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DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DUT)
NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (NQF) RESEARCH CHAIR (5 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract
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Closing Date 31 March 2025
Job Details
Division: Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Minimum experience: Director
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
Contract term: 5 years
EE Status: Only open to EE candidates
Job Description
Minimum Requirements
- PhD in a relevant field with a focus on qualifications frameworks or education
- NRF rating or equivalent is
- 8 –10 years of research and academic experience with a strong publication
- Proven track record in postgraduate supervision, research funding, and policy
- DHET-accredited research outputs in the past three years in line with DUT
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and lead a research agenda aligned with DUT ENVISION2030 and SAQA
- Secure and manage external research
- Supervise master’s and doctoral students and mentor early-career
- Publish in high-impact journals and engage with policymakers and industry leaders (quad helix partners).
- Contribute to institutional research governance and ethics
Competencies and Attributes
- Research leadership and innovation
- Integrity and ethical research practices
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Resilience and adaptability
- Commitment to transformation and inclusivity
Direct enquiries to Dr Mthombeni: researchdirector@dut.ac.za / Mr Patchappan: sugenp@dut.ac.za
Closing date 31 March 2025
Instruction 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 the highest qualification.
- Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates
- Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered
APPLY
NATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK (NQF) RESEARCH CHAIR (5 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
Durban University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract
APPLY
Closing Date 31 March 2025
Job Details
Division: Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Business Unit: Research
Minimum experience: Director
Company primary industry: Education Management
Job functional area: Education
Contract term5 years
EE Status: Only open to EE candidates
Job Description
Purpose of the Job
The NQF Research Chair (Full Professor) is a prestigious leadership role dedicated to advancing research and policy within the NQF. The incumbent will lead high-impact research, mentor emerging scholars, advance collaborations, secure funding, and contribute to DUT ENVISION2030 and SAQA’s research agenda.
Minimum Requirements
- PhD in a relevant field with a focus on qualifications frameworks or education
- NRF rating or equivalent is
- 8 –10 years of research and academic experience with a strong publication
- Proven track record in postgraduate supervision, research funding, and policy
- DHET-accredited research outputs in the past three years in line with DUT
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and lead a research agenda aligned with DUT ENVISION2030 and SAQA
- Secure and manage external research
- Supervise master’s and doctoral students and mentor early-career
- Publish in high-impact journals and engage with policymakers and industry leaders (quad helix partners).
- Contribute to institutional research governance and ethics
Competencies and Attributes
- Research leadership and innovation
- Integrity and ethical research practices
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Resilience and adaptability
- Commitment to transformation and inclusivity
Direct enquiries to Dr Mthombeni: researchdirector@dut.ac.za / Mr Patchappan: sugenp@dut.ac.za
Closing date 31 March 2025
Instruction 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 the highest qualification.
- Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates
- Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered
APPLY