Career Openings at Durban University of Technology

Minimum Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering and studying towards a PhD.
• A Degree in Chemical Engineering (e.g BTech, BEng, BScEng, Advanced Diploma, National Diploma).
• At least 3 years of teaching experience / professional experience.
• Good communication and lecturing skills.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Registrable as a professional engineer or engineering technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

 Summary of Duties:

• Teach Chemical Engineering subjects at both undergraduate and post-graduate 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, Blackboard, Teams.
• Participation in community engagement projects
• Assist with administrative duties as delegated. 
• Any other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department.
• Registered or qualifies for registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

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Minimum requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Physiology, Public Health or equivalent, with an average of 70% or above in the Master’s degree

Additional recommendations:

• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience in E-learning.
• Proficiency in research, writing and communications skills.
• A motivated self-starter, responsible and accountable individual and a team player.
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, Power-point, internet and email use.

Summary of duties:

• Competent preparation and delivery of learning material related to Physiology, Epidemiology and Public Health
• Supervision of students at post-graduate level.
• Undertake assessment and administration duties related to teaching and learning and research.
• Facilitate learning effectively through traditional and online media.
• Undertake research and publications and become involved in community engagement projects.
• Involvement in curriculum development.
• Provide academic support to facilitate student success.
• Working collegially with team members towards attaining the goals of the department, faculty and institution.
• Undertake any additional duties assigned by the Head of Department.
• Represent the department as necessary on institutional committees and professional forums
• The successful candidate, if appointed as a lecturer, will be required to complete a doctoral degree within 3 years of appointment

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Minimum Requirements:

• A Master’s Degree in Nursing
• A Qualification in Nursing Education
• 3 years' experience as a Nurse
• 1 - year experience working in a higher education
• Registration with SANC as a General Nurse, Midwife, Nurse Educator
• Assessor and Moderator
• Code 8 driver's license

 Additional Recommendation

• Understanding of tertiary institution imperatives g. SAQA NQF and current trends in the SA context
• Experience in research will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet use
• Preference will be given to candidates that are registered for PhD
• An additional qualification in Midwifery will be an advantage

 Summary of Duties

• Participate in Research Development
• Be willing to participate in Curriculum Development
• Engage in community/External Engagement Services including playing an active role in the functioning of professional and discipline related associations
• WIL support and co-ordination
• Teaching and learning and other activities related

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Minimum Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Nursing
• A qualification in Nursing Education
• A qualification in Nursing Management
• 3 years' experience as a Nurse
• 1 - year experience working in a higher education
• Registration with SANC as a Nurse Manager, General Nurse, Midwife, Nurse Educator
• Assessor and Moderator
• Code 8 driver's license

 Additional Recommendation

• Understanding of tertiary institution imperatives g. SAQA NQF and current trends in the SA context
• Experience in research will be an added advantage
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet use
• Preference will be given to candidates that are registered for PhD
• Other specialties will be an advantage Primary Care Nursing / Occupational Health Nursing/Pharmacology

 Summary of Duties

• Participate in Research Development
• Be willing to participate in Curriculum Development
• Engage in community/External Engagement Services including playing an active role in the functioning of professional and discipline related associations
• WIL support and co-ordination
• Teaching and learning and other activities related

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Lecturer

• A Master’s Degree in Radiotherapy or equivalent
• At least 3 years’ experience in the clinical field
• Registration with (HPCSA) as a Radiation therapist
• Drivers licence

 Additional Recommendation

• Preference may be given to a candidate with a dual qualification in Radiotherapy and Diagnostic Radiography
• Networking and leadership skills
• A motivated self-starter, responsible and accountable individual and a team player
• Good Organizational and administrative skills
• Proficiency in researching writing and communications skills
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and email use

 Summary of Duties

• Competent preparation and delivery of learning materials related to Radiotherapy/ Radiography at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Ability to facilitate learning effectively- through traditional and online mediums
• Undertake assessment and administration duties related to teaching learning and research
• Undertake research and publications and become involved in community engagement projects
• Undertake any additional duties assigned by HOD
• Working collegially with team members towards attaining the goals of the department, faculty and institution

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Minimum Requirements

• PhD and undergraduate qualification majoring in Hospitality or any Hospitality related qualification (e.g., Food and Beverage/Professional Cookery/Accommodation Management).  
• At least 5 years lecturing experience of teaching hospitality modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• At least 3 publications in national and/ or international DHET-accredited journals within the last 3 years.
• Successful supervision of at least one postgraduate student at Masters level.
• Proven evidence of leadership in academic and administrative committees within Higher Education.
• A proven track record of research with having produced/published a research output in the preceding three years. Evidence of publication including articles or book chapters.
• Active participation in professional, industry and or community
• Evidence of active membership of national/regional/international economics professional bodies or scholarly societies.
• In depth knowledge in the theory and application of the Hospitality discipline
• Above average competency in quantitative software (SPSS, EViews, Stata, etc.) and qualitative software (NVivo)
• Ability to work with both primary and secondary quantitative data (cross-sectional, time-series, panel data).

 Summary of duties:

 The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach and examine Hospitality and Catering related modules as required.
• Teach, supervise and examine undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Develop materials, including for online learning.
• Contribute towards the Department’s research plan.
• Participate in agreed departmental/faculty projects or committees.
• Undertake duties as assigned by the HoD.

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Minimum Requirements

Restaurant Manager

• B Tech Degree in Food and Beverage or Hospitality Management or equivalent
• At least 5 years relevant experience (senior position) in a reputable hotel or hospitality organisation
• Strong business acumen
• Training and development experience will be an added advantage
• Affiliation to a professional body e.g. Restaurant Association of South Africa of (RASA0) or FEDHASA is an advantage

 Summary of duties

Amongst others the duties are as follows:

• To manage a high demand ala carte/banqueting restaurant
• To ensure a sustainable / profitable and well managed restaurant
• Train and develop students through experiential learning

HOTEL SCHOOL (DURBAN CAMPUS) EXECUTIVE CHEF: REF: 1654 FIVE (5) YEAR CONTRACT PERFORMANCE BASED

Minimum Requirements

Executive Chef:

• Masters or B Tech Degree or equivalent in Food and Beverage or Hospitality Management
• At least 6 years relevant experience in a reputable hotel or catering company
• Training and Development experience will be an added advantage
• Affiliation to a professional body e.g. South African Chefs Association (SACA) is recommended

 Sous Chef:

• B Tech Degree or equivalent in Food and Beverage or Hospitality Management
• At least 5 years industry experience (senior position) in a reputable hotel or catering company
• Training and Development experience will be an added advantage
• Affiliation to a professional body e.g. South African Chefs Association (SACA) is recommended

 Chef:

• National Diploma in Catering Management /Professional Cookery or equivalent
• At least 5 years industry experience in a reputable hotel or catering company
• Training and Development experience will be an added advantage
• Affiliation to a professional body e.g. South African Chefs Association (SACA) is recommended

 Summary of duties

Amongst others the duties are as follows:

• Preparation of wide cuisine within Hotel School Restaurant
• Ensure a profitable /sustainable and well managed kitchen
• Train and develop students through Experiential Learning

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Minimum Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Hospitality or any Hospitality related qualification (e.g., Food and Beverage/Professional Cookery/Accommodation Management), and an undertaking to embark on a Doctorate in an appropriate field of study.
• At least 3 years’ teaching experience at tertiary level or 2 years’ experience in relevant professional field.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are registered for a Doctoral degree in Hospitality or any Hospitality related qualification (e.g., Food and Beverage/Professional Cookery/Accommodation Management) will be an added advantage.

 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 Hospitality and Catering related modules as required.
• Teach, supervise and examine undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Develop materials, including for online learning.
• Contribute towards the Department’s research plan.
• Participate in agreed departmental/faculty projects or committees.
• Undertake duties as assigned by the HoD.