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DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT)
 
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NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (NQF) RESEARCH CHAIR (5 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract
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Closing Date 31 March 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Minimum experience: Director
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
Contract term: 5 years
EE Status: Only open to EE candidates
 
Job Description
 
Minimum Requirements
  • PhD in a relevant field with a focus on qualifications frameworks or education
  • NRF rating or equivalent is
  • 8 –10 years of research and academic experience with a strong publication
  • Proven track record in postgraduate supervision, research funding, and policy
  • DHET-accredited research outputs in the past three years in line with DUT
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and lead a research agenda aligned with DUT ENVISION2030 and SAQA
  • Secure and manage external research
  • Supervise master’s and doctoral students and mentor early-career
  • Publish in high-impact journals and engage with policymakers and industry leaders (quad helix partners).
  • Contribute to institutional research governance and ethics
 
Competencies and Attributes
  • Research leadership and innovation
  • Integrity and ethical research practices
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Resilience and adaptability
  • Commitment to transformation and inclusivity
 
Direct enquiries to Dr Mthombeni: researchdirector@dut.ac.za  /Mr Patchappan: sugenp@dut.ac.za
 
Closing date 31 March 2025
 
Instruction 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 the highest qualification.
 
  1. Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates
  2. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered
 
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DIRECTOR: PROTECTION SERVICES
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract
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Closing Date 27 March 2025
 
Job Details
Division: People & Operations
Business Unit: Protection Service
Minimum experience: Director
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Operations
EE Status: Only open to EE candidates
 
Job Description
DUT~ has approximately 33 000 students, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is the first choice for higher education in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). It is located in the beautiful cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg (PMB). As a University of Technology, it prioritises the quality of teaching and learning by ensuring its academic staff possess the highest possible qualification that they can get.
The Durban University of Technology is a result of the merger in April 2002 of two prestigious technikons, ML Sultan and Technikon Natal. It was named the Durban Institute of Technology and later became the Durban University of Technology in line with the rest of the universities of technology.
DUT, a member of the International Association of Universities, is a multi-campus university of technology at the forefront of higher education, technological training, research, and innovation. In alignment with DUT’s strategy ENVISION 2030, the University would like to see its people (staff, students etc) become entrepreneurial and innovative.
In 2020, DUT was ranked amongst the Top 500 Universities globally, and 10th for citations globally and 5th Nationally.
DUT has six Faculties, Accounting and Informatics, Applied Sciences, Management Sciences, Engineering and the Built Environment, Health Sciences and Arts& Design.


People and Operations

Post: Director: Protection Services

(5-year renewable contract based on performance) 

Minimum Requirements:
  • NQF Level 8 (Ideal: NQF L 9) in Security risk management or security related qualifications.
  • Grade A, PSIRA Registration.
  • At least 10 years’ experience in Protection Services which 5 years in Senior management/supervisory capacity.
  • Strategic alignment of Protection services and Traffic Control.
  • Policy development and Implementation.
  • Financial and contract management.
  • Team Management.
  • Systems Management.
  • Investigation skills.
  • Communication and conflict resolution.
 
Summary of Duties:
  • Strategic alignment of Protection Services and Traffic Control.
  • Policy Development & Implementation.
  • Financial and contract management.
  • Team and Stakeholder Management.
  • System Management.

Contact Person: Miss LV Makhanya
Status of Position: 5-year renewable contract based on performance
Salary: Market Related


To Apply:
Please complete application form Click on link: https://www.dut.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Application_for_Employment-R3.docx OR from DUT careers portal and send together with detailed CV, copies of ID, qualifications, and a covering letter. 

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.
 
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​HUMAN CAPITAL BUSINESS PARTNER
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Closing Date 24 March 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Human Capital Services
Business Unit: Human Capital Services
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Human Resources
EE Status: Only open to EE candidates
 
Job Description
DUT~ has approximately 33 000 students, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is the first choice for higher education in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). It is located in the beautiful cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg (PMB). As a University of Technology, it prioritises the quality of teaching and learning by ensuring its academic staff possess the highest possible qualification that they can get.
The Durban University of Technology is a result of the merger in April 2002 of two prestigious technikons, ML Sultan and Technikon Natal. It was named the Durban Institute of Technology and later became the Durban University of Technology in line with the rest of the universities of technology.
DUT, a member of the International Association of Universities, is a multi-campus university of technology at the forefront of higher education, technological training, research, and innovation. In alignment with DUT’s strategy ENVISION 2030, the University would like to see its people (staff, students etc) become entrepreneurial and innovative.
In 2020, DUT was ranked amongst the Top 500 Universities globally, and 10th for citations globally and 5th Nationally.
DUT has six Faculties, Accounting and Informatics, Applied Sciences, Management Sciences, Engineering and the Built Environment, Health Sciences and Arts& Design.

