Lecturer : Information Technology X3 (Fixed-Term Contract Ending 30 June 2026)

Job Title and Location

Faculty Informatics & Design Department, Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Campus / Location : District Six Campus – Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (Primary)

Job Details

Job Type : Contract

Occupational Function : Academic

Number of Positions : 3

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

Advert Closing Date : 17 / 10 / 2025

Job Purpose

To support the faculty and department in pursuit of its academic and research objectives which include : teach according to a set syllabus; undertake research and innovation; contribute to curriculum development and design; engage in work integrated learning and develop service learning activities.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

A Master's Degree in Information Technology, on Msc Computer Science (The candidate must obtain all the undergraduate underpinning qualification within the field of study). At least two (2) years’ relevant lecturing experience in Higher Education.

Recommendations

Relevant Industry Experience.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Lecturing subjects within the IT curriculum to undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Participate in Curriculum development, Courseware development and assessment
• Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department
• Participate in research : managing undergraduate research projects
• Contribute to community initiatives by integrating community interventions into the curriculum
• Promotion of Community Participation and Linkages
• Develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies on cooperative education, new techniques / technologies, and research projects
• Attending and contributing to staff meetings, committees, programme design and all academic activities
• Assist with marketing and recruitment activities; contributes to the planning for "Open Day", Attends Open Day and provides Information on Faculty courses
• Personal / Professional Development
• Safety / management : Ensures compliance with safety rules
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department

Competencies

General Information

Closing Date : 17 October 2025. For enquiries : Jabu Makhambi email :

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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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