Lecturer: Education, Professional Practice and Life Skills, Dept of Foundation Phase, Faculty of Education

FacultyEducationDepartmentCape Peninsula University of Technology -> Education -> Foundation PhaseCampus/ LocationWellington Campus - Wellington, WC ZA (Primary)Job TypePermanentOccupational FunctionAcademicNumber of Positions1Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)To be confirmedAdvert Closing Date30/11/2025Job PurposeThe objective is to fill the position of Lecturer: Foundation Phase in the Foundation Phase to teach in the field of Education, Professional Practice and Life Skills in the Foundation Phase on the Wellington Campus.Job Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceMinimum requirements:A Master`s degree relevant to the field of Education or Professional Practice or Life Skills in the Foundation Phase.A teaching qualification relevant to the teaching of a combination of Education, Professional Practice, Life Skills and Academic Literacy at tertiary level.At least two (2) years' relevant lecturing experience at tertiary level or five (5) years' relevant experience in Foundation Phase at school level.Specialized knowledge of methodologies of the relevant teaching subjects.Recommendations:A relevant doctoral degree.Relevant research output.Key Performance Areas / Principal AccountabilitiesTeaching in the field of Education, Professional Practice, Life Skills and Academic Literacy in Foundation Phase/Diploma in Education and Grade R.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.Assessment and quality assurance.Networking with schools and other networks.Community engagement.Coaching and mentoring of students and staff.Learner focus.Meticulous planning and organising skills.Perform other functions as may be assigned by the head of department.CompetenciesExpert subject knowledge (Technical & Professional knowledge and skills).Teaching in the relevant subject areas in the Foundation Phase department.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).Teamwork and collaboration.Strong learner focus.Adaptability.General InformationClosing Date: 30 November 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.