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DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT)
 
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PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
 
Closing Date 14 October 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment
Business Unit: Electrical Power Engineering
Minimum experience: Director
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
 
Job Description
       
Department: Electrical Power Engineering
Professor/ Associate Professor & Head of Department
 Full Professor
 
Minimum requirements
  • PhD/Doctorate in Electrical Power Engineering or equivalent, and a minimum of 10 years’ teaching experience
  • Sustained research track record of publications in accredited journals
  • Track record of supervision of postgraduates and leadership of research groups
  • Sustained track record of external funding
  • Evidence of collaborative linkages
  • Evidence of external engagement
  • Registrable with ECSA
 
Summary of duties
  • Teach Electrical Power Engineering subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Engineering
  • Supervise postgraduate students
  • Coordination of academic and research programmes in Engineering
  • Participation in community engagement projects
Associate Professor


Minimum requirements
  • A PhD / Doctorate qualification in Electrical Power Engineering or equivalent.
  • A Degree in Electrical Power Engineering (e.g., BTech, BEng, Eng, Advanced Diploma).
  • At least 7 years of teaching experience / professional experience.
  • Evidence of a publication track record in peer-reviewed journals.
  • Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision 
  • Good communication and lecturing skills 
  • A strong passion for teaching and research 
  • Registrable with ECSA
 
Summary of duties
  • Teach Electrical Power Engineering subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
  • Supervision of postgraduate students. 
  • Development of learning material for different courses.
  • Actively involved in research and research activities.
  • Active participation in industrial projects. 
  • Participation in community engagement projects.
  • Assist with administrative duties as delegated. 
 
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
Five (5) years fixed contract, renewable for one additional term based on performance. Appointment as Professor/ Associate Professor

Minimum requirements:
A PhD in the relevant discipline
Relevance in this context will depend on the cluster of academic programmes located in the department of Associate Professors, Professors
Five (5) years’ experience in higher education and academic leadership, Scholarship leadership, and scholarship
 
Summary of duties
  • Dealing with student queries and complaints regarding the Department/Programme.
  • Managing and supervising staff, which includes: -
    • The allocation of
    • Leave management.
    • Enhancing staff relations and building a team towards a student-centred department.
    • Attending to matters such as study leave, grievances, disputes, training & development.
    • Appointment of part-time and replacement staff. 
    • Programme and project budgeting. 
    • Enhancing Faculty projects, e.g., Postgraduate Recruitment and supervision, Siyaphumelela, FYSE, orientation, and graduation.
    • To provide leadership to the department with respect to teaching & learning, and research.
  • Dealing with student queries and complaints regarding the department/programme.
 
Contact Person: PF. Zulu
Email: Preciousz2@dut.ac.za
Publication: Internal and External

Please complete an official application for employment form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za and send a detailed CV with all qualifications.
 
  1. Communication will be entered into with the shortlisted candidates
  2. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered
 
While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given in terms of the University’s equity policy.”
 
“The University reserves the right not to appoint”
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
 
Closing Date 17 October 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Real Estate Management
Business Unit: Infrastructure Projects
Minimum experience: Not Applicable
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Engineering
 
Job Description
REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT - INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
POST: QUANTITY SURVEYOR
REF: 20001789
 
Minimum Requirements:
  • A Degree in Quantity Surveying obtained from an accredited South African university.
  • 6-8 years’ relevant experience in the construction industry.
  • Professional registration with SACQSP (South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession).
 


Key responsibilities:
  • Tracking changes to the design and/or construction work and adjusting budget projections in line with these, sourcing contractors and/or subcontractors to work on the construction stage of the project and measuring and valuing the work done on site
  • Advice/Assist with financial and legal problems, valuation of quotations from Contractors / subcontractors to work on site and re-measurements of updated drawings.
  • Review budgets work plans and fee structures.
  • Provide support in drawing up contract agreement and advice on dispute resolutions
  • Payments to service providers
  • Variation order payments/agreements
  • Processing and tracking invoices and monthly payments as well as tender evaluations.
  • Report to the Director or other project managers as required.
  • Monthly cost reporting
 


