DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT) VACANCIES

DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT)

COMPLIANCE RISK PRACTITIONER – POST REFERENCE NUMBER : 20001613
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
Closing Date 22 September 2025

Job Details
Division: People & Operations
Business Unit: Risk Office
Minimum experience: Associate
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education

Job Description
DUT has approximately 33 000 students, and is located in the beautiful cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg (PMB). As a University of Technology, it prioritises the quality of teaching and learning, as well as research and innovation, by ensuring its staff are appropriately qualified.
Existing as 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 its ENVISION2030 strategy, the University would like to see its people (students, staff, etc) become entrepreneurial and innovative.
In 2020, DUT was ranked amongst the Top 500 Universities globally, and 10th for citations globally and 5th Nationally, an achievement which the university continues to build on through its academic fraternity. That is, the Research, Innovation and Engagement (RIE) as well as the Teaching and Learning fraternity. And, the latter being constituted largely through its six Faculties, viz. Accounting and Informatics, Applied Sciences, Management Sciences, Engineering and the Built Environment, Health Sciences and Arts & Design.
Co-journeying with the broader university community, in pursuit of strategic objectives, is the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Function, as established in 2014. Committed to the deepening of risk culture, its stakeholder-centricity, the continual strengthening of its understanding into the intricacies of institutional strategy, the imperative to prioritise institutional governance, and an appetite to learn, this ERM Function will serve as home to the successful Candidate.
DUT is: ‘Creative. Distinctive. Impactful’

Applications are invited from interested person(s) for the under mentioned post.

DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
COMPLIANCE RISK PRACTITIONER – POST REFERENCE NUMBER : 20001613
LOCATION: DURBAN
REPORTING TO: CHIEF RISK OFFICER

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To ensure DUT adhere to institutional policies, procedures, as well as relevant external and internal statutory and regulatory requirements. This position is responsible for conducting compliance risk assessments, supporting the enhancement of compliance systems and processes, and advising management in order to preserve the institutional brand.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Relevant Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit, Finance, or related field
Professional certification such as CRMA, CRM-Prac, CRM-Prof, or CIA

IDEAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s in Business Administration; Master’s in Business Leadership; or MPhil in Internal Audit (or other related Master’s degree)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 8 years in a fully-fledged compliance environment
At least 5 years’ experience in:
Generally Accepted Compliance Practice Framework
Combined Assurance Framework (CAF)
Business continuity, including practical implementation
Contract management, including identification of risks before executive sign-off
Project management with measurable outcomes
Interacting across all organisational levels (At all levels within the institution)
Experience in serving on an oversight structure, even if as merely an internal role player.
Knowledge of higher learning policies, procedures, and legislation will be an advantage.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Higher Education sector experience
Understanding of organisational strategy
Registry systems and processes experience
Experience coordinating organisation-wide roadshows.

MINIMUM KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS

Ability to identify, assess and prioritise compliance risks across all areas of the university, ensuring early detection of gaps and vulnerabilities.
Understanding of end-to-end compliance workflows, from policy development and implementation to monitoring and corrective actions.
Up-to-date knowledge of relevant statutory and regulatory frameworks impacting higher education, with the ability to interpret and apply legislative requirements effectively.
Expertise in designing, evaluating, and strengthening internal controls across academic, administrative, financial, and operational processes to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
Capacity to critically analyse compliance processes and outcomes, measure effectiveness, and recommend improvements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex compliance issues clearly and persuasively to varied audiences.
Skilled in leading compliance risk workshops, training sessions, and presentations that engage diverse stakeholders and foster understanding of compliance obligations.
Ability to prepare accurate and timely compliance reports, monitor performance against benchmarks, and track remediation of compliance gaps.
Awareness of emerging regulatory, institutional, and sectoral trends, and capacity to anticipate their potential impact on compliance requirements.
Ability to compare institutional practices against sector and industry best practice, and recommend enhancements based on benchmarking insights.
Capacity to design innovative approaches for embedding compliance into operations while minimising bureaucracy.
Ability to proactively identify challenges and develop practical, forward-looking compliance solutions that add value to the institution.
Competence in aligning compliance activities with the broader institutional strategy, ensuring compliance is a key enabler of DUT’s vision and mission.

