nGAP Lecturer: Life Skills Education – (NG50) needed at University of Mpumalanga

Job Primary Purpose

• The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership in the Creative and Performing Arts extracurricular activities for students, teaching and learning in all the facets of the Life Skills subjects in the Foundation Phase, research, and engagement.

Key Performance Areas:

• Leadership Leadership in Creative and Performing Arts extra-curricular activities for students.
• Teaching & Learning Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching of relevant Education modules.
• Research Research and the production of accredited research outputs are linked to the completion of a PhD or Doctorate with a Foundation Phase Life Skills focus.
• Engagement Engagement, through which knowledge and skills are used to benefit the discipline/profession and the community.

PROGRAMME INFORMATION

• The University of Mpumalanga invites applications for the nGAP Lecturer in Life Skills Education
• This is a permanent post at the Lecturer level. Full details of the nGAP programme can be found at http://www.ssauf.dhet.gov.za/ngap.html, and applicants are encouraged to carefully read the information on the website before applying.
• The nGAP is positioned by the Department of Higher Education and Training as a prestigious programme in the sector, and candidates who demonstrate a passion for following a career as an academic and who have demonstrated high academic ability will be recruited.

Minimum Requirements:

• Applicants must have at least a Master’s qualification with a Foundation Phase Life Skills focus.
• Be a South African Citizen.
• Prospective candidates should have achieved an average of 70% or above in the preceding degree, which should be a minimum of a Master’s degree.
• Be 40 years or younger.
• Be prepared and able to undertake and complete postgraduate studies at the doctoral level.

Key Competencies

Disciplinary knowledge

The applicant should be proficient in teaching all the facets of the Life Skills subject in the Foundation Phase. These include:

Music for the Foundation Phase

• Ability to play at least three instruments (including voice) and basic theoretical knowledge of music.

Drama for the Foundation Phase

• Ability to teach drama at Foundation Phase level, including genres such as role play, basic acting, mime, recitation, choral work, etc. Theoretical knowledge, including the elements of drama.

Creative moment (Dance) for the Foundation Phase

• Know the elements of choreography and dance, particularly improvisation and creative movement.

Physical Education for the Foundation Phase

• Knowledge of fundamental skills and the teaching thereof, including gross motor (locomotor and non-locomotor), stability, and manipulation. Skills in basic sports codes such as athletics, cricket, soccer, netball, tennis, etc.

Social sciences

• Ability to teach fundamental skills in History and Geography.

Natural Sciences

• Knowledge of fundamental skills in teaching natural and physical sciences.

Technology

• Knowledge of technological methods, including identifying needs, planning, designing, making, and evaluating products.

Leadership

• Good interpersonal skills, including communication skills.

Teaching & Learning

• An appreciation of modern theories of teaching and learning in higher education.

Research

• Some research skills.

Engagement

• An understanding of the role of the University in Engagement.

Personal Attributes

• People-oriented, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.
• Respectful, honest, punctual, and understands protocol—proven transparency, integrity, and teamwork attributes.

Advert Closing Date

• 21/12/2025