Career Opportunities at Durban University of Technology

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Lecturer

• Masters in Microbiology / Biochemistry with a minimum of three years of relevant experience with specializations in Bioinformatics / Molecular Biology / Biochemistry.
• Publications in DHET accredited journals.

Senior Lecturer

• Doctorate in Microbiology / Biochemistry with a minimum of five years of relevant experience with specializations in Bioinformatics / Molecular Biology / Biochemistry.
• Publications in DHET accredited journals.
• Evidence of supervision of postgraduate students.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Design and development of curricula for programmes.
• Proficiency in blended teaching and learning.
• Track record of interactions with industry, collaboration with researchers and participation in community engagement projects.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

• Teach Biotechnology-related modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the Biotechnology Programme.
• Supervise postgraduate students.
• Apply for research grants.
• Conduct research in relevant areas of Biotechnology.
• Participate in community engagement projects.
• Perform other duties as determined by the Head of Department.

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DEPARTMENT: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT: (REF 285)
DEPARTMENT: HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT AND TOURISM: (REF 235)
DEPARTMENT: AUDITING & TAXATION (FAI): (REF A437)
DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (FAI): (REF C603)
DEPARTMENT: DENTAL SCIENCES: (D104)
DEPARTMENT: RADIOGRAPHY
DEPARTMENT: EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND RESCUE
DEPARTMENT: BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT: FINE ART & JEWELLERY DESIGN (Ref: J107)
DEPARTMENT: VIDETECHNOLOGY (Ref: V102)
DEPARTMENT: VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN (Ref: 180)
DEPARTMENT: ARCHITECTURE: (REF. 308)
DEPARTMENT: CIVIL ENGINEERING & GEOMATICS (DURBAN) (REF. 791)
DEPARTMENT: CIVIL ENGINEERING (MIDLANDS) (REF.JL22)
DEPARTMENT: TEXTILE SCIENCE AND APPAREL TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT: NURSING
DEPARTMENT: CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND QUANTITY SURVEYING (Ref. 1451)
DEPARTMENT: TOWN AND REGIONAL PLANNING
DEPARTMENT: ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEERING (Ref. 384)
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (renewable based on performance)
Minimum requirements:

• A PhD in the relevant discipline
• A relevance in this context will depend on the cluster of academic programmes located in the department Associate Professors, Professors or Senior Lecturers
• Five (5) years’ experience in higher education and academic leadership Scholarship leadership and scholarship

Duration

• Five (5) years fixed contract, renewable for one additional term based on performance.
• Appointment at Professor/ Associate Professor or Senior Lecturer level

Summary of duties

• Dealing with student queries and complaints regarding the Department/Programme.

Managing and supervising staff which includes: -

• The allocation of workload.
• Approval of leave.
• Enhancing staff relations and building the team towards a student centred department.
• Attending tmatters such as study leave, grievances, disputes, training & development.
• Appointment of part time and replacement staff.
• Programme and project budgeting.
• Enhancing Faculty projects e.g. Post graduate Recruitment and supervision,
• Siyaphumelela, FYSE, Orientation and Graduation.
• Tprovide leadership tthe department in respect of Teaching & Learning and
• Research. the department in relevant fora. 

Contact Person: MN Mthembu (REF 285; REF 235; D104) (Radiography; Emergency Medical Care and Rescue; Basic Medical Sciences; Nursing)
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: GF Govindasamy (Ref: 180; Ref: V102; Ref: J102; REF C603; REF A437)
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: PF. Zulu (REF.JL22; REF. 791; REF. 308; Ref. 384; Ref. 1451) (Textile Science and Apparel Technology; Town and Regional Planning)
Email: [email protected] 

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BACKGROUND

• Provision has been made for one PDF position, to be filled in by any nationality but preference will be given to South Africans. Please note that Post-doctoral Fellows are not appointed as employees of the university, therefore, they are not eligible for employee benefits but are awarded tax-free stipends.

SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
VALUE PER ANNUM: South African Citizens (R300 000), Permanent Residents and Africans(R250 000) and Outside of Africa (R200 000).
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• A Doctoral degree in Biotechnology or Biochemistry obtained within the last five years
• Leading and contributing to high productivity of the Plant Biotechnology/Drug Discovery Research Group
• Carrying out other duties consistent with a post-doctoral fellowship
• Abiding by DUT’s policies, rules and procedures for post-doctoral fellows as well as codes of conduct.
• Additionally, the successful applicant will be required to publish a minimum of 2 publication units per annum in DHET/ISI/IBSS accredited journals.
• The fellowship is a one-year contract. However, renewal beyond the first year will depend on satisfactory performance in that year and availability of funding.

CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATIONS: 09 May 2023

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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

Closing date: 05 May 2023

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Minimum Requirements:

• A Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Human Resources Management OR related field (NQF Level 6)
• 3 years’ experience as a Training Coordinator.
• Experience in scheduling and co-ordination of training and development programmes
• Experience in evaluating the effectiveness of training and development programmes.
• Knowledge of skills development legislation
• Knowledge of professional registration requirements
• Experience in skills development reporting
• Knowledge of Human Resources Systems and Learning Systems
• Proficient in MS word
• Advanced facilitation skills

Summary of Duties:

• Provide input into the DUT Skills Development Guideline
• Assist with the identification of training and development needs and requirements in consultation with internal stakeholders. Consolidate input received and draft the DUT Skills Development Plan for review and approval.
• Draft and communicate the training plan / schedule in accordance with the Skills Development Plan.
• Assist with the facilitation on internal training and development programmes such as Induction as and when required.
• Identify external providers for the facilitation of training and development programmes and validate their accreditation status, make recommendations to the head of the department.
• Identify and co-ordinate internal trainers/ facilitators and external service providers in accordance with DUT learning and development policies.
• Liaise with external service providers and keep up to date with development offerings.
• Monitor adherence to service level agreements and escalate any unresolved non – compliance.
• Co-ordinate skills audits and update the outcomes of audits on the relevant HR / Learning Management system.
• Co-ordinate training and development related assessments in accordance with the assessment policy.
• Manage the training nomination process in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures. Ensure
• that entry requirements are adhered to where applicable.
• Prepare and distribute training materials where required.
• Co-ordinate logistical arrangements such as training venues, catering etc within budget
• Update the Learning Management system on all training and development related information e.g., nominations and attendance records. Adhere to the safekeeping of training related records in accordance with legislative and DUT’s document management requirements.
• Manage access to online learning and development modules.
• Co-ordinate development initiatives in accordance with professional or any other statutory registration requirements.
• Process training related invoices in accordance with DUT’s financial policies and procedures.
• Monitor training expenses against budget.
• Monitor progress on the Annual Skills Plans and timeously identify areas of improvement in order to optimise the receipt of training grants.
• Report of the payment of skills levies and the recovery of skills grants

Closing date: 05 May 2023

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Minimum Requirements:

• NQF Level 7 in Human Resources Management OR Industrial Psychology OR Organisational Psychology OR related field AND Accredited as a Skills Development Facilitator
• 7 years’ experience in talent management planning and implementation
• 3 years’ experience as a Skills Development Facilitator
• Experience as a Skills Development Facilitator
• Experience in developing Workplace Skills Plan, and its implementation.
• Experience in dealing with Sector Education and Training Authorities
• Competency in the development of meaningful reports for decision by management
• Knowledge of skills development legislation
• Knowledge of talent management frameworks, models and tools
• Knowledge of Human Resources Systems and Learning Systems
• Proficient in MS word
• Advanced facilitation skills

Summary of Duties:

• Provide input into the Talent Management and Skills Development Strategy
• Advise the Head Organisational Development and Talent Management of the latest talent and skills development trends. Provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding talent and skills development.
• Provide input into relevant talent and skills development methodologies, policies and procedures.
• Develop relevant templates and guidelines. Facilitate understanding and commitment to these methodologies, policies, and procedures.
• Recommend new approaches, techniques, and programmes to promote continuous enhancements and improvements.
• Review workforce plans to ensure the implementation of sustainable talent and skills development interventions.
• Provide input into the sourcing and development initiatives to meet the talent requirements.
• Provide input into the EVP to enhance the attraction and retention of talent within DUT.
• Support HR Business Partner with talent reviews and succession plans / cover for critical roles.
• Identify talent and succession risks and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify and implement plans to mitigate these risks e.g., the development of upcoming diverse talent.
• Consolidate talent and succession plans.
• Report findings and trends to the Head Organisational Development and Talent Management
• Monitor that retention plans are in place to retain key talent, report on the retention of key talent and identify retention risks and trends.
• Update and review the DUT competency framework in collaboration with relevant internal and if required, external stakeholders.
• Assist with the development of a competency assessment framework / matrix. Facilitate integration with all relevant HR processes such as job profiling, recruitment, skills audits, talent reviews, talent and succession management, development etc.
• Oversee the consistent application of the assessment framework.
• Identify competency assessment service providers and monitor adherence to service level agreements.
• Report on assessment results / outcomes whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Manage the overall compliance to Skills Development legislation and DUT skills development policies.
• Consolidate DUT’s Annual Skills plans to ensure alignment to legislative and business requirements and to optimise DUT’s BBB- EE rating.
• Finalise skills plans based on budgetary provisions and facilitate the approval and signoff the Skills Plans
• Liaise with the SETA to ensure optimal recovery of SETA grants and report on the recovery of SETA funding/ grants.
• Oversee that Personal Development Plans are catered for in Skills plans to ensure the development of critical skills gaps.
• Identify and recommend appropriate learning and skills development programmes / providers.
• Monitor the overall implementation of skills plans and oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual progress reviews.
• Identify reasons for variances in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders. Facilitate solutions to overcome variances.
• Review feedback received on training / development programmes and facilitators and put plans in place to enhance the training and development offering in DUT.
• Monitor overall training spend and report on variances.
• Facilitate develop programmes if required and oversee that facilitators meet the minimum requirements.
• Ensure that talent and development related records are up to date, accurate and adhere to DUT’s document management policies and procedures.
• Provide expertise / guidance and upskill internal stakeholders on talent management and development methodologies, practices and procedures.
• Facilitate talent and skills development forums at an organisational level and support HR Business Partner
• Specialists with the facilitation of regional / departmental forums.
• Attend to stakeholder queries and request and refer any unresolved matters to the head of the department.
• Attend to stakeholder queries and request and refer any unresolved matters to the head of the department.

