Job Description

To contribute to curriculum development and to teach according to a set syllabus while providing support to the faculty in pursue of achieving its academic objectives, and to contribute to academic initiatives undertaken by the faculty to enhance learning while promoting entrepreneurship learning in according to the needs of the community, and to support and expand programmes for co-operative education to achieve this objective. To support faculty research initiatives through undertaking research and contributing towards group research.Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Doctorate degree in Information Technology / Multimedia Technologies / Applications Development, Communication Networks or Computer Science (The candidate must obtain the relevant undergraduate underpinning qualification(s) within the field of study)
• At least four (4) years' relevant lecturing experience in Higher Education
• Successful supervision of post-graduates to completion
• Record of publications in peer reviewed journals

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.Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Lectures subjects within the field of Information Technology
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Provide academic leadership in the department.
• 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 and research capacity building.
• 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
• Provide support for Work-integrated learning and monitoring.
• Risk management and related activities.
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department

Competencies

• Ability to introduce change
• Building a successful team
• Building partnerships
• Building trust
• Client/learner focus
• Coaching skills
• Mentorship skills
• High-level presentation skills
• In-depth knowledge of subject matter
• Interest for research
• Clear verbal and written communication
• Counseling skills
• Innovation
• Advanced knowledge of computer packages
• People management
• Leadership skills
• Project management
• Financial management
• Stress tolerance
• Approachable and
• Ability to motivate
• Accurate when carrying out research
• Self-motivated
• Open-minded
• Understanding of a range of cultures.
• Meetings skill

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.

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