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Lecturer (fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026)
Job summary
A leading academic institution in Cape Town is seeking a Lecturer on a fixed-term contract until December 2026. The role involves teaching advanced Food Science courses, supervising research projects, and supporting the faculty's objectives in teaching and research. The ideal candidate should hold a Master's degree in food science & technology, have relevant teaching experience, and possess skills in communication, quality assurance, and adaptability. The institution values diversity and encourages members from designated groups to apply.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in food science & technology required.
- Three years of relevant experience, including one year in teaching.
- Minimum one year food industry experience in Quality and Food Safety Systems.
Responsibilities
- Teach Food Quality Assurance 2 and 3, Food Product 2, etc.
- Participate in and supervise research projects.
- Support the faculty in achieving its teaching and research objectives.
Skills
Education
Job Title: Lecturer (fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026)
Faculty: Applied Sciences
Campus/Location: Athlone - Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)
Job Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 1
Advert Closing Date: 11/1/2026
Job Purpose: To teach Food Quality Assurance 2 and 3, Food Product 2, Food Project 3 and Food Research Project 4, to participate in and supervise research projects, and to support the faculty in pursuit of achieving its objectives in Teaching, Research and Community Engagement.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Master’s degree in food science & technology
- Base qualification in Food Science & Technology or equivalent
- Three years’ relevant experience, one of which must be in teaching
- Minimum one year food industry experience in Quality and Food Safety Systems
- Minimum one year’s research experience as an assistant or coordinator at a university or research institution
Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities:
- Teaching
- Academic development, management and administration
- Assessment and counselling of at-risk students
- Curriculum development
- Research
- Quality Assurance
- Community service and outreach
- Industry alliance and partnerships
- Personal / Professional development
- Recruitment / Admissions / Marketing
- Safety and risk management
- Adaptability
- Coaching
- Communication: Verbal, Written, Electronic (highly proficient in Computer skills)
- Continuous learning
- Continuous improvement culture
- Transformation culture
- Risk management culture
- Networking
- Professional knowledge (Field of Practice) and knowledge of the food industry
- Wide range of contacts in the food industry
- Learner focus
- Developing learners
- Public speaking / lecturing / training
- Gaining commitment
- Managing work against high work standards
- Time management
- Leadership
- Interpersonal skills
- Grace under pressure
- Organizational skills
- Lateral thinking in problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Self-starter
- Motivated
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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