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nGAP Lecturer: Digital Media in the fields of Game Design and Animation and Interactive Media (Re-advertisement) - (7593)

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Job Title

nGAP Lecturer: Digital Media in the fields of Game Design and Animation and Interactive Media (Re-advertisement)

Faculty

Informatics & Design

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Informatics & Design -> Information Technology

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

23/3/2025

Job Purpose

This post is in line with the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP), part of the Staffing South Africa's Universi-ties Framework (SSAUF) response towards addressing challenges in the South African Higher Education system in respect of size, composition and capacity of its academic staff. The SSAUF intends to identify and nurture academic talent early in the academic development trajectory, and to support newly recruited academics to develop teaching expertise; develop re-search skills, including scientific publication skills. The new generation of academics programme (nGAP) involves the re-cruitment of highly capable scholars as new academics. Appointment within the nGAP programme will be made such that staff equity targets are met, with preference to black and/or women South African citizens. To be eligible for selection for an nGap post, applicants must meet the following crite-ria, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria specified for the post:

- show interest in becoming an academic;
- be 40 years or younger;
- have a 70% pass mark for his/her Master's degree;
- show evidence of eligibility to undertake post-graduate study at doctoral level or post-doctoral programme; and
- be willing to commit to placement at the appointing university for the full 6 years of the programme.

The purpose of this post is for the candidate to lecture in both undergraduate to postgraduate in the Information Technology department specializing in Multimedia Applications.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

A Master’s degree in IT with focus in any of the following fields: programming, animation, game design, or interactive media with understanding of web development basics like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with a pass mark of 70% or greater
Be 40 years or younger.
The candidate must be registered or prepared to register for a Doctoral degree.

Recommendations

At least 1 year experience with software tools like Adobe Photoshop, Maya, 3Ds Max, or Blender for animation and 3D modeling, and programming languages like Unity or Unreal Engine.

Important Notice
If not yet registered for a Doctoral degree, the successful candidate must commit to registering for a Doctoral degree within 3 months of taking up the nGap appointment and to completing the Doctorate within 5 years of appointment.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

Participation in all components of the nGap development programme during the first six (6) years of employment
Teach the practical and theory subjects at undergraduate and Postgraduate levels: Digital Media in the fields of Programming, Game Design and Animation and Interactive Media
Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the department.
Participate in curriculum development.
Perform student assessment.
Participate in research activities.
Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department.
Participate in work integrated learning and student visitations.
Develop and maintain linkages with industry, professional bodies and local and international institutions of higher education.
Assist with marketing and recruitment activities.
Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department

Competencies

Competence in Digital Media in the fields of Game Design and Animation and Interactive Media
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Good presentation skills
Technical/Professional Knowledge and skills
Adaptability
Good Interpersonal skills
Continuous learning
Strong learner focus
Communication and coaching skills
Administrative skills
Proficiency in English

General Information

Closing Date: 30 March 2025

For enquires: Jabu Makhambi email: makhambij@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.

Copyright, Cape Peninsula University of Technology.
We are a university in Cape Town, South Africa and the only university of Technology in the Western Cape province.
We are also the largest university in the province.

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nGAP Lecturer: Digital Media in the fields of Game Design and Animation and Interactive Media (Re-advertisement) - (7593)