Closing date: 05 May 2023

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Minimum Requirements:

• NQF Level 8 qualification in Human Resources Management or Organisational/Industrial Psychology Advanced proficiency in MS Office
• 7 years’ experience in human resource management.
• 5 years’ experience in implementing performance management policies and processes.
• 3 years’ experience in HR analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and report on performance and other HR related data.
• Human Resources / Performance management Systems.
• Sound knowledge of the relevant legislation applicable to Human Resources Management
• Sound knowledge of the business environment, the relevant role players within the business and their key responsibilities and outcomes
• Sound knowledge of the current and future practices in the business area to apply to the best interest of the Institution.
• Knowledge and understanding of strategies, policies, and procedures applicable to the specific work environment to ensure that work outcomes are compliant with the policies and procedures.

Summary of Duties:

• Review and update performance management guidelines and templates in line with business requirements
• Communicate performance management templates and guidelines to all relevant stakeholders and facilitate understanding.
• Monitor adherence to the agreed templates and guidelines and address non- conformance with relevant parties. Escalate unresolved matters to the Head of the department.
• Monitor the implementation of the performance management cycle and related processes in collaboration with the Business Partner Specialists. Provide guidance and support to enhance current practices.
• Track adherence to the performance management schedule and report progress
• Monitor adherence to other performance related deadlines such as the implementation and review of Performance Improvement Plans
• Check the accuracy of data and prepare reports for the facilitation of the performance management review and moderation process.
• Consolidate and report on performance outcomes, ratings, and trends in accordance with the agreed format and timelines.
• Identify the need for performance management training / retraining / awareness creation sessions
• Conduct performance management training in collaboration with the training team.
• Provide guidance to relevant stakeholders on performance management processes and policies.

Closing date: 05 May 2023

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Minimum Requirements:

• NQF Level 9 qualification in Human Resources Management or Organisational/Industrial Psychology
• At least 8 to 10 years’ demonstrable experience in all HR functions and understanding of HR value proposition strategies and processes.
• At least 5 to 8 years’ experience as an HR Business Partner in a medium to large organization
• At least 3 years’ experience in HR analytics and reporting
• Prior experience working with Senior Executives as an HR Business Partner or in an advisory role.
• Strong customer service orientation delivering HR services.
• Strong ethics and keeping HR information confidential.
• Strong communication, persuasive and listening skills at all levels.
• Experience and full understanding of all HR functions and best practices.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and conflict-management skills.
• Competence and proficiency in Human Resources systems and MS Office.

Summary of Duties:

• Facilitate the implementation of talent retention strategies.
• Manage retention in accordance with policies, procedures, legal requirements, and time frames.
• Facilitate the talent attraction and selection process; and manage the termination process for exiting employees.
• Facilitate Learning and Development by providing support to learning and development programmes.
• Coordinate training needs identified in submitted Performance Development Plans.
• Train line management to conduct performance management, coach and mentor staff.
• Ensure all business units have performance management contracts.
• Facilitate periodical performance management capacitation, guidance on a needs basis.
• Review and analyse current legislation and regulations to determine and confirm the areas of compliance.
• Determine the areas of compliance, possible impact, and risks to the institution.
• Identify areas of non-compliance and develop appropriate action plans to address non-compliance.
• Coordinate Employee Relations.
• Proactively manage employee relations matters before they escalate into grievances.
• Provide project support in accordance with policies, procedures, legal requirements and within the allocated time frames

