Lecturer: Photography

facultydepartmentcape peninsula university of technology -> informatics & design -> photographycampus/ locationdistrict six campus - cape town, wc za (primary)
job typepermanentoccupational functionacademicnumber of positions1annual salary package (incl. Medical aid rate based on principal member only) to be confirmedadvert closing date
27/2/2026

to support the faculty and department in pursuit of its academic and research objectives which include to: teach according to 3 set syllabus; undertake research and innovation; contribute to curriculum development and design; engage in work integrated learning and develop service-learning activities.

• teach applied and theoretical subjects across all four years
• teach videography across all three years
• teach photoshop and other relevant photo editing software applications

• a masters degree in photography, preferably from a uot, or an institution that specialises in commercial photography (the candidate must have obtained all the undergraduate underpinning qualifications within the field of study)
• at least two (2) years' relevant experience in higher education
• substantive experience of the standards and practices of the specialist knowledge of current photographic technology

• at least two years' experience in any area of professional, commercial photography

• effective teaching of commercial photography on all levels
• knowledgeable teaching of dslr & mirrorless camera videography on all levels
• full utilisation of learner management system, blackboard
• assisting students with projects and assignments
• full contribution to co‑ordination and execution of student and departmental projects and assignments
• substantive contribution to departmental service‑learning projects
• management of photography programme's photographic equipment, and contributions to the upgrading of facilities on an ongoing basis
• participate in curriculum development, courseware development and assessment
• effective management of marks administration system
• perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the department
• participate in the quality assurance activities of the department
• promotion of community participation and linkages
• develop and maintain linkages with industry and professional bodies on cooperative education, new techniques/technologies, and research projects
• attending and contributing to staff meetings, committees, programme design and all academic activities
• assist with marketing and recruitment activities; contributes to the planning for "open day",
• attends open day and provides information on faculty courses
• safety/ management: ensures compliance with safety rules
• perform other functions as may be assigned by the head of department

• excellent communication skills
• good organizing & planning skills
• administrative skills
• technical/professional knowledge
• interpersonal skills
• strong learner focus
• adaptability
• coaching skills
• continuous learning
• high level presentation skills
• excellent capabilities with the most up to date photographic technology used in the photographic industry
• a positive attitude and a willingness to contribute to the growth and development of both the photography programme and the media department
• the desire to develop an academic career
• patience and care towards the student

closing date: 27 february 2026

for enquiries: jabu makhambi email: makhambij.za

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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.