With approximately 30 000 students, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is the first choice for higher education in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). It is located in the beautiful cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg (PMB). As a University of Technology, it prioritizes the quality of teaching and learning by ensuring its academic staff possess the highest possibl...
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Research Chair: National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Studies
Research Design & Delivery: Develop mixed-methods projects (qualitative and quantitative) on NQF policy, learning-outcome alignment, RPL and articulation pathways.
Stakeholder Engagement: Convene focus groups and policy dialogues with DHET, SAQA, CHE, institutional QA units, industry partners and community representatives.
Knowledge Dissemination: Author academic papers, policy briefs and technical reports; present findings to executive management and external bodies.
Capacity-Building: Mentor postgraduate (Masters/PhD) students on NQF research methodologies; coordinate workshops and short courses for lecturers and practitioners.
Grant Acquisition: Lead and co-ordinate external funding proposals (e.g. NRF, DHET, international donor agencies).
Minimum Requirements
Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Education Policy, Curriculum Studies, Higher-Ed Management or related fields;
At least 10 years’ post-doctoral research experience, with demonstrable outputs on NQF or qualification-framework topics;
A strong publication record in internationally or nationally rated journals on policy design, quality assurance, RPL or related themes;
Experience in mixed-methods research (survey design, institutional case studies, econometric or qualitative analysis);
Proven ability to secure and manage research grants and to supervise postgraduate candidates to completion;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in academic English;
Project-management skills, including budgeting, reporting and stakeholder coordination.
Desirable Attributes
Prior engagement with SAQA, CHE or DHET policy development processes;
Network of national and international NQF/qualification-framework collaborators;
Editorial board membership or peer-review service in relevant journals;
Experience with digital-pedagogy research or innovation in outcome-based curricula.
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