IDEAL KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS

Experience in the Higher Education Sector
Insights into organisational strategy.

MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:

Membership, in good standing, with a Compliance Body (e.g. CISA).
Commitment to confidentiality.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE

Compliance universe mapping experience, including tracking of legislative changes pertinent to a higher education institution.
Experience in the implementation of an compliance software.
MS Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint (Advanced).
Full value-chain compliance risk workshop facilitation, viz. from Pre-read to reporting.
Insights to the compliance universe and interpretation of regulatory prescripts, in the context of the institution.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The role demands the highest level of integrity and discretion, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information responsibly, ensuring that compliance and institutional trust are never compromised.
Ability to conduct ongoing scanning of the external and internal environment to identify emerging risks, supported by the facilitation of compliance risk workshops that engage stakeholders and generate actionable outcomes.
A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying abreast of legislative changes, regulatory requirements, and best practices in compliance and risk management.
Strong insight into the interconnected processes of the internal audit function, with the ability to align compliance risk management activities with audit outcomes and recommendations.
Flexibility and readiness to work beyond standard hours when required, particularly during critical reporting periods, audits, or urgent compliance-related matters.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Compliance Governance Documents:
- Develop and implement Compliance Policy and Compliance Framework
- Align systems and processes with Generally Accepted Compliance Practice Framework.
Statutory, Regulatory & Policy Compliance Monitoring and Reporting:
- Interpret and track legislative changes and integrate into DUT systems.
- Collaborate with Lines of Assurance (OHSE, IAF, Legal Services, Employee Relations, Registry, statutory auditors).
- Coordinate compliance audits and report to governance structures.
- Escalate non-compliance incidents appropriately.
Stakeholder-Centricity:
- Develop and maintain a Compliance Stakeholder Matrix (CSM).
- Map stakeholder roles and responsibilities and align with best practices.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to drive a zero-tolerance culture toward non-compliance.
- Support statutory/external audits.
- Collaborate with Judicial Services to enhance compliance in student services.
Compliance Training and Awareness:
- Lead compliance awareness and training for new and existing staff.
- Embed compliance into daily operations.
- Partner with Judicial Services to raise awareness on compliance processes.

Salary: Market related
Contact Person: Ms P Naidoo
Status of Position: Permanent

In pursuance of ENVISION2030, the ideal incumbent:

Epitomises and demonstrates values- and principles-driven leadership and management, our DNA and The DUT Way.
Fosters visionary and transformative leadership that is efficient, effective and impactful not only internally, but in our broader society nationally and internationally.
Embeds systems thinking and management in the implementation of plans and projects, while ensuring sustainability.
Takes leadership in ensuring that our education philosophy statement: ‘our innovation and entrepreneurship shapes adaptive graduates that transform society’ is not only enacted across DUT, but is a lived experience among, primarily, academics and students.
Is creative and innovative, deliberative and decisive, and is a leader, a strategist and a manager.
Is a seasoned academic leader with a proven record of academic excellence.

CLOSING DATE: 22 SEPTEMBER 2025
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
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.

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.

PLEASE APPLY HERE

FRAUD RISK PRACTITIONER (POST REFERENCE: 20001612)
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent

Closing Date 22 September 2025

Job Details
Division: People & Operations
Business Unit: Risk Office
Minimum experience: Associate
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Legal

Job Description
DUT has approximately 33 000 students, and is located in the beautiful cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg (PMB). As a University of Technology, it prioritises the quality of teaching and learning, as well as research and innovation, by ensuring its staff are appropriately qualified.
Existing as 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 its ENVISION2030 strategy, the University would like to see its people (students, staff, etc) become entrepreneurial and innovative.
In 2020, DUT was ranked amongst the Top 500 Universities globally, and 10th for citations globally and 5th Nationally, an achievement which the university continues to build on through its academic fraternity. That is, the Research, Innovation and Engagement (RIE) as well as the Teaching and Learning fraternity. And, the latter being constituted largely through its six Faculties, viz. Accounting and Informatics, Applied Sciences, Management Sciences, Engineering and the Built Environment, Health Sciences and Arts & Design.
Co-journeying with the broader university community, in pursuit of strategic objectives, is the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Function, as established in 2014. Committed to the deepening of risk culture, its stakeholder-centricity, the continual strengthening of its understanding into the intricacies of institutional strategy, the imperative to prioritise institutional governance, and an appetite to learn, this ERM Function will serve as home to the successful Candidate.
DUT is: ‘Creative. Distinctive. Impactful’

Applications are invited from interested person(s) for the under mentioned post.

DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
FRAUD RISK PRACTITIONER (POST REFERENCE: 20001612)
Location: Durban
Reporting to: Chief Risk Officer

Purpose of the Job
To identify, prevent, and respond to fraud associated risk. The Fraud Risk Practitioner should use their knowledge of risk management, corporate governance, and fraud control to help DUT in strengthening its defences against fraud and corruption.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

Relevant Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Forensic Science; Enterprise Risk Management; Internal Audit; Finance, or related field (economics, business management, statistics, or law).
Certification in Fraud Risk Management (CFRM).
Membership to a professional body, e.g. Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).

IDEAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

MPhil Fraud Risk Management.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

8 years or more within a fully-fledged Compliance environment.
5 years’ experience in:-
Fraud risk profiling/assessment value chain (from identification through to reporting)
Analysis of key trends in relation to the institutional fraud risk landscape, including emerging risks.
Effective coordination of whistleblowing activities, including proactive response to hotline reports.
Undertaking preliminary forensic investigations with confidentiality and deadline-driven posture.
Leading fraud and forensics related training and awareness across an organisation.
Responding to practical complexities pertaining to fraud and forensics related cases.
Evaluation of an institutional fraud and forensics value chain, including implemented recommendations for improvement.
Development of fraud and forensics governance documents, including socialisation across an organisation.
Combined Assurance Framework (CAF).
Contract management, identifying loopholes and unmitigated risks prior to executive sign-off.
Project management with tangible outcomes/impact.
Interacting across all hierarchical levels (At all levels within the institution), viz. with line management and other CAF lines of assurance role players.

Ideal Experience:

Experience in the Higher Education Sector.
Insights into organisational strategy.
Experience in the implementation of an ERM software.
Experience in serving on an oversight structure, even if as merely an internal role player.

MIMIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENT:
Membership, in good standing, with a professional fraud-focused body, viz.:-

Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), or
Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners (ICFP), or Equivalent

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Ability to identify, assess, and prioritise fraud risks within institutional processes, ensuring proactive detection and treatment of vulnerabilities.
Expertise in designing, testing, and evaluating internal control systems that minimise exposure to fraud and corruption across the institution.
Practical knowledge of investigation methodologies, evidence collection, interviewing, and forensic analysis techniques.
Strong ability to prepare and present clear, accurate, and insightful reports, dashboards, and presentations on fraud risks and investigation outcomes.
Thorough understanding of governance principles, ethical standards, and enterprise risk management frameworks, and ability to embed these into daily operations.
Familiarity with financial risk areas, including market, credit, and liquidity risks, and ability to assess their interconnection with fraud risks.
Knowledge of operational risk frameworks and controls to ensure effective prevention and detection of fraud in day-to-day processes.
Competence in analysing large datasets, applying risk modelling techniques, and drawing meaningful insights to inform fraud prevention strategies.
Ability to build relationships across internal and external stakeholders, collaborate effectively, and embed a culture of fraud awareness and accountability.
Aptitude to compare institutional practices with industry best practice, identify gaps, and apply lessons learned to strengthen fraud risk management.
Skilled in leading workshops, awareness sessions, and training programmes that build organisational capacity in fraud risk management.
Ability to monitor trends, emerging fraud risks, and sectoral developments, and integrate findings into fraud prevention strategies.
Capacity to design innovative, fit-for-purpose fraud detection and prevention mechanisms that respond to changing risk landscapes.
Ability to transfer knowledge, mentor staff, and build fraud risk management capability across the university.
Strong project management skills to implement fraud-related initiatives, from inception to evaluation, with measurable outcomes.

