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DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT) VACANCIES
DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT)
INVITATION TO APPLY
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
Post-doctoral Fellows (PDFs) support research and other academic activities as specified by the Hosting entity. For this Call the hosting entity is the Faculty of Management Sciences. The Postdoctoral Fellowship Program aims to provide opportunities for postdoctoral candidates to conduct innovative research, publish, expand networks, and increase knowledge in the field of management sciences. We therefore seek candidates who will advance knowledge in the area that are identified in this advertisement. The key objective for these appointments is to carry out research to high impact outputs in the areas of:
• Academic Reflexive Research and higher education management research;
• BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) economic growth and development related research on themes that include: BRICS Economics Models and BRICS Financing, Climate Change and Green Energy; Public Administration and Public Policy, Tourism and People-to-People Exchanges; Peace and Security.
Please use the code PDF-2024-FMS as the application reference number.
BACKGROUND
Provision has been made for ten (10) PDF positions, to be filled in by any nationality with preference given to South Africans followed by members from SADC and BRICS nations. Please note that Post-Doctoral Fellows are not appointed as employees of the university, therefore, they are not eligible for employee benefits but are awarded tax-free stipends. Applicants should have doctoral qualifications and evidence of research outputs in the following areas:
• Business Administration;
• Climate Change and Green Energy;
• Education/Education Policy/Higher Education Management;
• Economics/Macro-Economic;
• Information and Communications Technology;
• Law and Governance;
• Peace and Security;
• Public Administration;
• Sustainable Development in the Global South;
• Tourism and People to People Exchanges
FELLOWSHIP STIPEND
• A salary of R 430 000 per annum;
• Research expenses allowance: R50 000;
Successful candidates in this programme will be employed on a two-year contract subject to availability of funds and significant progress of the PDF.
EXPECATIONS AND OUTPUTS
• The doctoral degree awarded should not be older than five years;
• Applicants should have publishing experience in the fields/disciplines in which they apply;
• Successful applicants shall carry out other duties consistent with a post-doctoral fellowship, e.g., co-supervision of M&D students and conference presentations;
• Successful applicant will be required to publish a minimum of 2 publication units per annum in DHET/ISI/IBSS accredited journals;
• Abiding by DUT’s policies, rules and procedures for post-doctoral fellows as well as codes of conduct.
APPLICATION PROCESS
a. Apply online at: careers@dut.ac.za
b. The following documents must be EMAILED as ONE Combined PDF Document:
• A full Curriculum Vitae;
• Official Academic transcripts of all degrees and degree certificates;
• A copy of the identity document or passport;
• Employment Visa (for International Researchers only);
• Medical certificate (International Researchers only. For SA Citizens and SA Permanent Residents it is not required).
• Two reference letters, one from the Doctoral Supervisor.
c. Contact person: Ms. MN Mthembu: maudm@dut.ac.za
d. Please use the code PDF-2024-FMS as the application reference number
e. Only applications with the code PDF-2024-FMS will be considered
f. Supporting documents submitted to any other email account will not be considered nor opened.
g. Applications with incomplete documents will not be considered.
DURATION OF TENURE: 12 months, renewable subject to evidence of progress and availability of funding.
CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATIONS: 10 November 2023
ASSUMPTION OF DUTY: 01 January 2024
INVITATION TO APPLY
POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
Post-doctoral Fellows (PDFs) support research and other academic activities as specified by the Hosting entity. For this Call the hosting entity is the Faculty of Management Sciences. The Postdoctoral Fellowship Program aims to provide opportunities for postdoctoral candidates to conduct innovative research, publish, expand networks, and increase knowledge in the field of management sciences. We therefore seek candidates who will advance knowledge in the area that are identified in this advertisement. The key objective for these appointments is to carry out research to high impact outputs in the areas of:
• Academic Reflexive Research and higher education management research;
• BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) economic growth and development related research on themes that include: BRICS Economics Models and BRICS Financing, Climate Change and Green Energy; Public Administration and Public Policy, Tourism and People-to-People Exchanges; Peace and Security.
Please use the code PDF-2024-FMS as the application reference number.
