Lecturer/Junior Lecturer: Computer Applications Technology (6-month contract) Re-advertisement

Job Purpose: The purpose of this vacancy is to appoint a lecturer on a fixed-term contract in the place of our current CAT lecturer, who will go on study leave from July to December 2026.

Location and Contract: Wellington Campus, Wellington, WC, ZA (Primary). Contract position. Number of Positions: 1. Advert Closing Date: 7/6/2026.

Note: This position is based at the Wellington Campus where tuition is in Afrikaans. Candidates must be able to teach in Afrikaans.

Minimum requirements: Lecturer

• A relevant Master's or Honours degree in Computer Applications Technology (CAT) (preference for a relevant Master's degree).
• CAT as a major at the undergraduate level.
• A relevant teaching qualification with CAT as a major (preferably at secondary school level).
• At least five years' experience teaching CAT at secondary school level, or at least two years' experience teaching CAT at tertiary level.
• Experience in the preparation, evaluation and moderation of meaningful teaching experiences for FET Phase CAT students.
• Teaching or mentoring experience with pre service teachers.

Recommendations:

• Experience with WIL supervision.
• Experience in setting and moderating CAT examinations and PATs.

Minimum Requirements: Junior Lecturer

• A relevant Honours degree in CAT
• CAT as a major at the undergraduate level.
• A relevant teaching qualification with CAT as a major (preferably at secondary school level).
• At least five years' experience teaching CAT at secondary school level, or at least two years' experience teaching CAT at tertiary level.
• Experience in the preparation, evaluation and moderation of meaningful teaching experiences for FET Phase CAT students.
• Teaching or mentoring experience with pre service teachers.

Recommendations:

• Experience with WIL supervision.
• Experience in setting and moderating CAT examinations and PATs.

Kindly note that preference will be given to applicants who meet the requirements at Lecturer level.

Teaching & Learning

• Deliver all CAT and Curriculum Studies modules across B.Ed. 1-4.
• Integrate CAT disciplinary rigour with teacher education goals.
• Support deep learning and applied competence.

Curriculum Development and Alignment

• Ensure alignment between CAT subject content, CAPS requirements and B.Ed. learning outcomes.
• Maintain coherence across years, assessments and WIL tasks.
• Update learning activities in response to CAT examination practices.

Assessment and Feedback

• Develop valid, reliable and fair assessments.
• Manage internal and external moderation processes.
• Assess PAT and Teacher Portfolios.
• Provide timely and transparent feedback.
• Support academic and professional development of pre service teachers.
• Monitor progression and readiness for school teaching.
• Offer structured consultation and support.

Compliance & Ethical Practice

• Enforce plagiarism and assessment regulations.
• Model ethical ICT use.
• Apply institutional rules fairly and consistently.

Professional Engagement

• Engage with school-based CAT assessment practices.
• Maintain currency in CAT teaching, assessment and moderation expectations.

Quality assurance and continuous improvement

• Participate in moderation and review processes.
• Use assessment data to improve teaching and curriculum design.
• Engage in reflective practice and programme evaluation.

Academic administration and governance

• Manage LMS records, marks and submissions (Blackboard specifically).
• Follow communication, assessment and reporting protocols.
• Participate in departmental and programme-related activities.
• Supervision of students during teaching practice.
• Meticulous planning and organizing skills/Time Management.
• Ability to align yourself to hybrid teaching and learning models (face-to-face and on-line learning).

Research and involvement in research activities (publications and supervision)

• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
• Excellent teaching skills.
• Advanced CAT subject competence.
• CAPS interpretation and curriculum alignment.
• Assessment design and moderation literacy.
• Higher education teaching competence.
• Digital teaching and LMS proficiency.
• Ethical judgement and professionalism.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Academic administration.

Specialised Competencies

• Expertise in setting complete CAT practical examination papers.
• PAT and Teacher Portfolio assessment leadership.
• Advanced moderation capability.
• Ability to integrate CAT content, pedagogy and WIL across all four years.
• Modelling professional CAT teaching practice at the exit level.

General Information

Closing date: 07 June 2026

For 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:

• All your completed qualifications
• Academic transcript for your undergraduate qualification (your major subjects at undergrad level)
• Your teacher's qualification
• Abstract of your Masters and/or Doctoral degree (whichever is applicable)
• Subjects you have taught and at which level
• Details regarding your research output/publication record and all scholarly achievements
• Details of your Permanent Residency (where applicable).

NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. It is important that applicants complete all sections comprehensively as failure to do so might disadvantage you. Update your application on the system with the latest information as this will be the only criteria used for evaluation 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. People from designated groups, including those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

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