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TUT Part-Time Lecturer Vacancies 2026: Apply by 24 November 2025

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Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is inviting qualified academics and industry professionals to apply for part-time lecturing vacancies for the 2026 academic year across multiple faculties and campuses. If you have a postgraduate qualification, relevant teaching or industry experience, and a passion for shaping future professionals, these TUT part-time lecturer vacancies 2026 present a valuable opportunity to contribute to higher education while earning on a part-time basis.

Vacancy Overview

Employer:Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
Closing Date:21 & 24 November 2025 (varies per post)
Location:Pretoria West Campus, Polokwane Campus, All TUT Campuses (various)

Part-Time Lecturers x6 – Chemical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment)

Faculty: Engineering and the Built Environment
Department: Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Campus: Pretoria West
Ref: 25/A14
Closing Date: 24 November 2025

Subjects (BEngTech: Chemical Engineering):

  • Chemical Engineering Fundamentals I (CF1115B)
  • Heat and Mass Transfer Processes (HMT216B)
  • Chemical Engineering Design I – Equipment (CEE317B)
  • Material Science (MSC115B)
  • Process Fluid Flow (PFF216B)
  • Engineering Graphics (EGH105B)

Minimum Requirements

  • For BEngTech Chemical Engineering subjects:
    • MEng / MSc / MTech in Chemical Engineering
  • For Engineering Graphics module:
    • MEng / MSc / MTech in Mechanical Engineering
  • At least 3 years’ relevant teaching experience at tertiary level and/or 3 years’ industry experience
  • Registration with a professional body will be an advantage

Key Responsibilities

  • Lecturing the allocated Chemical Engineering subjects
  • Performing standard academic duties and responsibilities
  • Continuous assessment of students and administration of tests/assignments according to study guides
  • Student consultation and handling queries
  • Participation in departmental and subject meetings
  • General academic administration, including:
    • Capturing assessment marks
    • Uploading documents on the learning management system
    • Compiling and maintaining subject files
  • Community service, industry liaison, and involvement in research, innovation or community projects

How to Apply – Chemical Engineering Part-Time Lecturers

Send the following documents to NgakaRM@tut.ac.za:

  • Detailed CV
  • Academic record
  • Certified copy of ID/Passport
  • Certified copies of highest qualifications

Enquiries:
Dr ML Mavhungu – 012 382 3516

Part-Time Lecturing – Department of Applied Languages (Faculty of Humanities, Polokwane Campus)

Faculty: Humanities
Department: Applied Languages
Campus: Polokwane
Ref: 25/K03
Closing Date: 21 November 2025

The department requires part-time lecturers for first and second semester subjects in Communication and Advanced Communication.

Subjects

First Semester Only:

  • CUA115X – Communication for Academic Purposes I
  • CAS115D – Communication for Academic Purposes I

First and Second Semester:

  • ADC115D – Advanced Communication I
  • BCS115D – Business Communication I

Year Subjects:

  • CCU105D – Communication for Academic Purposes I
  • CAP105X – Communication for Academic Purposes I

Minimum Requirements

Academic Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in:
    • Language Practice, African Languages, Linguistics, English, or any equivalent relevant qualification
  • Doctoral Degree in any of the above (advantageous)

Experience and Skills:

  • At least 3 years lecturing experience in Higher Education
  • Full proficiency in the language of teaching
  • Conference presentations and DHET-accredited publications (advantageous)
  • Advanced presentation skills
  • Proven ability to use teaching technology and learning management systems

Key Responsibilities

  • Teaching and creating learning opportunities using technology in different languages
  • Setting and marking assessments, tests, and examinations
  • Maintaining subject portfolio files and capturing marks
  • Compiling and maintaining quality study guides, exam papers, memoranda and subject files
  • Uploading module content on Brightspace
  • Participating in departmental activities and meetings
  • Completing the TUT Licence to Teach programme and LMS training
  • Performing any other academic duties assigned by the Head of Department/Section Head/Subject Coordinator

How to Apply – Applied Languages Part-Time Lecturers

Applicants must submit:

  • Fully completed standardised TUT application form (from TUT intranet)
  • Detailed CV
  • Recently certified copies of qualifications
  • Recently certified copy of Identity Document

Send your application to: ramolotjafp@tut.ac.za

Enquiries:
Academic Manager: Prof RM Mukonza – 012 382 0930

Part-Time Lecturing – Department of Law, Safety and Security (Faculty of Humanities, Polokwane Campus)

Faculty: Humanities
Department: Law, Safety and Security
Campus: Polokwane
Ref: 25/K04
Closing Date: 21 November 2025

The Department requires part-time lecturers for first and second semester subjects in policing, traffic, and municipal management.

