Lecturer: Financial Accounting and Taxation

3x Lecturer:
Financial Accounting and Taxation - (8392)

Campus/

Location:

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

Job Type: Permanent

Number of Positions: 3

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate):
To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date: 13 February 2026

To focus on learning, teaching and assessment of Financial Accounting and Taxation subjects, and contribute to curriculum development at programme and subject levels.

• Teach undergraduate programmes as well as Advanced and Postgraduate Diplomas.
• Support the department and faculty to enhance the effectiveness of the academic project, including academic initiatives and community engagement.
• Support departmental and faculty research initiatives through undertaking research and contributing towards research objectives.

• A Master's degree in Financial Accounting and/or Taxation or equivalent (Management Accounting or Auditing).
• An underpinning degree or equivalent with a focus on Financial Accounting and/or Taxation.
• At least two (2) years full‑time lecturing experience in a higher education environment.
• Recommended: Knowledge and experience of hybrid teaching models (face‑to‑face and online).
• Evidence of research and publications is recommended.

• Teaching and Learning
  :
  Lectures subjects, compiles subject guides, uses appropriate teaching methods, develops learning materials, assists students, and may adjust workload per departmental needs.
• Accreditation
  :
  Adhere to Council of Higher Education accreditation policies and procedures.
• Academic Management
  :
  Contribute to policy making, set annual objectives for programmes and subjects, review teaching and learning, and act as course leader.
• Administration
  :
  Maintain attendance registrars, progress reports, record learner results, assist with registration, supervise tests and examinations, and moderate assessments.
• Community Service & Outreach
  :
  Integrate community interventions into curriculum.
• Quality Assurance
  :
  Participate in committee meetings, submit relevant documents, monitor QA recommendations, and implement interventions.
• Recruitment / Admissions / Marketing
  :
  Plan and attend “Open Day” events.
• Personal / Professional Development
  :
  Keep abreast of developments in the field and professional conduct, register with professional bodies, and engage in current professional activities.
• Human Resources Management
  :
  Use the University performance management system and identify training needs.
• Industry Advisory Board and Partnerships
  :
  Liaise with commerce and industry on experiential training, new techniques, and research projects.
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Research
:
Conduct research, supervise and lecture postgraduate students, publish research articles, and stay updated with professional literature.
• Health & Safety
  :
  Ensure compliance with University health and safety rules.

• Ability to introduce change
• Building successful teams and partnerships
• Building trust and maintaining client/learner focus
• Coaching, mentorship and counselling skills
• High‑level presentation and communication skills
• In‑depth subject matter knowledge
• Interest in research
• Innovation and strategic thinking
• Advanced knowledge of computer packages
• People management, leadership and project management skills
• Financial management and stress tolerance
• Approachability and motivation of others
• Self‑motivation and accuracy in research

Closing date: 13 February 2026

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Preference will be given to applicants who contribute towards the achievement of demographic representation.

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