Lecturer/Junior Lecturer: Education, Dept of Foundation Phase, Faculty of Education (contract e[...]

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

Job summary

A leading technology university in South Africa seeks a Lecturer or Junior Lecturer in Education to teach Language in Education and Visual Arts at the Wellington campus. The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree and relevant teaching experience. This is a contract position ending on 31 August 2026, with a closing date for applications set for 19 November 2025.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree relevant to the field of Language in Education or Professional Practice.
• A relevant teaching degree for tertiary education.
• At least two years of relevant lecturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach Language in Education and Professional Practice.
• Develop curriculum and learning materials.
• Supervise students during teaching practice.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Afrikaans

Teaching methodologies knowledge

Meticulous planning and organization

Networking skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Relevant teaching degree

Teaching qualification

Job description

Lecturer/Junior Lecturer: Education, Dept of Foundation Phase, Faculty of Education (contract ending 31 August 2026) - (8290)

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Job Title

Lecturer/Junior Lecturer: Education, Dept of Foundation Phase, Faculty of Education (contract ending 31 August 2026)

Faculty

Education

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Education -> Foundation Phase

Campus/ Location

Wellington Campus - Wellington, 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

19/11/2025

Job Purpose

The objective is to fill the position of Lecturer: Foundation Phase in the Foundation Phase to teach in the field of Language in Education (First Additional Language English) and Professional Practice in the Foundation Phase on the Wellington Campus.. The lecturer will also be requited to teach Visual Arts 1 on the Diploma in Grade R-course.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Master’s degree relevant to the field of Language in Education (First Additional Language English) or Professional Practice in the Foundation Phase (Or a relevant Hons-degree for Junior Lecturer level).
• A relevant teaching degree.
• A teaching qualification relevant to the teaching of a combination of Language in Education, Professional Practice, and Visual Arts at tertiary level.
• At least two (2) years’ relevant lecturing experience at tertiary level or five (5) years’ relevant experience in Foundation Phase at school levels.
• Specialized knowledge of methodologies of the relevant teaching subjects.
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans (B.Ed. tuition regarding Professional Practice and Visual Art in Wellington is through Afrikaans).

Please Note: Preference will be given to candidates meeting the minimum requirements at Lecturer level

Recommendations

• Relevant research output

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Teaching in the field of Language in Education (First Additional Language, Professional Practice, and Visual Art in Foundation Phase/Diploma in Education and Grade R)
• Curriculum development and other learning materials.
• Supervising students on teaching practice.
• Research and involvement in research activities (publications and supervision).
• Academic administration, development, and administration.
• Assessment and quality assurance.
• Networking with schools and other networks.
• Coaching and mentoring of students and staff.
• Meticulous planning and organizing skills.
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the head of department.
• Expert subject knowledge (Technical & Professional knowledge and skills).
• Teaching in the relevant subject areas in the Foundation Phase department.
• Curriculum development and other learning materials.
• Supervising students on teaching practice.
• Research and involvement in research activities (publications and 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.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Strong learner focus.
• Meticulous planning and organizing skills/time management.
• Networking with schools and other networks.
• Ability to align yourself to hybrid teaching and learning models (face-to-face and on-line learning).
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

General Information

Closing Date: 19 November 2025

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

Please ensure that your on-line CV highlights and includes the following information:

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

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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