Cape Peninsula University of Technology

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1. Educational Technologist 
2. Manager: Food and Beverage Operations
3. Chef Instructor 
4. Senior IT Technician
5. Faculty Language Co-Ordinator

Educational Technologist 

Job Title

Educational Technologist

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Centre for Innovative Educational Technology (CIET)

Campus/ Location

District Six Campus – Cape Town, 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

7/4/2024

Job Purpose

Support Academic lecturing staff on the correct pedagogical use of Technology for Teaching and Learning within the Learner Management System (LMS) and emerging technologies. The position is suitable for a person skilled in facilitating learning interactions, co-designing and implementing innovative teaching pedagogies with academics in a multi-disciplinary manner. The successful candidate should be familiar with, and actively keep abreast of developments in a wide range of educational technologies, learning design theories and learning design methodologies.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Educational Technology, Instructional design, Computer -integrated Education or other relevant disciplines.
• At least 3 years’ Higher Education working experience in teaching, design, development and coordination of online and/or blended learning programmes in a complex higher education institution.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Design & development of electronic lecture material. Apply computer application software skills such as Audio and Video capturing and rendering applications for lecture capturing and Web Page programming tools in the design of electronic teaching material for online/blended teaching and learning.
• Identify pedagogical needs of lectures for online learning. Identify the course specific pedagogical needs of any lecturer of CPUT and to assist them with the design and development of e-learning online courses, including the correct way of presenting material and the correct way to assess student learning according to latest Learning Design principles.
• Apply Outcome Based Education Principles. Identify the correct pedagogical outcomes required for the course and design the course layout in such a way that students may be able to pace themselves within their own ability and the constraints of the calendar and timetable to reach the required outcomes.
• Train lecturers in the use of electronic learner management systems and Emerging Technologies. Assist lecturers to develop their own skills in the use of a LMS and Emerging Technologies, including the design and development of their own course material and the design of relevant assessment to measure student competence and success.
• Online support to lecturers and students. Communicate with empathy with students and staff and to assist with any problems they may experience in the effective utilisation of technology for the use of teaching and learning, with specific reference to the use of the institutional LMS and Emerging Technologies.
• Research in the use of Educational Technologies. Research and publish on the use of educational technologies (research-based practice).
• Administration and Supervision. Apply sound Quality Management principles and procedures and supervise instructional Designers in the correct pedagogy to use in a Higher Education environment. Support Instructional Designers on Learning Design.
• Coaching and Mentoring. Support Academics and Instructional Designers in the optimum use of Educational technologies, designing and development of blended learning courses.
• Do any other duties which maybe assigned by management.

Competencies

• Knowledge and experience in the use of an electronic Learning Management System and Emerging Technologies in Higher Education
• Knowledge in the use of software to develop educational learning material
• Knowledge in the integration of Educational Technologies and Student Information Systems
• Knowledge in the use of learner analytics data for designing student interventions
• Project Management skills to manage the introduction and implementation of new educational technologies and systems
• Excellent facilitation, teaching, mentoring, coaching, interpersonal, assessment and communication skills
• Good report writing and educational research skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently and in teams
• Ability to apply sound educational didactics in an online environment
• Sound knowledge of computer technologies and systems
• Multimedia software application for online learning
• Ability to coach and mentor and to communicate with empathy

General Information

Closing date: 07 April 2024

Enquiries: Mr Jama Makhambi (Makhambij@cput.ac.za) – Human Capital Department

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.

Manager: Food and Beverage Operations

Job Title

Manager: Food and Beverage Operations

Faculty

Business and Management Sciences

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Business and Management Sciences -> Cape Town Hotel School

Campus/ Location

Granger Bay Campus – Granger Bay, Cape town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

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

7/4/2024

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the Director: Cape Town Hotel School, the incumbent will:

• Manage the Food & Beverage Unit of the Cape Town Hotel School (CTHS) through effective supervision of students and staff whilst ensuring that Food and Beverage equipment is utilized and maintained appropriately.
• Keep strict control over budget.
• Manage the Academic and Skill Training of the students as per Quality Assurance Criteria
• Responsible for the training of students in the Food & Beverage Unit of the Cape Town Hotel School

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

REQUIREMENTS
• B.Tech/Post Graduate Diploma (i.e., NQF level 7) in Hospitality Management or any Hospitality related qualification (i.e., Food and Beverage Studies; Professional Cookery or Food Service Management).
• A minimum of six (6) years industry related experience in a 4- or 5-star Food and Beverage environment is required of which three (3) years should have been in a supervisory role.
• Familiarity with restaurant management software/s, like Opera, Micros etc.

RECOMMENDED:

• Experience in Ala Carte service.

