DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT)

 

 

 

MANAGER TREASURY MANAGEMENT

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Permanent

Posted 13 May 2026 - Closing Date 27 May 2026

 

Job Details

Division: Finance

Business Unit: Financial Accounting

Minimum experience: Mid-Senior

Company primary industry: Higher Education

Job functional area: Finance

 

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.

 

Finance

Post: Manager Treasury Management

Position Ref: 20000767

 

Minimum Requirements:

  • Honours Degree in Financial Accounting, investment management or any other relevant qualification (NQF Level 8).
  • 6 to 8 years’ experience within a treasury environment of which 3 years should have been in a management role.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislative requirements
  • Understanding of the Higher Education environment
  • Sound knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business and their key responsibilities and outcomes
  • Sound knowledge of the current and future practices in the business area to apply to the best interest of the Institution
  • Knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures applicable to the specific work environment to ensure that work outcomes are compliant to the policies and procedures

 

Ideal: 

  • Qualified as a Chartered Accountant - CA (SA).
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Professional Qualification ICIMA / CGMA.
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

 

Summary of Duties:

  • Provide input into the strategy of the treasury function in collaboration with the Senior Manager Financial Accounting
  • Review the liquidity management strategy and put plans in place for the execution of the strategy
  • Ensure the implementation of appropriate liquidity management practices
  • Identify liquidity risks and put action plans in place to mitigate risks
  • Co-ordinate loan servicing programmes and assist with raising of loans
  • Provide input into the into month end and year end statements
  • Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders
  • Manage a team of direct report and maintain a climate conducive for team motivation and performance

 

Salary: Market related

Contact Person: Mr. V.N Mazwi

 

Status of Position: Permanent

  • Applications should include:
  • A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers)
  • A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
  • Covering Letter
  • Copies of all relevant academic records and certificates
  • ID Copy
  • Matric Certificate
  • Current contact information of referees

 

Please note:

While the DUT strives to ensure equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in accordance with the University’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy and aligned to its strategic objectives.

The Durban University of Technology reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Correspondence will only be made with shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive communication from the University, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Successful candidates will be subject to background checks, including qualification verification, reference checks, criminal record screening, and lifestyle audits for financially related positions. Submission of an application constitutes consent to these checks. The University may also require psychometric or other assessments where justified by the requirements of the position.

 

PLEASE APPLY HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIRECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Contract

 

Closing Date 23 May 2026

 

Job Details

Division: Real Estate Management

Business Unit: Infrastructure Projects

Minimum experience: Director

Company primary industry: Higher Education

Job functional area: Engineering

Contract term: 60

 

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.



DIRECTOR: INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT 

REFERENCE NO: 20001445


FIVE-YEAR RENEWABLE CONTRACT



Overall purpose of the job:

To provide strategic leadership, governance and portfolio oversight for the planning, development, refurbishment, renewal and delivery of DUT infrastructure projects across all campuses and estates, ensuring that infrastructure investments support the University strategy, academic operations, student experience, safety, accessibility, sustainability and long-term asset performance. The role is accountable for translating institutional infrastructure needs into an approved capital and maintenance project pipeline; directing feasibility, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and close-out processes; ensuring compliance with statutory, procurement, health and safety, environmental and built-environment standards; and managing internal teams, professional service providers, contractors and stakeholder relationships to deliver fit-for-purpose infrastructure within approved scope, time, cost and quality parameters.


Minimum Qualification & Experience Required:

  • NQF Level 8 qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Built Environment, Project Management or a closely related discipline.
  • At least 8 to 10 years progressive built-environment experience, including major infrastructure planning, design/construction delivery, refurbishment, capital projects and contract management. At least 5 years must be in a management or portfolio leadership role.
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer, Professional Construction Project Manager, or related built environment professional with a recognised statutory body (e.g. ECSA, SACPCMP).
  • Formal project/programme management qualification or certification, preferably PMP, PRINCE2, PMBOK-aligned, SACPCMP construction project management registration, or equivalent.