IDEAL

Insight into governance, risk, and fraud challenges specific to higher education institutions.
Ability to link fraud risk initiatives with institutional strategy and objectives.
Hands-on experience in implementing enterprise risk management systems to monitor and manage fraud risks effectively.
Understanding of governance processes through participation in oversight bodies or committees, with the ability to provide informed input on fraud and forensics.

TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:

Specialised forensic investigations.
Microsoft Office, especially Word and PowerPoint (Advanced).
Data analytics.
Expert-Interviewing Skills.

IDEAL REQUIREMENT:

Collaboration with law enforcement agencies, e.g. SAPS.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to conduct proactive environmental scanning to identify emerging fraud risks and sectoral trends, combined with the skill to facilitate risk workshops that engage stakeholders in evaluating vulnerabilities and designing effective mitigation strategies.
A visible commitment to continuous professional growth, keeping abreast of developments in fraud risk management, forensic investigation techniques, governance practices, and regulatory requirements to ensure the institution remains fraud-resilient.
Strong appreciation of the role and processes of internal audit, with the ability to integrate fraud risk management initiatives into the wider assurance framework and respond effectively to audit findings and recommendations.
Willingness and flexibility to work beyond normal business hours when required, particularly during high-risk periods, investigations, audits, or urgent fraud-related interventions.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

FRAUD AND FORENSICS GOVERNANCE
Develop and/or update fraud and forensics related policies, frameworks, and procedures, including:
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Policy
- ERM Framework
- Fraud, Bribery, and Corruption Prevention Policy
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Whistleblowing Policy
Undertake benchmarking as a source of innovation and infusion of market trends, demonstrating a growth mindset.
Integrate institutional strategy into governance documents to ensure alignment and awareness.
Produce detailed reports and dashboards with graphical illustrations, highlighting the interconnectedness of fraud, corruption, and control breaches.
FRAUD RESPONSE PLANNING & PREVENTION
Proactively track fraud-related red flags across institutional activities and develop appropriate mitigation tactics.
Capture and track lessons learned from forensic investigation reports and use these insights to strengthen prevention measures.
Act as a sounding board for first-line assurance role players by shaping fraud-sensitive dialogue.
Provide actionable input into the university’s green-paper processes, informed by market best practices.
Contribute towards AppFactory MoUs, MoAs, and other agreements by identifying fraud-related loopholes.
Promote and embed a strong risk management philosophy and culture.
FORENSIC INVESTIGATIONS MANAGEMENT
Engage relevant leadership team members to capture critical details for RFQ specifications.
Compile RFQs for projects requiring external forensic services, ensuring specifications are well scoped.
Liaise effectively with stakeholders to gather, analyse, and track evidence, and identify emerging fraud trends.
Apply protocols for forensic investigations, including:
- Evidence gathering to safeguard integrity of investigations
- Competent compilation of evidence for possible criminal prosecution
Conduct thorough root cause analyses of fraud cases.
Present evidence at disciplinary hearings to defend forensic reports and ensure accountability.
WHISTLEBLOWING AND HOTLINE
Liaise with the external service provider administering the whistleblowing hotline.
Manage and coordinate whistleblowing processes, ensuring confidentiality, responsiveness, and organisational trust in the system.
FRAUD AWARENESS AND TRAINING
Contribute to creating a culture of openness and accountability across DUT.
Lead fraud awareness and training sessions, drawing on case studies, local and global (glocal) market trends, and lessons learned from investigations.
Promote institutional resilience by embedding fraud awareness across all organisational levels.

Salary: Market related
Contact Person: Ms P Naidoo
Status of Position: Permanent

In pursuance of ENVISION2030, the ideal incumbent:

Epitomises and demonstrates values- and principles-driven leadership and management, our DNA and The DUT Way.
Fosters visionary and transformative leadership that is efficient, effective and impactful not only internally, but in our broader society nationally and internationally.
Embeds systems thinking and management in the implementation of plans and projects, while ensuring sustainability.
Takes leadership in ensuring that our education philosophy statement: ‘our innovation and entrepreneurship shapes adaptive graduates that transform society’ is not only enacted across DUT, but is a lived experience among, primarily, academics and students.
Is creative and innovative, deliberative and decisive, and is a leader, a strategist and a manager.
Is a seasoned academic leader with a proven record of academic excellence.

