Lecturer/Junior Lecturer: Academic Literacy, English and Afrikaans (6-month contract), Foundati[...]

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Lecturer/Junior Lecturer for Academic Literacy, English and Afrikaans for a 6-month contract. The role involves teaching and curriculum development in a bilingual environment, with a preference for candidates holding a Master's degree and fluency in both languages. The position is based at the Wellington Campus, emphasizing strong communication and teaching skills.

Qualifications

• At least two years’ relevant lecturing experience at tertiary level.
• A relevant teaching qualification.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Teach Academic Literacy, Afrikaans and English.
• Curriculum development and learning materials design.
• Administer, supervise, and evaluate teaching practice.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Afrikaans

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum development

Education

Relevant Masters/M.Ed degree in Academic Literacy, English, or Afrikaans

Relevant Hons-degree for Junior Lecturer

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Lecturer/Junior Lecturer: Academic Literacy, English and Afrikaans (6-month contract), Foundation Phase & Early Childhood Education - (8288)

Job Title: Lecturer/Junior Lecturer: Academic Literacy, English and Afrikaans (6-month contract), Foundation Phase & Early Childhood Education

Faculty: Education

Department: Cape Peninsula University of Technology → Education → Foundation Phase

Campus / Location: Wellington Campus - Wellington, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type: Contract

Number of Positions: 1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only): To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date: 21/11/2025

Job Purpose: Applications are invited to teach in the field of Academic Literacy, English and Afrikaans in the Foundation Phase and Early Childhood Development at the Wellington campus. 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 Masters/M.Ed degree in Academic Literacy, or English or Afrikaans for Lecturer level and a relevant Hons-degree for Junior Lecturer level. Preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s degree.
• At least two (2) years’ relevant lecturing experience at tertiary level or five (5) years’ relevant teaching experience at school level.
• A relevant teaching qualification.
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities:

• Teaching Academic Literacy, Afrikaans and English.
• Curriculum development and other learning materials design.
• Academic development and administration.
• Administering, supervising and evaluating teaching practice.
• Learning support for and in multilingual classrooms.
• Assessment and quality assurance.
• Coaching and mentoring.
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the head of department.
• Good communication skills in Afrikaans and English.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent teaching skills.
• Continuous learning.
• Developing learners.
• Adequate content and pedagogical-content knowledge.
• Meticulous planning and administration skills.
• Professional and technical knowledge and skills.
• Mentoring and support for students.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Ability to work in a team.

General Information

Closing Date: 21 November 2025

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:

1. All your completed qualifications
2. Academic transcript for your undergraduate qualification
3. Your teacher's qualification
4. Abstract of your Doctoral degree.
5. Your major subjects at undergrad level
6. Subjects you have taught and at which level
7. Details regarding your research output/publication record and all scholarly achievements
8. Details of your Permanent Residency (where applicable)

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