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MANGOSUTHU UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY VACANCIES
MANGOSUTHU UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
VISION
Shape and own the future
To be a transforming, equitable, sustainable, and academically excellent University of Technology anchored in its communities.
MISSION
To offer technological, career-directed educational programmes focussing on the innovative problem-solving research and engage with government, business, industries and communities as end-users.
CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION DIRECTORATE
DIRECTOR: (P5) Ref: ACE1
FIVE (5) YEAR FIXED TERM PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT
READVERTISEMENT
The main purpose of this role is the operational management of Cooperative Education Directorate at the University, concentrating in supporting the objectives of National Skills Development Strategy and support the leadership of the University in the realization of the strategic objectives relating to Work Integrated Learning.
Key Performance Areas:
• Strategic planning and operational management of the Cooperative Education Directorate within the university.
• Market Cooperative Education.
• Coordinate Cooperative Education.
• Uphold HEQC and NQF requirements for Cooperative Education.
• Provide administrative support.
• Facilitate usage of the ITS system.
• Establish general policy for Cooperative Education.
• Conduct needs analysis.
• Develop budget for all WIL programmes.
• Management of staff within the Cooperative Education Directorate.
• Coordination of Cooperative Education and Service Learning.
Minimum Requirements:
• A relevant Master’s degree or equivalent (e.g B.Eng/B.Tech/BSc with professional registration).
• At least five (5) years managerial experience in the operational management of Cooperative Education, with at least three years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Track record of established contacts in industry.
• Experience in management of professional accreditation processes.
Recommendations
• Knowledge of quality assurance and promotion.
• Lecturing experience within higher education.
• Strategic planning and implementation exposure.
• Knowledge of ITS will be an added advantage.
Competencies
• Resource management and people management, including performance management.
• Superior interpersonal skills and must be able to operate at all levels in the organization.
• Building strategic alliances and partnerships.
• Emotional sensitivity and political sensitivity.
• Management of complexity and ambiguity.
• Good communication skills.
• Computer skills (MS Office Suite).
• Action oriented.
• Facilitating change.
• Team player.
Salary Scale: R888 318.00 – R1 220 834.00 (P5) basic salary per annum.
Benefits: 13th cheque, housing subsidy, pension, group life, medical aid, and study grant.
Interested applicants should send (a) a motivation detailing the extent to which they meet the requirements of the position; (b) an application form (downloadable from www.mut.ac.za); (c) a Curriculum Vitae; (d) certified copies of academic qualifications plus academic records, proof of professional registration with a relevant professional body where applicable and copy of a valid driver’s license. (Please provide academic transcripts and SAQA evaluation certificate, if qualifications were obtained outside South Africa); and (e) names of three contactable referees via email: hr@mut.ac.za.
Enquiries: Tel: (031) 907 7328 / 7560 / 7565
Closing Date: 02 May 2024
Mangosuthu University of Technology is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity targets including people with disabilities. In accordance with the Departmental Employment Equity targets, first preference will be given to African Male / African Female.
The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE
DIRECTOR: (P5) Ref: AQ01
FIVE (5) YEAR FIXED TERM PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT
READVERTISEMENT
The Director: Quality Management Directorate reports directly to the Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning. She / He is responsible for providing strategic leadership for a quality management platform that supports the coordination, planning and management of resources pertaining to quality management to facilitate the achievement of the University’s mandate and strategic goals.
Key Performance Areas:
• Provide strategic leadership to MUT’s quality assurance responsibilities.
• Manage, facilitate, and apply quality processes and systems throughout the institution.
• Provide leadership to the development and amendment of academic programmes.
• Provide strategic leadership and support to the institutional audit and review processes.
• Manage and ensure compliance with external quality assurance requirements.
• Provide leadership to faculties in implementing improvement plans and forging common institutional understanding of quality and related processes.
Minimum Requirements:
• A Doctoral degree preferably with educational specialization.
• Seven years teaching experience in a HE environment.
