Careers in Education

Closing Date

2023/06/02

Reference Number

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Tracking Number

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Job Title

Lecturer: Applications Development

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Informatics & Design -> Information Technology

Enquiries

makhambij@cput.ac.za

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

District Six Campus - Cape Town

Job Purpose

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

Minimum Requirements

A Master’s Degree in Information Technology/ Information & Communication Technology/Computer Science or related qualifications

At least two (2) years’ relevant Lecturing experience

Recommendation

The candidate must show expertise in Applications Development:

Programming Paradigms and Languages (Modern programming languages like: Java, Python, PHP, R, C++, C#), Data Storage

Technologies like DBMS and NoSQL, Backend Development Technologies in Big Data and AI environment, Software

Build tools like Maven, Gradle, Ivy or any other

Relevant Industry Experience

Exposure to Program and Curriculum Development

At least One (1) publication in an accredited journal or conference proceedings

Key Performance Areas

Lectures subjects within the field of Information and Communication Technology

Participate in curriculum development

Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department

Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department

Participate in research: supervision and undergraduate research projects

Contribute to 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

Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department

Competencies

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

Sound technical skills in IT e.g. coding in modern programming languages / systems design / data wrangling / data analytics

supported by evidence of contributions to open source repositories like Github, GitLab, Bitbucket or any other publicly accessible repositories

Ability to use contemporary software tools for problem-solving

Remuneration

To be confirmed

Notes

Please note that this system does not allow applicants to upload cvs, qualification, certificates or any identity documentation. please do not e-mail your application or documentation unless it is required by the human capital department. it is thus important that applicants complete all sections comprehensively as failure to do so might disadvantage you. please update your application on the system with the latest information as this will be the only criteria used for evaluation of your application by our panel.