Current Vacancies at Durban University of Technology

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electronic engineering and electrical engineering.
• At least 2-5 years' experience in system engineering integration.
• At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Experience in engineering maintenance and operations.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Valid Driver's License (Code B/EB).

Key responsibilities:

Service Desk Operations Management

• Oversee the daily operations of the Facilities & Maintenance Service Desk.
• Ensure all maintenance requests, complaints, and queries are logged, categorised, prioritised, and assigned accurately.
• Monitor service desk performance against agreed SLAs and response time targets.
• Develop and implement SOPs for service desk operations.
• Manage the CMMS platform ensuring data integrity, system configuration, and user access.
• Coordinate with maintenance managers to ensure timely work order resolution.

Customer Service & Stakeholder Management

• Ensure a professional, responsive, and customer focused service desk experience.
• Manage complaint escalation processes and ensure timely resolution of stakeholder concerns.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders across all campuses.
• Conduct customer satisfaction surveys and implement improvement actions.
• Ensure consistent and proactive communication regarding maintenance schedules and disruptions.

Reporting & Data Management

• Compile and present daily, weekly, and monthly reports on service desk performance.
• Develop dashboards and analytics to track work order volumes, resolution times, and trends.
• Analyse service data to identify recurring issues and recommend preventive actions.
• Ensure accurate records management and document control for all service desk activities.
• Provide management with actionable intelligence for decision-making.

People Management

• Lead, supervise, and develop the Service Desk team.
• Set performance targets, conduct reviews, and manage staff development.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and work scheduling to maintain service continuity.
• Address performance issues and manage disciplinary matters in line with HR policies.
• Foster a positive, team oriented, and customer focused work culture.

Process Improvement & Quality Assurance

• Identify opportunities to improve service desk processes, systems, and workflows.
• Implement quality assurance measures including call monitoring and work order audits.
• Benchmark service desk performance against industry standards.
• Drive automation and digital transformation initiatives for service delivery.
• Manage the implementation of system upgrades and new technology solutions.

Applications should include:

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from ac.za 
• A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
• Covering Letter
• Copies of all relevant academic records and certificates
• ID Copy
• Matric Certificate
• Current contact information of referees

Closing Date 23 September 2026

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD in Biotechnology/Microbiology or related fields
• Experience in algal biotechnology and phycoremediation
• Minimum of 5 journal articles published

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Experience in microalgal bioremediation
• Hands-on experience using UHPLC-MS, GC-MS
• Experience in molecular biology techniques

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

• Publication of 2 research output units per annum
• Designing and conducting research on algal-based remediation of pharmaceutical contaminants in wastewater
• Training students and researchers on analytical techniques such as HPLC, GCMS, etc.
• Assisting in community engagement activities
• Assisting with the preparation of grant applications, proposals, presentations, and progress
• Supervision/co-supervision of postgraduate students
• Provide guidance, advice, and technical assistance to students and staff in developing their research techniques.
• Conducting individual or collaborative research

Closing Date 25 September 2026

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Purpose of the Role

• To provide high-level, confidential executive and administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer by coordinating financial governance workflows, managing executive communications and documentation, ensuring compliance with financial reporting and audit requirements, and facilitating the timely implementation and tracking of finance-related decisions across the institution.
• The role exercises independent judgement in prioritising finance and governance matters, coordinating cross-functional financial inputs, supporting audit and reporting cycles, and ensuring alignment with institutional policies, regulatory requirements and financial governance frameworks.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in either Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance Administration, Governance or related field.

Ideal / Advantageous

• Advanced Minute-Taking Certification.
• Project Management short course.
• Records Management certification.

Experience

Minimum

• Minimum 5 years administrative or executive support experience.
• At least 3 years supporting senior management.

Ideal / Advantageous

• Experience in higher education or finance environment advantageous.
• Experience supporting audit, budgeting or financial reporting cycles.

NOTE TO APPLICANT

Applicants must demonstrate knowledge and technical competencies in the following areas.

Please provide evidence of this in your Curriculum Vitae: - 

Minimum

• Advanced executive administration and secretarial practice.
• Knowledge of governance and financial administration.
• Strong drafting, report writing and communication skills.
• MS Office and virtual meeting platform proficiency.
• Discretion and sound judgement in handling confidential financial matters.
• Strong working knowledge of POPIA.
• Understanding of governance protocols and financial compliance requirements.
• Governance structures and institutional processes.
• POPIA compliance requirements.
• Financial reporting cycles and governance documentation standards.
• Electronic document management systems.
• Advanced MS Office.

Ideal / Advantageous

• Exposure to finance governance, audit and reporting environments.
• Knowledge of institutional financial policies and compliance requirements.
• Strong coordination across finance units and stakeholders.
• Advanced record-keeping and document control capability.
• Ability to liaise confidently at executive and audit levels.
• Knowledge of PFMA / financial governance frameworks (where applicable).
• Audit and compliance exposure.
• Financial governance and reporting knowledge.
• Institutional policy and procedure knowledge.

Special Requirements

• Willingness to work after hours during audit cycles, budget preparation, governance meetings and reporting deadlines.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive financial, governance and executive information.
• High-level professionalism in representing the Office of the CFO.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Provide high-level executive and administrative support to the CFO, including managing a complex diary, priorities, correspondence and executive workflows.
• Screen, assess and quality-assure reports, submissions and requests for accuracy, compliance, urgency, financial implications and risk prior to CFO review.
• Draft executive correspondence, briefing notes, reports, presentations and structured briefing packs for the CFO.
• Coordinate governance documentation and submissions for Council, Executive Committees, Finance Committee, Audit & Risk Committee and other relevant governance structures.
• Monitor governance deadlines, CFO decisions, resolutions, audit actions and other portfolio deliverables to ensure timely implementation and follow-through.
• Coordinate and consolidate financial and other inputs from Finance divisions, faculties, support units, auditors and external stakeholders into executive-ready information.
• Support financial administration and procurement activities within the Office of the CFO, including requisitions, payments, expenditure monitoring, reconciliations and related reporting.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and audit-ready executive, financial and governance records, ensuring appropriate document control, information security and POPIA compliance.
• Act as a central liaison for the Office of the CFO, managing stakeholder engagements professionally and escalating high-risk, financially sensitive, compliance or reputational matters appropriately.
• Coordinate the operational requirements of the Office of the CFO, including meetings, governance sessions, travel, office workflows, systems and service providers

CLOSING DATE: 25 SEPTEMBER 2026

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Minimum Requirements:

• Honours Degree in Financial Accounting, investment management or any other relevant qualification (NQF Level 8).
• 6 to 8 years’ experience within a treasury environment of which 3 years should have been in a management role.
• Knowledge of relevant legislative requirements
• Understanding of the Higher Education environment
• 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 policies and procedures applicable to the specific work environment to ensure that work outcomes are compliant to the policies and procedures

Ideal: 

• Qualified as a Chartered Accountant - CA (SA).
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants Professional Qualification ICIMA / CGMA.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Summary of Duties:

• Provide input into the strategy of the treasury function in collaboration with the Senior Manager Financial Accounting
• Review the liquidity management strategy and put plans in place for the execution of the strategy
• Ensure the implementation of appropriate liquidity management practices
• Identify liquidity risks and put action plans in place to mitigate risks
• Co-ordinate loan servicing programmes and assist with raising of loans
• Provide input into the into month end and year end statements
• Maintain professional relationships with stakeholders
• Manage a team of direct report and maintain a climate conducive for team motivation and performance

Applications should include:

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from ac.za 
• A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
• Covering Letter
• Copies of all relevant academic records and certificates
• ID Copy
• Matric Certificate
• Current contact information of referees

Closing Date 28 September 2026

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Minimum requirements

• A Master’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Committed to pursuing a Doctoral qualification in Architecture within the time permitted.
• An aggregate of 70% in their Master's academic record.
• Must be South African and below the age of 40.

 Additional recommendations:

• ​2 years post-graduate experience in Architecture.
• Above average Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Above average Computer Literacy in Architectural 3D/BIM Computer Aided Design Software and Graphic Software (ArchiCAD, Autodesk Revit and Adobe Photoshop, CoreDraw, etc.).
• Ability and committed to lecture on Theory and Studio Modules in Architecture.
• Ability and committed to undertake research in Architecture.
• Ability and committed to undertake Community Engagement Initiatives and Projects in Architecture.
• Ability and committed to work in a team and independently to complete tasks

Summary of duties:

• Competent preparation and delivery of learning material related to Architecture and appropriate technologies to students at an undergraduate level using online platforms.
• Development of learning material for Architecture courses.
• Supervise, educate, and assess undergraduate students.
• Undertake assessment and administration duties related to teaching and learning.
• Facilitate learning effectively through traditional and online methods. 
• Undertake research and publications, and become involved in community engagement.
• Working collegially with team members toward attaining the department, faculty, and university goals. 
• Assist with administrative and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department or Representative.

 Closing date: 28 September 2026

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PROFESSOR:

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD/Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years’ teaching in Higher Education Institution experience
• Sustained research track record of publications in accredited journals.
• Track record of supervision of postgraduates and leadership of research group/s.
• Sustained track record of external funding.
• Evidence of collaborative linkages.
• Evidence of external engagement.
• Good communication and lecturing skills.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Professional registration with ECSA as PrTech or PrEng.

Summary of Duties

• Teach subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate 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, e.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.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD/Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 7 years’ teaching in Higher Education Institution experience.
• Evidence of a publication track record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Evidence of completed postgraduate supervision.
• Track record of external funding.
• Good communication and lecturing skills.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Professional registration with ECSA as PrTech or PrEng

 Summary of Duties

• Teach subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate 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, e.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.

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

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

Minimum requirements:

• A PhD in the relevant discipline.
• Relevance in this context will depend on the cluster of academic programmes located in the department according to the requirements for Associate Professors and Professors.
• Five (5) years’ experience in higher education and academic leadership Scholarship leadership and scholarship

 Summary of duties

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

Managing and supervising staff which includes: -

• Allocation of staff workloads.
• Leave management.
• Performance management contracting and reviews.
• Enhancing staff relations and building a team towards a student centred department.
• Attending to matters such as study leave, grievances, disputes, training & development.
• Appointment of part-time and staff and filling of vacancies.
• Curriculum reviews, updates and the development of new programmes.
• Enhancing Faculty projects such as Post graduate Recruitment and supervision, Orientation and Graduation, First Year Student Experience, etc.
• To provide leadership to the department with respect of teaching & learning and research.

Closing Date 22 September 2026

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Senior Lecturer

• PhD or equivalent NQF level 10 qualification in the Built Environment, with an undergraduate qualification in urban planning or related town and regional planning.
• At least 5 years of lecturing experience.
• Evidence of research.
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision.

Additional Recommendations

• Professional experience.
• Good communication and lecturing skills.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Professional registration with SACPLAN.
• Ability to work collectively as part of a team with an interest in moving the department towards excellence.
• Good research track record or relevant research experience, and an ability and desire to advance research development in the department.

Summary of duties

• The incumbent will be expected to contribute to teaching and learning activities, including curriculum development, consultation with students, and academic administration, and engage with research, community outreach, and external engagement in line with the DUT policies.
• Teaching, assessing, and supervision at all levels. Responsible for at least two modules per semester in accordance with fair workload distribution, and undertake lecturing, assessment, and supervision of students in theoretical modules. To assist the department in the delivery of quality teaching and learning.
• Be actively involved in research and/or post-graduate supervision in the department at all levels.
• Assist with administrative and other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department or representative as delegated.
• Facilitating departmental community engagement projects.
• To serve as chair of a specialty area on a rotational basis.
• To coordinate a level or program in the department and assist with administrative and other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department or representative as delegated.

 Closing Date 22 September 2026

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Overall Purpose of the Job

• To provide strategic intelligence through the rigorous management, analysis and visualisation of institutional data to support evidence-based decision-making, strategic planning, performance monitoring and reporting.
• The Strategic Intelligence Specialist translates complex internal and external data into actionable insights and recommendations, develops and maintains analytical models, dashboards and management information tools, and promotes data quality, governance and consistent use of institutional information across DUT.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (NQF 7) in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics or a related quantitative discipline and Ideally Honours Degree (NQF 8) in Data Analytics, Applied Statistics, Data Science, Business Intelligence or a related quantitative discipline.
• At least 5-7 years' relevant experience in data analytics, statistical analysis, business intelligence, data management or institutional performance reporting.

Summary of Duties:

Strategic Intelligence, Data Analysis & Insight Generation

• Analyse institutional and relevant external data to identify patterns, trends, opportunities and risks.
• Apply descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and scenario-based techniques to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Translate complex data into clear strategic intelligence, recommendations and management information for executive and institutional stakeholders.

Data Management, Integration & Quality Assurance

• Maintain automated process for data updates and reporting pipelines
• Document data models, flows and validation procedures
• Maintain reliable datasets, data models, reporting pipelines, data dictionaries, metadata and version-control information.
• Resolve data discrepancies with IT and data stewards, and support strategy data warehouses, governance processes and data audits.

Business Intelligence, Visualisation & Dashboard Development

• Design, develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards and visual reports using Power BI, Tableau or similar platforms.
• Guide and train users on the interpretation and effective use of dashboards and analytical outputs.
• Provide analytics for performance against strategic objectives/strategic goals as presented in the institutional strategic plan; Annual Performance Plan (APP) and Extended Annual Performance Plan (EAPP)

Institutional Performance Monitoring, Reporting & Forecasting

• Monitor performance against DUT Strategy, APP/EAPP commitments, approved KPIs and institutional targets.
• Develop forecasts, baselines, metrics and scenarios to support target-setting, planning and resource decisions.
• Support management, Council, Senate, DHET, CHE and other statutory or governance reporting and submissions.

Stakeholder Advisory, Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with Institutional Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (IPME) peers as well as relevant divisions/departments/units to develop shared data and analytical solutions.
• Present findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences and support institutional data literacy.
• Promote compliance with POPIA, DUT data governance requirements and applicable DHET/CHE reporting standards.
• Maintain documentation, audit trails and data-request protocols, and continuously improve analytical and reporting processes.

Applications should include:

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from dut.ac.za 
• A detailed curriculum vitae (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
• Cover Letter
• Copies of all relevant academic records and certificates
• ID Copy
• Matric Certificate
• Current contactable referees

Closing Date 28 September 2026