Lecturer isiXhosa (SP&FET Phase)

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

Job summary

A prominent university in South Africa is seeking an isiXhosa lecturer for a 3-month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching isiXhosa in the Senior Phase and Further Education and Training department while developing curriculum and supervising honours students. The ideal applicant should possess a Master's degree in isiXhosa or a related field, alongside teaching qualifications and experience in teaching methodologies. This role involves academic management and a commitment to student support.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or relevant qualification in isiXhosa.
• Two years' lecturing experience or five years' teaching experience.
• Knowledge of isiXhosa teaching methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Teach isiXhosa in the SP & FET department.
• Supervise honours students.
• Develop and assess curriculum and materials.

Skills

Teaching methodologies

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Mentoring and support

Education

Master’s degree in isiXhosa or Education related isiXhosa

Honours degree in isiXhosa or Education related isiXhosa

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Lecturer: isiXhosa (SP&FET Phase) (3-month contract) (Re-advertisement), Faculty of Education - (8413)

Cape Peninsula University of Technology – Faculty of Education – Senior Phase and Further Education & Training (SP&FET) Department

Location: Mowbray Campus – Mowbray, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type: Contract – 3-month term

Number of Positions: 1

Annual Salary Package: To be confirmed

Job Purpose

The objective is to fill the position of isiXhosa lecturer in the SP&FET Department with a staff member with expertise in this area.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A relevant Master’s degree in isiXhosa, or Education related isiXhosa.
• An Honours degree in isiXhosa, or Education related isiXhosa.
• IsiXhosa as a major subject at undergraduate level.
• A relevant teaching qualification with isiXhosa as a major (preferable at secondary school level).
• Two (2) years’ relevant lecturing experience in SP & FET at tertiary level or five (5) years’ relevant teaching experience at school level.
• Specialised knowledge of methodologies of teaching isiXhosa.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Teaching isiXhosa in the SP & FET department.
• Teaching isiXhosa at honours level and supervising honours students.
• Curriculum development and other learning materials.
• Supervising students on teaching practice.
• Research and involvement in research activities (publications supervision).
• Academic administration, development, and administration.
• Adequate content and pedagogical content knowledge.
• Assessment and Quality Assurance.
• Good work ethics and ability to manage work.
• Mentoring and support of students (and staff).
• Networking with schools and other networks.
• 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 subject knowledge.
• Competence in the methodology of the relevant teaching subjects.
• Excellent teaching skills.
• Excelling communication skills (written and verbal).
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Academic management skills.
• Strong learner focus, mentoring and support for learners (and staff).
• Good administrative and organisational skills.
• Continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Meticulous planning and organising skills/Time management.
• Coaching and mentoring skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.

General Information

Closing Date

15 February 2026

For enquiries and assistance with your online application, please contact Ms Viwe Lalela, Human Capital Department at [e-mail] or 021 460 3351.

Please ensure that your online CV highlights and includes the following information:

All your completed qualifications.
• Academic transcript for your undergraduate qualification (your major subjects at undergrad level).
• Your teacher’s qualification.
• Abstract of your Masters and/or Doctoral degree (whichever is applicable).
• Subjects you have taught and at which level.
• Details regarding your research output/publication record and all scholarly achievements.
• Details of your Permanent Residency (where applicable).

NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS 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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