Senior Lecturer/Lecturer : Business Administration (Readvertisement) - (9050)

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Peninsula University of Technology is seeking a lecturer to teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Information Systems, Business Administration and/or Business Informatics. The role includes contributing to curriculum design, implementing assessment, and supervising postgraduate students, with a view to advancing academic leadership within the Department of Graduate Centre for Management.

The incumbent will also convene post-doctoral research and support hybrid teaching models,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in BIS/IS/CS/Business Administration with specialisation in Informatics or related field.
• Underpinning qualification in BIS, Business Administration and/or Business Management with Specialisation in Information Systems, Informatics or IT or related field.
• At least two years’ full-time lecturing experience in a higher education environment or four years’ relevant industry experience in Information Technology.
• Knowledge and experience of hybrid models of teaching and learning (face-to-face and online learning).

Responsibilities

• Lectures at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across Information Systems, Business Administration and/or Business Informatics.
• Contribute to curriculum design, implementation and assessment in various programmes.
• Supervise postgraduate students and convene post-doctoral research.
• Engage in academic leadership within the Department of Graduate Centre for Management.

Skills

Master's degree

PhD

Information Systems

Hybrid teaching

Education

Master's degree in BIS / related

PhD / Doctorate in BIS / related

Job description

Job Purpose

The primary role of this position is to lecture at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels across disciplines such as Information Systems, Business Administration and/or Business Informatics according to a set syllabus. To contribute to academic leadership in the Department of Graduate Centre for Management and to facilitate curriculum design, implementation, and assessment in a variety of programmes and contexts. The incumbent will also supervise postgraduate students and convene post-doctoral research.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

LECTURER REQUIREMENTS

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in Business Information Systems, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration and/or Business Management with specialisation in Informatics or related field.
• An underpinning qualification in Business Information Systems, Business Administration and/or Business Management with specialisation in Information Systems, Informatics or Information Technology or related field.
• At least two (2) years' full time relevant lecturing experience in a higher education environment or (4) years relevant industry experience in Information Technology.
• Knowledge and experience of hybrid models of teaching and learning (face-face and online learning

Senior Lecturer Requirements

• A PhD/Doctorate qualification in Business Information Systems, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration and/or Business Management with specialisation in Informatics or related field.
• An underpinning qualification in Business Information Systems, Business Administration and/or Business Management with specialisation in Information Systems, Informatics or Information Technology or related field.
• At least four (4) years’ full-time relevant lecturing experience in a higher education environment
• A track record in post graduate supervision.
• Evidence of research output in DHET accredited journals.
• Knowledge and experience of hybrid models of teaching and learning (face-to-face and online learning)

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Teaching and Learning

• Lectures subjects within the field of Business Information Systems, Business Administration and/or Business Management.
• Compiles subject guides in compliance with University rules.
• Use appropriate teaching methods, practices and technologies.
• Develop learning materials for students.
• Assist students with problems in learning and appointment of tutors / mentors.
• Workload allocation may change according to departmental / faculty needs as determined by the Head of Department.

Accreditation

• Adhere to Council of Higher Education accreditation policy and procedures.

Academic Management

• Contributes to policy making.
• Sets annual objectives pertaining to academic programmes.
• Review teaching and learning.
• Contributes to the development of academic related decision-making.
• Acts as course leader.
• Contributes to management of tutor activities.
• Sets annual objectives pertaining to academic subjects and review teaching and learning practices.

Administration

• Keeps the attendance registrar and personal progress reports on the syllabus developments.
• Records learners’ results.
• Assists with the registration of students.
• To supervise tests and examinations.
• Examine and moderate assessments and examinations.

Community Service & Outreach

• Contributes to community initiatives by integrating community interventions into curriculum.

Quality Assurance

• Contributes to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and submission of relevant documents.
• Monitors the impact of QA recommendations within the department and implements appropriate interventions.

Recruitment / Admissions / Marketing

• Contributes to the planning for "Open Day" and attends "Open Day".

Personal / Professional Development

• Keeps abreast with developments in the field of study and their implications for curriculum.
• Keeps abreast with developments of professional conduct within the University.
• Register as a member of professional bodies to keep abreast of all developments.
• Engages in current professional developments activities.

Human Resources Management

• Adhere to University performance management system and identify training needs for career development.

Industry Advisory Board and Partnerships

• Liaise with commerce and industry on Experiential Training, new techniques/ technologies and research projects.

Research

• Will conducts research, supervise and lecture to post graduate students, publish research articles and keeps abreast of professional literature.

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with University health and safety rules and regulations

Competencies

• Ability to introduce change
• Building a successful team
• Building partnerships
• Building trust
• Client/learner focus
• Coaching skills
• Mentorship skills
• High-level presentation skills
• In-depth knowledge of subject matter
• Interest for research
• Clear verbal and written communication
• Counselling skills
• Innovation
• Advanced knowledge of computer packages
• People management
• Leadership skills
• Project management
• Financial management
• Stress tolerance
• Approachable and
• Ability to motivate
• Accurate when carrying out research

General Information

Closing date: 16 November 2026

Enquiries: [e-mail]

To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications will be assessed against the criteria for Promotion of Academic staff at the respective level(s) applied for. All applicants must satisfy the criteria for promotion to be considered and will be required to submit a portfolio of evidence. In instances where a post is advertised across two levels or more (e.g., Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor), preference may be given to applicants who meet the requirements at a higher level. 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 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