• Three years management experience at a level of HOD
• Experience in and knowledge of quality assurance in HE.
• Experience in and knowledge of curriculum development and assessment.
Competencies:
• Problem solving skills.
• Excellent change management skills.
• Ability to lead a team.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Team player.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently.
Salary Scale: R888 318.00 – R1 220 834.00 (P5) basic salary per annum.
Benefits: 13th cheque, housing subsidy, pension, group life, medical aid, and study grant.
Interested applicants should send (a) a motivation detailing the extent to which they meet the requirements of the position; (b) an application form (downloadable from www.mut.ac.za); (c) a Curriculum Vitae; (d) certified copies of academic qualifications plus academic records, proof of professional registration with a relevant professional body where applicable and copy of a valid driver’s license. (Please provide academic transcripts and SAQA evaluation certificate, if qualifications were obtained outside South Africa); and (e) names of three contactable referees via email: hr@mut.ac.za.
Enquiries: Tel: (031) 907 7560 / 7565
Closing Date: 02 May 2024
Mangosuthu University of Technology is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity targets including people with disabilities. In accordance with the Departmental Employment Equity targets, first preference will be given to African Male / African Female.
The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE
DIRECTOR: (P5) Ref: AQ01
FIVE (5) YEAR FIXED TERM PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT
READVERTISEMENT
The Director: Quality Management Directorate reports directly to the Deputy Vice Chancellor: Teaching and Learning. She / He is responsible for providing strategic leadership for a quality management platform that supports the coordination, planning and management of resources pertaining to quality management to facilitate the achievement of the University’s mandate and strategic goals.
Key Performance Areas:
• Provide strategic leadership to MUT’s quality assurance responsibilities.
• Manage, facilitate, and apply quality processes and systems throughout the institution.
• Provide leadership to the development and amendment of academic programmes.
• Provide strategic leadership and support to the institutional audit and review processes.
• Manage and ensure compliance with external quality assurance requirements.
• Provide leadership to faculties in implementing improvement plans and forging common institutional understanding of quality and related processes.
Minimum Requirements:
• A Doctoral degree preferably with educational specialization.
• Seven years teaching experience in a HE environment.
• Three years management experience at a level of HOD
• Experience in and knowledge of quality assurance in HE.
• Experience in and knowledge of curriculum development and assessment.
Competencies:
• Problem solving skills.
• Excellent change management skills.
• Ability to lead a team.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Team player.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently.
Salary Scale: R888 318.00 – R1 220 834.00 (P5) basic salary per annum.
Benefits: 13th cheque, housing subsidy, pension, group life, medical aid, and study grant.
Interested applicants should send (a) a motivation detailing the extent to which they meet the requirements of the position; (b) an application form (downloadable from www.mut.ac.za); (c) a Curriculum Vitae; (d) certified copies of academic qualifications plus academic records, proof of professional registration with a relevant professional body where applicable and copy of a valid driver’s license. (Please provide academic transcripts and SAQA evaluation certificate, if qualifications were obtained outside South Africa); and (e) names of three contactable referees via email: hr@mut.ac.za.
Enquiries: Tel: (031) 907 7560 / 7565
Closing Date: 02 May 2024
Mangosuthu University of Technology is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity targets including people with disabilities. In accordance with the Departmental Employment Equity targets, first preference will be given to African Male / African Female.
The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment.
FACULTY OF APPLIED AND HEALTH SCIENCES
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
(Investigating higher dimensional relativistic fluids in modified gravity theories)
One-Year Fixed Contract
The Faculty of Applied and Health Sciences, through the Research Directorate of Mangosuthu University of Technology is pleased to announce a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for 2025/2026 on: “Investigating higher dimensional relativistic fluids in modified gravity theories”.
In this project we aim to generate new exact solutions to the Einstein-Maxwell equations in higher dimensions and investigate the dynamical behavior of the gravitating fluids. We furthermore intend to investigate the effects of higher dimensions in modified gravity theories.
We study the consequence of higher dimensions on some physical phenomena such as studying the structure and mass of the stars.
Key Performance Areas:
• Publish manuscripts in reputable (DHET-accredited) journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings.
• Assist colleagues pursuing their postgraduate research and/or collaborating with other research fellows.
• Assist in overall management and contribution to various activities of the research project.
• To prepare and publish manuscripts of high quality in DHET journals.
• Ability to co-supervise relevant postgraduate research and/or collaborating with other postdoctoral fellows.
• Assisting in overall management and contribute to the various activities of the Research projects.
• Initiating, developing and/or being involved in research networks, collaborations, institutional partnerships, and the organization of research events.
Minimum Requirements:
• A PhD in Applied Mathematics (specializing in General Relativity/Mathematical Modelling/Differential Equations and Applications or any other related field) obtained in not more than past five years.
• Published at least two DHET-accredited journal articles in the above-stated specialist areas in the last 24 months.
• South African citizens and permanent residents will have priority, but the call is open to international scholars.
• International Postdoctoral Research Fellows must have a long-term visitor’s visa endorsed for academic activities affiliated with MUT (Section 11(1)(b) Visitors Visa).
• Should not reside outside South Africa during this fellowship.
• Should not hold full-time permanent academic or professional employment during this fellowship.
Competencies:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Stipend: R300 000.00 per annum (tax-exempt)
Interested applicants should send (a) a motivation detailing the extent to which they meet the requirements of the position; (b) an application form (downloadable from www.mut.ac.za); (c) a Curriculum Vitae; (d) certified copies of academic qualifications plus academic records, proof of professional registration with a relevant professional body where applicable and copy of a valid driver’s license. (Please provide academic transcripts and SAQA evaluation certificate, if qualifications were obtained outside South Africa); and (e) names of three contactable referees to: Department of Human Resources and Development, via email: hr@mut.ac.za. copied gumedeSC@mut.ac.za
Enquiries: Tel (031) 819 9278
Closing Date: 02 May 2025
FACULTY OF APPLIED AND HEALTH SCIENCES
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
(Investigating higher dimensional relativistic fluids in modified gravity theories)
One-Year Fixed Contract
The Faculty of Applied and Health Sciences, through the Research Directorate of Mangosuthu University of Technology is pleased to announce a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship for 2025/2026 on: “Investigating higher dimensional relativistic fluids in modified gravity theories”.
In this project we aim to generate new exact solutions to the Einstein-Maxwell equations in higher dimensions and investigate the dynamical behavior of the gravitating fluids. We furthermore intend to investigate the effects of higher dimensions in modified gravity theories.
We study the consequence of higher dimensions on some physical phenomena such as studying the structure and mass of the stars.
Key Performance Areas:
• Publish manuscripts in reputable (DHET-accredited) journals and peer-reviewed conference proceedings.
• Assist colleagues pursuing their postgraduate research and/or collaborating with other research fellows.
• Assist in overall management and contribution to various activities of the research project.
• To prepare and publish manuscripts of high quality in DHET journals.
• Ability to co-supervise relevant postgraduate research and/or collaborating with other postdoctoral fellows.
• Assisting in overall management and contribute to the various activities of the Research projects.
• Initiating, developing and/or being involved in research networks, collaborations, institutional partnerships, and the organization of research events.
Minimum Requirements:
• A PhD in Applied Mathematics (specializing in General Relativity/Mathematical Modelling/Differential Equations and Applications or any other related field) obtained in not more than past five years.
• Published at least two DHET-accredited journal articles in the above-stated specialist areas in the last 24 months.
• South African citizens and permanent residents will have priority, but the call is open to international scholars.
• International Postdoctoral Research Fellows must have a long-term visitor’s visa endorsed for academic activities affiliated with MUT (Section 11(1)(b) Visitors Visa).
• Should not reside outside South Africa during this fellowship.
• Should not hold full-time permanent academic or professional employment during this fellowship.
Competencies:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Stipend: R300 000.00 per annum (tax-exempt)
Interested applicants should send (a) a motivation detailing the extent to which they meet the requirements of the position; (b) an application form (downloadable from www.mut.ac.za); (c) a Curriculum Vitae; (d) certified copies of academic qualifications plus academic records, proof of professional registration with a relevant professional body where applicable and copy of a valid driver’s license. (Please provide academic transcripts and SAQA evaluation certificate, if qualifications were obtained outside South Africa); and (e) names of three contactable referees to: Department of Human Resources and Development, via email: hr@mut.ac.za. copied gumedeSC@mut.ac.za
Enquiries: Tel (031) 819 9278
Closing Date: 02 May 2025
DEPARTMENT OF ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION
STUDENT REGISTRATION ASSISTANT (2025 REGISTRATION: SECOND SEMESTER)
Responsibilities
• Assist new students during registration
• Provide admin support to returning students during registration
Key performance areas
• Customer care
• Good communication skills
• Telephone etiquette
• Knowledge of MUT student portal
Minimum requirements
• Must be registered at MUT in the year of application, at 2nd year, S 3 or S4 study level
• No active contract with any MUT department
• Willingness to work after hours
How to apply
Send hard copy documents to HR as follows (communication will be limited shortlisted to candidates):
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Full academic record
• ID / equivalent
• National Senior Certificate / Equivalent &
• Reference letter (HOD or any other authority)
• Selection will be based on academic performance
• Interested applicants should hand deliver their application and certified copies of the above-mentioned documents to the: Department of Human Resources and Development, Mangosuthu University of Technology, PO Box 12363, Jacobs, 4026
Enquiries: Tel: (031) 907 7328 / 7560 / 7565
Closing Date: 30 April 2025
Mangosuthu University of Technology is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representativity within the institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity targets including people with disabilities.
TEACHING AND LEARNING DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
INTERNAL ADVERTISMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
(ONE YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
The Teaching and Learning Development Unit (TLDC) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the role of Administrative Assistant to provide dedicated support to the Peer Assistance Programme and other student support initiatives.
Key Performance Areas:
- Administer daily operations of the Peer Assistance Programme.
- Coordinate tutoring schedules, venues, attendance, and communications.
- Manage records of peer assistants and student participants.
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and logistics of peer assistants.
- Liaise with departments and stakeholders to ensure smooth program delivery.
- Demonstrable experience in setting up training, seminars, conferences, and workshops needed to support the planning and implementation of successful events.
- Compile reports, meeting minutes, and assist with event planning at the centre.
- Strong interpersonal skills and good at establishing and maintaining relationships with existing and potential partners.
- Effective time-management skills and the ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task within a highly pressurized environment.
- Perform general administrative tasks as required.
Minimum Requirements:
- Enrolled or completed an Advanced Diploma (proof of registration must be attached).
- One to two (1–2) years of relevant administrative experience.
- Prior experience in student support in higher education environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel).
Recommendation
- NQF 8 Postgraduate qualification will be an advantage (proof of registration must be attached).
Competencies:
- Strong organizational
- Time management
- Communication skills.
Salary: R10 000 per month
Benefits: None.
Interested applicants should send (a) a motivation detailing the extent to which they meet the minimum requirements of the position (as indicated above); (b) an application form (downloadable from www.mut.ac.za); (c) a Curriculum Vitae; (d) certified copies of academic qualifications plus academic records and proof of professional registration with a relevant professional body where applicable. (Please provide academic transcripts and SAQA evaluation certificate, if qualifications were obtained outside South Africa); and (e) names of three contactable referees via email: hr@mut.ac.za.
Enquiries: Tel: (031) 907 7328 / 7560 / 7565
Enquiries
Mr L Mkize
Peer-Assisted Learning Coordinator
031 907 7593
Closing Date: 25 April 2025
The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment.