DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT) VACANCIES

 
 
PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
 
Closing Date 07 August 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment
Business Unit: Construction Management & Quantity Surveying
Minimum experience: Director
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
 
Job Description

Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying 


Minimum Requirements:
 Professor:

• PhD or equivalent NQF level 10 qualification in the Built Environment, with an undergraduate qualification in construction management, quantity surveying, architecture, or civil engineering.
• At least 10 years of teaching/professional experience.
• Evidence of a scholarly track record in the form of international peer-reviewed publications.
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision at Master's and Doctorate levels.
• Evidence of sustained external funding.

 
Associate Professor:

• PhD or equivalent NQF level 10 qualification in the Built Environment, with an undergraduate qualification in construction management or quantity surveying or architecture, or civil engineering.
• At least 7 years of teaching/professional experience.
• Evidence of peer-reviewed publications.
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision.
• Evidence of external funding.

 
Senior Lecturer:

• PhD or equivalent NQF level 10 qualification in the Built Environment, with an undergraduate qualification in construction management or quantity surveying or architecture, or civil engineering.
• At least 5 years of teaching/professional experience.
• Evidence of research and postgraduate supervision.

 
Additional Recommendations:

• Good communication and lecturing skills.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Professional registration with SACQSP, or SACPCMP or SACAP or ECSA.
• 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.
• Responsible for at least two modules per semester in accordance with fair workload distribution.
• Development of learning materials for different courses.
• Be actively involved in research and/or post-graduate supervision in the department at all levels.
• Assist with administrative and other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department or representative as delegated.
• To serve as chair of a specialty area on a rotational basis.
• To contribute /lead curriculum design.
• To assist the department in the delivery of quality teaching and learning.

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

Closing date: 7 August 2025

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

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

 
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PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
 
Closing Date 06 August 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Faculty of Applied Sciences
Business Unit: Chemistry
Minimum experience: Director
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
 
Job Description
DEPARTMENT: CHEMISTRY
Post: Professor/ Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer/Lecturer
Ref. No. C108
 
Minimum Requirements:
Professor:

• PhD/Doctorate in Chemistry with specialisation in Organic Chemistry 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
• Good communication and lecturing skills.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Professional registration with SACI.

 
Summary of Duties

• Teach Organic Chemistry subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Chemistry
• Supervise postgraduate students
• Coordination of the academic and research programmes in Chemistry
• Active participation in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and industrial projects.
• Knowledge of online learning software, e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
• Participation in community engagement projects.
• Assist with administrative duties as determined by the Head of Department

 
Associate Professor:
Minimum Requirements:

• A PhD / Doctorate qualification in Organic
• At least 7 years of teaching experience / professional experience.
• Evidence of publication track record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision.
• Track record of external funding.
• Good communication and lecturing skills.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Professional registration with SACI.

 
Summary of Duties

• Teach Organic Chemistry subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Chemistry
• Supervision of postgraduate projects and postgraduate students.
• Development of learning material for different courses.
• Actively involved in research and research activities.
• Active participation in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and industrial projects.
• Knowledge of online learning software, e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
• Participation in community engagement projects.
• Assist with administrative duties as delegated.
• Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department.

 
Senior Lecturer:
Minimum Requirements:

• A PhD / Doctorate qualification in Organic Chemistry.
• At least 5 years of teaching experience / professional experience.
• Evidence of publication track record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision.
• Good communication and lecturing skills.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Professional registration with SACI.

 
Summary of Duties:

• Teach Organic Chemistry subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Chemistry
• Supervision of postgraduate projects and postgraduate students.
• Development of learning material for different courses.
• Actively involved in research and research activities.
• Active participation in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and industrial projects.
• Knowledge of online learning software, e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
• Participation in community engagement projects.
• Assist with administrative duties as delegated.
• Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department.

 
Lecturer:
Minimum Requirements:

• Masters qualification in Organic Chemistry.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience / professional experience.
• Evidence of publication track record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Good communication and lecturing skills.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Professional registration with SACI.

 
Summary of Duties:

• Teach Organic Chemistry subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in Chemistry
• Development of learning material for different courses.
• Actively involved in research and research activities.
• Active participation in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and industrial projects.
• Knowledge of online learning software, e.g., Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
• Participation in community engagement projects.
• Assist with administrative duties as delegated.
• Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department.

 
Queries can be directed to: Preciousz2@dut.ac.za
 
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PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
 
Closing Date 06 August 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Faculty of Applied Sciences
Business Unit: Chemistry
Minimum experience: Director
Company primary industry: E-Learning
Job functional area: Education
 
Job Description
Department of Chemistry
Professor / Associate Professor / Senior Lecturer / Lecturer Ref:
Post 1626
 
Professor:
Minimum Requirements:

• PhD/Doctorate in Electroanalytical Chemistry 
• At least 10 years of teaching experience/ professional 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 funding 
• Good communication and lecturing skills 
• A strong passion for teaching and research 
• Professional registration with SACI

 
Summary of Duties

• Teach Physical Chemistry and Electroanalytical Chemistry subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Supervision of postgraduate projects and postgraduate students 
• Development of learning material for different courses 
• Actively involved in research and research activities 
• Active participation in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and industrial projects
• Knowledge of online learning software, e.g. Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
• Participation in community engagement projects
• Assist with administrative duties as delegated
• Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department.

 
 
Associate Professor:
Minimum Requirements:

• A PhD / Doctorate qualification in Electroanalytical Chemistry 
• At least 7 years of teaching experience / professional experience
• Evidence of publication track records in peer-reviewed journals
• Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision 
• Track record of external funding 
• Good communication and lecturing skills 
• A strong passion for teaching and research 
• Professional registration with SACI 

 
Summary of Duties

• Teach Physical Chemistry and Electroanalytical Chemistry subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Supervision of postgraduate projects and postgraduate students
• Development of learning material for different courses 
• Actively involved in research and research activities 
• Active participation in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and industrial projects
• Knowledge of online learning software, g. Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
• Participation in community engagement projects 
• Assist with administrative duties as delegated
• Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department 

 
Senior Lecturer:
Minimum Requirements:

• A PhD / Doctorate qualification in Electroanalytical Chemistry 
• At least 5 years of teaching experience / professional experience 
• Evidence of publication track records in peer-reviewed journals 
• Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision 
• Good communication and lecturing skills
• Strong passion for teaching and research 
• Professional registration with SACI 

 
Summary of Duties:

• Teach Physical Chemistry and Electroanalytical Chemistry subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Supervision of postgraduate projects and postgraduate students
• Development of learning material for different courses
• Actively involved in research and research activities 
• Active participation in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and industrial projects 
• Knowledge of online learning software, g. Moodle, Blackboard, Teams.
• Participation in community engagement projects
• Assist with administrative duties as delegated
• Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department

 
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​TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
 
Closing Date 31 July 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Faculty of Applied Sciences
Business Unit: Textile Science & Apparel Technology
Minimum experience: Entry Level
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
 
Job Description
Technician 
Ref. No. 459
 
Minimum requirements 

• National Diploma within the discipline of dry processing of Textile Technology.
• B.Tech is the preference.
• A minimum of 2 years relevant technical/  textile industry experience – e.g., in technology, manufacturing processes. (Textile technology-related teaching or training experience in Higher Education, industry, or training institutions).
• Sound knowledge of the technical aspects of yarn and fabric manufacturing, product engineering, including but not limited to fabric construction, quality, and raw materials.
• Understanding of all equipment and systems in the above-related laboratories.
• Sound communication skills –use of MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

 
 Additional Recommendation:

• Demonstrate a solid portfolio of work and traceable references
• Strong team player, high level of initiative, highly motivated, and ability to network

 
Summary of Duties:

• Undertake tasks as directed by the Head of Department or the Academic in charge.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for laboratories, equipment, and consumables at all times.
• Assist in the delivery of practical sessions, assessment of students’ practical work, and training of students in the correct and safe use of equipment to carry out tasks in a disciplined manner.
• Manage the opening and closing of laboratories during practical sessions and open access periods.
• Oversee inventory control and equipment management to ensure efficient stock levels.
• Support budget preparation for consumables and equipment needs.
• Perform administrative duties, engage in community initiatives, and contribute to third-stream income activities as assigned by the Head of Department.
• Take accountability for personal professional development.
• Participate in departmental activities, including community engagement and research initiatives.

 
For enquiries, please contact Preciousz2@dut.ac.za
 
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​SPORT TECHNICIAN
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
Closing Date 31 July 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Faculty of Applied Sciences
Business Unit: Sport Studies
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
 
Job Description
DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS STUDIES
POST: SPORT TECHNICIAN
Job summary: To work with equipment and technologies used to improve athletic performance, conduct research, and provide technical support to athletes and coaches. Involved in data collection, analysis, and interpretation to inform training programs and performance strategies, and be responsible for maintaining and calibrating equipment.
 
 Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Sport Science or equivalent
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Sport Science.

 
Additional Recommendation:

• The applicant should have a broad knowledge of first-year Sport Science.
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Good organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications and a strong work ethic.
• Experience in E-Learning.
• First Aid Training Course.

 
 Summary of Duties:

• Performance Analysis: Analyse the athlete’s performance, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and using data to inform training adjustments to coaches and athletes.
• Training program development: Designing and implementing individualized and team-based training programs based on scientific principles and athlete needs.
• Data collection and analysis: Utilizing technology and methods to collect and analyse data on athlete physiology, biomechanics, and performance.
• Injury prevention and management: Implementing strategies to minimize injury prevention risk and providing support for rehabilitation and recovery.
• Communication and collaboration: Collaboration with coaches and other specialists to ensure a holistic approach to athlete development

 
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