Salary: Market related
Contact Person: Miss 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 DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given in terms of the University’s Equity Plan.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 
 
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RESEARCH FELLOW - WATER AND HEALTH (3 YEAR CONTRACT)
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract
 
Closing Date 09 October 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Business Unit: Department of Water and Waste Water Technology
Minimum experience: Associate
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
Contract term: 36
 
Job Description
Minimum Requirements:
  • PhD in Biotechnology/Microbiology or related fields
  • Experience in water and health
  • Minimum of 2 articles journal articles
 
Recommendations:
  • Experience in health-related water microbiology
  • Experience in wastewater microbiology
  • Experience in molecular biology techniques
  • Publication in high impact factor journals
 
Summary of duties:
  • Publication in leading high impact factor journals
  • Designing and conducting research in wastewater-based epidemiology
  • Assisting in community engagement activities
  • Assisting with the preparation of grant applications, proposals, presentations, and progress
  • Supervision/co-supervision of postgraduate students
  • Provide guidance, advice and technical assistance to students and staff in developing their research techniques.
  • Conducting individual or collaborative research
 
Please complete an official application for employment form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za and send a detailed CV and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for to: careers@dut.ac.za
 
  1. Application is open to South African citizens and permanent residents only
  2. Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates
  3. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered
 
“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
 
 
 
 
 
 
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RESEARCH FELLOW - BIOINFORMATICS (3 YEAR CONTRACT)
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract
 
Closing Date 09 October 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Business Unit: Department of Water and Waste Water Technology
Minimum experience: Associate
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
Contract term: 36
 
Job Description
Minimum Requirements:
  • PhD in Biotechnology/Microbiology or related fields
  • Experience in molecular biology and bioinformatics
  • Experience in metabolomics
  • Minimum of 2 articles journal articles
 
Recommendations:
  • Experience in metagenomics and metabolomics
  • Experience in algae-soil-plant interactions
  • Publication in high impact factor journals
 
Summary of duties:
  • Publication in leading high impact factor journals
  • Coordinating and managing bioinformatics platform within the institute
  • Designing and conducting research in biofertilizer and bioinoculants
  • Assisting with the preparation of grant applications, proposals, presentations, and progress
  • Supervision/co-supervision of postgraduate students
  • Provide guidance, advice and technical assistance to students and staff in developing their research techniques.
  • Conducting individual or collaborative research
 
Please complete an official application for employment form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za and send a detailed CV and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for to: careers@dut.ac.za
 
  1. Application is open to South African citizens and permanent residents only
  2. Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates
  3. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered
 
“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
 
 
 
 
 
 
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RESEARCH FELLOW - ALGAE 2 (3 YEAR CONTRACT)
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract
 
Closing Date 09 October 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Business Unit: Department of Water and Waste Water Technology
Minimum experience: Associate
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
Contract term: 36
 
Job Description
Minimum Requirements:
  • PhD in Biotechnology/Microbiology or related fields
  • Experience in algal biotechnology and phycoremediation
 
Recommendations:
  • Knowledge of applied algal technology
  • Knowledge of using algae for industrial wastewater treatment
  • Publications in the field of algal biotechnology 
 
Summary of duties:
  • Publication in leading high impact factor journals
  • Designing and conducting research in algal biotechnology
  • Assisting in the operation of large-scale algal raceway pond systems
  • Assisting with the preparation of grant applications, proposals, presentations, and progress
  • Supervision/co-supervision of postgraduate students
  • Provide guidance, advice and technical assistance to students and staff in developing their research techniques.
  • Conducting individual or collaborative research
 
Please complete an official application for employment form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za and send a detailed CV and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for to: careers@dut.ac.za
 
  1. Application is open to South African citizens and permanent residents only
  2. Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates
  3. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be
                                       
“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
 
 
 
 
 
 






RESEARCH FELLOW - ALGAE 1 (3 YEAR CONTRACT)
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract
 
Closing Date 09 October 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Business Unit: Department of Water and Waste Water Technology
Minimum experience: Associate
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
Contract term: 36
 
Job Description
Minimum Requirements:
  • PhD in Biotechnology/Microbiology or related fields
  • Expert knowledge in algal biotechnology
  • Minimum of three (3) years work experience in a research environment
  • Minimum of 5 in the field of algal biotechnology
 
Recommendations:
  • Knowledge of applied algal technology and physiology
  • Knowledge of large-scale algal cultivation
  • Knowledge of algal physiology
  • Publication in high impact factor journals
 
Summary of duties:
  • Publication in leading high impact factor journals
  • Designing and conducting research in algal biotechnology
  • Operation of large-scale algal raceway pond systems
  • Assisting with the preparation of grant applications, proposals, presentations, and progress
  • Supervision/co-supervision of postgraduate students
  • Provide guidance, advice and technical assistance to students and staff in developing their research techniques.
  • Conducting individual or collaborative research
 
Please complete an official application for employment form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za and send a detailed CV and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for to: careers@dut.ac.za

  1. Application is open to South African citizens and permanent residents only
  2. Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates
  3. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered
 
“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











​EXECUTIVE DEAN (FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT)
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract
 
Closing Date 10 October 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Teaching & Learning
Minimum experience: Executive
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
 
Job Description
Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a leading University of Technology in South Africa with over 34 400 students. DUT offers excellent, high quality and market-relevant academic programmes across six faculties. Tracing its roots back to 1907, DUT is a modern, metropolitan, multi-campus University that operates on five campuses in the vibrant port city of Durban and on two campuses in the provincial capital city of Pietermaritzburg.
 
Based in Durban, Durban University of Technology seeks to appoint a
EXECUTIVE DEAN (FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT)
The Executive Dean for the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment will be a senior officer of the University and report to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning). In line with the University’s vision and overall objectives, the Executive Dean is expected to determine, articulate, implement and lead faculty-based strategic initiatives to enhance the faculty’s academic stature, reputation and performance in teaching/learning, research, innovation and engagement. Key traits of the Executive Dean include inspirational, innovative and enterprising academic leadership. It is expected that the Executive Dean will strengthen the faculties’ service ethic to students and its staff and build its engagement with industry, communities and government. As administrators, the Executive Dean is responsible for the academic integrity, administrative management, financial management, human resource and strategic.
 
Key responsibilities for the Executive Dean will include:
  • Develops, research, design, and review of faculty and, where appropriate, institutional policies, procedures, plans and systems as required in line with relevant legislation, national standards and international best practices.
  • Provides leadership in the formulation and monitoring of faculty related plans, processes and systems and goals.
  • As part of the Institutes Academic leadership team, provides input to regional, national and international academic initiatives where appropriate.
  • As structural and functional head of the faculty, oversees and monitors the effective implementation of institutional and university policies, procedures, plans and systems within the faculty.
  • Provides specific, high-level, legally compliant strategic advice on faculty-related academic matters to the DVC for Teaching and Learning and to the Executive Management as may be required.
  • Provides specific, high-level, legally compliant strategic advice on faculty-related academic matters to the DVC for Research, Innovation and Engagement and t o the Executive Management as may be required.
  • Manages appeals, complaints, etc. from students, parents, employers.
  • Manages staff appeals, complaints, grievances, etc., and conducts disciplinary enquiries as appropriate.
  • Promotes equity and transformation within the faculty.
  • Promotes congenial working relationships between staff in the faculty and with other academic and administrative departments.
  • Manages the Faculty office by delegating specific responsibilities to Deputy Dean, e.g. registration, record keeping and qualification procedures.
 
The Executive Dean must have the following:
  • A Doctorate in an appropriate discipline with a strong research profile that demonstrates leadership.
  • At least ten (10) years’ work experience in the higher education environment of which five (5) years should have been in a senior academic management capacity.
  • Relevant higher education leadership and managerial skills.
 
Ideal requirements:
  • A strong record of initiating and managing collaborations and partnerships at local, regional and international levels.
  • Proven record of being a respected senior academic leader.
  • Sound knowledge of higher education and the higher education system in South Africa and internationally.
 
View the full job description and application instructions on the Vacancies page at www.actionappointments.co.za and email your application by Friday 10th October 2025 to tracy@actionappointments.co.za
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE