DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT)

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Permanent

Closing Date 22 September 2026

Job Details

Division: Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment

Business Unit: Civil Engineering & Geomatics

Minimum experience: Associate

Company primary industry: Education Management

Job functional area: Engineering

Job Description

With more than 34400 students and approximately 1700 members of staff, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a leading university of technology proudly located in the beautiful cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg, along the warm east coast of South Africa. Founded in April 2002 through the historic merger of the former ML Sultan Technikon and Technikon Natal, DUT has evolved into a modern, metropolitan, multi-campus university with roots tracing back to 1907.

Today, DUT is recognised nationally and internationally for its excellence in teaching and learning, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and engagement. A proud member of the International Association of Universities, DUT continues to expand its influence across South Africa and the world. In the 2025 Webometrics Rankings, DUT was ranked among the Top 6% of all universities and colleges worldwide, reflecting its academic excellence, research impact, and strong global visibility.

DUT’s Philosophy of Education, “Our creativity and innovation shape adaptive graduates who transform society,” reflects the institution’s deep commitment to meaningful impact for societal transformation. Guided by its inspirational and aspirational ENVISION2030 strategy, which is rooted in DUT’s DNA of being ‘people-centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial’ and underpinned by its bespoke Living Values Framework, DUT focuses on ‘contributing to the improvement of lives and livelihoods’.

The University comprises six diverse Faculties:

1. Accounting and Informatics
2. Applied Science
3. Arts & Design
4. Engineering and the Built Environment
5. Health Sciences
6. Management Sciences

DUT also includes a Business School and the award-winning Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology (IWWT), amongst other research centres and institutes, reinforcing its role as a hub for knowledge, innovation, and societal impact. Over the years, the University has substantially grown its research output, dominating the UoT sector. This is evidenced by the steady increase in NRF-rated researchers and the notable, unprecedented award of seven NRF SARCHi Chairs in 2025. This impetus helps us to remain deeply engaged with our communities globally, thereby transforming societies and economies.

At DUT, we believe in nurturing talent and empowering people to make a real difference. If you are passionate about contributing to education, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and engagement, DUT offers the ideal environment - Creative. Distinctive. Impactful.

Associate Professor:

• PhD or equivalent NQF level 10 qualification in Civil engineering, with an undergraduate qualification in Civil engineering.
• At least 7 years of academic and/or professional experience in urban and transportation engineering design.
• Evidence of sustained peer-review publications, with at least 7 DHET-accredited research outputs in the past 3 years.
• Evidence of sustained successful postgraduate supervision, with at least 1 Doctoral and 2 Masters students to completion.
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa

Senior Lecturer:

• PhD or equivalent NQF level 10 qualification in Civil Engineering, with an undergraduate qualification in Civil Engineering.
• At least 5 years of academic and/or professional experience in urban and transportation engineering design.
• Evidence of sustained peer-review publications, with at least 3 DHET accredited publications in the past 3 years.
• Evidence of research and postgraduate supervision of at least 1 masters student to completion. 
• Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa

Additional Recommendations

• Good communication and lecturing skills.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Knowledge of engineering application software.
• Good research track record or relevant research experience and an ability and desire to advance research development in the department.

Summary of Duties:

• Teaching, assessing, and supervision at all levels.
• Development of learning material for civil engineering courses.
• The successful candidate is expected to supervise or be actively involved in research in the department.
• Teaching, assessing and supervision at all relevant levels.
• Responsible for modules per year in accordance with a fair workload distribution.
• Development of learning materials for different courses.
• Actively involved in research and/or post-graduate supervision in the department.
• Assist with administrative and other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department or representative as delegated.
• Contribute or lead curriculum design.
• Assist the department in the delivery of quality teaching and learning.
• Maintain proper and up to date records of all module files.

Instructions to candidates

Please send the full CV, certified copy of ID, certificates and transcript as one PDF file when applying.

Note: Applications with incomplete documents will not be considered.

1. Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates

2. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered. 

