Lecturer: Sound

Invictus Education Group; Ballito; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

SAE Institute North Coast campus invites applications for a Sound Lecturer to join our academic team in Ballito, South Africa. The role emphasizes impeccable academic integrity, student support, content development, and assessment of learning in line with SAE’s vision and mission.

Key responsibilities include practical-focused facilitation, mentoring, content research, and the development of materials and assessments for modules, while upholding policies and good record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Minimum NQF Level 8 qualification (Honours) in the field of Music/Sound.
• A Master’s Degree is preferable
• A PGCHE is advantageous
• Substantial experience in the field of sound production. (Min. 3 years)
• Facilitation of learning experience (Min. 2 years)
• Proficient with industry-standard equipment and software including Pro Tools, Ableton and Wavelab
• Experience in Live Sound and Event Sound setup and equipment
• Proficient with studio mixing consoles and hardware
• Classroom management and workshop facilitation skills: A minimum of two years’ recentexperience in an academic or training environment preferred
• Have a very good understanding of Academic Integrity
• Possess outstanding communication, interpersonal skills, administration skills, behighly organised and possess good time management skills
• Ability to develop and conduct appropriate practical and theoretical assessments as wellas teaching and learning materials pertinent to modules
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative and willing to work with fellow lecturers and the HoA to support students
• Must have rights to live and work in South Africa

Responsibilities

• Facilitation in accordance with the learning outcomes as set for the course, with a focus onpractical application, theoretical frameworks, workflow and technique.
• Mentor students, conduct consultations and facilitate learning opportunities.
• Research relevant content in order to develop learning material and lesson plans.
• Encourage learning style flexibility, meta-learning, co-operative learning, self-regulatedlearning and 21st Century Skills.
• Evaluation, moderation, invigilation and assessment of learning.
• Keep accurate records of evidence (e.g. attendance, assessment results).
• Adhere to SAE policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the HoA.

Skills

Pro Tools

Ableton Live

Wavelab

Live Sound

Event Sound

Mixing Consoles

Academic Integrity

Communication

Education

NQF 8 in Music/Sound

Master’s Degree

PGCHE

Tools

Pro Tools

Ableton Live

Wavelab

Mixing Consoles

Job description

Ballito, South Africa | Posted on 10/12/2026

SAE Institute, North Coast campus, is seeking a Sound Lecturer to join its academic team.

The post requires impeccability in every aspect of the qualification’s academic integrity, studentsupport, academic content development, evaluation, moderation, assessment of learning as wellas supporting SAE Institute’s vision and mission.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Facilitation in accordance with the learning outcomes as set for the course, with a focus onpractical application, theoretical frameworks, workflow and technique.
• Mentor students, conduct consultations and facilitate learning opportunities.
• Research relevant content in order to develop learning material and lesson plans.
• Encourage learning style flexibility, meta-learning, co-operative learning, self-regulatedlearning and 21st Century Skills.
• Evaluation, moderation, invigilation and assessment of learning.
• Keep accurate records of evidence (e.g. attendance, assessment results).
• Adhere to SAE policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the HoA.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum NQF Level 8 qualification (Honours) in the field of Music/Sound
• A Master’s Degree is preferable
• A PGCHE is advantageous
• Substantial experience in the field of sound production. (Min. 3 years)
• Facilitation of learning experience (Min. 2 years)
• Proficient with industry-standard equipment and software including Pro Tools, Ableton andWavelab
• Experience in Live Sound and Event Sound setup and equipment
• Proficient with studio mixing consoles and hardware
• Classroom management and workshop facilitation skills: A minimum of two years’ recentexperience in an academic or training environment preferred
• Have a very good understanding of Academic Integrity
• Possess outstanding communication, interpersonal skills, administration skills, behighly organised and possess good time management skills
• Ability to develop and conduct appropriate practical and theoretical assessments as wellas teaching and learning materials pertinent to modules
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Collaborative and willing to work with fellow lecturers and the HoA to support students
• Must have rights to live and work in South Africa

Qualities:

• Passion – for the company’s mission and growth