Lecturer: Applications Development x4 (6 month contract)

To support the faculty and department in pursuit of its academic and research objectives which include to: teach according to a set syllabus; undertake research and innovation; contribute to curriculum development and design; engage in work integrated learning and develop service learning activities.

• A Master's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or equivalent
• (The candidate must obtain all the undergraduate underpinning qualification within the field of study)
• At least two (2) years' relevant lecturing experience in Higher Education

• The candidate must show expertise in Applications Development:

• Programming Languages like: C, C++, Java, Kotlin, C#, Scala or any statically typed language
• Data Storage Technologies like DBMS and NoSQL
• Extensive Knowledge in Computer Algorithms and Data Structures
• Software Build tools like Maven, Gradle, Ivy or any other

• Relevant Industry Experience
• Exposure to Program and Curriculum Development
• Exposure to core IT or Computer Science areas, including programming, operating systems, and databases.
• Proficiency in emerging fields like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, and Big Data is essential,along with strong research methodology skills.

• Lecturing subjects within the IT curriculum to undergraduate and postgraduate students
• 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: managing undergraduate research projects
• Contribute to community initiatives by integrating community interventions into the curriculum
• Promotion of Community Participation and Linkages
• Develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies on cooperative education, newtechniques/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
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Good organizing & planning skills
• Administrative Skills
• Technical/Professional knowledge
• Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Learner focus
• Adaptability
• Coaching Skills
• Continuous Learning
• High level presentation skills

Closing Date: 27 February 2026

For enquires: Jabu Makhambi email:

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.