Lecturer in Livestock Production (Re-Advertisement)

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Applied Sciences -> Agriculture

Campus/ Location

Wellington Campus – Wellington, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Academic

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

3/5/2026

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will teach all subjects related to Livestock Production, which include aspects of livestock breeding and selection, nutrition and pasture science, health management and managing production systems. S/he will be lecturing on Diploma level (NQF6); Advanced Diploma (NQF7) and Postgraduate Diploma (NQF8) and will be closely involved with curriculum and programme development in these fields of specialisation. The successful candidate will also supervise postgraduate research projects of students registered for their Master’s and/or Doctoral degrees. Furthermore, the successful candidate will provide support to the Department in pursuit of its objectives in learning and teaching, research, work integrated learning modalities, and community engagement.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Masters’s degree (NQF level 9), specializing in animal or livestock production
• Base qualification in Animal or Livestock Production.
• At least two years’ relevant full-time working experience, of which at least one year must be in a lecturing role at a higher education institution

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

The successful candidate will be expected to perform in the following areas:

• Teach livestock production subjects up to NQF level 8 in the department.
• Develop reusable learning and teaching materials for the subjects being taught (e.g., lecture notes, tutorials, online content)
• Perform student assessments
• Participate in research supervise postgraduate students at Master’s and/or Doctoral level
• Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department
• Participate in curriculum development
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department
• Monitor and assess students placed in industry (workplace-based learning)
• Develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department

Competencies

• Competence in teaching the subjects listed previously (experience in online teaching will be an advantage)
• Computer skills
• Excellent organizational, time-management and planning skills
• Presentation skills Adaptability and Resilience
• Life-long learning
• Strong learner focus
• Communication and Coaching skills
• Administrative skills and attention to detail Proficiency in English (verbal and written)
• Able to function well individually and as part of a diverse team

General Information

Closing date: 03 May 2026
For Enquiries: [email protected]

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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.