Role Duties:

  • Develop and continuously update a university-wide Infrastructure Strategy and Master Plan aligned to institutional growth, teaching, research, and student experience needs.
  • Lead the planning, design, and optimisation of campus infrastructure portfolios across multiple sites to ensure long-term sustainability and utilisation efficiency.
  • Establish and enforce infrastructure governance frameworks, policies, standards, and SOPs aligned to legislative and regulatory requirements.
  • Drive asset lifecycle management practices, including refurbishment, renewal, maintenance planning, and condition assessments.
  • Oversee the implementation of capital infrastructure programmes, ensuring alignment with budget, scope, and institutional priorities.
  • Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with consultants, contractors, and service providers to enhance delivery capability and innovation.
  • Provide strategic oversight of the full project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and close-out) for all infrastructure projects.
  • Lead the conceptualisation and feasibility assessment of infrastructure projects, including business case development and risk analysis.
  • Establish and maintain a project governance framework, including reporting structures, stage gates, and approval processes.
  • Monitor and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring timely mitigation and escalation.
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive infrastructure reporting framework aligned to institutional governance and executive requirements.
  • Maintain accurate project records, dashboards, portfolio reports, budget reports, risk reports and decision papers for management committees and governance structures.
  • Use data to track progress, identify bottlenecks and support evidence-based decision-making.
  • Produce accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual infrastructure performance reports.
  • Track and report on project progress, risks, financial status, and delivery milestones across all infrastructure initiatives.
  • Develop and implement a stakeholder engagement strategy to ensure alignment between internal users, executive management, and external partners.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with consultants, contractors, regulatory bodies, and service providers to support successful infrastructure delivery.
  • Lead the appointment, onboarding, and performance management of professional service providers and contractors in line with procurement policies.
  • Establish and enforce service level agreements (SLAs), contracts, and performance standards to ensure quality, cost, and time objectives are met.
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance, compliance, and deliverables of consultants and contractors, taking corrective action where required.
  • Lead the development of annual and multi-year capital and operational infrastructure budgets.
  • Provide strategic oversight and approval of all cost planning, estimates, and budgets prepared by the Quantity Surveyor.
  • Direct the management of contractor claims, disputes, and contractual risks.
  • Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Infrastructure Projects team, ensuring alignment with institutional objectives.
  • Develop and implement a workforce plan, including skills development and succession planning.
  • Set clear performance objectives and KPIs and monitor team performance against agreed targets.
  • Foster a high-performance culture characterised by accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Salary: Market related

Contact Person: Ms. ZJ. Ngcobo

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
  • Copies of all relevant academic records and certificates
  • ID Copy
  • Matric Certificate
  • Current contact information of referees

 

 

Please note:

The University reserves the right not to appoint.

While the DUT strives to ensure equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in accordance with the University’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy and aligned to its strategic objectives.

The Durban University of Technology reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Correspondence will only be made with shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive communication from the University, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Successful candidates will be subject to background checks, including qualification verification, reference checks, criminal record screening, and lifestyle audits for financially related positions. Submission of an application constitutes consent to these checks. The University may also require psychometric or other assessments where justified by the requirements of the position.

 

PLEASE APPLY HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIRECTOR: RESEARCH INSTITUTE (5YEAR CONTRACT) (INSTITUTE OF SYSTEM SCIENCE)

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Contract

Closing Date 19 May 2026

 

Job Details

Division: Research, Innovation and Engagement

Business Unit: Research & Postgraduate Support

Minimum experience: Director

Company primary industry: Education Management

Job functional area: Education

Contract term: 60

 

Job Description

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) invites applications for the position of Director: Research Institute on a five (5) year contract for the Institute of System Science. This is a strategic academic appointment intended to provide strategic and operational leadership for a DUT Research Institute to ensure a coherent research agenda, sustainable funding, strong governance, effective delivery and measurable research impact. The role is accountable for institute performance, including research portfolio oversight, partnership development, resource management and people leadership aligned to DUT strategy and institutional research priorities.

The Institute of Systems Science (ISS) is envisaged as a flagship DUT research institute dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and postgraduate development in the field of systems science and complex systems analysis. The Institute fosters cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research using computational and mathematical systems approaches; develops advanced modelling and simulation capabilities to understand complex real-world challenges; promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through systems-based solutions; and enhances DUT’s global competitiveness in systems sciences.