• Good understanding of silver service, flambé and guéridon service.
• Good understanding of mentoring and training of students.
• Ability to analyse financial data, control costs, and maximize profitability.
• Strong leadership and motivating skills.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

1. Management of restaurant operations:
• In consultation with the restaurant staff draw up plans for the restaurant operations for approval by the Director.
• Align strategic objectives of the Hotel school with restaurant training and operations.
• Manage the implementation of operational plans and ensure that they are achieved.
• Ensure that the restaurant operations meet the commercial and training need of the Hotel School through maintaining of consistent high standards of food and beverage service, food preparation, food safety, health and hygiene
2. Promoting and marketing of restaurant business:
• Take responsibility for restaurant marketing plan and implementation thereof.
• Work with the functions/reservations co-ordinator to draw-up plans for the restaurant promotions and approval by CTHS Director.
• Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends, competitor analysis, and client preferences
3. Budget and cost control
• Collate information to serve as input in drawing up the budget for the restaurant.
• Draw up the budget for the restaurant operations for presentation to the CTHS Director.
• Manage the budget according to set principles of the budget control in conjunction with the Director.
• Advise the Director on any budget variance
4. Training of students
• Provide instructions to the students and to guide and support, observe and evaluate students’ performance in the training restaurant
• Train students the necessary technical and operational tasks in the training restaurant
• Liaise with academics to ensure synergy between restaurant simulation and theory classes
• Monitor student progress
5. Administration and supervision of staff
• Supervise the acquisition of stock and ensure that appropriate controls of stock are put in place and maintained
• Ensure that staff members are trained in checking of deliveries and manning of stores in order to make sure that supply of food stuff for restaurant operations is not interrupted.
• Liaise with the suppliers in order to source good quality food supply from the market.
• Keep contact with the industry professionals in order to keep abreast with the developments in restaurant operations and to facilitate placement of students for in-house experiential learning.
• Appraise staff performance and provide feedback to improve productivity

Competencies

Ability to manage in a diverse environment with a focus on client and guest services.
Strong hospitality and guest service skills.
Knowledge of food, food hygiene (including HACCP) and food preparation.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Good business and commercial acumen.
Strong leadership and motivating skills.
Ability to build strong relationships with guests and staff.
The ability to think quickly, work in stressful circumstances and stay calm in a crisis.
Financial, budgeting and stock-taking skills.
Ability to attract and retain a strong team.
Sound decision making

General Information

Closing Date: 07 April 2024

Enquiries: Zumale@cput.ac.za

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.

Chef Instructor 

Job Title

Chef Instructor

Faculty

Business and Management Sciences

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Business and Management Sciences -> Cape Town Hotel School

Campus/ Location

Granger Bay Campus – Granger Bay, Cape town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Permanent

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

7/4/2024

Job Purpose

• The Chef Instructor plays a pivotal role in the overall success of the Hotel School Restaurant assisting the Executive Sous Chef by planning, organizing, and executing of kitchen operational activities as well as practical training of students through a practical training program.
• The incumbent is also responsible together with the team to maintain hygiene standards.
• The role comprises student discipline and supervision and to lead by example as well as to ensure that the food prepared and served to the students and restaurant patrons are of a high quality and standard.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

REQUIREMENTS
• A three-year Diploma in Professional Cookery/Food and Beverage studies/ Hospitality Management & Culinary Arts or an equivalent NQF Level 6 related qualification
• Specialised Chef/Culinary knowledge
• At least three years’ experience as a Chef/Culinary Manager

RECOMMENDED:

• Experience in Ala Carte service. • Good understanding of silver service, flambé and guéridon service.
• Ability to develop, mentor and train students.
• Assessment skills.
• Understanding of importance of stock taking procedures.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

1. Planning and Organising of Kitchen operations and practical training
• Setting of accurate work schedules/plans.
• Leverage the Cape Town Hotel School’s gastronomy curriculum to prepare relevant, insightful, clear and engaging kitchen simulated learning
• Monitoring individual student performance
• Evaluate student performance through observation and interaction, along with simulated culinary practical tasks
2. Healthy and Safety
• Ensure that hygiene requirements in terms of HACCP are adhered to.
• Ensure that all the equipment in the kitchen area is clean and well maintained.
• Ensure that all laws, regulations and licenses pertaining to the operation of the kitchen function are adhered to.
• To report and, where possible, take all necessary action, statutory and otherwise, in the event of accident, fire, theft, lost property, damage, unfit food or other irregularities and complete the necessary return and/or report.
3. Staff Supervision
• Supervise Chefs and kitchen staff on assigned shifts
• Monitoring staff attendance and performance.
• Co- ordinating the staff and student activities by delegating their tasks and monitoring that it is done correctly.
• Duty rostering students and staff in the kitchen
• Evaluating staff in conjunction with the Executive chef on the prescribed evaluation form.
4. Inventory control
• Order the appropriate quantity and quality of food required and ensure proper stock control in order to achieve the required targets.
• Monitor stock levels relevant to or influencing kitchen operations.
• Ensure proper stock rotation, meaning that all old stock is utilized prior to use of new stock and that no stock ever goes out of date on the shelves.
• Establish par stock levels to eliminate overages / shortages of any kind.
• Conduct monthly stock takes and prepare variance reports
5. Training of students
• Implement a diverse set of instructional methods to motivate students and promote a positive and productive learning environment.
• Provide guidance and/or mentorship to students in the production of food. • Conduct assessments of students’ portfolios, behaviour, and performance to facilitate student training in the kitchen.
• Supervise students in the kitchen
• Give feedback to Gastronomy lecturers on student performance in the kitchen

Competencies

• Computer Literacy
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good customer service skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Good organisational and administrative abilities
• Flexibility

General Information

Closing Date: 07 April 2024

Enquiries: Zumale@cput.ac.za

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.

