Fresh Recruitment Vacancies at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Doctoral degree in a discipline applicable to the Faculty of Applied Sciences
• Active involvement in research with a publication track record commensurate with Associate Professor level at CPUT
• At least 10 years’ relevant teaching and/or research experience in a tertiary institution or research institute
• Knowledge of DHET subsidy and other funding systems
• Experience in the administration and management of research

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Overall leadership and responsibility for Research, Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (RTIP) in the Faculty- with oversight from Dean, and in close liaison with the DVC-RTIP and associated RTI directorates
• Assist the Dean in compiling and driving an overall research strategy for the Faculty
• Implement and ensure Faculty adherence to CPUT RTIP policies
• Plan and provide oversight, in conjunction with department heads, to Adjunct-professors, research fellows and postdoctoral fellows
• Co-ordinate and facilitate the allocation and appropriation of research funds within the faculty
• Ensure an enabling environment for Researchers
• Support Research uptake initiatives
• Drive the growth of innovation
• Promote RTI related partnerships
• Oversee the implementation of staff RTIP related capacity development
• Maintain quality, retain postgraduate students, and increase postgraduate intake and output
• Create an enabling research infrastructure in the faculty
• Represent the Faculty in appropriate Committees
• Measure and report on RTIP progress to the Dean, Faculty Board, and relevant Institutional Committees

Competencies

• Adaptability
• Building partnerships
• Coaching and mentoring
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Excellent communication
• Continuous improvement
• Developing others
• Strong student focus
• Facilitating change
• Managing conflict
• Strategic decision making

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Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• BTech in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent qualification.
• At least three (3) years' clinical experience in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Registration with the HPCSA as a Nuclear medicine Radiographer.
• Compliant with HPCSA Continuous Professional Development.
• A valid driver’s license.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Clinical education and mentoring of nuclear medicine technology students in CPUT clinical skills laboratories and HPCSA accredited and other workplace learning (WPL) sites.
• Supervision and management of clinical skills laboratories.
• Conduct or assist with clinical demonstrations and tutorials individually or utilizing small group teaching.
• Regular monitoring of logbooks and progress reports, inclusive of student interviews to monitor progress.
• Assist with clinical rosters, year plans and assure compliance with these.
• Develop strategies and conduct clinical assessment to determine learner’s competencies in liaison with associated professionals.

Competencies

• Efficiency in MS office.
• Appropriate level of academic knowledge and clinical competency in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Strong learner focus.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Strong work ethic.
• Good communication, interpersonal, planning, organizational, facilitation and lecturing skills.
• Administrative skills.
• Versatility and flexibility.
• Coaching and mentoring abilities.

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Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• ND in Human Resources Management or equivalent in a related field
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in full cycle recruitment or talent acquisition role, from talent sourcing, attracting, interviewing and hiring.

Recommendations

• BTech in Human Resources Management or equivalent in a related field
• Relevant experience in Higher education

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Talent Acquisition Process
• Input to Workforce/ People Planning
• Filling and Advertising of vacant positions
• Appointments
• Manage onboarding and new hire process
• Governance, risk, Policy implementation and legislative compliance
• General Administration and reporting
• Internal/External Liaison
• Reporting and Record keeping

Competencies

• Detail-oriented, analytical, and energetic
• Demonstrable experience of effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrable experience in managing multiple projects and managing activities to meet multiple competing deadlines.
• Innovative and creative
• Time management skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, advanced Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
• Applied knowledge of Applicant sourcing and Tracking Systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Conscientiousness and versatility
• Assertive and persuasion skills
• confident and self-starter with a penchant for continuous improvement
• Ability to think and work cross-functionally and build sound networks and relationships
• Ability to work under pressure and manage expectations
• High degree of stress tolerance
• Client-focused and quality oriented
• Experience or knowledge of workforce planning/people planning and forecasting
• Dependability (Takes responsibility to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines)
• Integrity
• High degree of commitment to Excellence
• Tactful
• Tenacity

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Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum Requirements: Associate Professor

• Doctoral qualification: Doctor of Commerce / Doctor of Business Administration or equivalent doctoral qualification.
• Underpinning Masters qualification in one or more of the sub-fields of Operations Management.
• At least six (6) years’ relevant teaching experience in Higher Education.
• Already at Senior Lecturer level with at least three (3) years’ proven academic managerial experience.
• Track record in academic leadership, research output and postgraduate supervision

Recommended: Associate Professor

• NRF Rating.
• Successful supervision of Masters’ and Doctoral students.
• Previous experience in a similar position or at an equivalent or higher level.
• Preference will be given to a person that has at least 4 years’ experience in a department/programme coordinating or relevant portfolio role.

