DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT) VACANCIES

DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT)

NGAP LECTURER, AUDITING & TAXATION
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract
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Closing Date 18 September 2024

Job Details
Division: Faculty of Accounting & Informatics
Business Unit: Auditing & Taxation
Minimum experience: Entry Level
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Accounting/Auditing
Contract term: 60 months
EE Status: Only open to EE candidates

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 6 of the Staffing South Africa’s Universities Framework (SSAUF) is called the New Generation of Academics (nGAP) 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 programmes 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:

Auditing and Taxation

Minimum requirements:

A Master’s degree in either Accounting, Auditing or Taxation and MUST be ready to pursue a Doctoral qualification within the minimum time permitted
Must have a score of 70 % and above for the Masters degree
Candidate who is a member of a recognized professional body will be given preference

Additional recommendations:

Good organisational and administrative skills
Provision of theoretically informed and pedagogically sound teaching
Experience in E-learning (Moodle and/or MS Teams)
Proficiency in researching, writing and communications skills
Be able to lecture in Internal Auditing and/or Taxation
A motivated self-starter, responsible and accountable individual and a team player
Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, internet and email use.

Summary of duties:

Competent preparation and delivery of learning material related to Internal Auditing/Auditing/Taxation students at undergraduate and post-graduate levels.
Supervise, train and assess undergraduate students in Auditing/Internal Auditing and Taxation.
Undertake assessment and administration duties related to teaching, learning and research.
Facilitate learning effectively through traditional and online mediums.
Undertake research and publications and become involved in community engagement projects.
Working collegially with team members towards attaining the goals of the department, faculty and institution.

Conditions of Employment:
In accepting an NGAP appointment, the incumbent will have to:

Commit to full participation in the 6 year New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP)
Commit to registering for Doctoral studies 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.
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.
Commit to participate in the SSAUF Development Programme, which will involve participation in at least one short course/module per year focused on research or teaching development.
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.
Agree that s/he cannot accept any other funding for projects that conflict with obligations that arise from participating in the nGAP.
Agree to inform the University and the Department of Higher Education and Training of any other funding that s/he have been offered before accepting such funding.
Agree that should s/he leave the nGAP position before successfully completing the 6-year programme, 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 SSAUF-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,
10% of salary costs paid by the nGAP up to the point of leaving.

Agree to participate in research, monitoring and evaluation activities focused on the nGAP, including participating in an exit interview upon leaving or completing the programme.

Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV and a covering letter with the exact name of the post and post number you are applying for to careers@dut.ac.za

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”

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SENIOR LECTURER: AUDITING & TAXATION
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Closing Date 18 September 2024

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
Senior Lecturer

Minimum requirements:

A completed relevant Doctorate Degree, and an undergraduate study in the field of Accounting, Internal Auditing, Auditing or Taxation with a comprehensive background of Information Technology.
At least 5 years lecturing experience University level*
Candidates must demonstrate scholarship of teaching and must have produced/ published research outputs (e.g. accredited book, chapter in a book, accredited creative output, patent, review article, journal article, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, etc.) in the preceding three years*
Successful supervision of at least one postgraduate student at Master’s level
Senior academic experience within a University context.
Active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities.

Note: Applicants with Doctoral qualifications who do not meet requirements marked by * will be considered for a Lecturer position.

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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NGAP LECTURER, VIDEO TECHNOLOGY
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract
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Closing Date 18 September 2024

Job Details
Division: Faculty of Arts & Design
Business Unit: Video Technology
Minimum experience: Associate
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Other
Contract term: 60 months

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 7 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 programmes 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 discipline:

Video Technology

Minimum requirements:

A Master’s degree in Television, Film or Media Studies and MUST be ready to pursue Doctoral qualification within the minimum time permitted
Must have a score 70 % and above for the Masters degree
Candidate who is a member of a recognized professional body will be given preference

Additional Requirements to the Above:

Teach theories, history and business of film and television
At least 3 years’ experience in the field of professional television or film production would be an advantage.

Summary of duties:

Work routinely towards completing a doctoral degree.
Competent preparation and delivery of learning material related to Video Technology students at undergraduate and post-graduate level.
Undertake assessment and administration duties related to teaching and learning, and research.
Facilitate learning effectively through traditional and online mediums.
Become involved in community engagement projects.
Working collegially with team members towards attaining the goals of the department, faculty and institution.