Closing date: 05 May 2023

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Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Built Environment (Especially Electrical or Mechanical qualifications or both) or equivalent with minimum 5 years in Management Position.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Built Environment on Management Level
• Electrical and mechanical infrastructure and maintenance
• HVAC system understanding and maintenance.
• Electrical infrastructure
• Supervisory and administrative skills are required.
• Computer literacy is required.
• Management and administrative skills and the ability to analyze, delegate, and organize are required.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills, as well as verbal and written communications skills,are required.
• The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Summary of Duties:

• Lead the maintenance function by providing both a reactive and pro-active, multi-skilled maintenance service on all machine, equipment utilities and building.
• Ensure effective functioning of all equipment and ensure minimum down time through adequate preventative maintenance and increased reaction times to breakdowns.
• Ensure leadership by building effective teams, developing skills, motivating staff and exhibit managerial courage.
• Maintaining relationships with contractors and service providers
• Goal Planning and Support
• Setting up budgets, monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance.
• Manage the budget from identification to completion of projects.
• Manage & co-ordinate the carrying out of any planned preventative maintenance required as per the preventative maintenance schedules.
• Ensure maintenance activities are carried out to an acceptable standard, in compliances with relevant applicable codes & regulations.
• Develop & maintain a spare holding plan to ensure optimum uptime of plant & facilities.
• Manage on-site contractors that fall within the Unit scope of work.
• Manage the purchasing & ordering of non-stock purchases required by/for Maintenance.
• Maintain a safe working environment, including applicable legal requirements.
• Manage & control maintenance equipment & tooling.
• Develop & implement start-up & shut down operating procedures for facilities.
• Be abreast of the codes & regulations governing industry.
• Review budgets, including staffing, work plans, and fee structures.
• The Maintenance Manager is reports to the Director: Facilities and Maintenance

Closing date: 05 May 2023

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Minimum Requirements:

• NQF Level 7 qualification in Relevant field of specialization OR Built Environment OR Engineering OR related field.
• Able to register with Relevant Professional Qualification.
• At least five years’ experience in a specialist’s environment.
• Technical knowledge
• Project management knowledge
• Negotiating Skills.
• Knowledge of the operations of a university, or organization with similar needs and constraints, and its environment. Strong planning, organizing, and delivering ability.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work.
• Strong team abilities.
• Competent time management skills

Summary of Duties:

• Inspecting, assessing, and assigning to approved work and services to service providers, ensure that service providers/contracts /internal staff execute work correctly, timely and according to the required standards or service levels.
• Implement, utilize, and update electronic system to plan and execute work procedures (Planned or
• Scheduled maintenance programs).
• Managing of the Work packages or work orders throughout all the statuses and project/contract phases.
• Emergency work management and scheduling of the work and informing all stakeholders.
• Manages work quality in accordance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Defines risk response control to enable the pro-active management of the identified risks.
• Oversees work execution undertaken to ensure the desired results are achieved, the most efficient resources are utilised, and the different interests involved are satisfied.
• Conducts quality assurance in accordance with set schedules to ensure that the deliverables adhere to set standards.
• Assists and advises relevant internal stakeholders, and teams to the best use DUT resources and approaches.
• Undertakes other duties or manage certain projects which may arise or as may be delegated from time to time.
• Prepares and submits reports/statistics of work undertaken reports to various structures as required, in accordance with the reporting schedule.
• Track and report work deliverables and performance management of contractors. Keep records and report, providing a real-time, comprehensive, and prioritized view of all work objectives.
• Prepares the monthly consolidated management report on operational and running cost.
• Maintain good communication with all stakeholders, develop and create the process of engaging with all stakeholder and feedback process (staff, students, and Service Providers)
• Provide and plan work for service contractors to have access to areas where work needs to be carried out.
• Engage stakeholders and create awareness procedures (to inform occupants or users in advance if access is required in advance to perform work).
• Identify the deliverables in accordance with a formulated project plan to determine the resource requirements in terms of availability and competence.
• Select staff and allocate to the identified areas of responsibility.
• Inform staff of the expected roles and responsibilities to ensure that all involved staff understand their part in the project.
• Plan and execute project team development to ensure the highest possible level of synergy and team performance.
• Analyses the HR plan, determine the relevant deliverables and set performance targets for own team in the department.
• Ensures the implementation of learning and development programmes for staff, including personal development plans.
• Creates and maintains a climate conducive for team performance to enable the team to deliver on set targets.
• Monitors and measures the department performance in accordance with the metrics agreed upon in the performance agreements and corporate balance score card.
• Initiates pro-active and corrective actions as required to ensure service delivery.
• Complete management actions within the required time frames.
• Coach direct reports by compiling and providing clear feedback on work performance and provides constructive suggestions to improve performance.
• Monitors and evaluate the impact of own direct reports development interventions on performance

Closing date: 05 May 2023