Job Openings at University of Kwazulu Natal

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant BSc (Honours) degree, or equivalent, in a biomedical field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a biomedical research laboratory (exclusive of time spent in a lab towards completion of an Honours degree)
• Familiarity with biomedical research laboratory procedures and safety requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Undertake general sample processing of HIV positive samples
• Processing, freezing and cataloguing of cells
• Preparation of reagents
• Monitoring and maintenance of equipment
• Waste management
• General laboratory housekeeping
• Participation in the department’s various academic activities - journal club, research update, lab meetings, quality improvement meetings and audits, etc.
• Must be prepared to work after hours and on weekends, when required.

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Job description

• The Discipline of Chemical Engineering in collaboration with the Department of Higher Education’s New Generation of Academics’ Programme, has an exciting opportunity for eligible candidates to pursue a career as an academic and researcher.
• The successful candidate will be expected to register for a doctoral degree at UKZN and will be closely mentored to become an academic through a programme designed to assist with early career development.

Minimum requirements

• A BSc Engineering or B. Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering
• A Masters degree in Chemical Engineering, with a pass mark of at least 70%
• South African Citizen

Apply by: 23 April 2026

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Job description

• The School of Social Science seeks to employ a research data manager to perform overall day-to-day creation, updating, maintenance and validation of USINGA population research databases to the highest quality standards for the Umlazi Surveillance Initiative to Nurture Grassroots Action (USINGA), using innovative, efficient, and cost-effective systems that are anchored on robust quality assurance and quality control practices. USINGA is a health and demographic surveillance node of the South African Population Research Infrastructure Network (SAPRIN).
• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing data related to Population research studies. He/She is responsible for the creation, updating, maintenance, and validation of USINGA population research databases, for maintaining a high level of population-level data quality, and for the provision of computerized reports of these data. He/She is a key member of the Research Data Management team.

Minimum requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in either computer science or other information technology (IT) field
• At least three years of working experience in data extraction and analysis or research data management
• Valid Drivers’ Licence
• Experience in working with complex and large databases
• Experience in working with longitudinal data in an HDSS
• Exposure to data extraction, transformation and loading, and business analytics
• Experience in working with scientists, such as demographers, clinicians and epidemiologists, in formulating data requirements and preparing data for statistical analysis
• Experience in successfully mentoring junior staff to fulfil data management functions such as data extraction, analysis, and reporting.
• Knowledge of the Structured Query Language (SQL), MS Office software packages, and Statistical analysis programs e.g. STATA, SAS, SPSS

Apply by: 24 April 2026

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Apply by: 22 April 2026

Job description

• Brand Management and Multi-Campus Coordination
• Develop and implement a comprehensive marketing strategy for UKZN
• Licensing and Trademark Management 
• Corporate Gifting and Merchandise Management  
• Stakeholder Engagement, Marketing and Promotion
• Staff Leadership and Development 
• Financial and Resource Management
• Build Partnerships to advance brand and commercial goals

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Brand Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Postgraduate qualification will be advantageous
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in brand management, licensing, or retail management, preferably in a multi-campus or complex organisational environment
• Experience in higher education environment is essential.
• Proven expertise in managing trademarks, licensing agreements, and corporate merchandise.
• Experience in retail operations, including inventory and pricing strategies

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Job description

• The Graduate School of Business and Leadership (GSB&L) seeks to appoint a Director: Business Engagement and Executive Education, a senior leader entrusted with shaping and driving the School’s executive education and short course enterprise. In close consultation with the Executive Director and Dean of the School, the Director provides strategic leadership for the entire executive education portfolio, ensuring that the GSB&L is positioned as a premier provider of executive learning locally and regionally.
• The role carries substantial autonomy in determining strategic direction, setting priorities, and ensuring that all offerings are academically rigorous, market relevant, and financially sustainable, while remaining aligned with the School’s broader academic and institutional strategy.
• Central to the role is the cultivation and stewardship of partnerships with business, government, and industry. The Director serves as the School’s principal ambassador in these engagements, identifying opportunities, negotiating collaborations, and converting relationships into sustainable, high impact programmes. This external facing mandate is complemented by an internal leadership role that spans programme design, client engagement, faculty coordination, and quality assurance. The Director oversees the full lifecycle of executive education and short course provision, ensuring that each offering meets the highest standards of academic integrity, operational efficiency, and client value. The Director maintains oversight of accreditation and quality processes, including the interface with QPA, supported by the Manager for Short Courses.
• The Director leads the business development and sales functions of the executive education unit, setting revenue targets, guiding market strategy, and ensuring that the School’s portfolio remains responsive to emerging needs. The Manager for Executive Education provides operational support in these areas, but strategic authority rests with the Director, who determines the scope, scale, and direction of the School’s executive learning initiatives.
• Beyond the GSB&L, the Director plays a pivotal role in strengthening the School’s integration with the wider University. The incumbent is responsible for establishing and deepening links with the Colleges, enabling the expansion of executive education and short course services across the institution. This University wide remit positions the Director as a key architect of professional and executive learning at UKZN, ensuring that the GSB&L serves as the central hub for such activity.
• The Director reports directly to the Executive Director and Dean of the GSB&L and works closely with the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Teaching and Learning on matters of academic quality, programme innovation, and institutional alignment. As a member of the GSB&L Leadership and Management Team, the Director exercises delegated authority on behalf of the School and contributes to fulfilling Senate and Council mandates relating to external engagement, academic quality, and income generation

Minimum requirements

• A relevant Master’s Degree
• A minimum of ten years’ experience in a training or education industry
• Significant experience, a minimum of 5 years, of growing a training business through concluding successful collaborations
• A good track record of a successful and sustainable approach to business development, working with colleagues and external stakeholders to deliver successful partnerships locally
• A successful profile recognised in business or an educational environment
• Strong financial acumen with proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and revenue management for programme-driven operations
• Detailed and expert knowledge in how to identify and convert collaborative market opportunities into successful partnerships
• Ability to prepare proposals and present such proposals to external bodies

The closing date for receipt of applications is 23 April 2026

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Apply by: 30 April 2026

Job description

• The School of Commerce is organised into the disciplines of Accountancy, Economics, Finance and Management
• The Dean and Head of School is part of the College Leadership and Management Team and reports to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College although s/he ultimately represents Senate and Council mandates

Minimum requirements

• Professor/Associate Professor
• PhD/Doctoral Degree in a discipline relevant to the School
• Evidence of established academic leadership and scholarship with an excellent publication and research record, and proven excellence in teaching and learning at a level that currently does/will attract respect and credibility from within the University, international scholars and other relevant external bodies; and
• Three (3) years’ experience in management and leadership of a School and/or Faculty or Research Unit/Centre of comparable size and complexity
• A track record of attracting competitive research grants

Desired/ Essential Skills

• Excellent communications skills
• Exceptional interpersonal relationship skills
• Understanding of the higher education environment in South Africa and the relevant legislation
• Evidence of good knowledge of the SA academic and higher education environment