Job Vacancies at Durban University of Technology

Lecturer 

• Master’s Degree in any Mathematics-related field or A PhD would be an advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years’ teaching and/or industry

 Additional Recommendation

• The applicant should have a broad knowledge of first and second year Mathematics and a good research profile.
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications and a strong work ethic
• Experience in E-Learning

 Summary of Duties

• Management of all learning, teaching, assessment, and research matters.
• Assist in curriculum development
• Conduct research and publish in accredited journals
• Perform other duties as determined by the Head of Department

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Honours Degree in Office Management/Business Administration
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Master’s Degree or Doctorate
• Seven (7) years of administrative experience, with three (3) years of supervisory experience in a higher education environment.

KNOWLEDGE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A commanding knowledge of the student information management system and sound knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (preference will be given to people with ITS and Oracle PeopleSoft experience).
• The ability to lead and supervise staff through processes such as registration, graduation, curriculum matters and other ITS and Oracle PeopleSoft-related functions (good interpersonal and communication skills, planning and organisational skills with special emphasis on student-centeredness
• Understanding of academic administration in the Higher Education environment (Higher Education Act/Statute/Rules SAQA, NQF and HEQSF
• The ability to record, document and report on proceedings at various platforms (Faculty Board, EXCO, Faculty Research Committees)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

• General management of the Faculty administration and ensuring strong systems are in place with heads of departments.
• Manage administration procedures and processes for the admission of new students
• Manage the maintenance of student records for the Faculty
• Ensures that faculty members and students comply with university policies and procedures.
• Plays a key role in enrolment across all programmes in the faculty
• Manage the administrative aspects of the Faculty examinations
• Oversee qualifications processing
• Establish and implement administrative procedures for managing research activities within the Faculty.
• Manage relationships with, and regularly assess the needs and views of core customers in the DUT/section to improve the quality and effectiveness of services
• Contribute to efforts to improve the quality of teaching, research, and service within the faculty.
• Coordinate faculty awards events

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 Minimum Requirements

• A doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Systems Science or a closely related field.
• A sustained record of high-impact research and publications in systems science, modelling or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising postgraduate students (M & D level).
• At least 8–10 years of post-doctoral research experience, with evidence of innovation outputs (e.g., patents, commercialisation).
• Proven ability to secure competitive research funding and build multi-sector partnerships (industry, government, academia).
• Leadership experience in higher education, research institutes or relevant industry research units.

Key Responsibilities

As Research Professor

• Develop and lead a coherent research portfolio in systems science, modelling and simulation.
• Mentor and supervise academic staff and postgraduate researchers across the Institute.
• Contribute to curriculum development for existing and new postgraduate programmes.
• Publish regularly in high-ranking journals and present at international conferences.

As Director (Secondment)

• Provide strategic leadership and operational management for the Institute of Systems Science.
• Drive the Institute’s research excellence, innovation initiatives and external engagement, aligned with DUT’s strategic goals (ENVISION2030).
• Cultivate and manage collaborations with industry, government and academic partners to enhance the Institute’s impact.
• Oversee effective governance, resource management and reporting within the Institute.
• Secure external research funding and philanthropic support to sustain and grow the Institute.

Term of Appointment

• The initial appointment is to the post of Research Professor.
• The successful appointee will be seconded to the Director role for 12 months, the professorial appointment remains substantive throughout.
• Secondment may be extended subject to performance review and institutional approval.