Human Capital Services
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Post: Human Capital Business Partner (HCBP) X3
Ref: (20000941) (Ref: 30000188) (Ref: 20000936)
 
Minimum Requirements:
  • NQF Level 9 qualification in Human Resources Management or Organisational/Industrial Psychology.
  • At least 8 to 10 years’ demonstrable experience in all HR functions and understanding of HR value proposition strategies and processes.
  • At least 5 to 8 years’ experience as an HR Business Partner in a medium to large organization.
  • At least 3 years’ experience in HR analytics and reporting.
  • Prior experience working with Senior Executives as an HR Business Partner or in an advisory role.
  • Strong customer service orientation delivering HR services.
  • Strong ethics and keeping HR information confidential.
  • Strong communication, persuasive and listening skills at all levels.
  • Experience and full understanding of all HR functions and best practices.
  • Meticulous attention to detail.
  • Analytical, problem-solving, and conflict-management skills.
  • Competence and proficiency in Human Resources systems and MS Office.
 
Summary of Duties:
  • Facilitate the implementation of talent retention strategies.
  • Manage retention in accordance with policies, procedures, legal requirements, and time frames.
  • Facilitate the talent attraction and selection process; and manage the termination process for exiting employees.
  • Facilitate Learning and Development by providing support to learning and development programmes.
  • Coordinate training needs identified in submitted Performance Development Plans.
  • Train line management to conduct performance management, coach and mentor staff.
  • Ensure all business units have performance management contracts.
  • Facilitate periodical performance management capacitation, guidance on a needs basis.
  • Review and analyse current legislation and regulations to determine and confirm the areas of compliance.
  • Determine the areas of compliance, possible impact, and risks to the institution.
  • Identify areas of non-compliance and develop appropriate action plans to address non-compliance.
  • Coordinate Employee Relations.
  • Proactively manage employee relations matters before they escalate into grievances.
  • Provide project support in accordance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements and within the allocated time frames.
 
Salary: Market-related
 
Please complete an official application for employment form downloadable on the DUT website: https://www.dut.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Application_for_Employment-R3.docxand send a detailed CV, copies of your ID, qualifications, and a cover letter.
 
Kindly note:
Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.
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.
 
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​ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Closing Date 23 March 2025
 
Job Details
Division: ICTS
Business Unit: Information Systems Development
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Information Technology
EE Status: Only open to EE candidates
 
Job Description
Durban University of Technology (DUT) is located on the warm east coast of South Africa. It sprawls over seven (7) campuses in tropical and picturesque Durban, and in Pietermaritzburg, with its undulating hills that flow over from the Drakensberg Mountain.
According to our ENVISION2030 strategy, DUT’s DNA has two strands, namely ‘people-centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial’. These are interwoven intrinsically by a number of double pairs consisting of ‘values and principles’ that bind our double-helix together. The extrinsic expression of our DNA is via The DUT-Way; which demonstrates our collective character and behaviour.
The University’s ultimate goal is to contribute towards improving the lives and livelihoods of all its people, both internal and external. DUT consistently strives towards excellence and greatness in teaching-learning and in research-innovation; something that has been recognized recently when The Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings placed DUT within the top 500 of universities in the world and within the top 5 universities in South Africa. The enactment of these internationally recognized strengths is demonstrated in our impactful engagement internally and externally in service of our localities, the region and the country at large.

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ICTS: Information Systems Development
Post: Enterprise Architect (Ref: C550)

Minimum Requirements:
• An NQF Level 7 qualification in ICT/Computer Science or Electronic Engineering
• 8 years’ experience in an Enterprise Architecture environment
• 3 years’ experience as an Enterprise Architect
• TOGAF or other related architecture certification
• Diagnostics
• Systems architecture
• Systems evaluation
• Research skills
• Data management
• Process analysis

Key Responsibilities:
• Analyse the DUT and ICT strategy and roadmap to determine the future trends, strategic direction and legal implications.
• Interpret the DUT and ICT strategy and roadmap and relate to the Enterprise Architecture roadmap to determine the direction of the specific area.
• Conduct research on the ICT Industry trends, enterprise architecture technology and systems and the impact on the other areas.
• A request to conduct business analysis is received and is analysed to determine the nature and extent of the analysis; or
• The need for business analysis is identified during the execution of outputs.
• The goals and purpose of the business analysis are defined.
• Compile a business case.
• Initiate research through a pro-activity into trends.
• Define the objectives of the research in accordance with the requirement.
• Produce the research paper in accordance with standards and format containing all the relevant information satisfying the objectives and the outcomes of the research.
• Integrate the research findings into the enterprise architecture strategy and roadmap.
• Architecture implementation is required in accordance with upgrades on the current enterprise architecture; or
• New architecture must be implemented due to organisational requirements.
• Determine dependencies and independencies to other systems and the architecture impact.
• Analyse the architecture specifications in terms of implementation requirements.
• Conduct the appropriate pre-implementation testing in accordance with test cases and scenarios.
• Develop an implementation plan to ensure smooth implementation.
• Receive a request for consultation and analyse to determine the nature and extent of the consultation to be provided.
• Determine the outcomes of the consultation process in collaboration with the requestor/identified needs to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Identify the information/resolution required by the relevant role players.
• Agree to the time frames for execution of consultation actions.


Contact Person: Miss LV Makhanya

Status of Position: Permanent

Salary: Market Related

To Apply:
Please complete application form attached or downloadable from DUT careers portal and send together with detailed CV, copies of ID, qualifications, and a covering letter.

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.

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