Lecturer: Human Movement/Physical Education and Life Skills, Dept of Intermediate Phase (Re-advertisement)

Faculty

Education

Department

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

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

19/8/2026

Job Purpose

Applications are invited to fill the position of Lecturer in Human Movement/Physical Education and Life Skills in the Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phase Departments as well as the methodologies of teaching these subjects in the school context.

Candidates must have expertise in this field and specific skills in the teaching of Human Movement/Physical Education and Life Skills (personal and social wellbeing), as part of Foundation Phase and Intermediate Phase Education on the Wellington Campus.

Competency in any of the following: swimming, netball, gymnastics, and dance.

Please note that the 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

A Master’s degree relevant to Human Movement/Physical Education and Life Skills Education

A relevant teaching qualification (preferably at primary school level)

Human Movement (Physical Education) and Life Skills or an equivalent subject as a major subject at the undergraduate level

Two (2) years relevant lecturing experience at tertiary level or five (5) years’ relevant teaching experience at the Intermediate Phase level

Fluent in Afrikaans

RECOMMMENDATIONS:

A relevant doctoral degree

Evidence of research outputs and supervision

A coaching certificate in swimming and netball

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Teaching Human Movement/Physical Education and Life Skills and the relevant methodologies in the Foundation and Intermediate Phases, which includes teaching swimming, netball, gymnastics, and dance.

Academic administration

Academic development

Curriculum development and assessment

Quality assurance

Supervising and evaluating FP and IP students during teaching practice

Mentoring/coaching students

Networking with schools and other partners

Community engagement and service learning

Conducting research

Competencies

Expert knowledge in Human Movement/Physical Education and Life Skills

Adequate content and pedagogical content knowledge

Competent in assessment and quality assurance

Academic administration, development, and marks administration

Good work ethics and ability to manage work

Learning support for and in multilingual classrooms

Community engagement

Mentoring and support of students

Teamwork and collaboration

Strong student focus

Adaptability

Meticulous planning and organising skills/time management

Networking with schools and other networks

Presentation skills

General Information

Closing Date: 19 August 2026

For enquiries and assistance with your on-line application, please contact Ms Viwe Lalela, Human Capital Department on

lalelav@cput.ac.za or 021 460 3351

Please ensure that your on-line CV highlights and includes the following information:

1. All your completed qualifications

2. Academic transcript for your undergraduate qualification (your major subjects at undergrad level)

3. Your teacher's qualification

4. Abstract of your Masters and/or Doctoral degree.(whichever is applicable)

5. Subjects you have taught and at which level

6. Details regarding your research output/publication record and all scholarly achievements

7. Details of your Permanent Residency (where applicable).

NB: PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SYSTEM DOES NOT ALLOW APPLICANTS TO UPLOAD CVs. 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.

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.