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DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT)
 
 
 
SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Closing Date 22 November 2024
 
Job Details
Division: Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment
Business Unit: Civil Engineering & Geomatics
Minimum experience: Associate
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
 
Job Description
Senior Lecturer: 
  • PhD or equivalent NQF level 10 qualification in Civil Engineering, with an undergraduate qualification in Civil Engineering.
  • At least 5 years of academic and/or professional experience in Structural Engineering.
  • Evidence of research and postgraduate supervision, with at least 3 DHET accredited publications in the past 5 years.

Lecturer


  • Masters or equivalent NQF level 9 qualification in Civil Engineering, with an undergraduate qualification in Civil Engineering.
  • At least 3 years of academic and/or professional experience in Structural Engineering.
  • Evidence of research and postgraduate supervision will be an added advantage.
 
Additional Recommendations:
  • Good communication and lecturing skills
  • A strong passion for teaching and research
  • Knowledge of Engineering application software
  • Good research track record or relevant research experience and an ability and desire to advance research development in the Department.
  • Professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa

Summary of Duties:
  • Teaching, assessing, and supervising at all levels.
  • Development of learning material for Civil Engineering courses
  • The successful candidate is expected to supervise or be actively involved in research in the Department.
  • Teaching, assessing, and supervising at all relevant levels.
  • Responsible for modules per year following fair workload distribution.
  • Development of learning materials for different courses.
  • Actively involved in research and/or post-graduate supervision in the department.
  • Assist with administrative and other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department or representative as delegated.
  • Contribute/lead curriculum design.
  • Assist with the department in the delivery of quality teaching and learning.
  • Assist with lecturing BEng Tech Honours modules after hours.

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LECTURER, ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION EC01
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Closing Date 01 November 2024
 
Job Details
Division: Faculty of Arts & Design
Business Unit: Media Language & communication
Minimum experience: Associate
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Writing/Editing
 
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 was 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.
 
APPLICATIONS ARE IN THE ADVERT IS OPEN TO EXTERNAL CANDIDATES THROUGH THE DUT WEBSITE AND LINKEDIN.
 
DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA, LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION
LECTURER: ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION (POST: EC01)
Lecturer
Minimum Qualifications
  • A Master's or PhD degree in Communication Science/ Linguistics or Applied Communication or Education specialising in English Language or Literature.
  • At least 3 years of teaching experience at the tertiary level or 3 years’ experience in the relevant professional field.
Additional Recommendations
  • Experience in the use of innovative teaching and learning technologies, including online teaching
  • Evidence of an emerging research track record.
 
Summary of duties:
The successful candidate will be expected to:
  • Teach and examine in the Programme English and Communication and some General Education modules as required.
  • Develop materials, including for online learning.
  • Contribute towards the Programme’s research plan.
  • Contribute towards the Programme’s curriculum development project.
  • Participate in agreed departmental/faculty projects or committees.
  • Undertake duties as assigned by the Programme Co-ordinator/HoD.
 
Competencies
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Organisational and planning skills.
  • Good research skills.
  • Presentation skills.
  • Strong team orientation.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Administration and management skills.
  • Continuous learning perspective.
  • Strong learner focus.
  • Professional/technical knowledge and skills.
 
Contact Person: Ms G Govindasamy
Email Address: Govindag@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.
 
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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PROCUREMENT OFFICER: CONTRACT IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE – END DATE – 31 DECEMBER 2024
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract
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Job Details
Division: Finance
Business Unit: Supply Chain Management
Minimum experience: Not Applicable
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Finance
 
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.
 
Finance and Procurement
Procurement Officer : Contract Immediately Available – End Date – 31 December 2024

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or any related field (NQF Level 7)
  • Registered for CIPS at least have done level One (Ideal but not compulsory)
  • Experience in procurement management and administration preferably in a large organisation or higher education institution 3 to 5 years.
  • Knowledge in understanding of policies, procedures and controls applicable to the procurement or supply chain management.
  • Relevant Financial Policy affecting the Procurement process (e.g. Assets and Creditors policies)
  • B-BBEE Regulations and guidelines in terms of preferential procurement
  • Sound knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business and their key responsibilities and outcomes (Service centric)
  • Knowledge of procurement best practice on the current and future business environment (Continuous improvement and streamlining of the Processes)
 
Summary of Duties:
Procurement of Goods and Services in line with the yearly procurement plan management (Demand management)
  • Execution of low value transactions (Requisitions, and deviation submissions) – Procure to Pay Process. Analyse all released / submitted requisitions (focus on Item description, value threshold and supplier recommended compliance)
  • Execution of Request for quotations (RFQs) from R500K up to less than R1M. Advertised all Request for quotations (RFQs) that are for R500K up to less than R1M on the DUT website /any alternative media suggested.
Execution of High value transactions and tactical and strategic sourcing contracts (Tender/Bidding process) Procure to Pay process:

Receive the procurement strategy analyse it in terms of:
  • a) Completion (properly signed and relevant specifications included)
  • b) Exemption – check on the DUT Procurement exemption clause.
  • c) Deviations (Single/ sole source
  • d) Transaction was part of the approved Procurement plan
  • Register the project on the tender register and assign a tender number.
Deviations (Limited Bidding, single source and variation orders)
  • Receive motivation from the end users for single source, limited bidding or variation orders.
  • Conduct market research to confirm validity of single source or limited bidding.
Administration of Procurement contracts
  • Once a transaction, over R 1million excluding VAT, has been approved, the Procurement officer must advertise the award on the DUT website for five (5) working days appeal and immediately issue letters of non-award must be issued to all bidders who were unsuccessful.
  • On the 6th day of the appeal period, contact the legal office to determine if there were any appeals.
Execution of Envision - 2030 (DUT Long terms strategies) perspectives.
  • Identify any Procurement processes gaps that delay / hinder expeditious processing of transactions and share them with the Procurement management.
  • On an ongoing basis identify innovative ideas that will streamline the processing of procurement transactions and minimize risk exposure as part of continuous improvement and innovativeness
Supplier liaison
  • Update suppliers on the outcome of their quotations/ Proposals and any updates on the DUT procurement processes that affects the suppliers.
  • Maintain regular contact with suppliers in terms of requirements, orders placed, orders received etc.
Reporting
  • Prepare operational reports, in accordance with the reporting schedule e.g. orders placed, cost of goods etc
  • Maintain up to date procurement records in accordance with DUT document management system
 
Salary: Market related
Contact Person: Miss B Qomoyi
Status of Position: Contract – End Date – 31 December 2024
 
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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IT SPECIALIST - FINANCIAL AID/STUDENT HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE 
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract
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Closing Date 01 November 2024
 
Job Details
Division: Registrar
Business Unit: Financial Aid
Minimum experience: Associate
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
 
Job Description
Applications are invited from interested person(s) for the under mentioned post.
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 was 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.
 
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AID/STUDENT HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE 
IT SPECIALIST (REF.: FA14)

Qualifications Required:
  • Minimum: NQF 7 level in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related IT degree.
 
Experience and Expertise:
  • Minimum:
    • 3 years' experience in an information management environment.
    • At least 1-year experience working with ITS/ERP Student Module.
    • 1-year experience with OneDrive and SharePoint.
    • Advanced relational databases and operating systems expertise.
    • Strong Excel skills, including VBA.
  • Ideal:
    • Previous experience with ITS systems in a higher education environment.
 