CLOSING DATE: 22 SEPTEMBER 2025

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
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.

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.

PLEASE APPLY HERE

LECTURER, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (REF. NO. 20001458 & 20001456) - RE-ADVERTISED
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent

Closing Date 19 September 2025

Job Details
Division: Faculty of Accounting & Informatics
Business Unit: Financial Accounting
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Accounting/Auditing

Job Description
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM INTERESTED PERSON(S) FOR THE UNDER MENTIONED POSTS. THE ADVERT IS OPEN TO EXTERNAL CANDIDATES THROUGH DUT WEBSITE

Department of Financial Accounting
LECTURER X 2 POSTS
Are you passionate about shaping the future of accounting education? Do you possess a deep understanding of the evolving technological landscape and its impact on the accounting profession? The Department of Financial Accounting is looking for dynamic individuals who can inspire and equip the next generation of accountants with the skills necessary to thrive in the digital age. We are seeking innovative minds to revolutionize the accounting curriculum and spearhead the integration of cutting-edge technologies.

Minimum Requirements:

A Master's degree in Accounting with an undergraduate degree in Accounting.
A minimum of 3 years of university teaching experience and relevant industry experience may be an advantage.

Additional Recommendations:
Professional Development & Affiliation: Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development, with active affiliation (or exam registration) with SAICA, SAIPA, or CIMA considered a strong advantage.

Postgraduate Financial Accounting Expertise: Proven ability to lecture Financial Accounting and related modules at the postgraduate level.
Teaching Scholarship: Evidence of scholarly teaching practices.
Industry & Community Engagement: Active participation in professional, industry, and/or community activities.
Technology-Driven Accounting Background: Strong background in accounting, finance, or a related field, with a focus on technology-driven practices.
Innovative Teaching & Technology Integration: Proven experience integrating technology and innovative teaching methods into the accounting curriculum.
Emerging Technology Proficiency: Familiarity with emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, cloud computing, data analytics) and their application in accounting.
Effective Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex concepts.
Continuous Learning & Industry Awareness: Passion for continuous learning and staying updated with advancements in the field.
Student Mentorship: Experience in mentoring and guiding students towards success.

Summary of Duties

Contribute to the academic quality in all aspects of programme offerings within the department.
Contribute to curriculum renewal of programmes.
Contribute to the accounting community by conducting research, publishing scholarly articles, and presenting at conferences.
Undertake administration and other academic duties assigned by the Head of Department.
Lecturing at undergraduate and postgraduate levels (face-to-face and online)
Assessment marking and development, and maintaining high level of quality in terms of feedback and evaluation processes
Innovate in terms of teaching practice, support, and assessment
Working with colleagues to advise and support students
Participation in external and community engagement and collaborative projects in the department
Stay abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes to continuously update the curriculum and ensure its relevance.
Foster an interactive learning environment that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration among students.
Stay at the forefront of 4IR advancements and share expertise with colleagues and students, inspiring a culture of innovation within the department.

Competencies:

Good communication and interpersonal skills
Organizational and planning skills
Good research skills
Strong team orientation
Analytical and problem solving
Administration and management skills
Continuous learning
Professional/ technical knowledge and skills

Salary: Market related plus benefits
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 will 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

PLEASE APPLY HERE

SPORTS TECHNICIAN
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent

Closing Date 16 September 2025

Job Details
Division: Faculty of Applied Sciences
Business Unit: Sport Studies
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education

Job Description
Minimum Requirements

Relevant Qualification (NQF 7) in Sport Science, Human Movement Science, or relevant qualifications
A minimum of three (3)years’ experience in the Sport Science industry.

Additional Recommendation

Candidates with an Honours and Master's qualification will be given preference.
Possession of an additional strength and conditioning certification (e.g., NSCA, ETA, or equivalent) would be advantageous.
Proven experience in programme prescription and design across various sporting codes.
Knowledge and hands-on experience with high-performance, scientific testing and training equipment, such as VO2 max assessments, Cybex evaluations, Functional Movement Screening (FMS), and GPS analysis.

Summary of Duties

Support academic staff in conducting practical training and assessments in the laboratory, sports field, and gymnasium environment.
Enhance the department's delivery of high-quality teaching and learning with a strong focus on developing practical skills.
Assess and evaluate high-performance athletes using a variety of lab-based and field-based protocols
Design and implement individualised and team-based training programmes based on scientific principles and tailored to athletes' needs.
Assist in various research projects in the Department.
Demonstrate effective communication skills, strong leadership abilities, and excellent management and administrative skills.
Collaborate with coaches and other specialists to foster a holistic approach to athlete development.

Closing date 16 September 2025

Instructions to candidates: Please complete an official application for employment form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za. Apply with a detailed cover letter, CV, and a copy of your qualifications. Communication will be entered into with the short-listed candidates.

The University reserves the right not to appoint.
"While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given in terms of the University's equity policy."

PLEASE APPLY HERE

PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent

Closing Date 15 September 2025

Job Details
Division: Faculty of Applied Sciences
Business Unit: Biotechnology & Food Technology
Minimum experience: Director
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education

Job Description
DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AND FOOD SCIENCE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Full Professor

Doctorate in Biotechnology/Microbiology or Biochemistry.
A distinguished scholar with an NRF C-rating is preferable.
A minimum of ten (10) years of teaching experience at a university level.
Publications in DHET-accredited journals [minimum of ten DHET-accredited publications over the preceding three years].
Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate students [minimum of seven Master’s students and three Doctoral candidates.
Recipient of grant awards.

Associate Professor

Doctorate in Biotechnology/Microbiology or Biochemistry.
A minimum of seven (7) years of teaching experience at a university level.
Publications in DHET-accredited journals [minimum of seven DHET-accredited publications over the preceding three years].
Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate students [minimum of two Master’s students and one Doctoral candidate].
Recipient of grant awards.

Senior Lecturer

Experience at a university level.
Publications in DHET-accredited journals [minimum of three DHET-accredited publications over the preceding three years].
Evidence of successful supervision of postgraduate students [minimum of one Master’s student].
Recipient of grant awards.

Lecturer

Master's degree in Biotechnology/Microbiology or Biochemistry.
A minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience at a university level.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Extensive experience/comprehensive knowledge of Enzyme Technology or Plant Biotechnology or Industrial Biotechnology, or Computational Biology, with a willingness to spearhead research in these areas.
Collaboration with local and international researchers.
Design and development of curricula for programmes.
Proficiency in blended teaching and learning.
Track record of interactions with industry and participation in community engagement projects.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Teach Biology, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Food Science/Biotechnology Programmes and to all faculties to which the Faculty of Applied Sciences renders a service in undergraduate and honours level programmes.
Manage/co-ordinate academic and research portfolios.
Supervise undergraduate/postgraduate students.
Participate in community engagement projects.
Perform other duties as determined by the Head of Department.

"While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University's equity policy"

Direct enquiries to Mrs Zulu: Preciousz2@dut.ac.za

Closing date 15 September 2025

Instructions to candidates: Please complete an official application for employment form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za. Apply with a detailed cover letter, CV, and a copy of your qualifications.
1. Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates.

"The University reserves the right not to appoint"

PLEASE APPLY HERE

SENIOR LECTURERS (2) \ LECTURERS (5)
Durban University of Technology
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
Closing Date 15 September 2025

Job Details
Division: Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment
Business Unit: Civil Engineering & Construction Management (Midlands)
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education

Job Description
SENIOR LECTURERS (2)

Minimum Requirements

Doctoral degree and undergraduate study in Civil Engineering or equivalent
At least five (5) years of academic and/or industrial/professional experience in Civil Engineering or equivalent
Three (3) research outputs in the last 3 years.
Good communication and lecturing skills.

Additional Requirements

Demonstrate innovative thinking towards teaching and learning.
Qualification that qualifies you to register as a Professional Engineer/Professional Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
Preference will be given to candidates who are already registered as a Professional Engineer/Professional Engineering Technologist with the ECSA.
A strong passion for teaching and research.