Minimum Requirements: Senior Lecturer

• Doctoral qualification: Doctor of Commerce / Doctor of Business Administration or equivalent doctoral qualification.
• Underpinning Masters qualification in one or more of the sub-fields of Operations Management.
• At least four (4) years’ relevant teaching experience in Higher Education.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Track record in academic leadership, research output and postgraduate supervision

Recommended: Senior Lecturer

• At least five years’ teaching experience in a higher education environment.
• Knowledge of the higher education landscape in SA.
• Evidence of research and publications

Minimum Requirements: Head of Department

• Doctoral qualification: Doctor of Commerce / Doctor of Business Administration or equivalent doctoral qualification.
• Underpinning Masters qualification in one or more of the sub-fields of Operations Management.
• At least 5 years’ teaching experience in a higher education, with at least three (3) years at the Senior Lecturer level involving managerial responsibility.
• Track record in academic leadership, research output and postgraduate supervision.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer

• Learning and Teaching
• Supervise postgraduate students
• Provide academic leadership in the department
• Participate in curriculum development
• Conduct student assessments
• Conduct research and research capacity building
• Participate in quality assurance
• Provide support for work-integrated learning monitoring
• Develop and maintain industry linkages
• Monitor risk management and related activities
• Compliance reporting

Head of Department

• Academic leader of the department.
• A representative of the department to the rest of the university community.
• A representative of the university leadership in the department’s representative of the university to external bodies.

The HOD roles and functions cover a broad area and include but are not limited to the following:

• Financial management and management of the budget Human resource management.
• Academic management and academic administration Quality promotion and quality management.
• Academic planning and the development of the departmental Programme Qualification Mix (PQM).
• Implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.
• Professional development of academic and support staff.
• Implementation of the performance management system.
• Management of research and innovation activities.
• Management of workplace-based learning, service-learning and community engagement.
• Management of stakeholder partnerships.
• Initiating and engaging in fundraising activities.
• Overseeing the marketing and recruitment strategy of the department.
• Development of a departmental strategic plan and overseeing its implementation.
• Risk management and related activities.
• Compliance reporting.

Academic duties will include:

• Lecture at least one subject.
• Plan and execute all teaching and learning activities for the programme(s) of study.
• Promote community participation and linkages.
• Promote and manage research supervision of undergraduate projects and postgraduate students where applicable.
• Promote and assist staff with research funding both internally and externally.

Competencies

• Leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent command of English language and communication Technical/Professional knowledge and skills
• Good organizational and time management skills Coaching and Mentoring skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the latest technology and development in the field law and paralegal 
• studies Teamwork and cooperation
• Quality of Work and Reliability
• Job Knowledge/Technical knowledge Support for diversity
• Customer service
•  Flexibility in a changing environment

Additional

• Applicants must meet the Ad Hominem Promotions criteria at the relevant level of each one of the 
• above as spelled out in the Ad Hominem Promotions policy (Academic level to be determined through 
• the application of institutional ad hominem criteria).
• Candidates that are registered and made substantial progress towards the completion of their 
• Doctoral qualification: Your application will only be considered if you supply a verified and 
• signed letter from your supervisor indicating the date
•  you first registered, the progress you have made to date and the expected completed the date of your qualification.

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Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum Requirements: Associate Professor

• Doctoral qualification in Law / Doctor of Commerce / Doctor of Business Administration or equivalent doctoral qualification.
• Underpinning Masters and Bachelor’s qualification in one or more of the sub-fields of Paralegal Studies and related fields of law.
• At least six (6) years’ relevant teaching experience in Higher Education.
• Already at Senior Lecturer level with at least three (3) years’ proven academic managerial experience.
• Track record in academic leadership, research output and postgraduate supervision

Recommended: Associate Professor

• NRF Rating.
• Successful supervision of Masters’ and Doctoral students.
• Previous experience in a similar position or at an equivalent or higher level.
• Preference will be given to a person that has at least 4 years’ experience in a department/programme coordinating or relevant portfolio role within a law/paralegal department.

Minimum Requirements: Senior Lecturer

• Doctoral qualification in Law / Doctor of Commerce / Doctor of Business Administration or equivalent doctoral qualification.
• Underpinning Masters and Bachelor’s qualification in one or more of the sub-fields of Paralegal Studies and related fields of law.
• At least four (4) years’ relevant teaching experience in Higher Education.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Track record in academic leadership, research output and postgraduate supervision

Recommended: Senior Lecturer

• At least five years’ teaching experience in a higher education environment.
• Knowledge of the higher education landscape in SA.
• Evidence of research and publications

Minimum Requirements: Head of Department

• Doctoral qualification in Law / Doctor of Commerce / Doctor of Business Administration or equivalent doctoral qualification.
• Underpinning Masters and Bachelor’s qualification in one or more of the sub-fields of Paralegal Studies and related fields of law.
• At least 5 years’ teaching experience in a higher education, with at least three (3) years at the Senior Lecturer level involving managerial responsibility.
• Track record in academic leadership, research output and postgraduate supervision.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer

• Learning and Teaching
• Supervise postgraduate students
• Provide academic leadership in the department
• Participate in curriculum development
• Conduct student assessments
• Conduct research and research capacity building
• Participate in quality assurance
• Provide support for work-integrated learning monitoring
• Develop and maintain industry linkages
• Monitor risk management and related activities
• Compliance reporting

Head of Department

• Academic leader of the department.
• A representative of the department to the rest of the university community.
• A representative of the university leadership in the department’s representative of the university to external bodies.

