Recruitment Vacancies at Durban University of Technology

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related qualification in information technology, telecommunications, computer engineering or any related field
• 5 years’ experience in ICT Security
• 3 years’ experience in the cyberspace
• Knowledge of:
• Cybersecurity systems management
• Intrusion detection
• Firewalls
• Malware Software

Additional Certification (Beneficial):

• CompTIA Security+
• Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)
• Huawei HCIA-Security
• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) – Windows Server Administration Fundamentals

Summary of Duties:

• Conduct threat and risk analysis and analyze the business impact of new and existing systems and technologies to eliminate risk, performance, and capacity issues. Implement vulnerability assessments and configure audits of operating systems, web servers, and databases and detect patterns, insecure features, and malicious activities in the infrastructure.
• Perform research, testing, evaluation, and deployment of security technology and procedures.
• Run diagnostics on any changes to data to verify any undetected breaches.
• Develop custom systems for specialized security features and procedures for software systems, networks, data centers, and hardware.
• Develop and implement information security standards, guidelines, and procedures.
• Develop firewalls to secure the network infrastructure.
• Keep current with new intrusion methods and develop protection plans. Have an in-depth understanding of vulnerabilities, management systems, and common security applications.
• Conduct counteractive protocols and report incidents. Offer customized risk ratings for vulnerabilities based on DUT policies and maintain IT security controls documentation.
• Grant permissions and privileges to authorized users.
• Configure anti-virus systems and consoles and conduct software upgrades.
• Have an in-depth understanding of Dynamic and Static Application Security Testing, re-engineering, automation, ASP.NET/JAVA, Qualys, and Metasploit, etc.
• installing and testing new security measures.
• if a breach occurs or a threat is identified, closing off the security vulnerability and developing a plan to prevent any future incidents.
• Have a thorough understanding of security tools like Qualys, Know before, SOC and other related tools.
• Manage relationships and coordinate with clients and service providers while providing customized security assessments, implementing security policies, designing security training materials, organizing training sessions, providing technical support, and communicating security policies and procedures.

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Minimum Requirements:

• A preferred qualification for this role is a Level 9 qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering. Candidates should preferably possess ten (10) years of experience in ICT management or equivalent, with at least five years at a senior management level. Demonstrated expertise in ICT service, support, and infrastructure management is essential, along with a proven track record of successfully leading digital transformation projects. Additionally, a Level 10 qualification is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse the DUT strategy and roadmap to determine the future trends, strategic direction and legal implications
• Define & maintain the currency and business relevance of the ICT strategy through participation in organizational strategic planning processes
• Align ICT objectives and programs (infrastructure, process and systems enhancements) to enterprise objectives and priorities
• Define and manage the ICT Service Delivery processes and resource these with adequate capacity
• Lead digital transformation efforts across the entire organization
• Set and implement digital strategy by working with cross-functional partners to transition from traditional to digital processes.
• Maintain & Support business applications according to agreed SLA’s, governance standards and ICT strategy.
• Maintain and Support Business Intelligence capability and service the business with appropriate management reporting solutions.
• Ensure appropriate & adequate Infrastructure availability and capacity
• Define ICT service management processes and ensure compliance to appropriate governance standards.
• Define the objectives for ICTS in accordance with the ICTS strategy
• Work closely with Human Resources to attract and retain top talent, and to build digital capabilities across the company
• Analyse the business/project plan to determine the financial requirements
• Manage on-going security monitoring of information systems including assessing information security risk through qualitative risk analysis on a regular basis, conducting functional and gap analyses to determine the extent to which key business areas and infrastructure comply with statutory and regulatory requirements, evaluating and recommending new information security technologies and countermeasures against threats to information or privacy, and developing security reports and dashboards

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Minimum Requirement:

• M+ 3 years related qualification (PR, Marketing or/and OMT/BIM) Work Preparedness 1 year of experience in assist student and graduates for Work Preparedness
• 1 years of experience in a tertiary environment

Additional Recommendations:

• Sound knowledge of relevant administrative systems Computer proficiency in MS Office and other related software Proficiency in English and communication skills – verbal/written Be a team player
• Excellent at organisation skills and attention to details Excellent problem solving and decision making Excellent at customer service delivery
• Experience with documentation for accreditation.

Summary of Duties:

• As part of the Departmental, lending the necessary support to the HOD, staff, students as well as industry partners regarding the following:
• Facilitating Work Preparedness students for industry WIL students and graduates
• Communications with industry persuading them to host DUT students for WIL.
• Strengthen collaborations with existing industry partners
• Facilitate the resolution of conflicts in the workplace between the student and Industry
• Attending to student queries and assisting them with their difficulties (in some cases these are at a personal level).
• Responds efficiently and promptly to all queries/requests for delivery, whether written, verbal or telephonic.
• Maintains sound relationships with staff, colleagues and students and contributes to team effort and ensures personal and professional self-development:
• Any other duties as assigned to by the line manager or representative as delegated. 

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Job Description

Minimum Requirement:

• M+ 4 years related qualification
• 1 year of experience in a placements of WIL student and graduates
• 3 years of experience in a tertiary environment
• 3 years of experience with Driving Licence

Additional Recommendations:

• Sound knowledge of relevant administrative systems Computer proficiency in MS Office and other related software Proficiency in English and communication skills – verbal/written
• Be a team player
• Excellent at organisation skills and attention to details Excellent problem solving and decision making Excellent at customer service delivery
• Experience with documentation for accreditation.
• Placement Officers play significant roles of being public relations officers, counsellors, customer advisors and supporters including leading, managing and administering the placements on behalf of Co-operative Education Unit.

Summary of Duties:

• As part of the Departmental, lending the necessary support to the HOD, staff, students as well as industry partners regarding the following:
• Placing students and graduates in industry for WIL and work experience as well as factory visits.
• Communications with industry persuading them to employ our students for WIL.
• Strengthen collaborations with existing industry partners
• Facilitate the resolution of conflicts in the workplace between the student and Industry Partner
• Attending to student queries and assisting them with their difficulties (in some cases these are at a personal level).
• Responds efficiently and promptly to all queries/requests for delivery, whether written, verbal or telephonic.
• Maintains sound relationships with staff, colleagues and students and contributes to team effort and ensures personal and professional self-development:
• Any other duties as assigned to by the line manager or representative as delegated.

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Job Description

Minimum Requirement:

• M+ 3 years Business administration/IT related qualification
• 3 years of experience in a SETA assistant
• 3 years of experience in a tertiary environment

Additional Recommendations:

• Sound knowledge of relevant administrative systems Computer proficiency in MS Office and other related software
• Proficiency in English and communication skills – verbal/written Be a team player
• Excellent at organisation skills and attention to details Excellent problem solving and decision making Excellent at customer service delivery
• Experience with documentation for accreditation.

Summary of Duties:

• As part of the Departmental, provides an administrative service to the HOD, staff, students as well as industry partners regarding the following:
• Administrative Support
• Process deliverables as per SETA requirement
• Maintain Records
• Process student stipends
• Efficiently manages telephonic/counter enquiries
• Responds efficiently and promptly to all queries/requests for delivery, whether written, verbal or telephonic.
• As the frontline representative of the department/programme, promotes the image of the department.
• Maintains sound relationships with staff, colleagues and students and contributes to team effort and ensures personal and professional self-development:
• Any other duties as assigned to by the line manager or representative as delegated.