BACKGROUND
Provision has been made for ten (10) PDF positions, to be filled in by any nationality with preference given to South Africans followed by members from SADC and BRICS nations. Please note that Post-Doctoral Fellows are not appointed as employees of the university, therefore, they are not eligible for employee benefits but are awarded tax-free stipends. Applicants should have doctoral qualifications and evidence of research outputs in the following areas:
• Business Administration;
• Climate Change and Green Energy;
• Education/Education Policy/Higher Education Management;
• Economics/Macro-Economic;
• Information and Communications Technology;
• Law and Governance;
• Peace and Security;
• Public Administration;
• Sustainable Development in the Global South;
• Tourism and People to People Exchanges
FELLOWSHIP STIPEND
• A salary of R 430 000 per annum;
• Research expenses allowance: R50 000;
Successful candidates in this programme will be employed on a two-year contract subject to availability of funds and significant progress of the PDF.
EXPECATIONS AND OUTPUTS
• The doctoral degree awarded should not be older than five years;
• Applicants should have publishing experience in the fields/disciplines in which they apply;
• Successful applicants shall carry out other duties consistent with a post-doctoral fellowship, e.g., co-supervision of M&D students and conference presentations;
• Successful applicant will be required to publish a minimum of 2 publication units per annum in DHET/ISI/IBSS accredited journals;
• Abiding by DUT’s policies, rules and procedures for post-doctoral fellows as well as codes of conduct.
APPLICATION PROCESS
a. Apply online at: careers@dut.ac.za
b. The following documents must be EMAILED as ONE Combined PDF Document:
• A full Curriculum Vitae;
• Official Academic transcripts of all degrees and degree certificates;
• A copy of the identity document or passport;
• Employment Visa (for International Researchers only);
• Medical certificate (International Researchers only. For SA Citizens and SA Permanent Residents it is not required).
• Two reference letters, one from the Doctoral Supervisor.
c. Contact person: Ms. MN Mthembu: maudm@dut.ac.za
d. Please use the code PDF-2024-FMS as the application reference number
e. Only applications with the code PDF-2024-FMS will be considered
f. Supporting documents submitted to any other email account will not be considered nor opened.
g. Applications with incomplete documents will not be considered.
DURATION OF TENURE: 12 months, renewable subject to evidence of progress and availability of funding.
CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATIONS: 10 November 2023
ASSUMPTION OF DUTY: 01 January 2024
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM INTERESTED PERSON(S) FOR THE UNDER MENTIONED POST.
ADMIN ASSISTANT & DRIVER Ref No: YF82
(RE – ADVERTISEMENT)
STUDENT GOVERNANCE & DEVELOPMENT - MIDLANDS (10 MONTHS CONTRACT POSITION)
To provide administrative support to Student Life Officer and SRC in the implementation of policies, procedures and systems in order to ensure excellent customer service and alignment with the objectives of the Student Governance & Development function and DUT
Minimum Requirements
M + 3 qualification in Transport Management, Tourism Management, Transport and Logistics or Logistics Management or equivalent
Two (2) years Administrative experience
Two (2) years Driving Experience
Two (2) Years’ Experience in Higher Education Environment (will be added advantage)
Special Requirements
Code 10 plus valid PDP
Communication Skills
Computer proficiency
Microsoft office Suite
ITS
Summary of Duties
Designated general administration tasks
Drive the SRC to meetings and any other functions they have to attend
Filing and recording systems
SRC venue bookings
Types correspondence; reports
Welcoming guests
Telephonic support (messages; queries)
Events planning & Management
Photocopying
Diary management
Travel/accommodation arrangements
Salary : R14 241.00 Contact Person : Mr B.K Skhakhane , Contact Number : 031 373 3158 Position Status : 10 months contract Send applications to : Careers@dut.ac.za
Closing date : 27 October 2023
Please complete an official application for employment form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za and send a full detailed CV and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for to: HCS
1. Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.
2. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.
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.
