Lecturer: isiXhosa

FacultyEducationDepartmentCape Peninsula University of Technology -> Education -> Senior Phase and Further Education & Train -FetCampus/ LocationMowbray Campus - Mowbray, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)Job TypeContractOccupational FunctionAcademicNumber of Positions1Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)To be confirmedAdvert Closing Date10/12/2025Job PurposeThe objective is to fill the position of ISIXHOSA in the SP&FET Department with a staff member with expertise in this area.Job Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceMinimum requirements:A relevant Master's degree in isiXhosa, or Education related isiXhosa.An Honours degree in isiXhosa, or Education related isiXhosa.IsiXhosa as a major subject at undergraduate level.A relevant teaching qualification with isiXhosa as a major (preferable at secondary school level).Two (2) years' relevant lecturing experience in SP & FET at tertiary level or five (5) years' relevant teaching experience at school level.Specialized knowledge of methodologies of teaching isiXhosa.Recommendations:A relevant Doctoral degree.Key Performance Areas / Principal AccountabilitiesTeaching isiXhosa in the SP & FET department.Teaching isiXhosa at honours level and supervise honours students.Curriculum development and other learning materials.Supervising students on teaching practice.Research and involvement in research activities (publications and supervision).Academic administration, development, and administration.Adequate content and pedagogical content knowledge.Assessment and Quality Assurance.Good work ethics and ability to manage work.Community engagement.Mentoring and support of students (and staff).Networking with schools and other networks.Ability to align yourself to hybrid teaching and learning models (face-to-face and on-line learning).Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department.CompetenciesExpert subject knowledgeCompetence in the methodology of the relevant teaching subjectsExcellent teaching skillsExcelling communication skills (written and verbal)Good interpersonal skillsResearch skillsAcademic management skillsGood presentation skillsStrong learner focus, mentoring and support for learners (and staff)Good administrative and organisational skillsAdaptabilityContinuous learning and professional developmentAbility to work in a team and independentlyMeticulous planning and organizing skills/Time managementContinuous learning/professional developmentCoaching and mentoring skillsGood work ethics and ability to manage workCommunity engagementComputer literacy skillsTeamwork and collaboration.General InformationClosing Date: 10 December 2025For enquiries and assistance with your on-line application, please contact Ms Viwe Lalela, Human Capital Department on or Please ensure that your on-line CV highlights and includes the following information:1. All your completed qualifications2. Academic transcript for your undergraduate qualification (your major subjects at undergrad level)3. Your teacher's qualification4. Abstract of your Masters and/or Doctoral degree.(whichever is applicable)5. Subjects you have taught and at which level6. Details regarding your research output/publication record and all scholarly achievements7. Details of your Permanent Residency (where applicable)NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. IT ISTHUS IMPORTANT THAT APPLICANTS COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS COMPREHENSIVELY ASFAILURE TO DO SO MIGHT DISADVANTAGE YOU. PLEASE UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION ON THESYSTEM WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AS THIS WILL BE THE ONLY CRITERIA USED FOREVALUATION 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.