Lecturer Afrikaans (Foundation & Intermediate Phase)

ADvTECH; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in KwaZulu-Natal seeks a passionate lecturer to join its dynamic team. The role involves training students, supporting academic development, and conducting research. Qualifications require a B.Ed. Honour’s degree and relevant lecturing experience. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of the South African higher education system and a commitment to student success. Working hours are Monday to Friday from 08h00 to 17h00, aligned with assigned modules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years school teaching experience.
• 1-3 years lecturer experience ideally.
• Undergraduate qualification includes the lecture language as a major.

Responsibilities

• Lecture and facilitate Student Support workshops.
• Develop teaching capacity and standards on campus.
• Work with librarians on information literacy.
• Coordinate and run lecturer forums and faculty meetings.
• Conduct research and development.

Skills

Knowledge of South African higher education systems

Student support services

Adaptability to changing environments

Time management

Understanding teaching and learning theory

Education

B.Ed. Honour’s degree

Honour’s degree in the language to be lectured

Postgraduate Diploma (NQF level 8)

Job description

Join Our Team at IIE Rosebank College

The Independent Institute of Education, Rosebank College, is part of the ADvTECH Group, Africa's leading private education provider. From our humble beginning in 1909, Rosebank College has grown to a student population of more than 35,000 students nationwide.

As we continue to expand and innovate, we invite passionate professionals to become part of our dynamic team. If you are driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in students' lives and wish to contribute to an institution that values academic excellence, connection, and student success, we would love to hear from you.

Join us on our journey of shaping futures!

Job Purpose

The purpose of the lecturer position involves the training and education of students; student consultations; the establishment of a knowledge base of the discipline through academic research & development and providing support to the Academic Development Consultants.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lecturing: Lecture and facilitate Student Support workshops and subject‑specific tutorials as required.
• Teaching and Learning Support.
• Develop teaching & learning capacity and standards on campus by assisting the Academic Development Co‑ordinator and contract lecturers.
• Ensure academic conventions are communicated and taught on campus and preparation, lecturing and marking in relevant discipline according to timetable.
• Work with the librarians on information literacy for students and lecturers.
• Under the direction of the Academic Development Consultants, coordinate and run lecturer forums and faculty meetings.
• Research and Development.
• Team support.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• A minimum of a B.Ed. Honour’s degree.
• An Honour’s degree in the language to be lectured.
• Another Humanities/Arts/Social Science Honour’s.
• Postgraduate Diploma (at NQF level 8).

The undergraduate qualification must include the language to be lectured as a major (up to third year level), or a Postgraduate Teaching Diploma (NQF level 8) with the language to be lectured as a didactic subject.

Experience

• School Teaching experience in the Intermediate Phase (3 years).
• Lecturing experience 1 – 3 years (Ideal).

Key Competencies (Academic)

• Knowledge and understanding of the South African higher education systems and regulatory framework.
  Knowledge and understanding of the Teaching and Learning theory and interventions.
• The ability to provide student support services.
• The ability to work with and learn more about digitalised academic platforms.
• The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.
• Ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Deadline orientated and can work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Working Hours

Classes are scheduled from 08h00am until 17h00pm, Monday to Friday. Your working hours will depend on the modules assigned to you according to the timetable.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rosebank College is an equal opportunities employer; however preference will be given to EE and South African candidates.