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- REAL ESTATE PLANNING (R239)
Minimum Requirements:
Summary of Duties:
Salary: Market related
Contact Person: Miss. ZJ Ngcobo
Email Address: HCSRecruitment@dut.ac.za
Preferably you may apply via Linkedin by sending a completed official application for employment form which can be found on DUT website. Please send form together with detailed CV, copies of ID, qualifications and a covering letter with the exact name and reference number of the post you are applying for OR you may email the above listed documents to HCSRecruitment@dut.ac.za.
Please note that you donot 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 (application form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za).
Closing date: 25 October 2023 @ 16:00pm
“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.
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- REAL ESTATE PLANNING (R239)
Minimum Requirements:
- NQF Level 8 in Real Estate Management OR Built Environment OR Property management OR Facilities Management OR Engineering OR related field.
- A Professional Project Management Qualification.
- Eligible to be registered as a professional member with a built-environment OR relevant field.
- At least 6 to 10 years’ appropriate experience in a built environment profession in the Higher Education Sector or similar.
- At least 6 years Senior Managerial experience in Real Estate Management.
- At least 6 years proven experience in management of large-scale infrastructure projects
Summary of Duties:
- Development and implementation of Real Estate long term plans in line with the strategic objectives of the university and in respect to property development, tenant improvements, land planning, infrastructure planning and design, site development and construction.
- Development of operational goals, targets and timelines and including implementation of support systems and services
- Compliance with property condition analysis, capital improvement, policies and other relevant regulations
- Works collaboratively with other departments in the university to ensure integrated service provision and minimization of destruction to co- activities.
- Management of budgets including implementation of financial controls, records compilation of budgets, management of expenses and expenditure.
- Management of people and resources including performance management, skills development and build a robust effective talent and leadership pipeline and succession planning within the unit.
- Create and maintain a climate conducive for team performance to enable the team to deliver on set targets.
Salary: Market related
Contact Person: Miss. ZJ Ngcobo
Email Address: HCSRecruitment@dut.ac.za
Preferably you may apply via Linkedin by sending a completed official application for employment form which can be found on DUT website. Please send form together with detailed CV, copies of ID, qualifications and a covering letter with the exact name and reference number of the post you are applying for OR you may email the above listed documents to HCSRecruitment@dut.ac.za.
Please note that you donot 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 (application form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za).
Closing date: 25 October 2023 @ 16:00pm
“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.
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 - Infrastructure Projects
R236
Minimum Requirements:
- NQF Level 8 in Construction Management OR Quantity Surveying OR Civil Engineering OR related field.
- A Professional Project Management Qualification.
- Eligible to be registered as a professional member of ECSA OR PMP OR SACPMP OR relevant field.
- At least 6 to 10 years technical experience in the built environment (design or construction)
- At least 6 years proven experience in infrastructure development management and property management in the South African Higher Education Sector
- At least 6 years’ experience in management of large-scale infrastructure projects
Summary of Duties:
- Initiates and informs the programs, projects and Infrastructure Plan in line with the strategic objectives of the University.
- Assesses, plans, and deliver infrastructure requirements to meet and improve on the needs within the University and deliver value added solutions.
- Develops and Implement safety procedures; tender safety risk analysis, evaluation of construction safety plans and construction safety audits.
- Works collaboratively with other departments in the university to ensure integrated service provision and minimization of destruction to co- activities.
- Management of budgets including implementation of financial controls, records compilation of budgets, management of expenses and expenditure.
- Management of people and resources including performance management, skills development and build a robust effective talent and leadership pipeline and succession planning within the unit.
- Create and maintain a climate conducive for team performance to enable the team to deliver on set targets.
- Ensures effective and timeous delivery of project parameters to core customers, without compromising quality and cost.
Salary: Market related
Contact Person: Miss. ZJ Ngcobo
Email Address: HCSRecruitment@dut.ac.za
Preferably you may apply via Linkedin by sending a completed official application for employment form which can be found on DUT website. Please send form together with detailed CV, copies of ID, qualifications and a covering letter with the exact name and reference number of the post you are applying for OR you may email the above listed documents to HCSRecruitment@dut.ac.za.
Please note that you donot 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 (application form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za).
Closing date: 25 October 2023 @ 16:00pm
“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.