Job Openings at Mangosuthu University of Technology

Key Performance Areas: 

• Strategic Leadership & Management 
• Development and Oversight of the Supply Chain Management system 
• Establishment and Oversight of the Bid Documentation, Bid Evaluation and Bid Committees 
• General Stores Management 
• Budget Management 
• Staff Management 

Minimum Requirements: 

• BCom Supply Chain Management (Hons), BCom Accounting (Hons), or equivalent finance related qualification. 
• A minimum of eight years’ experience in Procurement/Supply Chain Management, of which at least five (05) years’ experience of that should be as a Manager or equivalent level in a Procurement/Supply Chain Management environment. 

Recommendations:

• Experience in the Higher education sector, either in the public or private sector would be an advantage. 
• A CA (SA) qualification and/or membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) would be an advantage. 
• ITS or other ERP Procurement system 
• Constitutional knowledge in terms of procurement 
• Procurement legislation and regulations 

Competencies:

• Project Management 
• Negotiation Skills 
• Communication skills (written & verbal) 
• Problem solving skills 
• Analytical and attention to detail 
• Leadership and Ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines 
• Integrity & honesty 
• Motivated and diligent 
• Professionalism 
   

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Key Performance Areas: 

• Coordination of admissions and registration process. 
• Capturing of curriculum data during registration of students. 
• Validation of curriculum after registration of students. 
• Maintaining and retrieving of academic records on ITS. 
• Handling student queries. 
• Capturing and processing of marks. 
• Attending to student queries. 
• Assist during graduations. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Diploma in Office Administration, or equivalent. 
• One (1) year administrative experience preferably in a higher education environment. 

Recommendations:

• B.Tech/Advanced Diploma in Office Administration or equivalent. 

Competencies:

• Be computer literate (MS Word, Excel, ITS, Outlook, Publisher 
• Be able to work under pressure 
• Knowledge of the University policies and processes. 
• Knowledge of business processes. 
• Knowledge of Academic Regulations. 
• Time management skill. 
• Planning and organization skills. 

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING 
DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 
AND QUANTITY SURVEYING 
HOD (P5)-REF: EQ01 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Provide strategic leadership to the Department in line with Faculty and University strategic plans and direction. 
• Teaching, Learning and Quality Assurance. 
• Administer academic activities in the Department. 
• Manage performance of direct reports. 
• Assure quality of teaching and learning in programmes offered by the Department. 
• Establish Partnerships and Collaborations. 
• Conduct research and supervision. 
• Manage budgetary process for the Faculty / Department. 
• Manage Safety, Health and Environment aspects of departmental activities. 
• Plan, Monitor, Evaluate and Report activities of the Department. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Appropriate PhD/Doctoral Degree in Construction Management/Building/Quantity Surveying. The undergraduate qualification must be in the same field. 
• At least five (5) years’ relevant academic management experience at university level. 
• At least five (5) publications in DHET accredited journals in the past eight (8) years. 

Recommendations:

• Registration with relevant professional bodies in the field. 
• High academic and professional standing in the field of expertise, and high academic credibility amongst peers. 
• Knowledge of quality assurance. 
• Strategic planning and implementation exposure. 
• Exposure to curriculum development. 

Competencies:

• Technical /professional knowledge and skill. 
• Resource Management. 
• People Management including Performance Management. 
• Building strategic alliances and partnerships. 
• Personal impact, stature and credibility. 
• Emotional intelligence and political sensitivity. 
• Management of complexity and ambiguity. 
• Action oriented. 
• Facilitating change 
• Team Player. 

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING 
DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT 
AND QUANTITY SURVEYING 
HOD (P5)-REF: EQ01 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Provide strategic leadership to the Department in line with Faculty and University strategic plans and direction. 
• Teaching, Learning and Quality Assurance. 
• Administer academic activities in the Department. 
• Manage performance of direct reports. 
• Assure quality of teaching and learning in programmes offered by the Department. 
• Establish Partnerships and Collaborations. 
• Conduct research and supervision. 
• Manage budgetary process for the Faculty / Department. 
• Manage Safety, Health and Environment aspects of departmental activities. 
• Plan, Monitor, Evaluate and Report activities of the Department. 

Minimum Requirements: 

•  Appropriate PhD/Doctoral Degree in Civil Engineering. The undergraduate qualification must be in the same field. 
• At least five (5) years’ relevant academic management experience at university level. 
• At least five (5) publications in DHET accredited journals in the past eight (8) years. 

Recommendations:

• Registration with relevant professional bodies in the field. 
• High academic and professional standing in the field of expertise, and high academic credibility amongst peers. 
• Knowledge of quality assurance. 
• Strategic planning and implementation exposure. 
• Exposure to curriculum development. 

Competencies:

• Technical /professional knowledge and skill. 
• Resource Management. 
• People Management including Performance Management. 
• Building strategic alliances and partnerships. 
• Personal impact, stature and credibility. 
• Emotional intelligence and political sensitivity. 
• Management of complexity and ambiguity. 
• Action oriented. 
• Facilitating change 
• Team Player. 

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Key Performance Areas: 

• Strategic Human Resource Business Partner 
• Design, develop & implement Employee Attraction and Retention Strategies. 
• Talent Management 
• People Management 
• Customer Service. 
• Compliance and Risk Management 

Minimum Requirements: 

• A Postgraduate Degree in Human Resource Management 
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ professional HR Experience, including Generalist with three (3) years Business Partnering experience. 
• Well-developed skilled and competent in HR processes: Recruitment, Training and Development, Talent, Compensation and Benefit 

Recommendations:

• Advanced knowledge of ITS systems. 
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite 

Competencies:

• Understand HRIS and new HR trends & Technology in HR i.e (use of ITS). 
• Ability to work independently using your own initiative to balance high personal workload. 
• Full understanding of all HR functions and best practices 
• Strong communication and influencing skills. 
• Labour legislation knowledge. 
• Excellent interviewing/selection skills. 

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Key Performance Areas: 

• Intellectual Property Administration and Management 
• Financial Administration 
• Project administration 
• Technology Transfer awareness/campaign 
• General Office Administration 

Minimum Requirements: 

• National/Diploma in Office Management and Technology. 
• Two year’s working experience in technology transfer office, intellectual property, innovation and/or research. 
• Project management experience and knowledge of managing expenditure against budget. 

Recommendations:

• Degree in the related field. 
• Good knowledge of the intellectual property of publicly Funded Research and Development Act (51 of 2008) and its Regulations, as well as the MUT’s intellectual property right policy. 
• Driver’s license. 

Competencies:

• Understanding of the South African National System of Innovation (NSI). 
• Ability to conduct intellectual property searches. 
• Knowledge of online submission system (such as the NIPMO KIM system). 
• Excellence proficiency in computer office application. 
• Good problem solving and conflict management skills. 
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (listening, verbal and written). 
• Ability to work in a team and maintain confidentiality. 

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FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES 
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES 
LECTURER – Ref: NM07 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Lecture students at undergraduate level. 
• Initiate and be involved in community engagement. 
• Curriculum and programme development. 
• Setting and assessment of exam papers and assessing portfolio of evidence. 
• Supervise students at undergraduate levels and undertake research. 
• Involvement in departmental research and publications. 
• Assist with administrative duties in the department. 
• Attendance of developmental workshops for teaching and learning. 
• Participate in tutoring and mentoring of students. 
• Engagement with external stakeholders. 
• Initiate and participate in quality assurance responsibilities. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Master’s degree in Mathematics / Applied Mathematics. 
• At least three years teaching experience. 

Recommendations:

• Registered for a PhD in Mathematics. 

Competencies:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in discharging duties. 
• Computer literacy. 
• Good verbal and communication skills. 

