Lecturer: Jewellery Design X2 (Fixed term Contract ending December 2026) Re-advertisement

Lecturer: Jewellery Design X2 (Fixed term Contract ending December 2026) Re-advertisement - (8661)

Informatics & Design

Cape Peninsula University of Technology - Informatics & Design - Jewellery Design

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

Contract

2

22/5/2026

To support the faculty and department in pursuit of its academic and research objectives which include teaching according to a set syllabus; undertaking research and innovation; contributing to curriculum development and design; engaging in work integrated learning and service-learning activities.

• A Master's Degree in Jewellery Design (the candidate must obtain all the undergraduate underpinning qualifications within the field of study)
• Lecturing experience in Higher Education

• Working knowledge of Digital Modelling & Rhino Software
• At least two (2) industry experience in jewellery manufacturing techniques and processes

You will be required to submit a portfolio of evidence

• Lecture subjects within the field of Jewellery Design
• Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department
• Participate in the quality assurance activities of the Department
• Participate in research
• Contribute towards 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 (incl. - Career Day and Open Day Events)
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department
• Good organizing & planning skills
• Administrative skills
• Technical/Professional knowledge
• Interpersonal skills
• Strong learner focus
• Coaching skills
• High level presentation skills
• Advanced working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
• Specialist knowledge: Photography for visual communication design

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.