The Central University of Technology, Free State is looking for part-time lecturers for 2027 at its Welkom Campus. This opening sits in the Faculty of Humanities, in the Department of Mathematics, Sciences and Technology Education, and covers subjects such as Natural Sciences, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Computer Sciences and Information Technology methodology. If you hold a relevant qualification and enjoy preparing future maths and science teachers, this is a chance to lecture on an hourly basis while contributing to academic work and community projects.
About the company and the work
The Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) is a public university with campuses in Bloemfontein and Welkom. Part-time lecturers are appointed for specific semester and/or year subjects, developing academic material and lecturing in allocated subjects for their own and other programmes, as well as carrying out appropriate community projects. Lectures may be face-to-face, remote, or a combination of both, and successful applicants are required to lecture on the relevant CUT campus.
Role details and duties
The main tasks of the role are:
- Teaching, Learning and Assessment
- Student Evaluation
- Research
- Administration
- Control and Organisation
- Community Service
The subject fields for this Welkom Campus post are Natural Sciences Methodology SP Education; Physical Science Methodology FET Education; Computer Sciences Methodology FET; Natural Sciences (Geography) SP Education; Information Technology Methodology FET; Life Sciences Methodology FET Education; and Information Technology FET. The appointment is on an hourly basis for specific semester and/or year subjects, covering teaching, learning and assessment. Lecturers are expected to have their own laptop computer.
Requirements
Only the requirements stated in the original advert are listed here:
- An appropriate B.Tech, Advanced Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, Honours, Master’s or Doctorate degree.
- Previous lecturing experience will serve as a recommendation.
- An education qualification (for example a PGCE) is required for Methodology modules.
- Experience with electronic education (Blackboard) is recommended.
- Lecturers must have their own laptop computer.
- Successful applicants will be required to lecture on the relevant CUT campus.
Remuneration is paid at an hourly rate that depends on the part-time lecturer’s qualifications and experience. The 2026 rates stated in the advert are Junior Lecturer R292 per hour, Lecturer R358 per hour and Senior Lecturer R438 per hour. Please note that the listing header shows a monthly figure of R24.00 to R50.00, which does not match these hourly rates and looks like a placeholder, so confirm the pay in the original advert before applying. Applications close on 13 November 2026.
Where to find and apply safely
This opportunity is listed on Careers24, and the Apply button on this page links to the original listing. From there, follow the advert’s instructions to apply through the university’s careers portal. For job-related enquiries, the advert names Dr R. Bhagwandeen ([email protected]). For remuneration, benefits and process enquiries, it names Mr B. Mjone ([email protected]). For help with submitting an application, contact the Recruitment Office at [email protected]. Never pay anyone to apply for a job, and only share personal documents through the official application channel.
Practical tips
- Match your qualification to the methodology subjects you want to lecture, and note that an education qualification is required for Methodology modules.
- Highlight any previous lecturing experience and any experience with Blackboard or other electronic education tools.
- Be ready to lecture face-to-face, remotely, or in a hybrid format, and make sure you have a reliable laptop.
- Prepare a short summary of the subjects you can teach, including Natural Sciences, Physical Science, Life Sciences, Computer Sciences and Information Technology.
How the process works
Use the Apply button to reach the original Careers24 listing, then follow its instructions to the university’s application portal. Prepare your qualification details, any lecturing experience and your subject strengths before you start, and submit before the closing date of 13 November 2026. If you do not hear back, the university’s recruitment office can help with application submission queries.
Important information
This page is informational only. It summarises a third-party job advert and does not guarantee employment. Always confirm the details, including the hourly pay rates and the closing date, in the original advert before applying. The header figure of R24.00 to R50.00 per month shown on the listing does not match the hourly rates in the advert body and should be treated as a placeholder.
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