Senior IT Technician

Job Title

Senior IT Technician

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Centre for Innovative Educational Technology (CIET)

Campus/ Location

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

Job Type

Permanent

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

7/4/2024

Job Purpose

Offer Technical support on the management of the institutional learning Management System (LMS) and Support Academic lecturing staff on the correct pedagogical use of Technology for Teaching and Learning in the Learner Management System (LMS).

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• BTech Degree in Information Technology or equivalent qualification
• At least 3 years’ IT work experience in the installation and maintenance of Microsoft Servers (or similar) and SQL
• Databases and/or IT application development experience
• Experience in the use of Blackboard/WebCT or equivalent Learner Management System (LMS) at a Higher Education Institution.

Recommendations:

• Sound higher educational environment understanding
• Experience in Big Data management and data analytics
• Excellent computer management and server skills in a Microsoft or similar environment
• Ability to do automated server scripts for data transfers.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Do database maintenance and administration of the CPUT LMS
• Implement updates and customization of the CPUT LMS
• Integrate databases between the LMS and the back-end Student Information System ITS
• Work directly with CTS to improve the student experience with the LMS (diagnostic and design of solutions)
• Network knowledge, especially with respect to system integration
• Report writing on user usage of all educational technologies applied.
• Investigate, explore and integrate alternative and emerging technologies for HE T&L
• Design and develop software for integration of technologies for teaching and learning.

Competencies

• Managing a Microsoft or similar server and sequel database
• REST API Programming skills
• Database management expertise
• Creativity and innovation
• Project management skills to manage and implement smaller projects independently.
• Develop and implement performance improvements in process and content.
• Understand and manage strict change control measures.

General Information

General Information
Closing date: 07 March 2024

For enquiries please contact: Ms Keabetswe Kebautloile @ Kebautloilek@cput.ac.za 

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 APPLICACTION 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.

Faculty Language Co-Ordinator

Job Title

Faculty Language Co-Ordinator: Faculty of Business & Management Sciences (3 year contract) (Internal Applicants Only)

Faculty

Business and Management Sciences

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Business and Management Sciences

Campus/ Location

District Six Campus – Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type

Contract

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

26/4/2024

Job Purpose

• The Faculty of Business & Management Sciences seeks to appoint a Faculty Language Coordinator for a period of three (3) years on a portfolio basis in which the incumbent will retain 50% of their current academic workload and take additional responsibilities for the Faculty Language coordinator role.
• The purpose of this role is to facilitate, manage and ensure the implementation of the institutional Language Policy in the faculty as well as to promote multilingualism in the faculty to advance academic success in teaching, learning and assessment.
• The incumbent will be required to initiate, co-ordinate and execute appropriate language development interventions and strategies in the faculty.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A relevant Doctoral degree
• At least four (4) years’ teaching experience in language subjects or language education at tertiary level
• Experience in management and administration in the faculty
• A proven track record of assistance in language interventions in tertiary level programmes
• Proficiency in English and at least one other regional language.

Please note: In exceptional circumstances, applicants with a Master’s degree meeting the other minimum requirements other than a Doctoral degree will be considered under the following conditions:

1. Registration for a relevant Doctoral degree and have made significant progress (i.e. in the final write up stage and/or have submitted their final draft) towards the completion of the qualification.
2. Candidates must provide evidence of a progress report from their supervisor authenticating the progress to date and the expected date of completion.

Preference will be given to applicants with a relevant Doctoral degree.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Lecturing in inter-disciplinary language/communication subjects (50% workload) across the faculty
• Management and coordination of the work of language staff within the faculty
• Coordinate/chair the faculty language committee
• Represent the faculty at all related institutional committees (i.e. Senate Language Committee, etc.)
• Liaison with all the language lecturers in the faculty about needs and support
• Planning, implementation and collaboration of language development strategies and interventions for the faculty
• Develop teaching materials in coordination with other lecturers to support language development interventions in the faculty
• Develop e-learning language resources and strategies for language support and general teaching of languages
• Implement and coordinate language development programmes for students
• Plan interventions for students who need support
• Implement and coordinate language development initiatives for staff
• Undertake postgraduate supervision and implementation language support for postgraduate students in languages
• Write proposals for the funding of language development projects
• Promote and support multilingualism in the faculty
• Manage the language budget for the faculty

Competencies

• Demonstration of knowledge of all relevant aspects of language and language teaching
• Sound language and communication teaching
• Strong facilitation, coaching and mentoring
• Leadership, management and coordination skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong research skills
• Excellent administrative skills
• Effective report, policy and proposal writing skills
• Demonstrate ability to work in a team
• Computer literate (MS Office Suite)
• General Administration
• Teaching/professional knowledge and skills
• Demonstrable ability to work in a team
• Ability to work independent with minimal

• Ability to work under pressure

General Information

Closing Date: 26 April 2024

Enquiries: Zumale@cput.ac.za

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.

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All the best with your applications.