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

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

Faculty: Education and Social Sciences

Department: Cape Peninsula University of Technology - Education - Senior Phase and Further Education & Train - Fet

Campus / Location: Wellington Campus - Wellington, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type: Contract

Number of Positions: 1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only): To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date: 4/5/2026

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.

Please note that this position is based at the Wellington Campus where tuition is in Afrikaans. Candidates must be able to teach in Afrikaans.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience Minimum requirements: Lecturer

• A relevant Master's or Honours degree in Computer Applications Technology (CAT) (preference for a relevant Master's degree).
• Computer Applications Technology (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 Computer Applications Technology (CAT)
• Computer Applications Technology (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.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities 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 organising skills/Time Management.
• Ability to align yourself to hybrid teaching and learning models (face to face and online learning).

Research and involvement in research activities (publications and supervision)

• 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.

Employment Equity and Diversity

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.