We are looking for a Lecturer - Fundamentals of People Management in Cape Winelands District Municip

Job Description

Our client in Stellenbosch is seeking passionate, driven educators to join as a Lecturer in Fundamentals of People Management. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, blended learning environment where you’ll empower the next generation of professionals with essential skills in leadership, workplace behaviour, and organisational effectiveness. If you are inspired by developing people, fostering critical thinking, and making a meaningful impact in higher education. Our client operates within a Christian institutional framework that informs its approach to education, mentorship, and student development.

Responsibilities

• The module forms part of the Higher Certificate in Business Administration and focuses on foundational people management, workplace behaviour, leadership, and organisational dynamics.


• Deliver engaging lectures and facilitate interactive learning sessions in both in-person and online environments


• Develop and update module content to ensure alignment with academic standards and industry best practices


• Design, administer, and grade assessments in line with institutional guidelines


• Provide timely, constructive feedback to support student development and academic success


• Guide students in applying people management principles to real-world workplace scenarios


• Monitor student progress and identify learners requiring additional academic support


• Facilitate discussions that encourage critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and practical problem-solving


• Maintain accurate academic records, including attendance, assessment results, and learner performance reports


• Participate in curriculum development, moderation, and continuous improvement initiatives


• Support academic quality assurance processes and institutional accreditation requirements


• Actively contribute to a positive learning environment aligned with the institution’s values and ethos


• Mentor and advise students on academic and professional development pathways


• Stay current with developments in human resource management, organisational behaviour, and higher education practices


• Collaborate with academic and administrative teams to ensure effective programme delivery

Requirements

• A completed degree (NQF Level 7 or above) in:
  
  
  
  • Human Resource Management
  
  
  • Industrial Psychology
  
  
  • Organisational Behaviour
  
  
  • Or a closely related field
  
  
  
  


• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience in a recognised higher education institution


• Demonstrated competence in:
  
  
  
  • Assessment design
  
  
  • Marking and feedback
  
  
  • Undergraduate teaching and facilitation
  
  
  
  


• Evidence of scholarly engagement through:
  
  
  
  • Research activity
  
  
  • Postgraduate study
  
  
  • Publications
  
  
  • Or professional academic development
  
  
  
  


• Preferred Attributes
  
  
  
  • Experience with blended or online learning environments
  
  
  • Familiarity with learning management systems (Canvas preferred)
  
  
  • Ability to mentor and support students in a Christian higher education context
  
  
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills