DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT) VACANCIES

 
 
 
RESEARCH CHAIR: NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (NQF) STUDIES
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
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Closing Date 20 June 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Business Unit: Research
Minimum experience: Director
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
Contract term: 5 years
 
Job Description
As one of South Africa’s leading universities of technology, DUT is committed to excellence, relevance and innovation in higher education. Under our ENVISION2030 strategy, the Research, Innovation & Engagement (RIE) portfolio drives high-impact scholarship, partnerships and policy research that advance both institutional goals and national imperatives.
 
Role Overview
The Research Scholar in NQF Studies will lead a programme of empirical and policy-focused investigations into the design, governance and impact of South Africa’s National Qualifications Framework. Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation & Engagement, you will:

• Produce rigorous analyses of NQF level descriptors, governance structures and credit-transfer mechanisms;
• Evaluate Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) models and their effectiveness in widening access;
• Assess quality-assurance processes and practitioner experiences in universities and TVET colleges;
• Examine the socio-economic impacts of NQF-registered qualifications on graduate employability, equity and skills development;
• Engage government agencies, quality councils, employers and institutional stakeholders to co-create evidence-based policy recommendations;
• Publish in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, present at national/international conferences, and serve on NQF-related advisory panels.

 
Key Responsibilities

• Research Design & Delivery: Develop mixed-methods projects (qualitative and quantitative) on NQF policy, learning-outcome alignment, RPL and articulation pathways.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Convene focus groups and policy dialogues with DHET, SAQA, CHE, institutional QA units, industry partners and community representatives.
• Knowledge Dissemination: Author academic papers, policy briefs and technical reports; present findings to executive management and external bodies.
• Capacity-Building: Mentor postgraduate (Masters/PhD) students on NQF research methodologies; coordinate workshops and short courses for lecturers and practitioners.
• Grant Acquisition: Lead and co-ordinate external funding proposals (e.g. NRF, DHET, international donor agencies).

 
Minimum Requirements

• Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Education Policy, Curriculum Studies, Higher-Ed Management or related fields;
• At least 10 years’ post-doctoral research experience, with demonstrable outputs on NQF or qualification-framework topics;
• A strong publication record in internationally or nationally rated journals on policy design, quality assurance, RPL or related themes;
• Experience in mixed-methods research (survey design, institutional case studies, econometric or qualitative analysis);
• Proven ability to secure and manage research grants and to supervise postgraduate candidates to completion;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in academic English;
• Project-management skills, including budgeting, reporting and stakeholder coordination.

 
 Desirable Attributes

• Prior engagement with SAQA, CHE or DHET policy development processes;
• Network of national and international NQF/qualification-framework collaborators;
• Editorial board membership or peer-review service in relevant journals;
• Experience with digital-pedagogy research or innovation in outcome-based curricula.

 
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PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Closing Date 10 June 2025
 
Job Details
DivisionFaculty of Applied Sciences
Business Unit: Mathematics
Minimum experience: Executive
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
 
Job Description
FULL PROFESSOR

• A PhD in any mathematics-related field of study.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of consistent, extensive, and excellent performance in teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision (Master's and Doctoral)
• Achievement of international recognition through research outputs within the last ten (10)years, emphasizing recent research outputs.
• Significant contribution to community engagement.

 ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

• A PhD in any mathematics-related field of study.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of teaching.
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision.
• Achievement of national and/or international recognition through research outputs within the last seven (7) years.
• Significant contribution to community engagement.

 SENIOR LECTURER

• A PhD in any mathematics-related field of study.
• A minimum of five (5) years of teaching.
• A record of publications in refereed academic journals, edited books, and/or book chapters.
• Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision.
• Contribution to community engagement.

LECTURER

• Master’s Degree in any Mathematics-related field or A PhD would be an advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years’ teaching and/or industry

 
Additional Recommendation

• The applicant should have a broad knowledge of first and second year Mathematics and a good research profile.
• 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

 
Summary of Duties

• Management of all learning, teaching, assessment, and research matters.
• Assist in curriculum development
• Conduct research and publish in accredited journals
• Perform other duties as determined by the Head of Department

 
Instructions to candidates

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

 
Please complete an official employment application form from our website www.dut.ac.za  and send a detailed covering letter, CV, and certified qualifications with the exact name of the post you are applying for.

