

Lecturing

English proficiency

Education

Environmental Health degree

Job description

Job Title

Faculty

Applied Sciences

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Applied Sciences -> Environ. & Occupational Stud

Campus/ Location

District Six Campus - 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

25/10/2026

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will be expected to teach key modules, including Anatomy and Physiology 1, Sociology 1, Professional Practice 1, and Sustainable Development 1, to ECP students. The successful candidate will also contribute to the department's academic initiatives to enhance research and learning in Environmental Health across African and global contexts. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the department's Work Integrated Learning and community engagement goals. Furthermore, the successful candidate will also support the departmental and faculty research strategic plans through their own research initiatives, research collaboration and postgraduate supervision in
Environmental Health and related fields.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Base qualification should be in Environmental Health.
• At least two years’ relevant full‑time working experience, of which at least one year must be in a lecturing role at a higher education institution.
• Must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Environmental Health Practitioner (EHP)

Recommendations:

• Industry experience will be an added advantage

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• The successful candidate will be expected to perform in the following areas:
• Teach subjects in the Environmental Health Programme, including Anatomy and Physiology 1, Sociology 1, Professional Practice 1, and Sustainable Development 1, to ECP students.
• Develop reusable learning and teaching materials for the subjects being taught (e.g., lecture notes, tutorials, online content).
• Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department.
• Contribute to the department's Work Integrated Learning and community engagement goals.
• Supervise and assess undergraduate and postgraduate Environmental Health students for their exit‑level projects.
• Participate in research and produce DHET-accredited publications at a rate of at least 0.5 publication units per year.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department.
• Assist with marketing and student recruitment activities.
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Adaptability and willingness to innovate
• Strong student focus
• Administrative skills and attention to detail
• Research and academic writing skills
• Proficiency in English

General Information

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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