Software Development Assistant Lecturer

Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Type: Full-Time | On-Site

About red Academy

red Academy is shaping South Africa’s next generation of digital innovators.
We design and deliver QCTO-aligned programmes that connect education to employment, empowering young South Africans to launch meaningful careers in Software Development, Quality Engineering and Data Science.

At red Academy, we believe in education that transforms lives, driven by passion, accountability, and a shared mission to build South Africa’s digital future.

Purpose of the Role

The Software Development Assistant Lecturer supports the facilitation and delivery of our Software Development programme. This individual combines technical depth with a passion for mentoring youth, ensuring learners gain both academic excellence and workplace readiness.

They take full accountability for academic delivery, learner progress, and quality assurance, embodying red Academy’s commitment to launching career pathways with purpose and precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-facilitate lectures and practical sessions in Python, Django, and MySQL for full-stack application development.
• Support sprinters through mentorship, coaching, and one-on-one academic interventions.
• Track learner attendance, progress, and engagement, ensuring early identification of support needs.
• Manage course materials and assessments on the Learning Management System (LMS), maintaining QCTO alignment.
• Assist with academic administration, including marking, moderation, and reporting to SETA and management.
• Contribute to internal QA processes, ensuring consistent academic and delivery standards.
• Support academic events such as Demo Days, Open Days, and Graduations, showcasing learner success and programme impact.
• Examination support through invigilation, preparation of assessment packs, and uploading of results.
• Coordination with the lead lecturer through weekly planning, curriculum tracking, and risk identification.
• Meeting room management support by ensuring full readiness before sessions.

Requirements

• Minimum: Higher Certificate (NQF 5+) in Software Development, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• Experience: 1–3 years in software development, preferably with experience building full-stack applications using Python, Django, and MySQL.
• Exposure to lecturing, tutoring, or mentoring in a technical environment.
• Familiarity with QCTO frameworks and learning management systems.
• Desirable: Knowledge of Java or additional programming languages.

Personal Attributes

• Deep passion for launching career pathways and developing South Africa’s youth.
• Demonstrates accountability in all tasks, from delivery to learner outcomes.
• Organised, reliable, and detail oriented.
• Strong communicator with empathy and leadership potential.
• Energised by a mission driven environment and teamwork.