• Closing date: 10 June 2025
• “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.

 
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LECTURER, AUDITING & TAXATION
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Closing Date 06 June 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Faculty of Accounting & Informatics
Business Unit: Auditing & Taxation
Minimum experience: Associate
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Accounting/Auditing
 
Job Description
Department of Auditing & Taxation
Lecturer
 
Minimum requirements:

•  A PhD in the field of Accounting, Internal Auditing, Auditing or Taxation with a comprehensive background of Information Technology.  
• At least 3 years lecturing experience University level.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

• Make major contributions to the academic quality by providing leadership of all aspects of offerings associated with Auditing and Taxation in the Department
• Take responsibility for the teaching, learning and assessing of offerings associated with Auditing and Taxation in the Department
• Lead, develop, design and review all learning content associated with Auditing and Taxation
• Contribute to the research environment by helping and supporting colleagues with the supervision of post graduate students
• General administrative duties assigned by the HOD

 
Salary: Market related


Contact Person: Ms G Govindasamy
Email Address: careers@dut.ac.za
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
• Certified copies of all academic records and certificates
• Current contact information of referees
• No manual applications will be accepted and incomplete applications will be disregarded.
• Please email application to careers@dut.ac.za and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line 

 
Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV, copies of ID, qualifications and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for to:  Careers@dut.ac.za
 
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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TECHNICIAN: GRAPHIC DESIGN FA06
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Closing Date 06 June 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Faculty of Arts & Design
Business Unit: Visual Communication Design
Minimum experience: Entry Level
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Information Technology
 
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-centered 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 behavior.
The University’s ultimate goal is to contribute towards improving the lives and livelihoods of all it’s people, both internal and external. DUT consistently strives towards excellence and greatness in teaching-learning and in research-innovation; something that was 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.
 
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM INTERESTED PERSON(S) FOR THE UNDER MENTIONED POSTS. THE ADVERT IS OPEN TO EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
 
FACULTY OF ARTS & DESIGN
DEPARTMENT OF VISUAL & COMMUNICATION DESIGN
TECHNICIAN: GRAPHIC DESIGN PROGRAMME (REF: FA06)
 
Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in disciplines of Information & Communications Technology, Advanced Diploma in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology or a Bachelor of Computer Science.
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a computer laboratory environment                               

 
Summary of Duties:

• Optimise service delivery: ensuring that the Graphic Design programme environment and computing infrastructure operates in the most effective and efficient manner possible
• Enable staff productivity through IT
• Enable student productivity through IT
• integration of DUT VCD GD Internal IT Systems
• Provide customer advice and support
• Perform aspects of Supply Chain Management for the programme
• Undertake duties as assigned by the HOD/Programme Coordinator and academic staff in charge of laboratories.

 
Salary Scale: Market related plus benefits
Contact Person: G Govindasamy
 
 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
• Certified copies of all academic records and certificates
• Current contact information of referees
• No manual applications will be accepted and incomplete applications will be
• Please email application to govindag@dut.ac.za and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line

 
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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​MANAGER TREASURY MANAGEMENT
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Closing Date 04 June 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Finance
Business Unit: Financial Accounting
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Finance
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.


Finance

Post: Manager Treasury Management


Minimum Requirements:

• To manage the treasury activities within DUT in support of sound financial management practices and the achievement of the objectives of the division.
• 6 to 8 years’ experience within a treasury environment of which 3 years should have been in a management role.
• Honours Degree in Financial Accounting, investment management or any other relevant qualification (NQF Level 8).
• Ideal: 
• Qualified as a Chartered Accountant - CA (SA).
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Professional Qualification ICIMA / CGMA.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and rules.
• Understanding of IFRS and other relevant accounting standards.
• Understanding of treasury related practices.
• Understanding of Financial systems.
• Advanced Proficiency in MS Office.
• Proficient in ITS or equivalent.

 
Summary of Duties:

• Strategy and Funding Requirements.
• Liquidity.
• Treasury Risk Management.
• Debt and Forex Administration.
• Budgeting.
• Stakeholder Management.
• People Management.

 

Contact Person: Miss LV Makhanya

Status of Position: Permanent

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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