Job Description

This post is in line with the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP), part of the Staffing South Africa's Universi-ties Framework (SSAUF) response towards addressing challenges in the South African Higher Education system in respect of size, composition and capacity of its academic staff. The SSAUF intends to identify and nurture academic talent early in the academic development trajectory, and to support newly recruited academics to develop teaching expertise; develop re-search skills, including scientific publication skills. The new generation of academics programme (nGAP) involves the re-cruitment of highly capable scholars as new academics. Appointment within the nGAP programme will be made such that staff equity targets are met, with preference to black and/or women South African citizens. To be eligible for selection for an nGap post, applicants must meet the following crite-ria, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria specified for the post:
- show interest in becoming an academic;
- be 40 years or younger;
- have a 70% pass mark for his/her Master's degree;
- show evidence of eligibility to undertake post-graduate study at doctoral level or post-doctoral programme; and
- be willing to commit to placement at the appointing university for the full 6 years of the programme.The purpose of this post is for the candidate to lecture in both undergraduate to postgraduate in the Information Technology department specializing in Multimedia Applications.Job Knowledge, Skills and Experiencexe2x96xaa A Master's degree in IT with focus in any of the following fields: programming, animation, game design, or interactive media with understanding of web development basics like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with a pass mark of 70%
xe2x96xaa Be 40 years or younger.
xe2x96xaa The candidate must be registered or prepared to register for a Doctoral degree.Recommendations
xe2x96xaa At least 1 year experience with software tools like Adobe Photoshop, Maya, 3Ds Max, or Blender for animation and 3D modeling, and programming languages like Unity or Unreal Engine.Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Participation in all components of the nGap development programme during the first six (6) years of employment
• Teach the practical and theory subjects at undergraduate and Postgraduate levels: Digital Media in the fields of Programming, Game Design and Animation and Interactive Media
• Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the department.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Perform student assessment.
• Participate in research activities.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department.
• Participate in work integrated learning and student visitations.
• Develop and maintain linkages with industry, professional bodies and local and international institutions of higher education.
• Assist with marketing and recruitment activities.
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department

Competencies

• Competence in Digital Media in the fields of Game Design and Animation and Interactive Media
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Good presentation skills
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and skills
• Adaptability
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Continuous learning
• Strong learner focus
• Communication and coaching skills
• Administrative skills
• Proficiency in English

General InformationClosing Date: 21 July 2024For enquires and assistance with your online application, please contact Mr Jabu Makhambi at 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