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DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT) VACANCIES
DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT)
TRANSFORMATION SPECIALIST
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Closing Date 07 March 2025
Job Details
Division: Human Capital Services
Business Unit: Employment Relations
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Human Resources
EE StatusOnly 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.
Employee Relations, Wellness & Compliance
Post - Transformation Specialist
Reference Numbers: 20000946
Minimum Requirements:
- A degree in Human Resources/Law/Business Management (NQF level 7) or equivalent is required
- 3 - 5 years’ experience in facilitating transformation and change.
- Knowledge of HR policies & procedures.
- Sound knowledge of employment practices in accordance with the latest legislation and SA Labour legislation and practices.
- Knowledge of labour legislation e.g., Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Employment Equity Act etc.
- In depth technical knowledge and application of the B-BBEE Codes and Sector.
Summary of Duties:
- Employment Equity Plan Development.
- Coordinate and roll out transformation and diversity initiatives.
- Coordinate and rollout adoption of changes.
- Administration and document management.
- Administration of the B-BBEE strategy.
Special Requirements:
- Extended working hours
Contact Person: Miss LV Makhanya
Status of Position: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
To Apply:
Please complete and attach application form, downloadable on DUT careers page website or link: https://www.dut.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Application_for_Employment-R3.docx 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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DIRECTOR REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Closing Date 05 March 2025
Job Details
Division: Human Capital Services
Business Unit: Remuneration & Benefits
Minimum experience: Director
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
Post – Director: Remuneration & Benefits
Reference Numbers – 30000074
Minimum Requirements:
- A Post graduate qualification (NQF 9) in Industrial Psychology, Human Resources Management or related field PLUS a Global Rewards Professional Certification (GRP).
- Certificate in Payroll Administration or similar (Ideal).
- Experience in payroll systems Must demonstrate experience in an ERP system with preference of SAP Success Factor, salary forecasting, structuring and benchmarking experience.
- Developing salary structuring and benchmarking expertise.
- Sound job grading and design skills.
- In-depth expertise in pay scale design, incentive design and remuneration strategy and philosophy
development. - Experience in payroll management.
- Management of benefits administration.
- Developed strategic Total Rewards Management skills and expertise (Ideal).
- Driver’s License.
- Accreditation as a Master Rewards Practitioner by the South African Rewards Association (Ideal).
- At least 8 to 10 years’ experience as a Remuneration professional at senior management level, with expertise in establishing, developing and managing remuneration strategy.
- Experience in a Human Resources Environment.
- Experience in payroll administration and management.
- Experience in operating HR systems and high technological savvy.
- Experience in Higher Education Sector (Ideal).
Summary of Duties:
- Conceptualise and maintain DUT Total Rewards Model.
- Manage Implementation of the Remuneration/Salary Administration Policies, Procedures and
Processes. - Manage Benefits Policies, Procedures and Processes.
- Manage Job Design and Job Evaluation.
- Oversees the administration, processing and maintenance of DUT
Payroll. - People Management.
Special requirements:
- Extensive travelling.
- Extended working hours.
Contact Person: Miss LV Makhanya
Status of Position: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
To Apply:
Please complete application form attached on this advertisement 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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SENIOR LECTURER (REF. S902)
Durban University of Technology
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Closing Date 03 March 2025
Job Details
Division: Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment
Business Unit: Civil Engineering & Construction Management (Midlands)
Minimum experience: Associate
Company primary industry: Civil Engineering
Job functional area: Engineering
Job Description
Minimum Requirements
- Doctoral degree and undergraduate study in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- At least 5 years of academic and/or industrial/professional experience in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- Research output requirements is 3 outputs in the last 3 years
- Good communication and lecturing skills
Additional Requirements
- Demonstrate innovative thinking towards teaching and learning
- Qualification that qualifies you to register as a Professional Engineer/Professional Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
- Preference will be given to candidates that are already registered as a Professional Engineer/Professional Engineering Technologist with the ECSA
- A strong passion for teaching and research
Summary of Duties (Senior Lecturer):
- Take responsibility for the teaching, learning and assessing of modules offered, at all levels, and associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the Department
- Make major contributions to the academic quality by providing leadership of all aspects of offerings associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the Department
- Lead, develop, design and review all learning content associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the Department
- Be willing to participate in curriculum development
- Participate and augment departmental research and supervising postgraduate students
- Active participation in industrial projects (project-based learning)
- Engage and promote community projects /external engagement services including playing an active role in the functioning of professional and subject related associations
Contact Person: Nelisiwe Mazibuko Email: NelisiweM7@dut.ac.za
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SENIOR RESEARCHER
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Closing Date 03 March 2025
Job Details
Division: Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
Job Description
Minimum requirements
- PhD in one of the following: urban geography, urban studies, planning, or an aligned discipline
- At least 5 years of teaching/professional
- Evidence of research and postgraduate supervision,
- Experience in running projects, ideally with a team.
- Experience in doing engaged/participatory research.
- Evidence of generating grant funding.
Additional requirements
- NRF Rated
- Able to speak isiZulu.
- Links to urban studies centers locally, nationally, and globally.
- Be comfortable with managing externally funded projects.
- Experience in working with/for government bodies.
- An interest in policy development and implementation.
Summary of Duties
- Research project development and management
- Publishing DHET-accredited outputs
- Running a seminar program
- Teaching one undergraduate course for the Engineering and Built Environment students.
- Grant writing and management
- Administration relevant to research and supervision
- Knowledge dissemination nationally and internationally
- Participation in university committees
- Supervision of postgraduate students
Inquiries: Preciousz2@dut.ac.za
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