Subjects

  • Municipal Management IIIA/B (MPA216D / MPB216D)
  • Traffic System Management IA/B (TMA115D / TMB115D)
  • Traffic System Management IIIA/B (TMA316D / TMB316D)
  • Road Management System IIA/B (RMA216D / RMB216D)

Minimum Requirements

Academic Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Policing, Criminology, or Traffic Sciences

Experience:

  • At least 3 years teaching experience at a tertiary institution
  • Registration with a relevant professional body (if applicable)

Key Responsibilities

  • Presenting lectures and assessing students (day classes)
  • Performing administrative tasks related to Teaching and Learning
  • Participating in departmental community projects
  • Compiling and maintaining study guides, subject files and other learning materials
  • Liaising with industry on WIL, industrial visits and related activities
  • Assisting with curriculum development aligned to HEQSF
  • Attending departmental/faculty meetings
  • Setting and marking tests, assignments and exams
  • Capturing marks on ITS and uploading documents on Brightspace
  • Student consultation

How to Apply – Law, Safety and Security Part-Time Lecturers

Applicants must submit:

  • Completed standardised TUT application form
  • Detailed CV
  • Recently certified copies of qualifications
  • Recently certified copy of Identity Document

Send applications to: ramolotjafp@tut.ac.za

Enquiries:
Academic Manager: Prof R Mukonza – 012 382 0930

Part-Time Lecturing – Public Management (Advanced Diploma Public Affairs)

Faculty: Humanities
Department: Public Management
Campus: Polokwane
Ref: 25/K09
Programmes:

  • Advanced Diploma Public Affairs (Administration of State)
  • Advanced Diploma Public Affairs (Local Government)
    Closing Date: 21 November 2025

First and Second Semester Subjects (Advanced Diploma)

  • Economics & Public Finance IVA/B (EPA/B117V)
  • Monitoring and Evaluation IVA/B (MEA/B117V)
  • Strategic Management IVA/B (MAA/B117V)
  • Governance & Democracy IVA/B (GDA/B117V)
  • Research, Information Management & Report Writing IVA/B (RWA/B117V)
  • Public Value & Change Management IVA/B (VCA/B117V)
  • Local Government IVA/B (LGA/B117V)
  • Municipal Finance IVA/B (MFA/B117V)
  • Urban Planning & Local Government Development IVA (UPA117V)
  • Project Management IVA (PIJ117V)
  • Municipal Property Infrastructure Management IVB (MMP117V)
  • Sectoral & Stakeholder Relations IVB (SSR117V)

Minimum Requirements – Advanced Diploma Public Affairs

Academic Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in one of the following:
    • Public Management
    • Public Administration
    • Public Affairs
    • Public Sector Economics
    • Political Science
  • A qualification in Higher Education will be an advantage

Experience:

  • At least 2 years teaching experience at a tertiary institution or more than 5 years’ experience in the Public Sector
  • Scientific research and publications (advantageous)
  • Registration with a professional body (if applicable)

Key Responsibilities (Public Management – All Public Affairs Posts)

  • Present lectures and assess students in day classes
  • Perform academic administration (mark capturing on ITS, uploading to Brightspace)
  • Participate in departmental community projects
  • Compile and maintain study guides, subject files and teaching materials
  • Liaise with industry on WIL matters
  • Assist with curriculum development (HEQSF alignment)
  • Attend relevant meetings
  • Set and mark all assessments
  • Student consultation and academic support

Part-Time Lecturing – Public Management (Diploma Public Affairs)

Faculty: Humanities
Department: Public Management
Campus: Polokwane
Ref: 25/K09
Programmes:

  • Diploma Public Affairs (Administration of State)
  • Diploma Public Affairs (Local Government)
    Closing Date: 21 November 2025

First Semester Only Subjects

  • Introduction to Political Theory IA (ILA115D)
  • Introduction to the Theory of Knowledge IA (ITK115D)
  • Political Economy IIA (PEC216D)
  • International Finance IIA (IFI216D)
  • Management of Local Development IIA (MLD216D)
  • International Trade IIIA (ITA316D)
  • Policy Studies & Interpretation of Statutes IIIA (PIA316D)
  • Governmental Relations IIIA (GVA316D)