3. Please quote the post reference number in the email subject.

Closing date: 22 September  2026

“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University’s equity policy”

“The University reserves the right not to appoint”

PLEASE APPLY HERE

NGAP LECTURER: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SPECIALISING IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Permanent

Closing Date 25 September 2026

Job Details

Division: Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment

Business Unit: Mechanical Engineering

Minimum experience: Entry Level

Company primary industry: Education Management

Job functional area: Engineering

Job Description

Applications are invited from interested person(s) for the under-mentioned posts.

nGAP Lecturer Position: Salary negotiable

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), in partnership with Durban University of Technology (DUT), is embarking on an initiative to build a new generation of academics. The Phase 11 of the New Generation of Academics Programme is aimed at attracting people with relevant qualifications and experience to pursue a Doctoral qualification while they are developing as proficient academics at the University. Successful candidates will engage in comprehensive support programmes that include a salary, mentorship, equipment, cost of tuition fees, etc.

The University is looking for aspiring academics in the following academic disciplines:

 Minimum Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering specialising in Biomedical Engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering 
• Committed to pursuing a Doctoral qualification in Mechanical Engineering focusing on Biomedical Engineering research within the time permitted.
• An aggregate of 70% in their Master's academic record.
• Must be South African and below the age of 40.

Additional Requirements:

• 2 years post-graduate experience in Biomedical/ Mechanical Engineering.
• Above-average computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability and commitment to teach students. 
• Ability and commitment to undertake research.
• Ability and commitment to undertake Community Engagement Initiatives and Projects in Mechanical Engineering
• Ability and commitment to work in a team and independently to complete tasks.

 Summary of Duties

• Competent preparation and delivery of learning material related to Mechanical Engineering and appropriate technologies to students at an undergraduate level using online platforms.
• Development of learning material for Mechanical Engineering courses.
• Supervise, educate, and assess undergraduate students.
• Undertake assessment and administration duties related to teaching and learning.
• Facilitate learning effectively through traditional and online methods. 
• Undertake research and publications, and become involved in community engagement.
• Working collegially with team members toward attaining the department, faculty, and university goals. 
• Assist with administrative and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department or Representative.

Conditions of Employment

In accepting an NGAP appointment, the incumbent will have to:

1. Commit to full participation in the 6-year New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP)
2. Commit to registering for Doctoral studies (as applicable) within 6 months of taking up the nGAP appointment. Please note that nGAP appointees who already hold a doctorate will be required to undertake a higher teaching/research workload. 
3. Commit to work closely with the supervisor and mentor assigned to him/her and to adhere to the study plan and milestones developed with the supervisor.
4. Commit to participating in the SSAU F Development Programme, which will involve participation in at least one short course/module per year focused on research or teaching development.
5. Agree that s/he cannot accept any other funding from state sources that duplicates the purpose for which funding has already been allocated to him/her.
6. Agree that s/he cannot accept any other funding for projects that conflict with obligations that arise from participating in the nGAP.
7. Agree to inform the University and the Department of Higher Education and Training of any other funding that s/he has been offered before accepting such funding.
8. Agree that should s/he leaves the nGAP position before completing the 6-year program, s/he will be obliged to reimburse the nGAP fund by repaying the University the following costs incurred up to the point of leaving.

• Registration and tuition fees for postgraduate studies, where applicable. 
• Costs are associated with the assignment of a mentor to support development. 
• Costs incurred for his/her participation in the SSAUF Development Programme.
• Costs of infrastructure and equipment provided to support his/her work in the nGAP.
• Any conference/ international mobility costs are paid by the nGAP.
• 10% of salary costs are paid by the nGAP up to the point of leaving.

9. Agree to participate in research, monitoring, and evaluation activities focused on the nGAP, including participating in an exit interview upon leaving or completing the studies. 

Direct enquiries to Mrs Zulu: Preciousz2@dut.ac.za

Closing date: 09 April 2026

Instructions to candidates:

Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV, Cover Letter and short Portfolio with the exact name of the post you are applying for to the appropriate contact person indicated above.