Its key focus areas include complex systems modelling, computational systems science, simulation and optimisation, network and systems dynamics, data-driven systems analysis, and systems approaches to sustainability and development. The Institute is further expected to generate innovative, systems-based solutions to complex challenges; strengthen research excellence; forge strong interdisciplinary and industry partnerships; develop the next generation of systems scientists and researchers; contribute to policy and decision-making through evidence-based systems insights; stimulate socio-economic development; and enhance DUT’s global standing in systems science and its applications.

 

Minimum Requirements:

  • A Doctoral degree (PhD) in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent,
  • Appointment at Full Professor level (or demonstrable eligibility for appointment at Full Professor level in line with DUT academic criteria)
  • At least 10 years’ post-PhD academic/research experience, including a sustained record of peer-reviewed outputs
  • Demonstrated research leadership at senior academic level, with evidence of leading projects/teams and supervising postgraduate research

Ideal:

  • NRF rating and/or equivalent recognised research standing
  • Evidence of international research leadership (e.g., invited keynotes, editorial boards, international grants/consortia)
  • Experience in institute or centre leadership, including governance, operational oversight, budget/resource management, and stakeholder engagement
  • Experience leading multi-partner funded programmes

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Institute of System Science;
  • Set and maintain the institute strategy and thematic research agenda aligned to DUT priorities;
  • oversee a coherent and high-quality research portfolio in system science, including quality assurance, delivery discipline, and risk control;
  • Build and manage a sustainable funding pipeline and partnership strategy to support institute growth;
  • Lead and develop institute staff and researchers, including performance management, mentorship, and postgraduate supervision support;
  • Oversee institute operations, budgets, infrastructure planning, procurement, and administrative systems;
  • Drive publications, postgraduate completions, innovation outputs, knowledge translation, and measurable societal, economic, and policy impact; and
  • Ensure ethical and compliant research practice, structured reporting, sound data governance, and audit readiness.
  • Establish and monitor a performance framework (annual priorities, outputs, funding targets and review cadence)
  • Institutionalise portfolio governance and stage gates (intake, prioritisation, approvals, and stop or continue decisions) to ensure disciplined selection and sequencing of research programmes across the institute
  • Maintain formal role separation between institute accountability and programme intellectual leadership to prevent duplication, ensuring programme leadership sits with Research Associates and programme leads while the Director retains institute performance accountability
  • Establish institute-wide quality assurance architecture (minimum standards, internal peer review checkpoints, and documentation norms) and require programme leaders to evidence compliance without the Director assuming methodological leadership
  • Oversee portfolio-level risk, dependency, and capacity management, ensuring that resourcing, ethics readiness, and delivery constraints are resolved through governance interventions
  • Commission periodic independent or peer portfolio reviews (quality, relevance, delivery assurance) and ensure corrective actions are implemented and tracked
  • Negotiate and manage partner and funder obligations across the project lifecycle, including deliverables and reporting
  • Own the institute-level partnership architecture and reputational risk posture (partner selection criteria, escalation rules, and contract governance), ensuring programme collaborations remain aligned to institute strategy
  • Ensure all partnership and funding agreements include fit-for-purpose governance, IP, data, ethics, reporting and exit provisions aligned to DUT policy, with exceptions formally approved
  • Drive diversification of income streams (grants, contracts, commissioned research, philanthropy) with annual targets and pipeline accountability across programme leads
  • Build an enabling research culture that supports collaboration, accountability and high performance.
  • Promote and support IP protection, commercialisation and technology transfer where relevant.
  • Oversee ethics approvals, amendments, data management and recordkeeping to ensure audit readiness
  • Provide structured performance reporting to the DVC: RIE, governance structures and funders and implement corrective actions from reviews
  • Establish institute compliance controls (ethics workflow, data governance standards, recordkeeping protocols, and corrective action tracking) and ensure consistent application across programmes
  • Lead responses to audits, investigations and non-compliance issues, ensuring remediation actions are implemented, monitored and embedded into institute controls

 

Instructions to candidates: Please complete an official application for employment form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za and apply with a detailed cover letter, CV, and certified copies of qualifications.

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

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

 

PLEASE APPLY HERE