Lecturer / Senior Lecturer

Academic Partners; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 50 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in South Africa seeks qualified individuals for Lecturer/Senior Lecturer roles in Information Technology. Candidates should have relevant degrees and teaching experience. Strong programming skills, knowledge of IT systems, and industry certifications are advantageous. The positions offer opportunities for academic growth in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

Vibrant academic environment

Professional growth opportunities

Culture of innovation

Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience at a higher education level or professional experience in IT.
• Strong programming skills with exposure to data science and machine learning.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and cloud computing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver modules using LMS.
• Undertake internal moderation to ensure assessment validity.
• Provide academic guidance and support to students.

Skills

Networking

Systems Administration

Databases

Software Development

Programming (Python, Java, C++)

Data Science

Machine Learning

Cybersecurity

Cloud Computing

IT Governance

Education

Honours Degree in a related field

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco CCNA

Cisco CCNP

AWS

Microsoft Azure

CompTIA Security+

Data Science Certifications

Job description

Position Overview

STADIO, a leading comprehensive multi-campus higher education institution in South Africa and Namibia, seeks a qualified and motivated individual to join our team as a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in the School of Information and Technology. The role is based in Centurion and offers a vibrant academic environment with opportunities to grow and innovate.

Both permanent Lecturer and Senior Lecturer positions are available. The Senior Lecturer requires a PhD in Computer Science or related field; Lecturer requires an Honours Degree.

Key Responsibilities

• Report to the Academic Manager of the School of Information Technology and independently use the LMS to design, develop, and deliver modules.
• Participate in ongoing development of programmes and curriculum, incorporating current educational trends and best practices.
• Undertake assigned internal moderation responsibilities to ensure assessment validity and reliability.
• Conduct venue‑based assessment invigilation as required by the Registrar’s Office.
• Provide academic guidance and support to students, addressing their concerns and queries promptly.
• Complete all Quality Assurance requirements related to modules and programmes to ensure compliance with academic standards.
• Engage in research activities, contribute to community projects, and foster a culture of continuous learning and positive societal impact.
• Maintain open and effective communication with students, colleagues, line managers, and management members.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while maintaining administrative efficiency.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and relevant committees as requested by management.
• Fulfill administrative duties related to the position as directed by the relevant line manager.

Qualifications

• Honours Degree in a related field (Lecturer) or PhD in Computer Science or related field (Senior Lecturer).
• Prior teaching experience at a higher education level or professional / industry experience in IT infrastructure and systems.
• Proficiency in networking, systems administration, databases, and software development.
• Strong programming background (Python, Java, C++ or similar) with exposure to data science, machine learning, and software engineering.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, cloud computing, IT governance, and applied networks is highly advantageous.
• Industry certifications advantageous: Cisco CCNA / CCNP, AWS, Microsoft Azure, CompTIA Security+, Data Science.

Benefits and Application

STADIO offers a vibrant academic environment, professional growth opportunities, and a culture of innovation. To apply, send a letter of motivation and concise CV with the subject line "Reference: Name_Surname_CENIPN2" to the recruitment email. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential. For further information please visit : /