University of Mpumalanga - nGAP Lecturer: Life Skills Education

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nGAP Lecturer: Life Skills Education - (NG50)

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is a comprehensive University established to provide a relevant, engaged and sustainable learning and teaching environment of outstanding academic excellence to match not only the skills and economic needs of the Province and its people, but of the Country as a whole. The UMP invites applications for the following position/s.

Job Title

nGAP Lecturer: Life Skills Education

Organisational Unit

University of Mpumalanga -> Teaching and Learning -> Faculty of Education

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

1 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.

2 Leadership

Good interpersonal skills, including communication skills.

3 Teaching & Learning

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

4 Research

Some research skills.

5 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

29/6/2025

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply for the advertised position(s). Remuneration will be commensurate with the level of the position the incumbent is applying for.

Job Details

nGAP Lecturer: Life Skills Education - (NG50)