 Application form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za

1. Communication will be entered into with the short-listed candidates
2. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered

PLEASE APPLY HERE

LECTURER, PHOTOGRAPHY (POST REF. NO. 20001457)

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Permanent

Posted 02 September 2026 - Closing Date 18 September 2026

Job Details

Division: Faculty of Arts & Design

Business Unit: Visual Communication Design

Minimum experience: Associate

Company primary industry: Higher Education

Job functional area: Education

Job Description

With more than 34400 students, and approximately 1700 members of staff, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a leading university of technology proudly located in the beautiful cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg, along the warm east coast of South Africa. Founded in April 2002 through the historic merger of the former ML Sultan Technikon and Technikon Natal, DUT has evolved into a modern, metropolitan, multi-campus university with roots tracing back to 1907.

Today, DUT is recognised nationally and internationally for its excellence in teaching and learning, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and engagement. A proud member of the International Association of Universities, DUT continues to expand its influence across South Africa and the world. In the 2025 Webometrics Rankings, DUT was ranked among the Top 6% of all universities and colleges worldwide, reflecting its academic excellence, research impact and strong global visibility.

DUT’s Philosophy of Education, “Our creativity and innovation shapes adaptive graduates who transform society” reflects the institution’s deep commitment to meaningful impact for societal transformation. Guided by its inspirational and aspirational ENVISION2030 strategy, which is rooted in DUT’s DNA of being ‘people-centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial’ and underpinned by its bespoke Living Values Framework, DUT focuses on ‘contributing to the improvement of lives and livelihoods’.

The University comprises six diverse Faculties:

1. Accounting and Informatics
2. Applied Science
3. Arts & Design
4. Engineering and the Built Environment
5. Health Sciences
6. Management Sciences

DUT also includes a Business School and the award-winning Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology (IWWT), amongst other research centres and institutes, reinforcing its role as a hub for knowledge, innovation and societal impact. Over the years, the University substantially grown its research output, dominating the UoT sector. This is evidenced by the steady increase of NRF-rated researchers and the notable, unprecedented award of seven NRF SARCHi Chairs in 2025. This impetus helps us to remain deeply engaged with our communities glocally, thereby transforming societies and economies.

At DUT, we believe in nurturing talent and empowering people to make a real difference. If you are passionate about contributing to education, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and engagement, DUT offers the ideal environment - Creative. Distinctive. Impactful.

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM INTERESTED PERSON(S) FOR THE UNDER MENTIONED POSTS.  THE ADVERT IS OPEN TO EXTERNAL CANDIDATES THROUGH DUT WEBSITE

 Department of Visual Communication Design

 Lecturer (Photography)

Minimum Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Photography or an appropriate associated field. However, a candidate with a PhD in Photography or an associated field would be given preference.
• A minimum of 3 years’ teaching experience at tertiary level, OR, 3 years’ experience in industry. 

Additional Recommendations:

• Comprehensive photographic studio experience is a pre-requisite.
• Be able to create updated, contemporary and innovative content at degree and/or honours level.
• Experience in new platforms in line with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) 
• Be able to teach Photographic Theory and Applied Photography at degree and/or honours level.
• A combination of analogue and digital photography.
• Must register for doctoral study within three years of appointment.
• Evidence of research or creative output activities (industry commissions if from industry).
• Experience in teaching and learning technologies, including e-learning would be an advantage.
• Experience in teaching English to second-language students.
• Possess a working knowledge of post-production Photography software, such as Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
• Possess a working knowledge of DSLR video/multimedia and Adobe Premier Pro.
• Portfolio of photographic work, teaching and learning (example slides, assessments, lesson plans).

Summary of Duties:

 The successful candidate will be expected to:

•  Register for a PhD within three years of appointment, if not in possession of a PhD.
• Lecture in the Photography Programme at degree and/or honours level.
• Lecture studio photography.
• Set and mark tests, assignments and portfolios.
• Develop new content/curriculum for the degree and/or honours qualification(s).
• Engage in departmental administration duties.
• Develop materials specific for online learners.
• Participate in individual and/or programme research projects.
• Attend meetings prescribed by the Head of Department.
• Participate in DUT academic life and serve on at least one committee.
• Undertake appropriate duties as assigned by the Programme Co-ordinator/Head of Department.
• Conduct research and publish research outputs or produce creative research outputs.

