Faculty WIL Coordinator (3-year contract) Internal advert within the Faculty of Applied Science ...

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Job Title

Faculty WIL Coordinator (3-year contract) Internal advert within the Faculty of Applied Sciences only

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Applied Sciences -> Applied Sciences: Admin

Campus/ Location

District Six Campus - Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Contract

Occupational Function

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

15/3/2026

The faculty of Applied Sciences is looking to appoint a Faculty Work- Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator for the period of three (3) years on a portfolio basis in which the incumbent will retain 50% of their current academic workload and take up the portfolio of a Faculty WIL Coordinator.

The purpose of the post is to promote good WIL and service-Learning practices in the Faculty and enhance opportunities for WIL placements for the Faculty. The successful candidate will be required to provide leadership and mentoring on WIL and SL to Department as may be required.

• Possession of, or registration towards, a Doctoral degree in one of the disciplines offered in Applied Sciences
• At least four (4) years' relevant teaching experience in Higher Education
• Working knowledge of WIL practices, systems and models
• Thorough knowledge of all Work-Integrated Learningmodules and systems.
• Knowledge of SAQA, HEQF, NQF and Professional body requirements for WIL

• Coordinate and chair Faculty WIL committee
• Represent Faculty at Institutional WIL Committees
• Serve on relevant Faculty Committees
• Curriculum coordination-infusion of workplace learning into all WIL curricula
• Coordinate Community Engagement and Service-Learning activities
• Serve as a link between the Centre for Community Engagement and Work-integrated Learning and the Faculty
• Liaison with similar units in other Faculties and also with Fundani
• Prepare and manage faculty budget for WIL
• Prepare Faculty WIL reports
• Promote and facilitate the development of scholarship for WIL and related areas
• Liaison with regulatory bodies, professional bodies and Government SETAs
• Establish relevant forums in the Departments and the Faculty and facilitate the development of a conducive operational environment for WIL and community engagement
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Dean

• Initiative and proactive thinking
• Technical/Professional skills
• Student focus
• Interpersonal skills
• Coaching & Mentoring skills
• Ability to work in team
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Report, policy and proposal writing skills
• Good time managementBudgeting and Administration skills
• Aptitude for continuous learning

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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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