Job Description

To support the faculty and department in pursuit of its academic, administration and research objectives which include: teaching according to a set syllabus; undertake projects, research and innovation; perform academic administration, contribute to curriculum development and design; engage in work integrated learning, Open Day to recruit Students, and service learning activities.Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Master's Degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / or any related discipline in Computing Science. (The candidate must obtain the relevant undergraduate underpinning qualification(s) within the field of study)
• At least two (2) years' relevant lecturing experience in Higher Education

Recommendations:The candidate must show expertise in Applications Development:

• Programming Languages like: C, C++, Java, Kotlin, C#, Scala or any statically typed language
• Data Storage Technologies like DBMS and NoSQL
• Extensive Knowledge in Computer Algorithms and Data Structures
• Software Build tools like Maven, Gradle, Ivy or any other

Relevant Industry ExperienceExposure to Program and Curriculum DevelopmentKey Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Lectures subjects within the field of Information and Technology
• 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 curriculum
• Develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies on co-operative education, new techniques/technologies and research projects
• 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

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Good organizing & planning skills
• Administrative Skills
• Technical/Professional knowledge
• Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Learner focus
• Adaptability
• Coaching Skills
• Continuous Learning
• High level presentation skills

General InformationClosing Date: 03 November 2024For enquires: Jabu Makhambi email: makhambij@cput.ac.zaNB: 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 APPLICATION BY OUR PANEL.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.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology