DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT) VACANCIES

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DIRECTOR: IT STRATEGY, GOVERNANCE AND IT PROJECTS
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract
 
Closing Date 05 December 2025
 
Job Details
Division: ICTS
Business Unit: IT Strategy Governance & IT Projects
Minimum experience: Director
Company primary industry: Higher Education
Job functional area: Information Technology
Contract term: 5 Years
 
Job Description
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) 
 
POST- Director: IT Strategy, Governance and IT Projects 
Reference Number - 30000214 
 
Purpose of the Job 
To provide strategic leadership in ICT strategy, governance, risk, compliance, cybersecurity, and project management, ensuring ICT services at DUT are secure, efficient, compliant, and aligned with the institution’s Strategic Map 2030 and governance frameworks. Accountable for the management, monitoring and reporting on the systems and processes that supports governance, risk, security and continuity within ICT. 
 
 Minimum Formal Qualification Required 

• Honours (NQF 8) in Information Systems, Computer Science, IT Governance, or related field.

 
Ideal 

• Master’s Degree (NQF 9) in IT Governance, Information Security, or Business Administration, with certifications in project management and cybersecurity (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, CISM, CISSP, CGEIT). 

 
Minimum Experience Required 

• 8 years’ ICT management experience, with at least 3 years in ICT governance, projects, or cybersecurity 5 years spent on the job 
• 10–12 years in ICT strategy, governance, and risk management in higher education or large corporate sector, with proven project leadership. 

 
 Key Competencies Requirements 

• Knowledge of ICT governance, risk, and compliance frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001).
• Project management and portfolio management expertise.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and controls.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Financial management and resource allocation ability.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and reporting skills.

 
Ideal 

• Expertise in audit processes, POPIA/GDPR compliance, and risk management.
• Experience in digital transformation and change management.
• Strong networks in higher education ICT governance and cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of innovation in ICT to support teaching, research, and operations.

 
Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture in alignment with DUT ICT Strategy. Lead ICT governance, risk management, and compliance in line with King IV, COBIT, and ITIL frameworks. 
• Oversee the portfolio of ICT strategic and digital transformation projects, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and time. 
• Oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of DUT’s cybersecurity and information security frameworks. 
• Manage ICT risk registers, internal controls, and ensure compliance with POPIA, DHET directives, and other relevant legislation. 
• Oversee budget planning, financial management, and resource allocation within ICT. 
• Drive stakeholder engagement across academic and administrative units to ensure ICT initiatives support institutional priorities. 
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and capacity building within ICT governance, project management, and cybersecurity teams. 

 
Special Requirements 

• Willingness to work extended hours during ICT incidents or project deadlines. 
• Availability to respond to urgent ICT risk, cybersecurity, or audit matters. 
• Commitment to DUT’s transformation and digitalisation agenda. 

 
Salary: Market related  
Contact Person: Mr. Viko Mazwi 
Status of Position: Permanent  
 
Applications should include: 

• A fully completed prescribed application form (available at Careers@DUT) 
• A detailed curriculum vitae (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields) 
• Cover Letter 
• Copies of all relevant academic records and certificates 
• ID Copy 
• Matric Certificate 
• Current contactable referees 

Please note: 
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 Plan. 
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 
 

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TREASURY ACCOUNTANT
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract
Posted 18 November 2025 - Closing Date 26 November 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Finance
Business Unit: Financial Accounting
Minimum experience: Associate
Company primary industry: Accounting
Job functional area: Finance
Contract term: Six Months
 
Job Description
FINANCE
Post: Treasury Accountant
Reference Number: 20001499
 
Purpose of the Job
To manage the institution’s treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, foreign payments, bank liaison, and compliance with financial regulations, while supporting financial reporting and audit readiness.
 
Minimum Requirements

• B Degree in Finance, Commerce, or an equivalent qualification (NQF Level 7)
• Ideal: Honours Degree (NQF Level 8)
• Experience: 3–5 years’ experience in bank reconciliations, foreign payments, cash flow reporting, and audit preparation

Ideal Registration

• Registration with a recognized and reputable accounting body (e.g., SAIPA) will be an advantage.

 
Key Competencies

• Sound knowledge of IFRS and relevant financial legislation and regulations
• Understanding of South African Reserve Bank (SARB) requirements
• Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA or similar financial systems
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and the MS Office Suite
• Experience in foreign exchange and hedge accounting
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Familiarity with investment tracking and reporting
• Knowledge of treasury systems and cash management tools
• Understanding of the Higher Education and external reporting environments

 
Key Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely monthly bank reconciliations and ensure the clearing of accounts
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of bank statements and related entries
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly cash flow forecasts
• Process and verify foreign payment requests in line with regulatory and institutional requirements
• Liaise with Standard Bank and SARB to ensure compliance on foreign transactions
• Maintain foreign exchange and hedge accounting registers and records
• Assist the Treasury Manager in tracking investment performance
• Maintain and reconcile investment registers and income schedules
• Prepare treasury-related schedules for reporting, budgeting, and audits
• Maintain relationships with bank account managers and other financial partners
• Ensure compliance with treasury policies and procedures
• Identify and report treasury risks and control weaknesses, and implement corrective actions
• Provide advisory and operational support to internal departments and finance teams

Salary: Market related
Contact Person: Mr. Viko Mazwi
Status of Position: Fixed Term Contract
 
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 vitae (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
• Cover Letter
• Copies of all relevant academic records and certificates
• ID Copy
• Matric Certificate
• Current contactable referees

 
Please note:
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 Plan.
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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FINANCIAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
 
Closing Date 28 November 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Finance
Business Unit: CFO
Minimum experience: Mid-Senior
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Finance
EE Status: Only open to EE candidates
 
Job Description
 
FINANCE
Post: Financial Systems Specialist
Reference Number: 20000267


 
Purpose of the Job
To provide functional and technical support for financial systems by empowering users, enhancing business processes, and maintaining the integrity of the ERP system. The incumbent will support system implementation, optimization, and compliance, ensuring that financial information is reliable and accessible across the institution.
 
Minimum Requirements

• NQF Level 7 qualification in Finance or Commerce with ERP system certification, OR
• Postgraduate Certificate in Project Management, Database Design/Implementation, or ERP Administration, OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or IT with postgraduate certificates in Financial Management and Project Management
• 5–8 years’ experience in a financial environment, including 3 years on an ERP Financial Module (FI)
• Supervisory experience will be an advantage
• Knowledge of the Higher Education sector and its financial systems will be an advantage
• Legal Requirement:
  • SAP Certification

 
Key Competencies

• Proven background in accounting and financial processes
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, relational databases, and reporting tools
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including VBA
• Knowledge of ICT Governance, Project Management, and Change Control standards
• Understanding of financial legislation, the Higher Education Act, and public funding principles
• Familiarity with database design, data structures, and system integration
• Ability to support and train users while driving process improvement

 
Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of Financial Systems strategy and ERP solutions
• Translate user requirements into system design and implementation plans
• Support ERP configuration, testing, and user acceptance processes
• Manage transactions and month-end closures within ERP systems
• Provide system training, maintenance, and troubleshooting for users
• Ensure compliance with ICT governance, project management, and change control procedures
• Liaise with ICTS to resolve technical and data-related issues
• Retrieve and manage historical data from legacy systems
• Identify and mitigate risks related to financial system operations
• Ensure compliance with statutory and reporting requirements
• Support the month-end reconciliation process and ensure accurate reporting

 
Additional Information

• The position may require extended working hours during peak reporting or implementation periods

 
Salary: Market related  
Contact Person: Mr. Viko Mazwi 
Status of Position: Permanent  
 
Applications should include: 

• A fully completed prescribed application form (available at Careers@DUT) 
• A detailed curriculum vitae (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields) 
• Cover Letter 
• Copies of all relevant academic records and certificates 
• ID Copy 
• Matric Certificate 
• Current contactable referees 

Please note: 
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 Plan. 
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

​PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR & HOD
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
Posted 14 October 2025 - Closing Date 30 November 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment
Business Unit: Town & Regional Planning
Minimum experience: Director
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
 
Job Description
RE-ADVERTISEMENT
Professor /Associate Professor & Head of Department
 
TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
 
Full Professor
Minimum requirements

• PhD/Doctorate in Town and Regional Planning or equivalent field of study, and a minimum of 10 years teaching experience.
• Sustained research track record of publications in accredited journals.
• Track record of supervision of postgraduates and leadership of research groups.
• Sustained track record of external funding.
• Evidence of collaborative linkages.
• Evidence of external engagement.
• Registrable with SACPLAN.

 
 Summary of duties

• Teach Town and Regional Planning subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervision of postgraduate students. 
• Development of learning materials for different courses.
• Actively involved in research and research activities.
• Active participation in industrial projects.
• Participation in community engagement projects. 
• Assist with administrative duties as delegated. 

 
Associate Professor
Minimum requirements

• A PhD / Doctorate in any Town and Regional Planning field of study.
• At least 7 years of teaching / professional experience.
• Evidence of sustained peer-reviewed publications, with at least 7 DHET-accredited research outputs in the past 3 years.
• Evidence of sustained successful postgraduate supervision, with at least 1 Doctoral and 2 Master's students to completion.
• Good communication and lecturing skills. 
• A strong passion for teaching and research. 
• Registrable with SACPLAN.

 
 Summary of duties

• Teach Town and Regional Planning subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervision of postgraduate students. 
• Development of learning materials for different courses.
• Actively involved in research and research activities.
• Active participation in industrial projects.
• Participation in community engagement projects. 
• Assist with administrative duties as delegated. 

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
Five (5) years fixed contract, renewable for one additional term based on performance
 
Minimum requirements

• A PhD in the relevant discipline
• Relevance in this context will depend on the cluster of academic programmes located in the department, Associate Professors, and Professors
• Five (5) years’ experience in higher education and academic leadership, Scholarship leadership. 

 
Summary of duties

• Managing and supervising staff, which includes: -
  • The allocation of workload. 
  • Leave management.
  • Enhancing staff relations and building the team towards a student-centered department.
  • Attending to matters such as study leave, grievances, disputes, training & development.
  • Appointment of part-time and replacement staff. 
  • Programme and project budgeting. 
  • Enhancing faculty projects, e.g. postgraduate recruitment and supervision, Siyaphumelela, FYSE, orientation, and graduation.
  • To provide leadership to the department in respect of teaching & learning, and research. Dealing with student queries and complaints regarding the department/programme

 
Enquiries: Preciousz2@dut.ac.za
Publication: Internal and External
Please complete an official application for employment form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za and send a detailed CV with all qualifications.

1. Communication will be entered into with the shortlisted candidates
2. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered

 
While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University’s equity policy.”
 
The University reserves the right not to appoint
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE

​PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR & HOD
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
Posted 19 November 2025 - Closing Date 30 November 2025
 
Job Details
Division: Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment
Business Unit: Civil Engineering & Geomatics
Minimum experience: Director
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
 
Job Description
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Professor /Associate Professor & Head of Departments (2)


DEPARTMENT: CIVIL ENGINEERING:  DURBAN (1) MIDLANDS (1)
 
Full Professor
Minimum requirements

• PhD/Doctorate in Civil Engineering or equivalent field of study and a minimum of 10 years teaching experience.
• Sustained research track record of publications in accredited journals
• Track record of supervision of postgraduates and leadership of research groups
• Sustained track record of external funding
• Evidence of collaborative linkages
• Evidence of external engagement
• Registrable with ECSA.

Summary of duties

• Teach Civil Engineering subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Development of learning materials for different courses.
• Actively involved in research and research activities.
• Active participation in industrial projects.
• Participation in community engagement projects. 
• Assist with administrative duties as delegated. 

 
Associate Professor
Minimum requirements

• A PhD / Doctorate in any Civil Engineering field
• At least 7 years of teaching experience / professional.
• Evidence of sustained peer-reviewed publications, with at least 7 DHET-accredited research outputs in the past 3 years.
• Evidence of sustained successful postgraduate supervision, with at least 1 Doctoral and 2 Master's students to completion.
• Good communication and lecturing skills. 
• A strong passion for teaching and research. 
• Registrable with ECSA as a professional engineer or technologist 

 
Summary of duties

• Teach Civil Engineering and Geomatics subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervision of postgraduate projects and postgraduate students. 
• Development of learning material for different courses.
• Actively involved in research and research activities.
• Active participation in industrial projects.
• Knowledge of online learning software, g. Moodle, MS Teams.
• Participation in community engagement projects 
• Assist with administrative duties as delegated.

 
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
Five (5) years fixed contract, renewable for one additional term based on performance
 
Minimum requirements

• A PhD in the relevant discipline
• Relevance in this context will depend on the cluster of academic programmes located in the department, Associate Professors, Professors
• Five (5) years’ experience in higher education and academic leadership, Scholarship leadership. 

Summary of duties

• Managing and supervising staff, which includes: -
  • The allocation of workload. 
  • Leave management.
  • Enhancing staff relations and building the team towards a student-centered department.
  • Attending to matters such as study leave, grievances, disputes, training & development.
  • Appointment of part-time and replacement staff. 
  • Programme and project budgeting. 
  • Enhancing faculty projects, e.g. post graduate recruitment and supervision, Siyaphumelela, FYSE, orientation and graduation.
  • To provide leadership to the department in respect of teaching & learning and research. 
• Dealing with student queries and complaints regarding the department/programme.

 
Enquiries: Preciousz2@dut.ac.za
Publication: Internal and External
 
Please complete an official application for employment form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za and send a detailed CV with all qualifications.
 

1. Communication will be entered into with shortlisted candidates
2. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered

 
While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University’s equity policy”
 
“The University reserves the right not to appoint
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE