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Professor/ Associate Professor (Permanent) and Rotational HOD (5-year contract)- Department of Food Science & Technology – (7847)

Job Title

Professor/ Associate Professor (Permanent) and Rotational HOD (5-year contract)- Department of Food Science & Technology

Faculty

Department

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

Campus/ Location

Bellville Campus – Bellville, 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

30/5/2025

Job Purpose

Professor/ Associate Professor: Develop and lead research in Food Science and Technology; strengthen research capacity through collaborations, mentorships, fundraising, and postgraduate recruitment and supervision; contribute to the Faculty goals in Learning & Teaching, Research, Community Engagement, and Academic Leadership.

Head of Department: The HOD must manage the department effectively and efficiently in line with the CPUT policies and procedures specifically but not limited to (i) academic project management; (ii) research management; (iii) HR and staff management; (iv) financial management; and (v) student management.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Professor/ Associate Professor

• A doctoral degree in Food Science or equivalent qualification
• A base qualification in Food Science or equivalent qualification
• Higher Education experience of at least eight years (Professor) or six years (Associate Professor)
• Research and postgraduate supervision commensurate with Institutional Promotion requirements for Professor/ Associate Professor, depending on the level applied for.

Head of Department:

• Doctorate in Food Science or equivalent qualification
• 5 years’ relevant experience, 3 of which must be as Senior Lecturer or above
• The 5 years mentioned above must include 2 years’ management experience related to the functions of a HOD (i.e. academic management, curriculum development, quality assurance and accreditation processes, financial and HR management in a Department)
• Research and supervision experience commensurate with the level of Senior Lecturer or above

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Prof/ Associate Prof:

• Teach at all levels of Food Science & Technology
• Supervise Masters and Doctoral students
• Participate in research projects and produce DHET-accredited publications
• Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department
• Participate in curriculum development and Quality Assurance activities of the Department
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department

Head of Department

• Academic instruction
• Research and postgraduate supervision
• Academic management and administration
• Budget and financial management
• Human resources management
• Leadership in research activities in the department
• Community engagement and industry alliance & partnerships
• Professional/personal development and implementation
• Safety management
• Project management
• Policy development and implementation
• Create a vision and provide leadership to the Department
• Foster excellence and harmonious delivery of university teaching, research, service mandates and expectations
• Any other responsibilities assigned by the Dean

Competencies

• Technical/Professional knowledge and skills
• Leadership and decision-making skills
• Excellent command of English language and communication
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Coaching and Mentoring skills
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Quality of Work and Reliability
• Support of diversity
• Customer service
• Flexibility in a changing environment

General Information

Closing date: 30 May 2025
For Enquiries: makin@cput.ac.za

NB: (1) In instances where a post is advertised across two levels or more (e.g. Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor/), preference may be given to applicants who meet the requirements at a higher level. Applicants must specify the level at which their application(s) should be considered.  The University reserves the right to appoint at a lower level.

(2) Internal applicants interested in Senior Lecturer/ Associate/Professor positions are encouraged to apply through the Promotion of Academic Staff process if they are eligible. To ensure fairness and consistency, all applications will be assessed against the criteria for Promotion of Academic staff at the respective level(s) applied for.  All applicants must satisfy the criteria for promotion to be considered and will be required to submit a portfolio of evidence. 

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.

ECP Lecturer – Mathematics x2 (2 Year Contract) 

Job Title

ECP Lecturer – Mathematics x2 (2 Year Contract)

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Applied Sciences -> Mathematics & Physics

Campus/ Location

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

Job Type

Contract

Occupational Function

Academic

Number of Positions

2

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

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

30/5/2025

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will teach mathematics and related subjects in Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) qualifications, including service subjects in other departments and faculties. The successful candidate will also contribute to curriculum development (especially at postgraduate level), and will supervise undergraduate and postgraduate Mathematical Sciences students for their exit-level projects. Furthermore, the successful candidate will provide support to the Department in pursuit of its objectives in learning and teaching, research, Work Integrated Learning, and community engagement.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Masters qualification in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Financial Mathematics, Biomathematics, or equivalent. If the qualification is in Mathematics, there must be evidence of a strong focus on application in the thesis and/or coursework
• Additionally, an Advanced Diploma, Bachelors Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, or Bachelor Honours Degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Intermediate programming proficiency is required in at least one of the mathematics software or languages used in the Department, namely, Python, MATLAB, or R
• 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 mathematics and related subjects, predominantly in Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) qualifications
• Develop reusable learning and teaching materials for the subjects being taught (e.g., lecture notes, tutorials, online content)
• Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department
• Participate in curriculum development, particularly at postgraduate level
• Supervise and assess undergraduate and postgraduate Mathematical Sciences students for their exit-level projects
• Participate in research and produce DHET-accredited publications at a rate of at least 0.5 publication units per year
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department
• Assist with marketing and student recruitment activities
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department

Competencies

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Organizational, planning, and time management skills
• General computer skills (MS Office, Internet, email, AI prompts)
• Adaptability and willingness to innovate
• Strong student focus
• Administrative skills and attention to detail
• Research and academic writing skills
• Proficiency in English

General Information

Closing Date: 30 May 2025
Enquiries: Ms. Nomaphelo Maki- MakiN@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
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.

ECP Lecturer – Physics (2 Year Contract)

Job Title

ECP Lecturer – Physics (2 Year Contract)

Faculty

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Applied Sciences -> Mathematics & Physics

Campus/ Location

Bellville Campus – Bellville, 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

30/5/2025

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will teach Physics in Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) qualifications, including service subjects in other departments and faculties. The successful candidate will also contribute to curriculum development
(especially at postgraduate level). Furthermore, the successful candidate will provide support to the Department in pursuit of its objectives in learning and teaching, research, Work Integrated Learning, and community engagement.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Masters qualification in Physics or equivalent.
• Additionally, an Advanced Diploma, Bachelors Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, or Bachelor Honours Degree majoring in Physics
• 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 Physics subjects, predominantly in Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) qualifications
• Develop reusable learning and teaching materials for the subjects being taught (e.g., lecture notes, practicals, tutorials, online content)
• Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department
• Participate in curriculum development, particularly at postgraduate level
• Participate in research and produce DHET-accredited publications at a rate of at least 0.5 publication units per year
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department
• Assist with marketing and student recruitment activities
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department

Competencies

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Organisational, planning, and time management skills
• General computer skills (MS Office, Internet, email, AI prompts)
• Adaptability and willingness to innovate
• Strong student focus
• Administrative skills and attention to detail
• Research and academic writing skills
• Proficiency in English
• Industry experience in Applied Mathematics or Data Science would be advantageous
• Experience teaching or working in an Engineering context would be advantageous

General Information

Closing Date: 30 May 2025
Enquiries: Ms. Nomaphelo Maki- MakiN@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
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.

Senior Technologist (2 Year Contract)

Job Title

Senior Technologist (2 Year Contract)

Faculty

Applied Sciences

Department

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

Campus/ Location

Bellville Campus – Bellville, 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

30/5/2025

Job Purpose

To assist with the establishment, project management and reporting related to research projects and technical operations of the Agrifood Technology Station, including the administrative processes attached thereto.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Masters in Analytical Chemistry or Food Science/Technology
At least 3 years relevant experience, including evidence of project management

Recommended:
Evidence of research experience will be advantageous.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Conduct research projects and analytical method development associated with the mandate of ATS
• Research and conduct niche analysis for clients
• Provide technical support to research community within the institution including providing training and assistance to staff, interns and postgraduate students with respect to the principles and operation of chromatography instruments e.g. GC, GCMS and HPLC
• Conduct nutritional and other chemical analyses to ensure compliance with food labelling legislation
• Costing and generation of quotes for projects
• Co-ordinate and oversee technical activities including maintenance and troubleshooting in the laboratories
• Requisition and procurement of laboratory equipment and consumables
• Report-writing and publication of journal articles
• Representing and promoting the station at workshops, exhibitions, and conferences
• Maintain records for monitoring and reporting to Technology Innovation Agency

Competencies

• Ability to work independently without supervision
• Analytical and research skills
• Output driven, meeting deadlines and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Excel spreadsheets, Power Point
• Record keeping skills
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Customer orientated
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Organisational and planning skills
• Understanding of university procurement policy
• Ability to manage a disparate group of projects and people simultaneously

General Information

Closing date: 30 May 2025
For Enquiries: makin@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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