Ncv Robotics Lecturer; PlX

Position Overview

NCV ROBOTICS LECTURER (PL1) X1 – Contract post for the 2026 academic year based in Durban, Kwa Zulu‑Natal, South Africa.

• Contract period: 2026 academic year
• Campus:
  Melbourne
• Reference number: MEL 02/11/2025
• Salary notch: R plus 37% cash in lieu of benefits

• Matric certificate or equivalent
• Minimum NQF Level 6 qualification in Information Technology (Robotics), Robotics engineering or an engineering discipline (Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics) with a robotics specialisation, or possession of a Level 6 engineering qualification plus a Level 5 training in robotics, or a minimum 12 months of relevant work/teaching experience in robotics, or a minimum three‑year teaching qualification with at least 12 months relevant teaching experience in FET or higher.
• Advanced Teaching Diploma in TVET / Post‑Graduate Diploma TVET / Diploma in Secondary or Higher Education; valid SACE registration (non‑provisional).
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Passion for teaching and learning
• Good record‑keeping and administrative skills
• Strong communication, listening, collaboration, adaptability, empathy, patience, and problem‑solving skills.

• Deliver teaching and learning using Raspberry Pi, Arduino, coding in Python and C++, designing robotics circuits with Frizing, and using simulator apps such as Wokwi and NCV Mathematics L2‑L4.
• Organise relevant curricular activities to ensure subjects and learning areas are conducted properly.
• Assess, record, analyze, and report student attainment.
• Manage student attendance, equipment and resources.
• Organise experiential training for students and perform any other duties delegated or prescribed by legislation, policies, manuals, and guidelines.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain attendance and performance records.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to teaching and learning.
• Provide feedback to students regarding performance and progress.
• Liaise with Senior Lecturers, Head of Division, and Student Support Services to support student interventions.
• Carry out invigilation duties.
• Upload and manage LMS subject‑related portal.

Wednesday, 7 January 2026

Applicants must submit a completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Copies of all academic transcripts are required. Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be required on or before the interview day.

All applications must be submitted online via the Thekwini TVET College website. Hand‑delivered, emailed, or posted applications will not be accepted.

• Thekwini College is an equal opportunity employer.
• The College reserves the right not to make an appointment in these positions.
• Correspondence will be limited to short‑listed candidates only.
• All successful candidates will be subjected to qualification verification before appointment.
• Applicants who have not been contacted within eight weeks of the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful.

Enquiries: recruitment.za