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The purpose of this position is to cover various modules within the Information Technology arena. The incumbent must have experience within the following areas specifically: Information Technology with experience in Java programming. Postgraduate level with subsequent experience in research in the areas mentioned will be considered favourable.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Facilitation of learning, lecturing, tutoring, assessments and research.
+ Preparation of notes and additional study materials.
+ Quality assurance of learning material.
+ General academic administration.
+ Participate in professional development opportunities.
+ Contribute and implement innovative teaching and learning strategies, including technology enhanced learning methodologies.
+ Participate in research activities and activities and projects to keep abreast of newest developments in trends in subject fields.
**Core competencies**
+ Working knowledge and skill on Microsoft Office and google suite.
+ Working knowledge and experience of Commerce and Business management principles.
+ Administrative skills and experience.
+ Organizing, Planning as well as Problem solving skills.
+ The incumbent must pay significant attention to detail and adhere to deadlines.
+ Analytical ability.
+ Interpersonal skills and communication skills.
+ The candidate must display Patience, be approachable, assertion and composure at all times.
+ The candidate must place the student(s) at the center of everything they do (customer-centered approach).
+ Presentation skills is a necessity.
**Experience**
+ Specialist in Education within the realms of Information Technology/Computer Science.
+ Facilitating the formulation of a credible research proposal with students.
+ Supervising students carrying our research, through all phases of the research project.
+ Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
+ Excellent communication skills – assertive and approachable to students.
+ Professional knowledge in their area of expertise.
+ Quality Orientation including attention to detail and awareness of deadlines.
+ Innovative: ability to solve problems alone and within the team.
+ Experience in a higher education environment is an advantage.
+ Knowledge of higher education practices and processes.
+ Relevant research experience.
+ Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
+ Excellent communication skills – assertive and approachable to students.
+ Professional knowledge in their area of expertise.
+ Quality Orientation including attention to detail and deadline awareness.
+ Innovative; ability to solve problems alone and within the team.
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor of Science Honours in Information Technology or Computer Science. A Master of Science degree would be preferable.
Pearson is committed to the principles of employment equity and in accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan; preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and subsequent amendments thereto.
**Primary Location: ** ZA-ZA-Potchefstroom
**Work Locations: ** ZA-Potchefstroom-Esselen Cnr Esselen Street & Steve Biko Avenue Die Bult, 1 to 12 Potchefstroom 2531
**Job: ** Project/Temporary Workforce
**Organization: ** Growth
**Employee Status: ** External Worker
**Job Type: ** Standard
**Shift: ** Day Job
**Job Posting: ** Feb 27, 2020
**Job Unposting: ** Mar 1, 2020
**Schedule: ** Part-time Temporary
**Req ID: ** 2002781
Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.