Fresh Jobs at Tshwane University of Technology

• The Directorate of Strategic Management Support invites applications for a external position of Institutional Researcher, based at the Pretoria Campus. This is a permanent position within the Office of the Director: Strategic Management Support.

Critical Performance Areas:

• Institutional research, strategic intelligence, and decision support
• Strategic planning and enrolment management support
• Scenario planning, modelling and institutional forecasting
• Surveys, institutional studies, and data collection
• Environmental scanning, benchmarking, and trend analysis
• HEMIS integration, data quality assurance and statutory reporting support
• Faculty and programme-level analytical support
• Ad hoc institutional research and development projects
• Other duties related to institutional research and planning support

JOB SPECIFICATION/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Qualifications

• NQF level 10 (relevant Doctorate in Specialist field of expertise)

Experience

• Four (4) years relevant experience as a specialist in the field of expertise.
• The role requires sound knowledge of, insight into, and a strategic understanding of the higher education environment, including its governance, regulatory, and operational contexts
• Applications must demonstrate significant experience in complex administrative environments, with strong organizational and coordination skills, and the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships across academic, professional, and executive structures
• The incumbents must be able to function effectively under pressure, respond timeously to institutional demands, and manage competing priorities.
• The position further requires unquestionable integrity, credibility, and judgement, as well as the stature and competence to engage confidently with senior stakeholders

KEY COMPETENCIES
Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of the South African Higher Education System and its regulatory environment
• Sound understanding of national higher education policies, including DHET funding, enrolment planning, and HEMIS frameworks
• Awareness of international and regional trends in higher education, including performance measurement, funding, and accountability
• Knowledge of institutional planning, monitoring and evaluation within a university context.
• Understanding of institutional performance indicator, including enrolments success, throughput, graduate, and research outputs
• Knowledge of management information systems, institutional databases, and data governance principles
• Familiarity with ethical requirements and good practice in institutional research and data use

Deadline:7th August,2026

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• The Department of Management & Entrepreneurship in the Faculty of Management Sciences has a Senior Lecturer position available at the Pretoria West Campus.

Critical Performance Areas
Teaching and Learning

• Develop and deliver lectures and seminars in Business Advising, Research
• Methodology and Entrepreneurship (in practice) as required, from first-year (NQF level 5) to Postgraduate Diploma (NQF level 8), ensuring that the content is current with the latest developments in the field.
• Design and implement innovative teaching strategies to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Supervise and mentor students in their academic studies, projects, and in preparation for examinations.
• Assessment and evaluation of student work to maintain high academic standards.
• Incorporate modern teaching platforms (e.g., myTUTor), design software, and digital tools into teaching practices.
• Capturing and processing of marks and all administrative tasks relating to teaching, learning, and postgraduate supervision.

Curriculum Development

• Develop and revise curriculum offerings to reflect the current state and advancements in Business Advising and Entrepreneurship (in practice).
• Integrate practical and theoretical aspects of Business Advising and
• Entrepreneurship (in practice) into the curriculum to provide students with a comprehensive education.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the continuous improvement of teaching resources and curriculum planning.

Research

• Engage in scholarly research activities leading to publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Secure funding for research projects through grant writing and collaborations with industry and other academic institutions.
• Supervise postgraduate, master's and doctoral research, providing expertise and guidance.
• Contribute to the advancement of the field through innovative, high-quality research.

Academic Leadership and Service

• Participate in the department's administration and governance, such as attending faculty meetings, serving on committees, and providing input on departmental decisions.
• Mentor junior faculty members and contribute to their professional development.
• Engage with the broader academic and professional community through seminars, workshops, and conferences.
• Supervise special programmes as may be assigned by the Head of Department.

Industry Collaboration

• Establish relationships with industry partners to facilitate cooperative research, internships, and student placement opportunities.
• Stay updated with industry trends to ensure the academic program maintains relevance and provides students with employable skills.
• Develop projects and case studies that reflect real-world challenges and require practical solutions.

Student Advisement and Support

• Provide academic advising and career guidance to students within the department.
• Promote a supportive and inclusive educational environment that addresses the needs of a diverse student body.
• Implement student retention strategies and actively contribute to efforts aimed at increasing graduation rates.

Minimum Requirements
Academic Qualifications:

• A Doctoral degree (NQF level 10) in Management, Business Administration, or Entrepreneurship is required.

Experience:

• NQF level 10
• Post-doctoral Research Degree / Doctorate plus
• 3 years relevant experience at Lecturer level

Professional Registration:

• Being a member of a professional body will be an added advantage

Deadline:7th August,2026

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• The Department of Operations in the Directorate of Building and Estates has a permanent position of an Operations Manager at the Mbombela Campus.