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FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES 
DEPARTMENT OF NATURE CONSERVATION 
LECTURER (P8) x2 – Ref: NN13 & NN05 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Teaching and learning 
• Curriculum development and accreditation 
• Conduct research 
• Quality assurance 
• Community engagement 
• Academic administration… 

Minimum Requirements: 

• MSc in Biological Science/ Environmental Science/Conservation Science and registration towards a PhD. 
• Three years lecturing experience at a recognized tertiary institution. 
• Evidence of collaborations with other institutions. 
• DHET accredited publications. 

Recommendations:

• Supervision of postgraduate student 
• Evidence of community engagement 
• Involvement in Work Integrated Learning 
• Experience in Zoology/Marine Biology/Animal Studies 

Competencies:

• Driver’s license 
• Organizational skills 
• Excellent written and verbal skills 
• Excellent presentation skills 

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OFFICE OF THE DVC: RESOURCES AND PLANNING 
CENTRAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT OFFICE 
PROJECT MANAGER: TURNAROUND STRATEGY (P6) 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Strategic vision and alignment 
• Project execution and oversight 
• Stakeholder synergy 
• Reporting and accountability 
• Risk mastery 
• Team dynamics and development 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field. 
• An MBA or Master's degree in Project Management or a related field is preferred. 
• Registration as a Chartered Accountant. 
• 10 Years’ experience in Financial Management in a Finance Department. 
• At least five years’ experience in project management. 
• Participated in at least two financial turnaround strategies or projects. 

Competencies:

• Proficiency in MS Office suite (particularly MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint). 
• Proven competency in project management tools and methodologies. 
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills. 
• Mastery in risk identification, mitigation and management. 
• Demonstrated ability in strategic planning and alignment with broader organizational goals. 
• Excellent report writing and communication skills with an emphasis on transparency and timely dissemination. 
• Leadership skills with a focus on team dynamics, motivation and developmental feedback. 
• Familiarity with the challenges and trends in higher education and academic transformations. 
• Adaptable to evolving strategies and able to pivot as required by external shifts affecting academia. 

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FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 
RETIRED PROFESSOR X2 

Key Performance Areas: 

• To conduct research and engage in projects within the faculty in areas that have been identified. 
• Promote national and international collaborations and partnerships in faculty areas of expertise. 
• To mentor academic staff who are pursuing higher qualifications in collaboration with their supervisors. 
• To assist mentees in the development of co-authored peer-reviewed papers for conference presentations and publishing. 
• To publish co-authored articles in accredited journals in the faculty's designated research areas. 
• To contribute to any other recognized research outputs of mentees such as books, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, and creative outputs. 
• Contribute to the acquisition of research grants and contracts. 
• Assist with the writing and submission of funding proposals for mentees. 
• Organize conferences, research days, workshops, and seminars; and 
• Report to Dean’s Office. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• A relevant Doctoral Degree in the broad fields of Management / Social Sciences, Humanities, Management, Accounting, Public Sector or Human Settlements 
• Full Professor / Associate Professor. 
• At least 15 years’ experience in research in relevant areas. 
• At least 15 accredited journal articles. 
• Be familiar with the SA higher education environment. 

Competencies:

• Action-oriented 
• Building strategic alliances and partnerships 
• Emotional intelligence and political sensitivity 
• Facilitating change 
• Management of complexity and ambiguity 
• People management including performance management. 
• Personal impact, stature and credibility 
• Resource management 
• Team-player 
• Technical / professional knowledge and extensive research skills 

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING 
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 
SECRETARY (P11) – Ref: EE33 
ONE YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT 

Key Performance Areas: 

• HOD Diary 
• Typing 
• Meeting Administration 
• General Administration 
• Communication and Customer Service 
• Financial Administration 
• Punctuality and Respect 
• General Enquiries 

Minimum Requirements: 

• National / Diploma: Office Management and Technology/ Office Administration. 
• Three (3) years of administrative experience preferably in a University with extensive knowledge of ITS and MS Word suite (Word, Excel, TEAMs, PPT etc.). 

Competencies:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills and be the Departmental face. 
• Collegial, respectful, courteous, professionalism and a team player. 
• Be computer literate. 
• Be well organized. 
• Able to work independently and mentor Office interns from time to time. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. 
• Be able to work under pressure. 
• Able to run diary and arrange Departmental meetings/workshops etc.

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Key Performance Areas: 

• Lecturing and assessment of students. 
• Perform academic administrative duties. 
• Contribute to the research undertaken by and within the department and the faculty including research projects supervision. 
• Liaise with industries and community and participate in community-based projects. 
• Participate in curriculum and learning materials development. 
• Coordination of modules. 
• Participate in Work Integrated Learning (WIL). 
• Perform other duties delegated by the HOD. 

 
Minimum Requirements: 
Senior Lecturer 

• Master’s Degree in Surveying/ Geomatics, with evidence of ongoing work at a Doctoral level 
• At least four (4) years of teaching experience at a university level and/or relevant industrial experience in a Civil Engineering environment. 
• At least one peer-reviewed article in a scholarly journal 

Lecturer

• Master’s degree in Surveying/ Geomatics. 
• Two (2) years of lecturing at a university level and/or relevant industrial experience in a Civil Engineering environment. 
• Evidence of research experience 

Recommendations:

• Registration toward a Doctoral degree in Surveying/Geomatics will be a strong advantage. 
• Registration with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC). 
• At least five (5) years of relevant academic management experience coupled with a proven track record in teaching, research (including publications in accredited journals) and community engagement. 

Competencies:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills. 
• Good technical or professional knowledge and skills. 
• Ability to work independently. 
• Good organizational skills. 
• Advanced computer literacy. 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 

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TEACHING AND LEARNING DEVELOPMENT CENTRE 
SHORT COURSE COORDINATOR (P8)-Ref: TLD1 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Facilitate the growth and development of short courses at MUT for the generation of third stream income 
• Coordinate and administer all aspects for the offering of short courses 
• Provide technical advice to departments on the development and delivery of short courses 
• Ensure that all short courses are in line with MUT policies and business processes 
• Monitor, evaluate and report on programme 

Minimum Requirements: 

• A relevant Master’s degree preferably in Business, Management or Education. 
• Three years’ coordinating/administrative experience in a Higher Education environment 
• Expertise in planning and project management 
• Experience in Financial management 
• Experience in developing short courses in the higher education environment 
• Driver’s license 

Recommendations:

• PhD 
• Established networks and experience with the management of short courses 
• Experience in Fundraising and Development work in Higher Education 

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LIBRARY SERVICES 
PERIODICALS LIBRARIAN (P9) – Ref: AL33 

Key Performance Areas: 

• Periodicals publications management. 
• Conduct periodicals publications analytics. 
• Client liaison and training · Research output and research data curation. 
• Facilitate open access. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• B.Bibl. degree, OR any degree plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies. 
• Three (3) years proven knowledge in administering periodicals for research support and scholarly communication. 

Recommendations:

• Honour’s or Master’s degree in LIS would be an added advantage 

Competencies:

• Proven knowledge of publishing trends within the periodicals industry. 
• Proven knowledge of writing computer software applications (e.g. Turnitin, Excel, SPSS, NVivo, etc.). 
• Proven knowledge and excellent skill in the use of referencing management tools (e.g. RefWorks, Endnote, Mendeley, Zotero). 
• Proven experience in training, knowledge and understanding of e-resources, open access (OA), open education resources (OER), digital repositories (IR) and general digital manipulation. 
• Proven experience in generating usage statistics reports (counter and integrated library system). 
• Excellent customer service skills including the ability to engage, interact and feedback. 
• Excellent interpersonal, liaison and marketing skills within the digital and social media space 
• Ability to function effectively both independently and as part of the team. 
• Must have proven excellent work ethic.