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Head of Programme: School of Computer Science

Varsity College is an educational brand of The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE). The IIE enjoys the reputation of being at the forefront of private higher education in South Africa and is registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) to provide higher education qualifications accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE).

The IIE Varsity College , Westville Campus has a vacancy for a Lecturer within the School of Computer Science for the below module:

• INSY7314 - Information Systems 3D (Application Development Security)
  

Competencies required:

• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent Presentation Skills
• Assertiveness and dynamism
• Understanding of customer service in education
• Demonstrate an ability to manage work and self proactively

Technical Competencies Required:

• Understanding of application security principles and practices.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience with the MEAN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, Angular, Node.js).
• Ability to create and manage backend APIs using Express.js.
• Understanding of encryption with OpenSSL with applications.
• Familiarity with Visual Studio Code as the primary development environment.

Minimum Education Requirements: 

• Honours degree in Information Systems or Computer Science.
  

Minimum Work Experience Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience in web development.
• Proven experience in backend development with Node.js and Express.js.
• Experience in frontend development with Angular.
• Experience in writing and understanding modern JavaScript or TypeScript code.
• Proven track record of managing code and collaboration using Git and GitHub.
  

Working Conditions: 

• Please note that this is a Part-time role with lectures taking place between 08:00 and 17:00.
  
• Preference will be given to South African Citizens and Permanent Residents of South Africa in possession of proof of permanent resident status.

Application Response:

• Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

Technical Support:

• Should you experience technical difficulties applying for the position, kindly use the following URL for further assistance: https://hire.simplify.hr/ContactUs

The IIE Varsity College, IIE Vega and IIE MSA are an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.