Current Openings at Mangosuthu University of Technology

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 2 nd or 3rd year Diploma/Degree level
• No active contract with any MUT department
• Willingness to work after hours
• Students living with disability are encouraged to apply

Deadline:13th October,2025

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• The DVC (R&P) reports to the Vice-Chancellor and Principal. She or he will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction in the following portfolios:, Human Resources, Information Technology, Institutional Planning and Research, Operations (Campus Estates, Students Residences and Protection Services amongst other operations), Legal Services, as well as other functions that may be assigned by the Council or Vice-Chancellor, The DVC (R&P) will support the Vice-Chancellor and Principal and Council in achieving on the vision and mission of the University.

Key Performance Areas:

• Strategy development and execution.
• Leadership in portfolio related policy development, institutional operations and resource mobilisation.
• Quality assurance, monitoring, evaluation, reporting and risk management.
• Safety, health and environmental management.
• Strategic oversight over the Resources and Planning portfolio.
• Management of internal and external partnerships.
• Strategic oversight of the university’s infrastructure development and maintenance, as well as a vital role in implementing and monitoring all Infrastructure and Efficiency Grants (IEG) and other grants in relation
• Ensuring that the University Student Residences are optimally maintained and provide strategic direction in the development or acquisition of new student residences, including rental from outsourced suppliers.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Doctoral Degree with the undergraduate qualification in Operations Management/Built Environment/Engineering.
• At least ten years’ experience in a senior management role in a university or similar position.
• Must have proven track record of managing the majority of the key areas in the portfolio, with no less than 3 years’ direct related experience in these areas.
• Proven track record in strategic planning and implementation.
• Must have demonstrable experience in the mobilization and management of resources.
• Must have a demonstrable track record in project management.

Competencies:

• Sound knowledge of leadership and management principles as they relate to higher education.
• Working knowledge of regulations and rules applicable to the various functions in the portfolio.
• Excellent policy development skills.
• Excellent writing skills for the preparation of reports and policies.
• Demonstrated skill in respectful, sensitive communication with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, language, gender, and abilities.
• Ability to mobilise and inspire others towardsshared goals.
• Ability to lead and work in a diverse team of academics and non-academics.
• Understanding of the operations and affairs of a university environment.
• Understanding of institutional cultural transformation and organizational alignment.
• Ability to think strategically and implement plans and projects.

Deadline:17th October,2025

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• The DVC (RIE) will report directly to the Vice-Chancellor and Principal. He or she will provide strategic leadership and direction in research, innovation, technology transfer, partnerships, international linkages, engagement including community engagement, as well as other appropriate functions as may be assigned to this executive portfolio, in pursuance of the vision and mission of MUT. The DVC (RIE) will actively support the Vice-Chancellor and Principal in the leadership and management of the University.

Key Performance Areas:

• Strategic leadership in research, technology development, innovation and engagements.
• Commercialisation of innovations and research.
• Engagement with key local, national, regional and international structures and authorities in areas of research, technology and innovation.
• Policy formulation, review and implementation in respect of research, innovation and technology transfer.
• Strategic management of human and financial resources and other assets in the assigned directorates and units.

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD qualification.
• Strategic leadership in research, technology development, innovation and engagements.
• Commercialisation of innovations and research.
• Engagement with key local, national, regional and international structures and authorities in areas of research, technology and innovation.
• Policy formulation, review and implementation in respect of research, innovation and technology transfer.
• Strategic management of human and financial resources and other assets in the assigned directorates and units.

Competencies:

• Ability to secure large research grants.
• Ability to mobilise and inspire others towards shared goals.
• Ability to lead and work in a diverse team.
• Ability to think strategically and implement plans and projects.

Deadline:17th October,2025