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Lecturer : Horticultural Sciences

Cape Peninsula University Of TechnologySouth Africa

8 days ago

Job description

Overview

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology ->

Applied Sciences ->

Horticultural Sciences

Campus / Location

Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Details

Job Type : Permanent

Occupational Function : Academic

Number of Positions : 1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only) : To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date : 2 / 11 / 2025

Job Purpose

To lecture and contribute to curriculum development in the Department of Horticultural Sciences while providing support to the department in pursuit of its objectives in teaching and learning, work-base placed learning, community engagement and research outputs

Qualifications

Masters in Ornamental Horticulture or equivalent
Base qualification in Ornamental Horticulture or equivalent
At least two years' relevant working experience of which one year must be in teaching

Key Responsibilities

Teach the subjects at Diploma Horticulture and Diploma Landscape Architecture level, including Plant Material Studies 1, Plant Material Studies 2, Plant material studies 3, Horticulture integrated Project 3, Workplace Based learning

Supervise student projects

Provide appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department

Participate in curriculum development

Perform student assessment

Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department

Monitor and assess Workplace based learning

Placing of workplace Base Learning students in industry

Develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies

Assist with marketing and recruitment activities

Manage and co-ordinate the integrated projects subjects, prepare study materials and co-ordinate part-time

Mentor student assistants and tutors

Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department

Competencies

Competence in horticultural technologies of ornamental nursery production

Excellent organizational and planning skills

Presentation skills

Adaptability

Continuous learning

Strong learner focus

Communication and Coaching skills

Administrative skills

Proficiency in English

Teamwork

Practical knowledge and experience in the horticultural field

Be able to maintain existing industry partners that the department has with respect to WPBL placements and to develop new placements in industry

General Information

Closing Date : 02 November 2025

Enquiries : Ms. Nomaphelo Maki- - Human Capital Department

NB : PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT IS THUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY AS FAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE SYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOR EVALUATION OF YOUR APPLICACTION BY OUR PANEL.

Equity and Inclusion

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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