Lecturer/Junior Lecturer: Technology Education, Intermediate Phase, Faculty of Education

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Wellington; In loco; ZAR 420.000 - 620.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) seeks a Lecturer/Junior Lecturer in Technology Education for the Intermediate Phase at Wellington Campus. The appointee will teach in Afrikaans and contribute to curriculum development and student supervision.

A 5-year junior lecturer track may apply if applicable, with progression to permanent status upon degree milestones. The role requires Afrikaans fluency and relevant qualifications with teaching experience at tertiary or school level.

Competenze

• Master’s degree in Technology Education (excluding ICT/IT or Engineering Education)
• Relevant teaching qualification in Technology Education
• Technology or an equivalent subject as a major at undergraduate level

Mansioni

• Expert knowledge in teaching of Technology and Technology Education
• Curriculum development and other learning materials development
• Supervising students on teaching practice
• Research and involvement in research activities (publications and supervision)

Conoscenze

Technology Education

Teaching methodologies

Curriculum development

Student mentoring

Teamwork

Formazione

Master’s degree in Technology Education

Hons degree in Technology Education

Descrizione del lavoro

Lecturer/Junior Lecturer: Technology Education, Intermediate Phase, Faculty of Education - (8985)

Job Title

Lecturer/Junior Lecturer: Technology Education, Intermediate Phase, Faculty of Education

Faculty

Department

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

Campus/ Location

Wellington Campus - Wellington, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

15/10/2026

Job Purpose

Applications are invited to fill the position of Technology lecturer in the Intermediate Phase Department. Candidates with expertise in this field and specific skills in the teaching of technology as part of Intermediate Phase Education on theWellington 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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: LECTURER (permanent)

• A Master’s degree in Technology Education. (excluding ICT/IT or Engineering Education )
• A relevant teaching qualification.in Technology Education
• Technology or an equivalent subject as a major at the undergraduate level, including woodwork, mechanics, and the engineering design process.
• Two (2) years' relevant lecturing experience at tertiary level or five (5) years’ relevant teaching experience at school level
• Fluent in Afrikaans (Please note that the position is based at the Wellington Campus where tuition is inAfrikaans. Candidates must be able to teach in Afrikaans).

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Evidence of research outputs and supervision

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: JUNIOR LECTURER (5-year contract)

• A relevant Hons degree in Technology Education (excluding ICT/IT or Engineering Education)
• A relevant teaching qualification in Technology Education
• Technology or an equivalent subject as a major subject at undergraduate level
• Two (2) years' relevant lecturing experience at tertiary or relevant teaching experience in the Intermediate Phase at school level
• Fluent in Afrikaans ( Please note that the position is based at the Wellington Campus where tuition is inAfrikaans. Candidates must be able to teach in Afrikaans).

RECOMMENDATIONS: JUNIOR LECTURER (5-year contract)

• Current registration for a relevant Master's degree

PLEASE NOTE: Preference will be given to applicants who meet the requirements for appointment at lecturer level. If an appointment is made at the Junior Lecturer level, it will be on a 5-year conditional contract basis, subject to completion of a relevant Master’s degree within this period. Upon completion of the master's qualification, conversion to permanency and upgrading to the Lecturer level will be subject to institutional governance for approval.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Expert knowledge in teaching of Technology and Technology Education
• Specialised knowledge of methodologies of teaching Technology
• Curriculum development and other learning materials development
• Supervising students on teaching practice
• Research and involvement in research activities (publications and supervision)
• Identify at risk students, develop intervention strategies and monitor student progress
• Competence in the pedagogy of technology integration in learning, teaching, and assessment
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans (BEd tuition in Wellington is through Afrikaans)
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department
• Expert knowledge in Technology
• Adequate content and pedagogical content knowledge
• Assessment and Quality Assurance
• Academic administration, development, and marks administration
• Good work ethics and ability to manage work
• Learning support for and in multilingual classrooms
• Mentoring and support of students
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Strong student focus
• Meticulous planning and organising skills/Time management
• Networking with schools and other networks
• Ability to align yourself to hybrid and blended teaching and learning models (face-to-face and on -line learning)

General Information

Closing Date: 15 October 2026
For enquiries and assistance with your on-line application, please contact Ms Viwe Lalela, Human Capital Department [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 ISTHUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS
FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THESYSTEM 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.

Copyright, Cape Peninsula University of Technology.
We are a university in Cape Town, South Africa and the only university of Technology in the Western Cape province.
We are also the largest university in the province.