Summary of Duties

Take responsibility for the teaching, learning, and assessment of modules offered, at all levels, and associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the Department
Make major contributions to the academic quality by providing leadership of all aspects of offerings associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the Department
Lead, develop, design, and review all learning content associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the Department
Be willing to participate in curriculum development
Participate in and augment departmental research and supervise postgraduate students
Active participation in industrial projects (project-based learning)
Engage and promote community projects /external engagement services, including playing an active role in the functioning of professional and subject-related associations
Undertake administration and other academic duties as assigned by the Head of Department

LECTURERS (5)

Minimum requirements

Master’s degree and undergraduate study in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
At least 3 years of University teaching experience in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
Good communication and lecturing skills.

Additional Requirements:

Industrial-related experience.
Demonstrate innovative thinking towards teaching and learning.
Qualification that qualifies you to register as a Professional Engineer/Professional Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
Preference will be given to candidates who are already registered as a Professional Engineer/Professional Engineering Technologist with the ECSA.
A strong passion for teaching and research.
Evidence of research and postgraduate supervision would be an added advantage.
Teaching and a record of research publications in accredited journals would be a strong recommendation
Preference will be given to applicants who are registered for a PhD.

Summary of Duties:

Take responsibility for the teaching, learning, and assessment of modules offered at all levels, and associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the Department.
Make major contributions to the academic quality by providing leadership of all aspects of offerings associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the Department.
Lead, develop, design, and review all learning content associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the Department.
Be willing to participate in curriculum development.
Participate and augment departmental research.
Active participation in industrial projects (project-based learning).
Engage and promote community projects /external engagement services, including playing an active role in the functioning of professional and subject-related associations.
Undertake administration and other academic duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

Direct enquiries to Mrs Zulu: Preciousz2@dut.ac.za

Closing date 15 September 2025

Instructions to candidates: Please complete an official application for employment form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za. Apply with a detailed cover letter, CV, and a copy of your qualifications. Communication will be entered into with the short-listed candidates.

The University reserves the right not to appoint.
While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given in terms of the University's equity policy."

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PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER (2)
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent

Closing Date 14 September 2025

Job Details
Division: Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment
Business Unit: Construction Management & Quantity Surveying
Minimum experience: Director
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education

Job Description
Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying

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Minimum Requirements:
Professor:

PhD or equivalent NQF level 10 qualification in the Built Environment, with an undergraduate qualification in construction management, quantity surveying, architecture, or civil engineering.
At least 10 years of teaching/professional experience.
Evidence of a scholarly track record in the form of international peer-reviewed publications.
Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision at Master's and Doctorate levels.
Evidence of sustained external funding.

Associate Professor:

PhD or equivalent NQF level 10 qualification in the Built Environment, with an undergraduate qualification in construction management or quantity surveying or architecture, or civil engineering.
At least 7 years of teaching/professional experience.
Evidence of peer-reviewed publications.
Evidence of successful postgraduate supervision.
Evidence of external funding.

Senior Lecturer:

PhD or equivalent NQF level 10 qualification in the Built Environment, with an undergraduate qualification in construction management or quantity surveying or architecture, or civil engineering.
At least 5 years of teaching/professional experience.
Evidence of research and postgraduate supervision.

Additional Recommendations:

Good communication and lecturing skills.
A strong passion for teaching and research.
Professional registration with SACQSP, or SACPCMP or SACAP or ECSA.
Good research track record or relevant research experience, and an ability and desire to advance research development in the department.

Summary of Duties:

Teaching, assessing, and supervision at all levels.
Responsible for at least two modules per semester in accordance with fair workload distribution.
Development of learning materials for different courses.
Be actively involved in research and/or post-graduate supervision in the department at all levels.
Assist with administrative and other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department or representative as delegated.
To serve as chair of a specialty area on a rotational basis.
To contribute /lead curriculum design.
To assist the department in the delivery of quality teaching and learning.

Direct enquiries to Mrs Zulu: Preciousz2@dut.ac.za

Closing date 14 September 2025

Instructions to candidates: Please complete an official application for employment form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za. Apply with a detailed cover letter, CV, and a copy of your qualifications. Communication will be entered into with the short-listed candidates.

The University reserves the right not to appoint.
While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given in terms of the University's equity policy."

PLEASE APPLY HERE

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