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DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT)
 



​PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER /LECTURER
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Closing Date 09 July 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Faculty of Applied Sciences
Business Unit: Statistics
Minimum experience: Director
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
 
Job Description
FULL PROFESSOR
  • A PhD in Applied Statistics or Mathematical Statistics.
  • 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 Applied Statistics or Mathematical Statistics.
  • A minimum of seven (7) years of consistent, extensive, and excellent performance in teaching and learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels
  • 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 Applied Statistics or Mathematical Statistics.
  • 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 Applied Statistics or Mathematical Statistics or a PhD in Applied Statistics or Mathematical Statistics would be an advantage.
  • A minimum of three (3) years’ teaching and/or industry experience
 
 Additional Recommendations
  • The applicant should have a broad knowledge of Applied statistics and Data Science modules and a good research profile.
  • A broad understanding of current research developments and teaching trends within the discipline
  • Knowledge and experience of various statistical software packages such as SPSS, SAS, R
  • 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.
 
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​FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER (POST REFERENCE NUMBER: 20001504)
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Closing Date 03 July 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Finance
Business Unit: CFO
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Finance
 
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.
DUT is: ‘Creative. Distinctive. Impactful’
Applications are invited from interested person(s) for the under mentioned post.
 
 
FINANCE
POST: FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER (POST REFERENCE NUMBER: 20001504)  
 
Minimum Requirements:
  • A 4-year qualification in Finance or Commerce (NQF level 8) or Honours Degree in Finance or Commerce.
  • 5 years’ Experience in Management Accountant, Finance Management or Finance Analyst.
  • Experience in the Higher Education sector and/or research sector is highly desirable.
  • Proven experience in public accounting practice, preferably taxation is desirable.
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret raw data and translate it into clear, concise information.
  • The ability to explain complex financial data to non-finance individuals.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Customer focus
  • Advanced proficiency in MS office
 
 Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide commercial risk management advice to finance clients.
  • Provide support and financial advice for the development of innovative business models.
  • Identify opportunities to add value in the development and execution of the Institution’s Strategic Plan.
  • Providing financial analysis and insight/analytics, linking financial reports to business strategies
  • Provide support and financial modelling for the development of business cases.
  • Assist clients with initiating Finance related processes, requests, submissions, business cases and plans
 
Salary: Market related
Contact Person: Mr. VN Mazwi
Email Address: HCSRecruitment@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
  • 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 careers@dut.ac.za and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line.
 
CLOSING DATE: 03 JULY 2025
 
Please note:
“The University reserves the right not to appoint” or to re-advertise to widen the pool of applicants Verification will be conducted on preferred candidates only.
DUT reserves the right to do a complete verification of the information you have provided.
 
DUT reserves the right to contact your referees or request additional referees.
 
While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given in terms of the University’s Equity Plan, with specific consideration for Female candidates.
 
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