First and Second Semester Subjects

  • Information and Knowledge Management in the Public Sector IIA/B (IKA216D / IKB216D)
  • Public Sector Economics IA/B, IIA/B, IIIA/B (PEA/B115D, PEA/B216D, PEA/B316D)
  • Governance and Leadership IIA/B (GLA/B216D)
  • Local Government IA/B, IIA/B, IIIA/B (LGA/B115D, LGA/B216D, LGA/B316D)
  • Municipal Finance IIA/B, IIIA/B (MFA/B216D, MFA/B316D)
  • Public Affairs IIA/B, IIIA/B (PUA/B216D, PUA/B316D)
  • Local Government Investment IA/B (LCA/B115D)
  • Managing Human Capital IIA/B (HCA/B216D)

Second Semester Only Subjects

  • Public Sector Ethics IB (PHB115D)
  • Statistics for Managing Public Affairs IB (STB115D)
  • Local Government Investment IB (LGI115D)
  • International Trade & Local Government Investment IB (ITL115D)
  • International Local Government IIB (ILB216D)
  • Organisational Theory & Institutional Design IIB / IIIB (OTB216D / OTB316D)
  • International Politics IIB (IPO216D)
  • Environmental Management & Sustainable Development IIIB (EMB316D)
  • Public Sector Marketing IIIB (PKB316D)

Minimum Requirements – Diploma Public Affairs

Same as the Advanced Diploma Public Affairs post:

  • Master’s degree in Public Management / Public Administration / Public Affairs / Public Sector Economics / Political Science
  • Higher Education qualification (advantageous)
  • At least 2 years tertiary teaching experience or more than 5 years Public Sector experience
  • Research and publications (advantageous)

How to Apply – Public Management Part-Time Lecturers (Advanced Diploma & Diploma)

Applicants must submit:

  • Completed standardised TUT application form
  • Detailed CV
  • Recently certified copies of qualifications
  • Recently certified copy of Identity Document

Send applications to: ramolotjafp@tut.ac.za

Enquiries:
Academic Manager: Prof RM Mukonza – 012 382 0930

Part-Time Lecturers x30 – End-User and Computing Unit (Faculty of ICT, All Campuses)

Faculty: ICT
Unit: End-User and Computing Unit
Campuses: All TUT Campuses (Arcadia, Arts, Mbombela, Soshanguve, Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria)
Ref: 25/G25
Closing Date: 21 November 2025

The unit invites applications for 30 part-time lecturer posts for End User Computing subjects at NQF Level 5 and 6.

Key Performance Areas

  • Teaching End User Computing subjects (Level 5 and 6)
  • Subject Head / Subject Coordinator duties
  • Academic administration (capturing marks on ITS, managing student profiles, etc.)
  • Invigilation of tests

Minimum Requirements

Academic Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in an IT specialisation area

Experience:

  • At least 3 years lecturing experience at tertiary level and/or 3 years industry experience (not as student assistant or mentor)

Campus-Specific Competencies

  • Arcadia & Arts Campuses (x3):
    • Competency in teaching Microsoft Office
  • Mbombela Campus (x3):
    • Competency in Pastel & Pastel Advanced, Evolution, Business Intelligence, Payroll & Municipal Billing
  • Soshanguve Campus (x10):
    • Experience in mentoring Access, Outlook and Computing Fundamentals theory (advantageous)
  • Ga-Rankuwa Campus (x4):
    • Competency in Pastel, Pastel Advanced, Evolution, Payroll & Municipal Billing
  • Pretoria Campus (x10):
    • Competency and experience in teaching Scratch Programming (advantageous)

How to Apply – End-User and Computing Part-Time Lecturers

Send the following documents to MokwenaAM@tut.ac.za:

  • Detailed CV
  • Completed standardised TUT application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Certified copies of qualifications

Enquiries:
Dr MR Kgasi – KgasiMR@tut.ac.za

How to Apply – General Notes for All TUT Part-Time Lecturer Vacancies 2026

  • Use the correct reference number for each post.
  • Attach all required documents (CV, completed TUT application form if specified, certified ID and qualifications).
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Successful applicants will be paid part-time salaries according to TUT policy – no additional benefits for travel or relocation.
  • Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.