Salary: Market related, plus benefits

Email Address: careers@dut.ac.za

Status of Position: Permanent

 Applications should include:

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers)
• A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above mentioned fields)
• Covering letter.
• Certified copies of all academic records and certificates
• Current contact information of referees
• No manual applications will be accepted and incomplete applications will be disregarded.
• Please email application to careers@dut.ac.za and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line

Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV, copies of ID, qualifications and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for to: Careers@dut.ac.za.

Kindly note:

Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.  Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.

“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in terms of the University’s equity policy”

The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment

PLEASE APPLY HERE

NGAP LECTURER, VIDEO TECHNOLOGY

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Contract

Closing Date 18 September 2026

Job Details

Division: Faculty of Arts & Design

Business Unit: Video Technology

Minimum experience: Associate

Company primary industry: Higher Education

Job functional area: Other

Contract term: 72 months

Job Description

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) in partnership with Durban University of Technology (DUT) is embarking on an initiative to build a new generation of academics. Phase 7 of the Staffing South Africa’s Universities Framework (SSAUF) is called the New Generation of Academics Programme and is aimed at attracting people with relevant qualifications and experience to pursue a Doctoral qualification while they are developing as proficient academics at the University. Successful candidates will engage in comprehensive support programmes that include a salary, mentorship, equipment, cost of tuition fees, etc.

Only South Africans who are 40 years or younger from the designated and underrepresented groups will be considered.

The University is looking for aspirant academics in the following academic discipline: 

1. Video Technology

Minimum requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Television, Film or Media Studies and MUST be ready to pursue Doctoral qualification within the minimum time permitted
• Must have a score 70 % and above for the Masters degree qualification.
• Must be under the age of 40 years

Additional Requirements to the Above: 

• Teach theories, history and business of film and television
• At least 3 years’ experience in the field of professional television or film production would be an advantage. 

Summary of duties:

• Work routinely towards completing a doctoral degree.
• Competent preparation and delivery of learning material related to Video Technology students at undergraduate and post-graduate level.
• Undertake assessment and administration duties related to teaching and learning, and research.
• Facilitate learning effectively through traditional and online mediums.
• Become involved in community engagement projects.
• Working collegially with team members towards attaining the goals of the department, faculty and institution.

Conditions of Employment:

In accepting an NGAP appointment, the incumbent will have to:

1. Commit to full participation in the 6 year New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP)
2. Commit to registering for Doctoral studies (as applicable) within 3 months of taking up the nGAP appointment. Please note that nGAP appointees who already hold a doctorate will be required to undertake a higher teaching/research load.
3. Commit to work closely with the supervisor and mentor assigned to him/her and to adhere to the study plan and milestones developed with the supervisor and mentor.
4. Commit to participate in the SSAUF Development Programme, which will involve participation in at least one short course/module per year focused on research or teaching development.
5. Agree that s/he cannot accept any other funding from state sources that duplicates the purpose for which funding has already been allocated to me through the nGAP.
6. Agree that s/he cannot accept any other funding for projects that conflict with obligations that arise from participating in the nGAP.
7. Agree to inform the University and the Department of Higher Education and Training of any other funding that s/he have been offered before accepting such funding.
8. Agree that should s/he leave the nGAP position before successfully completing the 6-year programme, s/he will be obliged to reimburse the nGAP fund by repaying the University the following costs incurred up to the point of leaving.

• Registration and tuition fees for postgraduate studies, where applicable.
• Costs associated with the assignment of a mentor to support development.
• Costs incurred for his/her participation in the SSAUF-Development Programme.
• Costs of infrastructure and equipment provided to support his/her work in the nGAP.
• Any conference/international mobility costs paid by the nGAP and,
• 10% of salary costs paid by the nGAP up to the point of leaving.

 9. Agree to participate in research, monitoring and evaluation activities focused on the nGAP, including participating in an exit interview upon leaving or completing the programme.

Contact Person: Ms G Govindasamy

Email Address: careers@dut.ac.za

Status of Position: Permanent

Applications should include:

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers)
• A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above mentioned fields)
• Covering letter.
• Certified copies of all academic records and certificates
• Current contact information of referees
• No manual applications will be accepted and incomplete applications will be disregarded.
• Please email application to careers@dut.ac.za and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line

“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in terms of the University’s equity policy”

The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment

PLEASE APPLY HERE