Key Competencies:
  • Technical Skills:
    • Proven background in IT.
    • Advanced Excel (VBA), SharePoint, OneDrive, and ERP systems.
  • Knowledge:
    • In-depth understanding of the Higher Education Sector.
    • Sound knowledge of business systems, financial aid policies, and practices.
    • Understanding of database management and reporting tools.
  • Soft Skills:
    • Strong communication and customer service orientation.
    • Ability to lead change management initiatives.
    • High level of organizational agility and judgment.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  1. Financial Aid Systems Planning:
    • Contribute to the development and execution of financial aid systems strategy.
    • Drive ERP solution implementation and manage associated projects.
  2. Application Support & Maintenance:
    • Provide support, training, and ensure compliance with ICT governance.
    • Manage financial aid registrations in ERP/ITS systems.
  3. Data Management and Analysis:
    • Establish data collection and validation standards.
    • Analyze financial aid data, generate reports, and propose improvements.
  4. NSFAS & General Bursary Administration:
    • Generate reports and templates for the allocation and reconciliation of funds.
    • Ensure compliance with donor criteria for fund allocations.
  5. Reporting:
    • Compile data for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial aid reports.
    • Undertake statistical analysis and provide insights on emerging trends.
  6. Financial Aid Processes and Procedures:
    • Continuously work on improving and enhancing unit processes and procedures to align with stakeholder requirements and improve student experience.
 
Special Requirements:
  • Extended working hours may be required.
Contact Person: Pirya Naidoo/Maud Mthembu
Contact Email:  careers@dut.ac.za
Status of Academic Position:     Contract
Salary: Market Related
 
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.
 
 
CLOSING DATE: 01 NOVEMBER 2024
 
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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ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER (CURRICULUM AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT)
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Closing Date 01 November 2024
 
Job Details
Division: Teaching & Learning
Business Unit: CELT
Minimum experience: Entry Level
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
 
Job Description
The Durban University of Technology (DUT) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Academic Development Practitioner to join our Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching unit. This role will focus on leading curriculum and staff development initiatives, leading academic induction, advancing transformative approaches to learning, teaching and assessment and promoting the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).
 
Key Responsibilities:
  1. Lead staff development programmes, fostering the integration of innovative teaching methodologies
  2. Oversee and coordinate academic induction programmes for new staff, ensuring a smooth transition into the academic environment.
  3. Promote and implement decolonial practices in curriculum design and pedagogy, contributing to the advancement of decoloniality in education.
  4. Support and enhance the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) initiatives, encouraging research-driven teaching practices and reflective teaching.
  5. Facilitate professional learning programmes, including workshops on curriculum enhancement, teaching and learning innovations, and collaborative learning.
  6. Collaborate with academic and support departments to foster Communities of Practice, promoting peer learning, reflection, and the exchange of best practices.
  7. Provide guidance and support for staff engaging in curriculum transformation and renewal projects to meet the evolving needs of our diverse student body.
  8. Perform other duties as delegated by the Director of CELT.
 
Requirements: Qualifications and Experience
  1. A Doctoral qualification in Higher Education or a related field.
  2. Knowledge of South African Higher Education national policies
  3. At least 10 years’ experience in Higher Education Learning and Teaching
  4. Proven experience in academic staff development, curriculum design, and learning teaching in a higher education context.
  5. A strong background in implementing decolonial practices in curriculum and pedagogy.
  6. Demonstrated expertise in SoTL and a track record of research and publications in the field of higher education teaching and learning.
  7. Experience in the review and design of learning and teaching related policies
  8. Experience in leading Communities of Practice and promoting a culture of collaboration and innovation among staff.
  9. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with diverse academic teams.
 
  Desirable Attributes:
  1. A comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing universities of technology in South Africa.
  2. Dedicated to enhancing staff and students educational experience
  3. A commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education
  4. Capacity to draft proposals for funding
  5. Eagerness to participate in collaborative projects
  6. Experience in monitoring and evaluation of developmental initiatives
  7. Willingness to network with national and international scholars
 
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive university committed to academic excellence, innovation, and social justice. Enhance our robust staff and curriculum development knowledge and experience, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of education.
 
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