I am a Cape Town-based educator and learning & development specialist with over eight years of experience in higher education and TVET. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Environmental Management and lead curriculum development and inclusive instructional design initiatives across programs. I have a proven track record in academic leadership, research support, quality assurance, and integrating theory with practice to prepare students for real-world environmental challenges. I thrive in building engaging, student-centered learning environments and leading teams to deliver high-quality education.

Taryn Jonck

I am a Cape Town-based educator and learning & development specialist with over eight years of experience in higher education and TVET. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Environmental Management and lead curriculum development and inclusive instructional design initiatives across programs. I have a proven track record in academic leadership, research support, quality assurance, and integrating theory with practice to prepare students for real-world environmental challenges. I thrive in building engaging, student-centered learning environments and leading teams to deliver high-quality education.

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I am a Cape Town-based educator and learning & development specialist with over eight years of experience in higher education and TVET. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Environmental Management and lead curriculum development and inclusive instructional design initiatives across programs.

I have a proven track record in academic leadership, research support, quality assurance, and integrating theory with practice to prepare students for real-world environmental challenges. I thrive in building engaging, student-centered learning environments and leading teams to deliver high-quality education.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Lecturer (Acting Contract) at Northlink College (DHET)
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2026
Lead curriculum delivery aligned with DHET and national qualifications standards; manage and mentor a team of seven lecturing staff; design, moderate and quality-assure assessments and lecturer marking; oversee registration, student placement, and examination processes; implement curriculum compliance and internal moderation procedures; coordinate academic administration using Moodle.
E-Tutor at University of South Africa (UNISA)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Facilitate online distance learning aligned to curriculum outcomes; provide academic guidance and feedback; support RPL initiatives; develop and upload learning content on Moodle; quality assurance.
Lecturer – Tourism & Computer Practice at Northlink College (DHET)
January 2, 2018 - Present
Deliver Tourism and Computer Practice curricula; design, administer and mark formative and summative assessments; oversee registration, student placement, and examination processes; implement curriculum compliance, quality assurance, and internal moderation procedures; coordinate academic administration using Moodle LMS.
Consultant – Training & Refresher Programs at Digital Outsource Services
April 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Designed and facilitated refresher training aligned with business needs; delivered live coaching and feedback to ensure quality standards.
E-Tutor at University of South Africa (UNISA)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Facilitate online distance learning aligned to curriculum outcomes; provide academic guidance and feedback; support Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) initiatives; develop and upload learning content on Moodle; ensure quality through QA practices.

Education

PGCE (Cum Laude) – Curriculum Studies, Education Theory, Assessment at North-West University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
MSc Environmental Science at University of South Africa (UNISA)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2022
BA Environmental Management Honours at University of South Africa (UNISA)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
BA Tourism & Geography at University of the Western Cape
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2013
SACE Registered Educator; TEFL Certificate at SACE / TEFL
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026

Qualifications

PhD Candidate in Environmental Management
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
SACE Registered Educator
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026
TEFL Certificate
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Other