Lecturer: Application Development (Re-advertisement) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Master’s Degree in Information Technology/ Information & Communication Technology/Computer Science or related qualifications
• At least two (2) years’ relevant Lecturing experience

Recommendations:

• 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 / Principal Accountabilities

• 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