Critical Performance Areas

• Facility Management
• Transport Services
• Printing Services
• Security Services
• Technical Services
• Landscaping Services
• ICT
• Liaise with all clients and service providers on continuous bases to ensure continuous service on the required standard.
• Planning the maintenance of equipment in order to ensure continuous production.

Minimum Requirements and Experience:

• NQF level 7
• A relevant 3/4-year qualification:
• A Bachelor's degree
• A Higher / Advanced Diploma
•  plus
• 3 years relevant experience at Supervisory/ Administrator/ Junior Practitioner level
• Or
• NQF 6
•  plus
• 4 years relevant experience at Supervisory/ Administrator/ Junior Practitioner level.

Knowledge and Skills

• Supervisory Skills
• Budget management
• Contract management
• IT Systems

Deadline:7th August,2026

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• The Department of Marketing in the Faculty of Management Sciences has a Lecturer position available at the Mbombela Campus.

Critical Performance Areas
Teaching and Learning

• Plan, organise and facilitate teaching and learning in Marketing as required.
• Prepare, develop, and manage learning and assessment materials.
• Use technology, the LMS, and multi-modal methods to promote meaningful learning.
• Offer academic guidance that fosters critical and creative thinking and engages students.
• Obtain student feedback to improve the facilitation of teaching and learning.
• Obtain peer evaluations to improve teaching and learning, teaching methods, teaching tools, and student assessment.
• Assessment and evaluation of student work to maintain high academic standards.
• Capturing and processing of marks and all administrative tasks relating to teaching, learning, and postgraduate supervision.

Research and innovation

• Participate in the supervision of postgraduate students.
• Conduct independent research either as part of a team or under supervision.
• Produce research and innovation outputs
• Participate in or initiate departmental or individual community engagement projects.
• Participation in stakeholder, departmental, faculty, and university committees.

Industry Collaboration

• Establish relationships with industry partners to facilitate cooperative research, internships, and student placement opportunities.
• Stay updated with industry trends to ensure the academic program maintains relevance and provides students with employable skills.
• Develop projects and case studies that reflect real-world challenges and require practical solutions.

Work Integrated Learning Initiatives

• Manage, implement, and monitor work-integrated learning programmes aligned with the department and programme plans.
• Provide industry leadership and central coordination of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in the department.
• Negotiate suitable placement positions for students with government departments, municipalities and private organisations.
• Conduct and facilitate preparatory workshops for all WIL students.
• Track and evaluate students' progress and development throughout their WIL module.
• Review weekly deliverables of WIL students and grade their work on week to week basis.
• General administrative duties and maintaining progress and regular feedback with the Section Head/HOD every two weeks.

Administrative and other duties

• Perform administrative tasks related to key performance areas.
• Participate in curriculum development and revision activities.
• Participate in the development and execution of the Short Learning Programmes
• Participate in the department's administration and governance, such as attending faculty meetings, serving on committees, and providing input on departmental decisions.
• Engage with the broader academic and professional community through seminars, workshops, and conferences.
• Involvement in any teaching and learning activity as the Head of Department may reasonably assign to them. 

Minimum Requirements
Academic Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) in Marketing or Equivalent.

Experience:

• Three years of relevant teaching experience at a tertiary institution and/or three years of relevant industry-related experience will be required.
• Proficiency in MS Office and other teaching and learning technology software.
• Full proficiency in English is a prerequisite.
• Completion of a TUT License to Teach programme will be compulsory. 

Deadline:7th August,2026

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• The Advancement and Partnerships Office has a permanent position for a Senior Development Officer: International Fundraising at the Pretoria Campus. The successful candidate must possess demonstrated experience in securing international fundraising and the ability to identify, develop, engage prospect donors.

Critical Performance Areas

• Identification, cultivation, and management of strategic international donor relationships
• Identification and acquisition of international funding opportunities aligned to institutional priorities
• Development, coordination, and submission of competitive grant proposals and donor funding applications
• Coordination and alignment of donor-funded projects with institutional priorities and stakeholder expectations
• Management of donor stewardship, reporting, compliance, and relationship sustainability
• Enhancement of internal stakeholder engagement and coordination relating to international fundraising initiatives and donor-funded projects
• Monitoring international fundraising trends, donor priorities, and partnership opportunities
• Continuous professional development and contribution to institutional advancement initiatives

Minimum Requirements:
Qualification

• NQF level 6
• A relevant 3-year qualification (Marketing, Public Relations or Development Studies / Social Sciences related)

Experience

• A minimum of three (3) years’ demonstrable experience in securing funding through varied fundraising initiatives.