Conditions of Employment:
In accepting an NGAP appointment, the incumbent will have to:

Commit to full participation in the 6 year New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP)
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.
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.
Commit to participate in the SSAUF Development Programme, which will involve participation in at least one short course/module per year focused on research or teaching development.
Agree that s/he cannot accept any other funding from state sources that duplicates the purpose for which funding has already been allocated to me through the nGAP.
Agree that s/he cannot accept any other funding for projects that conflict with obligations that arise from participating in the nGAP.
Agree to inform the University and the Department of Higher Education and Training of any other funding that s/he have been offered before accepting such funding.
Agree that should s/he leave the nGAP position before successfully completing the 6-year programme, 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 SSAUF-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,
10% of salary costs paid by the nGAP up to the point of leaving.

9. Agree to participate in research, monitoring and evaluation activities focused on the nGAP, including participating in an exit interview upon leaving or completing the programme.

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

“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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LECTURER, GRAPHIC DESIGN (185,189 & 182)
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Closing Date 18 September 2024

Job Details
Division: Faculty of Arts & Design
Business Unit: Visual Communication Design
Minimum experience: Associate
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Art/Creative

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 it’s 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 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.

Department of Visual Communication Design
Lecturer, Graphic Design (3 positions)

Minimum Requirements:
Lecturer

A completed Master’s or PhD degree in Graphic Design or an appropriate associated field.
A minimum of 3 years teaching experience at tertiary level OR 3 years' experience in a relevant associated professional field.

Additional Recommendations:

If successful at Master’s level: Be willing to complete a Doctorate within five years of appointment in an appropriate field of Graphic Design.
Evidence of research or creative output activities.
Teaching experience at a University of Technology.
Experience in innovative teaching and learning technologies, including e-learning.
Experience in teaching English second language students.
Have an understanding and experience in critical writing.
Possess a working knowledge of Graphic Design related software, such as Adobe Creative Cloud programmes.
Have advertising and packaging knowledge and be equipped to lecture both theory and practical modules within the department.
Possess professional industry experience in advertising, graphic design, or art direction that is reflected in a design portfolio.
Have experience in traditional and digital graphic techniques.

Summary of Duties:
The successful candidate will be expected to:

Teach in the Graphic Design Programme.
Set and mark tests, assignments and portfolios.
Develop learning materials.
Engage in administration duties.
Assist with curriculum development.
Develop materials specific for online learners.
Participate in individual and/or programme research projects.
Attend meetings prescribed by the Head of Department
Undertake duties as assigned by the Programme Coordinator/Head of Department.

Salary: Market related plus benefits
Contact Person: G Govindasamy

Applications should include:

A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from www.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

Kindly note:
Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered

Applicants must complete this Application for Employment form and submit it together with the CV, ID and qualifications, quoting the Post/Ref number they are applying for to: govindag@dut.ac.za

“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 TECHNICAL ASSISTANT, MEDIA, LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION (1725)
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Closing Date 13 September 2024

Job Details
Division: Faculty of Arts & Design
Business Unit: Media Language & communication
Minimum experience: Entry Level
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Engineering

Job Description

TECHNICAL SUPPORT STAFF POST
DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA, LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION
(LANGUAGE PRACTICE)
SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (REF:1725)

Minimum Requirements:

Advanced Diploma/Postgraduate Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree/B Tech in Sound Engineering or equivalent.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience working with audio-visual equipment.

Additional recommendations:

At least one year in a supervisory capacity
Experience in working at higher education environment.
Communication Skills – written/verbal/presentation in English
Computer literate
Knowledge of practicals and test equipment is essential

Summary of duties:

Maintains fully functional laboratories so that all student practicals may be undertaken in a disciplined and effective manner.
Controls the LAN, and access the Internet and the DUT intranet.
Supervises student practicals in accordance with the requirements of academic staff.
Trains students (and Lab. Assistants where such structure exist) in the safe and proper use of equipment and ensures students work in a safe and disciplined manner.
Maintenance of laboratory equipment e.g. minor repairs, lubrication, etc. Where equipment requires major repairs, arrangements must be made to send it out for repairs
Where an Open Laboratory exists the technician shall control the functioning of the Open Lab Sessions.
Controls equipment issues and consumable stock usage and maintains up to date stock registry of consumables and equipment.
Monitors consumables and equipment stocks and coordinates the purchase of consumables and capital items in accordance with laid down purchasing procedures and budgetary constraints.
Procurement/Processing of purchase requisitions including sourcing of quotations.
Researching and advising on relevant and suitable equipment to be procured to serve the departmental needs.
General office technical support to staff members such as printers, computers, software etc.

Competencies

Communication and human relations skills.
Team leadership and small group communication skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Administration and management skills.

Salary: Market related
Contact Person: G Govindasamy

Applications should include:

A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from www.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

Kindly note:
Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.

Applicants must complete this Application for Employment form and submit it together with the CV, ID and qualifications, quoting the Post/Ref number they are applying for to: govindag@dut.ac.za

“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

APPLY

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