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DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT)
 


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NGAP LECTURERS X 2 (ANALOGUE ELECTRONICS X 1) AND (DIGITAL ELECTRONICS X 1)
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Closing Date 31 October 2024
 
Job Details
Division: Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment
Business Unit: Electronic & Computer Engineering
Minimum experience: Entry Level
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
 
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 9 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 programs 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 disciplines:
 
POST: NGAP LECTURER  
Minimum Requirements: 
  • A Master's degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent
  • Undergraduate qualification specialization in Electronic Engineering, Analogue Electronics and Digital Electronics.
  • The successful candidate will be required to pursue doctoral studies within three months of appointment.
 Additional recommendations:
  • Teaching or tutoring experience i n Electronic Engineering
  • Competency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Proficiency i n English (verbal and written).
  • Ability to work independently
  • Good interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills
  • Experience in E-learning
 
 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)
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Commit to participate 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.
  4. 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 through the nGAP.
  5. Agree that s/he cannot accept any other funding for projects that conflict with obligations that arise from participating in the nGAP.
  6. 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.
  7. Agree that should s/he leave the nGAP position before successfully 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 associated with the assignment of a mentor to support development. 
    • Costs incurred   for his/her participation in the SSAU F-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,
    • I0% of salary costs paid by the nGAP up to the point of leaving.
 
  1. Agree to participate in research, monitoring and evaluation activities focused on the nGAP, including participating in an exit interview upon leaving or completing the program. 
 
 
Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV and a cover letter 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
 
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 in terms of the University's equity policy"
 
"The University reserves the right not to appoint"

Closing date: 05 August 2024
 
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SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
 
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Closing Date 15 October 2024
 
Job Details
Division: Faculty of Applied Sciences
Business Unit: Horticulture
Minimum experience: Entry Level
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
 
Job Description
Minimum Requirements
  • Applicants for this position must have a suitable National Diploma in Horticulture (or equivalent qualification) or a closely related field.
  • Bachelor of Technology or Advanced Diploma in Horticulture will be an added advantage.
  • Must possess at least 1+ years of technical/professional experience in the relevant field in a tertiary institution.
 
Skills
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills in managing students and diverse user departments.
•A strong passion for technical investigations, troubleshooting, repairs, and creative development of landscapes and horticultural facilities.
•Hands-on technical troubleshooting capabilities and knowledge of horticultural infrastructure and equipment
•Good communication, effective people management skills, and adherence to workplace etiquette.
•Aptitude to transfer technical knowledge to students
•Improve and engage in professional development activities.
•Good track record or relevant experience and desire to advance technical development in the department.

Duties include but are not limited to:-

•Reports to the Head of Department
•Provides oversight of the assigned horticulture facilities in the Department.
•Provide technical support to academic staff•Provide resources and technical support to students for their practicals and projects.
•Ensures plant growth facilities are well controlled, are maintained in full functional state and safe working condition to facilitate a disciplined and efficient execution of student’s practicals, tutorials, and lectures.
•Serve as an invigilator for practical assessments and tests as and when required
.•To carry out plant decorations and landscaping when required.
•Carry out maintenance of technical equipment, including repair and changing of components.
•Supervision of General Assistants working at the horticulture practical teaching facility.
•Maintain an inventory of all equipment and liaise with the University Asset Management Unit.
•Assist with administrative duties and carry out other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department


Additional Requirements

Position Status: Permanent appointment Publication: Internal and External
 
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