Lecturer/Junior Lecturer: Mathematics and Mathematics Didactics (6-month contract) (Re-advertisement)

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Education -> Foundation Phase

Campus/ Location

Mowbray Campus – Mowbray, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Contract

Occupational Function

Support / Admin

Number of Positions

1

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

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

10/6/2026

Job Purpose

Applications are invited to teach in the field of Mathematics in the Foundation Phase and Early Childhood Development at the Wellington campus.

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 Master`s degree relevant to the field of Mathematics and Mathematics Didactics, to teach in the Foundation Phase and Early Childhood Development at the Wellington campus
• Mathematics Didactics at undergraduate level
• At least five years’ relevant teaching experience at primary school level or two years relevant lecturing experience at tertiary level
• Learning support for and in multilingual classrooms
• Ability to teach through the medium of Afrikaans

Recommendations:

• A relevant doctoral degree
• Relevant research output

Please note that preference will be given to candidates who meet the requirements at Lecturer level.

Minimum Requirements: Junior Lecturer

• A relevant Honours degree relevant to the teaching in Foundation Phase and/or Early Childhood Education and Mathematics Education at undergraduate level.
• A relevant teaching qualification.
• At least three (3) years’ relevant teaching experience at primary school level or two (2) years’ relevant lecturing experience at tertiary level.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Teaching Mathematics and Mathematics Didactics in the Foundation Phase department.
• Curriculum development and other learning materials.
• Supervising students on teaching practice.
• Competence in the pedagogy of technology integration in learning, teaching, and assessment.
• Research and involvement in research activities (publications and supervision).
• Academic administration and development.
• Assessment and quality assurance.
• Networking with schools and other networks.
• Community engagement.
• Coaching and mentoring of students and staff.
• Learner focus and learner support in multilingual classrooms.
• Ability to align yourself to hybrid teaching and learning models (face-to-face and on-line learning).
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Competencies

• Excellent teaching skills.
• Good communication skills in English and Afrikaans.
• Sound administrative and technical skills.
• Knowledge of education policies (including CAPS).
• Mentoring and support of students.
• Student-focused learning and teaching.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Good work ethics and ability to manage work.
• Adaptability.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Computer skills.

General Information

Closing date: 10 June 2026
For enquiries and assistance with your on-line application, please contact Ms Viwe Lalela, Human Capital Department on
[email protected] or 021 460 3351

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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.