Lecturer: Life Sciences Education, Dept of Intermediate Phase Studies (6-months contract)

Cput Sa; Wellington; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Peninsula University of Technology invites applications for a 6-month Lecturer position in Life Sciences Education in the Department of Intermediate Phase Studies at the Wellington Campus. The role focuses on Life Sciences and the methodology of Natural Sciences with Afrikaans as the teaching language for Wellington.

Requirements include a Master’s in Life Sciences Education, a teaching qualification, and relevant lecturing or teaching experience. Closing date 20 November 2026.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree relevant to Life Sciences and the Methodology of Life Sciences and Technology in Intermediate/Senior/FET Phase Education.
• A teaching qualification relevant to Life Sciences and Natural Sciences Education.
• Life Sciences and/or Natural Sciences as a major at undergraduate level.

Responsibilities

• Teach Life Sciences, Natural Sciences and Technology in the Intermediate Phase, including laboratory work.
• Develop curricula and learning materials for Science education at A and B levels.
• Supervise students on teaching practice and engage in research activities.

Skills

Life Sciences education

Natural Sciences pedagogy

English fluency

Afrikaans fluency

Lecturing experience

Education

Master’s degree in Life Sciences Education

Teaching qualification

Bachelor in Life Sciences

Job description

Lecturer: Life Sciences Education, Dept of Intermediate Phase Studies (6-months contract) - (9072)

Job Title

Lecturer: Life Sciences Education, Dept of Intermediate Phase Studies (6-months contract)

Faculty

Education

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology > Education > Intermediate 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

20/11/2026

Job Purpose

Applications are specifically invited for teaching in the field of Natural Sciences and the Methodology of Natural Sciences in the Department BEd Intermediate Phase. Candidates with specific skills in the teaching of Life Sciences as part of Intermediate Phase Education on the Wellington Campus are invited.

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 Master’s degree relevant to the teaching of a combination of Life Sciences and Natural Sciences and Technology, and the Methodology of Life Sciences and Natural Sciences and Technology in Intermediate, Senior or FET Phase Education
• A teaching qualification relevant to the teaching of Life Sciences and Natural Sciences and Technology Education
• Life Sciences and/or Natural Sciences as a major subject at undergraduate level
• Two (2) years’ relevant lecturing experience at tertiary level or five (5) years’ relevant teaching experience at school level
• Competence in the pedagogy of technology integration in learning, teaching, and assessment
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans (BEd tuition in Wellington is through Afrikaans)

Recommendations:

• Exposure to academic teaching methodology at tertiary level
• Evidence of competence in research

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Teaching Life Sciences and Natural Sciences and Technology and the methodology in the Intermediate Phase,
• including Life Sciences laboratory work and experiments.
• Curriculum development and development of 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.
• Learning support for and in multilingual classrooms.
• Mentoring and support of students (and staff).
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• 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.
• Content and pedagogical content knowledge in Life Skills
• Academic administration, development, and administration
• Assessment and Quality Assurance
• Good work ethics and ability to manage work
• Learning support for and in multilingual classrooms
• Mentoring and support of students (and staff)
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Strong student 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: 20 November 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
3. Details of your teacher's qualification
4. Abstract for your Masters-degree and/or 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 achievement
8. 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 THE SYSTEM WITHTHE 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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