DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT) VACANCIES

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WEBSITE MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Closing Date 30 August 2024
 
Job Details
Division: ICTS
Business Unit: IT Infrastructure & Operations
Minimum experience: Associate
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Information Technology
 
Job Description
ICTS: ENTERPRISE IT INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS
Post: Website Maintenance Specialist
REF: C546
 
Minimum Requirements:

• NQF Level 6 qualification in information technology/computer science
• 3 years’ experience in the maintenance and design of websites including optimization of websites.
• 2 years’ experience in the design of website databases
• Website tools and instruments
• Website security
• Infrastructure requirements
• Database administration

 
Summary of Duties:

• Receive a job order to upgrade a website and analyse the extent of the work.
• Determine the scope of the upgrade in accordance with the job order requirements.
• Raise the necessary job order in accordance with the scope of the work.
• Analyse the received job order to determine the scope of work.
• Inform the relevant role players of the intended upgrade.
• Submit the necessary change management requests in accordance with procedures.
• Execute the upgrade in accordance with procedures and work instructions.
• Conduct the testing in accordance with the testing plan.
• Close the job order in accordance with procedures.
• Receive an order for fault analysis and analyse to determine the extent and the nature of the analysis.
• Fault analysis is initiated due to system audit results.
• Identify the type of fault analysis required.
• Identify and secure the appropriate resources in accordance with sound management principles where multiple members are required.
• Provide/develop a solution in accordance with the identified problem.
• Implement the solution in accordance with procedures and ensure that the problem is resolved.
• Receive reports and statistics and analyse for correctness.
• Run the website to ensure that it is functional.
• Refer problems to the originating programmer for rectification.
• Determine the required administration actions in accordance with the schedule/request.
• Ensure that the necessary change requests are authorised in accordance with procedures.
• Receive a request for business analyses from business driver / client and analyse for correct understanding.
• Arrange business analyses intervention according set guidelines and criteria.
• The availability of the database is verified and ensured.
• The user is created/modified in accordance with the request.
• The database table space is checked utilising database administration tools.
• Escalate the problem to the best possible person for resolution • Provide/develop a solution.
• Test the solution to ensure that the diagnosed problem is resolved.
• Submit the resolution document to the document management system for future reference purposes.
• Receive and analyse a request for the development of functionality to determine the nature of the functionality.
• Conduct an impact study to determine the possible effect on the current- and associated systems.
• Implement the functionality on the live system in accordance with policies and procedures.

 
Salary: Market related
Contact Person: Miss. ZJ Ngcobo
Status of Position: Permanent


To apply:
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
 
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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ERP SPECIALIST
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Closing Date 30 August 2024
 
Job Details
Division: ICTS
Business Unit: IT Infrastructure & Operations
Minimum experience: Associate
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-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 its 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 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.
 
Information and Communication Technologies Services (ICTS)
Post – ERP Specialist (Ref C539)
 
Minimum Requirements:

• An NQF level 7 qualification in Information Technology / Computer Science / Software Development or equivalent relevant qualification in ICTS
• 3 years’ experience as an ERP Specialist
• 2 years’ experience dealing with business analysis
• Certification in ERP systems and applications.
• ERP development tools
• ERP coding languages
• Business process development

 
Duties (but not limited to):

• Receive a request for functionality and analyze to determine the type of requirement.
• Facilitate the meeting/workshop in accordance with the business requirements inclusive of all relevant role players.
• Analyze the impact of the possible implementation of functionality to ensure that system inter-dependence is considered.
• Document the deliverables in the prescribed format for business needs.
• Check the current status of systems, applications, licenses and skills to determine future requirements in terms of scalability and capacity; or monitor the systems to determine the performance
• analyse the future requirements to determine capacity
• Compare the current capacity to the future
• Contribute to the compilation of the optimization plan in accordance with the requirements:
  • Licenses
  • Capacity on Platforms
  • Applications
  • Systems
  • Resources
• Implement the optimization plan to ensure optimal
• Monitor the systems to ensure that the business targets are met.
• Receive and analyse a request to determine the nature and extent of the support to be provided; or
• The need for provision of support is identified during the execution of output.
• Diagnose the problem to determine the appropriate action:
  • Provide information
  • Provide possible solutions
  • Conduct research to develop a solution
• Test the solution to ensure that the diagnosed problem is
• Implement the solution in accordance with procedures and test to ensure that the solution is functional.
• Monitor the implemented solution for a period in accordance with the impact on the system.
• Receive and analyse a request for the development of functionality to determine the nature of the functionality; or Identify the need for new functionality during operational
• Conduct an impact study to determine the possible effect on the current- and associated systems.
• Conduct a feasibility study to determine the cost of the implementation of the functionality.

 
Contact Person: Miss ZJ Ngcobo
Status of Position: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
 
 
To Apply:
Please complete application form downloadable from DUT careers portal and send together with detailed CV, copies of ID, qualifications and a covering letter. Please note that you do not have to use more than one method of applying.
 
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: LOGISTICAL SERVICES
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract
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Closing Date 23 August 2024
 
Job Details
Division: Real Estate Management
Business Unit: Transport & Logistics
Minimum experience: Not Applicable
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Engineering
Contract term: 60
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 its 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 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.
 
Real Estate Management
Post: Director: Logistical Services
(5-year renewable contract)
 
Minimum Requirements:

• An Honour’s Degree (NQF Level 8) in Logistics Management OR Business Management OR related field.
• 6 to 10 years’ experience as a senior manager responsible for logistics and/or transport, fleet services.
• Prior experience in managing transport, fleet, logistics
• Experience in management of routes scheduling and maintenance of insourced/outsourced services
• Strategic planning background in relation to all facets of logistical services area of operation.
• Exposure to the development of budgets, cost control, and related budgetary management.
• Management of human capital, performance management, absenteeism, and disciplinary processes.
• Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and organisational abilities

 
Summary of Duties:

• Develop and implement an integrated logistics management systems / strategy to support Institutional strategy/objectives.
• Direct logistics plans which ensure proper coordination to connect business services across the board to maximise returns while providing strong support to operations in adherence to performance standards.
• Strategically plan and manage logistics, transportation and fleet services.
• Ensure Integrated Planning amongst all Logistics Infrastructure and Operational Stakeholders.
• Manage the planning and/or implementation of logistics projects and improvement of processes.
• Ensure that all logistics solutions are fully integrated.
• Develop and implement strategies and best practices within the function for purposes of enhancing service delivery and efficiencies.
• Investigate and introduce/implement new and automated or digital ways of delivering the logistics function in line with required labour, service levels, costs and customer needs.
• Advise on the development of a logistics operating model and value chain that enhances the logistics function and optimizes productivity of the human capital.
• Facilitate the ability of logistical services to remain technologically competitive.
• Implement a centralised transport/fleet management system.
• Oversee the continuous development and implementation of Logistical Information System, maintenance and functionality of the system.
• Plan driver resource strategically, tactically and operationally to utilise fleet to its maximum capacity.
• Deploy appropriate controls and procedures to effectively and efficiently manage all aspects of customer service and communication.
• Oversee cost control and performance, actively seeking to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, increasing margin whilst meeting budget.
• Manage the lease or outsource process and other logistics functions.
• Ensure fleet, transport and logistical services are managed in accordance with the policies of the University, by rendering the following operational services.
• Ensure availability of vehicles (internal or outsourced) through effective servicing programme and other means.
• Manage the costs of running the fleet to the advantage of the university.
• Allocate vehicles according to requirements ensuring best fit of vehicle to task.
• Ensure proper maintenance of the fleet in accordance with standard operating procedure as agreed to with the service providers.
• Direct the various functions of printing operations including graphic arts, photocopy, offset press, and bindery to achieve quality printing in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Promotes preventative maintenance as a strategy thus extending the operational life of printing and postal equipment.
• Operate an independent mail service by ensuring that the University's mail service complies with rules and regulations in the receipt, handling and distribution of all classes of mail.
• Analyse the HR plan, determine the relevant deliverables and set performance targets for the own team in the department.
• Develop and implement performance management targets.
• Manage the department in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements.
• Complete management actions within the required time frames.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of own repartees development interventions on performance.

 
Salary: Market related
Contact Person: Miss. ZJ Ngcobo
Status of contract: 5-year contract (Renewable)
 
 
To Apply:
Please complete an official application for employment form and send a 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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