The HOD roles and functions cover a broad area and include but are not limited to the following:

• Financial management and management of the budget Human resource management.
• Academic management and academic administration Quality promotion and quality management.
• Academic planning and the development of the departmental Programme Qualification Mix (PQM).
• Implementation of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.
• Professional development of academic and support staff.
• Implementation of the performance management system.
• Management of research and innovation activities.
• Management of workplace-based learning, service-learning and community engagement.
• Management of stakeholder partnerships.
• Initiating and engaging in fundraising activities.
• Overseeing the marketing and recruitment strategy of the department.
• Development of a departmental strategic plan and overseeing its implementation.
• Risk management and related activities.
• Compliance reporting.

Academic duties will include:

• Lecture at least one subject.
• Plan and execute all teaching and learning activities for the programme(s) of study.
• Promote community participation and linkages.
• Promote and manage research supervision of undergraduate projects and postgraduate students where applicable.
• Promote and assist staff with research funding both internally and externally.

Competencies

• Leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent command of English language and communication Technical/Professional knowledge and skills
• Good organizational and time management skills Coaching and Mentoring skills
• Knowledge and understanding of the latest technology and development in the field law and paralegal 
• studies Teamwork and cooperation
• Quality of Work and Reliability
• Job Knowledge/Technical knowledge Support for diversity
• Customer service
•  Flexibility in a changing environment

Additional

• Applicants must meet the Ad Hominem Promotions criteria at the relevant level of each one of the 
• above as spelled out in the Ad Hominem Promotions policy (Academic level to be determined through 
• the application of institutional ad hominem criteria).
• Candidates that are registered and made substantial progress towards the completion of their 
• Doctoral qualification: Your application will only be considered if you supply a verified and 
• signed letter from your supervisor indicating the date
•  you first registered, the progress you have made to date and the expected completed the date of your qualification.

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Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum requirements: Lecturer

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting or equivalent Master’s qualification.
• At least two (2) years’ relevant lecturing experience in Higher Education

Recommended: Lecturer

• An underpinning undergraduate qualification in Finance, Accounting or related field/discipline.
• Ability to teach finance and accounting subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Knowledge of the higher education landscape in SA
• Evidence of research and publications
• Knowledge and experience of hybrid models of teaching and learning (FtF and online learning)

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Key Performance Areas/Principal Accountabilities: (Summarise the principal results expected from the position)

• Teaching and Learning: Lectures both undergraduate and postgraduate subjects within the field of Marketing. Develops subject guides in compliance with University policies. Uses appropriate teaching and learning methods, practices and technologies. Develops learning materials for students. Assists students with challenges in understanding the subject content and manages the appointment of tutors and/or mentors.
• Academic Management - Development and Implementation of the department and faculty strategic goals in line with the institutional
• strategic goals. Represent the department at various committees (A member of the Faculty Executive, Senate and other faculty committee'
• Financial management and management of the budget
• Administration - Assists with the registration of students. Administer student attendance registers, assessment records and uploads learners' results to the Marks Administration System. Set and conduct formative assessments. Examine and moderate summative assessments. Reports progress on curriculum developments.
• Community Service & Outreach - Contributes to community initiatives by integrating community interventions into the curriculum.
• Counselling - Provides academic counselling and mentoring to learners. Identify students at risk & implement mitigation strategies.
• Quality Assurance - Contributes to Quality Assurance through committee meetings and the submission of relevant documents, as requested. Monitors the impact of QA recommendations within the department and implements appropriate interventions.
• Recruitment / Admissions / Marketing - Contributes to the planning for "Open Day” and attends CPUT’s "Open Day" event.
• Personal / Professional Development - Keeps abreast with current developments in their field of study and its curricula implications. Keeps abreast with developments of professional conduct within the University. Register as a member of professional bodies to remain at the cutting edge of their discipline. Regularly engages in current professional development and other skills development activities.
• Human Resources Management - Subscribes to and abides by the University performance management system and identify training needs for personal career development.
• Industry Advisory Board and Partnerships - Liaise with commerce and industry regarding Experiential Training, new techniques / technologies and research projects.
• Mentoring – Contribute towards the development of junior academic staff. Guidance of staff (mentor). Creative assistance/rendering of assistance on all aspects of learning material/curriculum development (content, presentation, preparation of student guides, equipment, etc.). Assistance with the presentation of seminars and workshops/work sessions. Guidance and assistance to lecturers to lecturers in subject field.
• Research - Conducts research, supervise and conduct lectures with post-graduate students, publishes regularly e.g., journal articles, books, chapters in books. Keeps abreast of professional literature. Attends local/national conferences to present research
• Health & Safety - Ensure compliance with university health and safety rules and regulations

Competencies

• Adaptability and flexibility to higher education environment
• Coaching & mentoring of learners / students
• Effective communication (verbal and written) skills with students and staff
• Good interpersonal and time management skills
• Learner / student–centric focused
• Effective teaching/presentation/facilitation skills
• Managing / balancing work commitments
• Professional knowledge and research endeavours
• Quality orientation and good work standards
• Continuous learning and professional development
• Planning and organizing skills
• Computer literacy skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook and Online Learner Management System
• Displays excellent self-management skills and the motivation to work without extensive supervision