Thekwini TVET College invites suitably qualified and experienced Lecturers to apply for the following contract post available for 2026 academic year based in Durban.
NCV ROBOTICS LECTURER (PL1) X1
CONTRACT PERIOD: 2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
CAMPUS: MELBOURNE
REF NO. MEL 02/11/2025
SALARY NOTCH: R270 498.00, plus 37% cash in lieu of benefits.
Requirements: •Matric certificate or equivalent •Minimum NQF Level 6 qualification in Information Technology (Robotics) or Robotics engineering or in an engineering discipline (Electrical engineering, Industrial engineering, Mechanical engineering, Mechatronics or other engineering related discipline) plus specialisation in Robotics or possess any of the NQF level 6 engineering qualifications listed above plus a minimum NQF level 5 training in robotics or possess any of the NQF level 6 engineering qualifications listed above plus a minimum 12 months relevant work/teaching experience in Robotics or possess a relevant minimum three year teaching qualification with a minimum of 12 months relevant teaching experience in FET phase or higher • Advanced Teaching Diploma in TVT / Post Graduate Diploma TVET / Diploma in Secondary or Higher Education .Valid SACE registration (not provisional registration) •Computer literacy (MS Office) •Passion for teaching and learning •Good record keeping and administrative skills •Good communication and listening skills, collaboration, adaptability, empathy and patience, good problem-solving skills.
Key Result Areas: •Teaching and learning delivery using Raspberry Pi and Arduino, coding in Python and C++, how to design Robotics circuits using Frizing, how to use simulator apps such as Wokwi and NCV Mathematics, L2-L4 •Organize relevant curricular activities to ensure that the subject, learning area of the students are conducted in a proper manner. •Assess, record, analyze and report the attainment of students •Management of student attendance, equipment and resources •Organize experiential training for students and perform any other duties as delegated and/or prescribed by applicable legislation, polices, manuals and guidelines. •Assess and evaluate student progress •Monitor student attendance register •Maintain student attendance and performance records •Creating classroom environment conducive to teaching and learning •Provide feedback to students regarding their performance and progress •Liaise with Senior Lecturers, Head of Division and Student Support Services officials in providing support interventions to students •Invigilation duties · Attend to uploading and management of LMS subject related portal.
CLOSING DATE: WEDNESDAY, 07 JANUARY 2026
TO BE INCLUDED IN THE APPLICATION:
Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at (www.gov.za/document), which must be completed in full, signed and dated by the applicant. NB: All parts of the Z83 form must be filled in full. On application, please submit Z83 and also a detailed Curriculum Vitae and Copies of all academic transcripts only. Please note that certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be required on or before the day of the interview.
IMPORTANT:
·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 qualifications verification before appointment ·Applicants who have not been contacted within eight weeks of the closing date of advertisement should accept that their applications were unsuccessful.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION:
Please apply through www.thekwini.edu.za
We do not accept hand delivered, emailed and/or posted applications, all applications must be done on the Thekwini TVET College website and upload all documents required as per advert.
ENQUIRIES: recruitment@thekwini.edu.za
NB: All applications to include ALL required documentation as listed above. Incomplete applications WILL NOT be considered.