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Assoc. Prof / Senior Lecturer (Permanent) and Rotational HOD (5-year contract), Foundation Phase Teaching / Early Childhood Education (Re-advertisement)) - (8206)

Job Title : Assoc. Prof / Senior Lecturer (Permanent) and Rotational HOD (5-year contract), Foundation Phase Teaching / Early Childhood Education (Re-advertisement))

Faculty : Education

Department : Foundation Phase

Campus / Location : Wellington Campus - Wellington, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type : Permanent

Occupational Function :

Number of Positions : 1

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

Advert Closing Date : 12 / 10 / 2025

Job Purpose

• The Head of Department must take a leadership role within the Foundation Phase (FP) Department for managing, leading and providing direction to a team of academics and support staff.
• Management of the department as a member of the Faculty Executive.
• Ensure that the Department and Faculty strategic goals are realized in line with the institutional strategic goals.

In addition to meeting the core academic expectations, the incumbent should manage the department effectively and efficiently, in line with the CPUT policies and procedures including but not limited to (i) academic leadership, (ii) research management; (iii) HR staff management, (iv) financial management and (v) student management. It is expected that new and creative ideas will bring innovation and further developments to the department to maintain an environment of leaders for the future.

The successful candidate must teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Thesuccessful candidate must be able to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Please note that the position is based at Wellington Campus where tuition is in Afrikaans. Candidates must be able to teach in Afrikaans

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

A relevant Doctoral degree in Education

A four (4) year undergraduate degree with specialization in Foundation Phase Education / Early Childhood Education or an undergraduate degree with a teaching qualification in Foundation Phase / Early Childhood Education

At least six (6) years’ relevant teaching experience in Foundation Phase / Early Childhood Education in higher education

Record of research outputs : Publications in peer-reviewed accredited journals; presentation of papers at professional conferences

Post-graduate students supervised to completion relevant to the Education field (preferably in the field of Foundation Phase / Early Childhood Education)

Recipient of research grants and awards

Experience as an external examiner / moderator

Experience in curriculum development

Knowledge of the HEQSF processes

Proven evidence of leadership qualities

Experience in financial management and budgeting

Experience in evaluating Teaching Practice

The successful candidate must have experience in teaching aspects of Education in the Foundation Phase programme

Recommendations :

NRF Rating

High standing nationally in the Foundation Phase / Phase / Early Childhood Education

Previous experience in a similar position or at an equivalent or higher level

Relevant experience in the Intermediate Phase

Minimum Requirements : Senior Lecturer

A relevant Doctoral degree in Education

A four (4) year undergraduate degree with specialization in Foundation Phase Education / Early Childhood Education or an undergraduate degree with a teaching qualification in Foundation Phase / Early Childhood Education

At least four (4) years’ relevant teaching experience in higher education

At least three (3) years’ proven academic managerial experience

Experience in research and post-graduate supervision of students to completion

Experience in curriculum development

Proven evidence of leadership qualities

Knowledge of HEQSF process

Experience in evaluating Teaching Practice

The successful candidate must have experience in teaching aspects of Education in the Foundation Phase programme

Experience as external examiner / moderator

A record of research and publications, preferably in the field of FP

High standing nationally in the FP Phase / Early Childhood Education

Previous experience in a similar position or at an equivalent or higher level

Experience in financial management and budgeting

(The selection panel’s recommendation and assessment will be aligned with the institutional promotions criteria)

Minimum requirements : Head of Department

A relevant Doctoral degree in Education

A four (4) year undergraduate degree with specialization in Foundation Phase Education / Early Childhood Education or an undergraduate degree with a teaching qualification in Foundation Phase / Early Childhood Education

A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience, of which three (3) years’ must be as a Senior Lecturer or above

The five (5) years mentioned above must include two (2) years’ experience in evaluating Teaching Practice as well as two (2) years’ management experience related to the functions of an HOD (i.e academic management; curriculum development; quality assurance and accreditation processes; financial and HR management in a department)

Research and supervision experience commensurate with the level of Senior Lecturer or above

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Provision of leadership to the FP programme

Implementation of the department and faculty strategic goals in line with the institutional strategic goals

A member of the Faculty Executive, SENATE and other faculty committees

Academic management and administration

Academic leadership

Teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level

Conducting and promoting / management of research in the department and innovation activities

Community engagement and involvement in extra-curricular activities

Supervision of students during teaching practice

Curriculum and programme development

Change facilitation

Coaching and mentoring

Personal and professional development and implementation

Engagement and building partnerships (Networking with schools and other partners)

The HOD roles and functions cover a broad area and include, but are not limited to the following :

Financial management and management of the budget

Human resource management

Academic management and academic administration

Quality promotion and quality management

Academic planning and the development of the departmental PQM

Implementation of OHS Act

Professional development of academic and support staff

Implementation of the performance management system

Management of research and innovation activities

Management of workplace-based learning and service learning

Management of stakeholder partnerships

Initiating and engaging in fundraising activities

Overseeing marketing and recruitment strategy of the department

Development of a departmental strategic plan and overseeing its implementation.

Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Dean.

Excellent academic and administrative management skills

Strategic decision-making skills

Progressive and dynamic leadership skills

Programme accreditation knowledge

Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills

Ability to work in and lead a team

Ability to lead and manage change

Effective and efficient financial management skills

Human resources and people management skills

Ability to build strategic working relationships

Team development, mentoring and coaching of others

Integrity, impact and energy

NB : Internal applicants interested in Senior Lecturer / Associate / Professor positions are encouraged to apply through the Promotion of Academic Staff process if they are eligible. 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. Applicants must specify the level at which their application(s) should be considered. The University reserves the right to appoint at a lower level.

General Information

Closing Date : 12 October 2025

For enquiries and assistance with your on-line application, please contact Ms Viwe Lalela, Human Capital Department at or

Please ensure that your on-line CV highlights and includes the following information :

All your completed qualifications

Academic transcript for your undergraduate qualification

Your teacher's qualification

Abstract of your Doctoral degree.

Your major subjects at undergrad level

Subjects you have taught and at which level

Details regarding your research output / publication record and all scholarly achievements

Details of your Permanent Residency (where applicable)

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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