Knowledge and Skills
Knowlege

• In-depth understanding of donor relationship management and stewardship practices and principles
• Awareness of current trends, donor compliance requirements, and developments within the international funding environment
• Knowledge of donor cultivation, grant proposal development, and long-term donor engagement strategies
• Familiarity with online funding application systems, grant administration platforms, and donor reporting portals (e.g. Devman)
• Understanding of donor compliance, reporting, and accountability requirements associated with international funding

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong competency in English
• Strong presentation, grant writing, and proposal development skills tailored to diverse international donor audiences
• Proven ability to source, develop, and secure funding opportunities from international donors and funding agencies
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to identify and respond to international funding opportunities and calls
• Preference may be given to candidates with:
• Experience in international fundraising
• Experience engaging with international development partners and institutional donors

Deadline:7th August,2026

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• The Department of Industrial Engineering in the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment have a permanent postion of Senior Lecturer at the Pretoria Campus.

Key performance areas/Core functions:

• Present lectures and assess students at the postgraduate and at undergraduate levels in Industrial Engineering.
• Participation in departmental, faculty and institutional committees relating to the learning programmes of the department.
• Be responsible for administrative tasks related to teaching and learning and ensuring the timely processing and capturing of marks.
• Liaise with other colleagues, departments/faculties and help to improve success rate of students.
• Involvement in Departmental or Faculty community engagement projects.
• Research, including the publication of accredited journal articles and peer-reviewed conference papers.
• Responsible for and provide leadership in compiling and maintaining quality study guides, subject files and other Teaching and Learning material.
• Liaise with industry regarding practical training, advisory committee meetings, industry visits and other related activities, including external funding.
• Actively participate in new curriculum development in terms of the HEQSF.
• To be actively involved in postgraduate supervision and research activities of the department
• Responsible for administrative tasks related to research, innovation, teaching and learning activities.
• Responsible for independent research and innovation projects and associated funding.
• Lead quality teaching and learning with technology
• Participate in and lead departmental, faculty and institutional initiatives in collaboration with Technology Stations, Centres, Institutes and Research Niche Areas.
• Perform any other administrative/academic tasks as may from time to time be assigned by the Head of Department

Minimum requirements:
Academic qualifications:

• A first degree in Industrial Engineering (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering that meets the educational requirements for registration as a Professional Engineer or Technologist with ECSA, as well as a Doctoral Degree with an Industrial Engineering focus.

Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience at the Lecturer level
• Industry experience will be an added advantage.
• Experience with regards to management of academic matters, quality of program, student affairs, human resources, facilities, finances, research projects.
• Supervisory experience in industry and/or academic fields
• Proven track record of journal publications and conference papers
• Experience of research and monitoring of post graduate students is recommended
• Experience in leading community engagement projects
• Proven track record of post graduate student supervision

Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency in online teaching and learning platforms such a Brightspace, Moodle, Blackboard and D2L or any other online teaching platforms will be advantageous.
• Knowledge and experience in research, supervision and monitoring of post graduatestudents.

Registration with professional body

• Professional registration with a ECSA professional body will be an added advantage

Other Requirements:

• Candidate will be expected to complete the scoresheet along with your application and supporting evidence (links) as per the University policy.

Deadline:9th August,2026

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• The Department of Building Sciences has a permanent position for a Professor in the field of Building Science at the Pretoria Campus.

Key performance areas/Core functions:

• Presenting lectures and assessing students in Building Sciences subjects
• Be responsible for administrative tasks related to teaching and learning.
• Ensuring that the capturing of marks is done (< 10 working days after date of evaluation)
• Involvement in Departmental or individual community projects.
• Industrial research, including accredited articles and peer-reviewed conference papers.
• Updating of the electronic base system of the Faculty like D2L-Brightspace, SharePoint and TUT4life.
• Assist with new curriculum development in terms of the HEQSF.
• Lead research activities of the department especially in the field of Building Sciences
• Lead quality teaching and learning with technology.
• Lead subject and curriculation committees.
• Responsible for, and provide leadership in, compiling and maintaining quality study guides, laboratory guides, subject files and other Teaching and Learning material.
• Participate in, and lead departmental, faculty and institutional initiatives in collaboration with Technology Stations, Centres, Institutes and Research Niche Areas.
• Liaise with industry on course and subject levels regarding curricula, visits, research and other interactions.
• Responsible for independent research and innovation projects and associated funding.

Minimum Requirement
Academic qualifications:

• A first degree in Building/Quantity Surveying/Construction Management.
• Doctoral Degree in Quantity Surveying/Construction Management/Construction Economics/Building.

Experience:

• Five years’ experience at the Associate Professor level and compliance with the policy on Academic appointments and/or promotions.
• Experience with regards to management of academic matters, quality of programmes, student affairs and research projects.
• Experience in research and postgraduate supervision.
• Industry liaison and involvement in the development of new curricula.
• Experience in leading research chairs, Niche Areas and Centres.

Registration with a professional body (if applicable):

• Registration with SACQSP and/or SACPCMP is highly recommended.

Deadline:9th August,2026

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• The Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering has a one-year fixed term position for an Academic Technician in the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment at Pretoria Campus.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Facilitate the operations of labs
• Maintenance of lab equipment
• Ensure that all equipment is treated with care and is not removed without proper authorization.
• Maintain discipline and compliance in the labs.
• Provide reports as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ACADEMIC TECHNICIAN
Academic qualifications:

• National Diploma (NQF6) / B-Tech in Mechanical Engineering (NQF7).

Experience:

• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Registration with professional body (if applicable):
• Registration with ECSA will be advantageous.

Deadline:9th August,2026

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• The Department of Fashion Design in the Faculty of Arts and Design has a permanent position for Senior Lecturer at Arts Campus.

NB: Please ensure that you attach

• TUT application form for Employment
• CV with recently certified copies of qualifications and ID document
• Score sheet of Senior Lecturer should be completed and portfolio of evidence attached.

Core functions:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Teaching, Learning and Assessment for research methods course/module and other theory up to Doctoral level.
• Teaching and assessment for CAD/CAM, Pattern Technology, Manual grading and digital grading with the use of Lectra software.
• Supervision of Masters and Doctoral students
• Research and Innovation (Article writing and initiation of innovative research projects).
• Quality promotion of teaching and learning activities in the department.
• Participate in curriculum development and non-curricular activities, including short courses, business initiatives, Fashion shows and exhibition.
• Attend all departmental functions, staff meeting, etc.

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications:

• A Doctoral degree in Fashion Design or Relevant qualification on NQF10.

Experience:

• Three years’ relevant experience at Lecturer level.
• Experience in integration of CAD/CAM tools into both academic and industryrelevant contexts.

Other Requirements:

• Postgraduate supervision experience, either as a main or co-supervisor.
• Publication record in DHET accredited/peer-reviewed journals, books or conference proceedings.
• Papers delivered at national and/or international conferences.
• Active participation in community-based projects.
• Active participation in industry initiatives, projects or programmes.
• Evidence of proficiency in fashion Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, for teaching, curriculum development, and design application.
• Candidate will be expected to complete the Senior Lecturer scoresheet as per the University policy.

Deadline:14th August,2026

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• The Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) seeks to appoint a suitably qualified individual to the position of Vice-Chancellor and Principal. This five-year, performance based contract is the most senior leadership role at the university. The remuneration package is market-related.
• The incumbent will be responsible for managing and administering the University, providing academic and strategic leadership to advance its vision, mission, values, and strategic priorities. Key responsibilities include: Developing and executing strategies and managing transformation initiatives; Overseeing resource and operations management; Implementing the Academic Plan focused on Teaching and Learning; Fostering a rigorous and accessible scholarship culture at TUT; Developing and implementing the TUT Academic Plan;  ngaging with the community through partnerships and collaborations; Overseeing institutional advancement; Audit and risk management, as well as quality assurance; Ensuring health and safety, as well as employee well-being; Managing human resources; Overseeing budget and finance; Conducting monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities. This role is essential to ensure the continued success and progress of the University.

Minimum Requirements
Qualification

• Relevant PhD/ Doctorate Degree (NQF Level 10)

Experience

• 15+ years of experience in higher education or research industry, of which at least 7 to 10 years must be at executive level (e.g. Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Executive Director or Dean, or equivalent).
• Must have a full professorship (that meets the TUT criteria for professorship). 
• An outstanding academic with extensive academic administration and management experience at a senior level.
• An outstanding leader, inspirational, strategic and innovative, with an understanding of the importance of working in collaboration and partnership with staff, students and external partners, deeply committed to academic excellence and the success of the individuals and communities we serve.
• High-level communication skills and a collaborative leadership approach, with high levels of self-awareness and proven ability to empower staff.
• The vision and passion to create a life-changing and truly transformational student experience, inclusive of graduate employability and industry engagement.
• An unquestionable track record of integrity, resilience, openness and honesty with a strong and demonstrable commitment to equality and social mobility throughout the institution.
• Politically astute with a sound understanding of and ability to influence SA higher education policies, or evidence of an ability to quickly develop such an understanding.
• Has an understanding of developments in the higher education arena locally in South Africa, and further afield.
• The confidence and courage to take well-considered risks, drawing on the expertise of the university and its stakeholders, including members of Council.

ADDED ADVANTAGE

• NRF research rating

OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required to travel
• Valid Driver's licence

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking/Problem solving;
• Building interpersonal relationships;
• Client/student service and support;
• Communication;
• University awareness;
• Professional knowledge and skills;
• Building partnerships;
• Facilitating change;
• People management;
• Resource management;
• Strategic leadership;
• Decision-making and judgement;
• Conceptual thinking;
• Impact and influence;
• Emotional intelligence;
• Resilience/Tenacity.

Deadline:16th August,2026