Lecturer: Human Movement/Physical Education and Life Skills, Dept of Intermediate Phase

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 2/8/2026 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: 02 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).

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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.