Career Openings at Durban University of Technology

Minimum Requirements:

• A Doctorate in English/Communication Science /Linguistics or Applied Communication or Education specialising in English Language or Literature or related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience teaching at tertiary level.
• Track record in research in associated fields in the preceding three years.
• Successful supervision at Master’s and/or PhD levels.

Additional Recommendations

• The ability to use a wide range of computer applications.
• Experience in the use of innovative teaching and learning technologies, including online teaching
• Evidence of a 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.

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Minimum Requirements:

• A Post graduate qualification (NQF 9) in Industrial Psychology, Human Resources Management or related field PLUS a Global Rewards Professional Certification (GRP).
• Certificate in Payroll Administration or similar (Ideal).
• Experience in payroll systems Must demonstarte experience in an ERP system with preference of SAP Sucess Factor, salary forecasting, structuring and benchmarking experience.
• Developing salary structuring and benchmarking expertise.
• Sound job grading and design skills.
• In-depth expertise in pay scale design, incentive design and remuneration strategy and philosophy development.
• Experience in payroll management.
• Management of benefits administration.
• Developed strategic Total Rewards Management skills and expertise (Ideal).
• Driver’s License.
• Accreditation as a Master Rewards Practitioner by the South African Rewards Association (Ideal).
• At least 8 to 10 years’ experience as a Remuneration professional at senior management level, with expertise in establishing, developing and managing remuneration strategy.
• Experience in a Human Resources Environment.
• Experience in payroll administration and management.
• Experience in operating HR systems and high technological savvy.
• Experience in Higher Education Sector (Ideal).

Summary of Duties:

• Conceptualise and maintain DUT Total Rewards Model.
• Manage Implementation of the Remuneration/Salary Administration Policies, Procedures and Processes.
• Manage Benefits Policies, Procedures and Processes.
• Manage Job Design and Job Evaluation.
• Oversees the administration, processing and maintenance of DUT Payroll.
• People Management.

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Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in disciplines of Information & Communications Technology, Advanced Diploma in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology or a Bachelor of Computer Science.
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a computer laboratory environment                               

Summary of Duties:

• Optimise service delivery: ensuring that the Graphic Design programme environment and computing infrastructure operates in the most effective and efficient manner possible
• Enable staff productivity through IT
• Enable student productivity through IT
• integration of DUT VCD GD Internal IT Systems
• Provide customer advice and support
• Perform aspects of Supply Chain Management for the programme
• Undertake duties as assigned by the HOD/Programme Coordinator and academic staff in charge of laboratories.

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Minimum Requirements:

• A postgraduate degree in Human Resources Management (NQF level 7) and Statistics/ Business Analytics or an equivalent qualification is required OR BSc/BA in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Management, or a related field
• 7-10 years’ experience in Human Resources field, specialising in a broad shared service environment, with a strong data analysis and reporting capabilities, of which 5 years should be in Human Resources Information Systems, Reporting and Data Analytics in a corporate sector within a shared services environment
• Exposure to S189 consultation processes, inhouse or CCMA facilitated.
• Deep technical hands-on expertise in data analytics, data visualization, business intelligence, and reporting Proficiency in Human Resources Systems
• Experience with HR data, HRMS/HRIS systems experience (SaaS and on-premise ERP)
• Broad experience with analytic toolsets with ability to conduct advanced analytics in POWER HEDA and other tools as required.

Summary of Duties:

• Develop strategies for effective data analysis and reporting.
• Design and implement dashboards that present data in a meaningful and actionable framework for leadership.
• Select, configure and implement analytics solutions.
• Define Institution-wide metrics and relevant data sources.
• Build systems to transform raw data into actionable business insights.
• Provide strategic support to the Human Resource function in the areas of people metrics, reporting, and advanced predictive analytic capabilities.
• Manage HR analytical tools, reporting and dashboards.
• Mine data and provide intelligence to produce credible reports for decision making.
• Conduct data analysis and discovery to identify trends and correlations to uncover insights.
• Provide business insights into Human Capital Services through data intelligence gathering and interpretation.
• Manage and guide the maintenance of employee data on the HR information system and for periodic reporting purposes.
• Maintain HR data to support HR analytical needs and ensuring accuracy and consistency of key data sets, reports and metrics.
• Produce and submit reports to enable informed decision making by executive management and relevant governance structures.
• Ensures compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
• Ensures compliance with data protection regulations.
• Provides the necessary training to meet end users needs.
• Generates ad-hoc reports (for example, reports on turnover, hiring costs and benefits
• Collaborates with ICTS to perform regular tests and upgrades to the system.
• Optimise data integrity and ensure the provision of accurate information for governance and statutory reporting purposes.
• Ensure integrated HCS information systems for effective management reporting and query resolution.
• Develop predictive models for attrition, high performance, and recruiting demand identifies statistical analysis techniques required to deliver insights.
• Manage all analytics and reporting across the HCS team.
• Identify develop the key HR metrics and provide reports on key HR metrics in accordance with DUT’s reporting requirements.
• Improve upon current reporting standards by providing new functionality including canned reports, dashboards, predictive analysis, emailed reports, and mobile reporting capability.
• Draft and submit annual, quarterly and monthly reports required or delegated by Senior Director HCS

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Key Responsibilities

• 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.