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DEPUTY REGISTRAR

• To provide strategic oversight, governance, and leadership across academic administration, academic data and student records, and financial aid functions within DUT, ensuring compliance with national higher education legislation, DHET and CHE frameworks, and Council/Senate requirements.
• The role deputises for the Institutional Registrar and represents DUT at internal and external forums as required. in line with DUT Strategy 2030.

Minimum Education Requirement

• Master’s Degree (NQF 9) in Higher Education Management, Public Administration, Governance, or related field.

Ideal Education Requirement

• Doctorate (NQF 10) in Higher Education, Public Administration, or Information/Data Governance.

Minimum Experience Requirement

• 10 years’ experience across registrar portfolios, including student administration, records, HEMIS reporting, compliance, and financial aid.
• At least 5 years at senior management level (Director/Head).

Ideal Experience Requirement

• 12–15 years’ experience across registrar portfolios, including student administration, records, HEMIS reporting, compliance, and financial aid.

Key Competencies Requirements
Minimum:

• Note to applicants: CV to include details demonstrating the following minimum requirements for the role:
• Knowledge of academic administration, student records, and funding systems.
• Experience managing large-scale administrative operations.
• Strong knowledge of Higher Education Act, DHET and NSFAS frameworks.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Financial and data management skills.

Ideal:

• Advanced knowledge of higher education governance and administration best practices.
• Expertise in student information systems (ITS /PeopleSoft or equivalent).
• Knowledge of policy development, change management, and digitalization.
• Experience in student financial aid strategy and donor relations.
• Strong networks across higher education sector and funding bodies.

Legal Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of Higher Education Act, DHET and CHE frameworks, SAQA/NQF, NSFAS regulations, and POPIA.

Training and Knowledge

• Knowledge of DUT’s academic administration, records, and financial aid policies.
• Understanding of student information systems (ITS/ PeopleSoft or equivalent).
• Familiarity with DHET and NSFAS reporting requirements.
• Skills in preparing HEMIS and management reports to support evidence-based decisions.
• Knowledge of governance processes (Senate/Council).
• Risk management and audit compliance knowledge.

Special Requirements

• Availability to work extended hours during registration, exams, and financial aid cycles.
• Ability to travel between campuses and nationally for DHET/CHE engagements.
• Commitment to DUT Strategy 2030, transformation, and inclusivity.

Summary of Duties

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership across academic administration, student records and data governance, and financial aid portfolios.
• Ensure compliance with the Higher Education Act, DHET, CHE, SAQA/NQF, NSFAS regulations, and institutional policies.
• Oversee admissions, registration, examinations, graduations, timetabling, and the full student lifecycle. Lead academic data governance, records integrity, POPIA compliance, and statutory reporting including HEMIS.
• Provide oversight of financial aid administration, allocations, disbursements, compliance, and reporting.
• Represent DUT at national and regional forums (DHET, CHE, SAQA, USAf) on academic administration and governance matters.
• Lead divisional budgeting, resource allocation, cost optimisation, and financial oversight.
• Oversee risk registers, business continuity, internal controls, and audit readiness across all portfolios.
• Consolidate reports for EXCO, Senate, Council, and provide institutional analytics to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Provide leadership in transformation, performance management, professional development, and succession planning.

Closing Date 27 February 2026

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• The Assessment Practices Quality Project Manager will be an important member of the Centre for Quality Promotion and Assurance Team, with extensive amounts of independence and teamwork.
• The Assessment Practices Quality Project Manager will manage all aspects of the Assessment Practices Quality Project including oversight of collection of evidence, maintaining close communication with university structures and liaising with the Centre for Quality Promotion and Assurance.
• The Assessment Practices Quality Project Manager will co-ordinate engagements throughout the university on Assessment Practices Quality. Ensure there are efficient processes for collection, recording and safe-keeping of all formats of Assessment evidence. Co-ordinate input and write regular reports for the DVC: Teaching & Learning.

Minimum Requirements: -

 Minimum Qualifications Requirements:

• Master of Quality, Master of Education, or related fields (or higher)

Minimum Experience Requirements: -

• Knowledge of Higher Education Quality legislation, policies, systems, and
• Track record of successful management of cross-functional projects at a
• At least 5 years of Learning, Teaching and Assessments experience in Higher
• At least 3 years of curriculum development and/or curriculum

Knowledge: -

• Knowledge of Higher Education Quality legislation, policies, systems, and
• An excellent working knowledge of universities’ business processes, governance structure and decision-making dynamics.
• Basic knowledge of how academic faculties operate, and of teaching & learning practices would be an
• A comprehensive and detailed conceptual and procedural knowledge of a wide range of Assessment Policies, Procedures and Practices in Higher Education.

Special Skills: -

• Writing Skills (report and academic)
• Project Management skills
• Organizing skills
• Advanced IT Skills

Key Responsibilities and Duties: -

• Management and co-ordination of Assessment Practices Quality Steering Committee
• Ensure that the Assessment Practices Quality Project is managed according to CQPA guidelines and DUT institutional processes.
• Develop criteria, instruments, and processes to evaluate the quality of assessment practices across DUT.
• Formulate project plans, budgets, and critical paths for the
• Keep track of project timelines and project deliverables and ensure that all stakeholders receive timely reminders on expectations/requirements/output.
• Troubleshooting to ensure the project runs efficiently and meets and/or exceeds
• Maintain oversight of activities and timelines for benchmarking activities, research, data collecting and organizing evidence and analyzing data pertaining to assessment.
• Preparation of progress reports, other project documentation, project closure report and presenting these to relevant structures inter alia Academic Executive Management (AEM) and the DVC: Teaching & Learning.
• Be a central point of coordination between CQPA and internal project
• Assist in negotiating with stakeholders to get buy-in for the
• Coordinate and participate in capacity development activities on the quality of
• Assist in preparation and dissemination of information about the project to increase awareness for all stakeholders.
• Conduct focus group interviews with all relevant stakeholders involved in
• Proactively create awareness of the Assessment Practices Quality Project to all DUT
• Plan and organize workshops and related capacity building
• Maintain ethics and confidentiality of all information related to the
• Manage the work and tasks of the project administrative
• Perform other duties as delegated by the Senior Director: CQPA or their Representative.

Closing Date 27 February 2026

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HEAD: JUDICIAL AND GOVERNANCE SERVICES

• The Head: Judicial and Governance Services is responsible for leading and managing DUT’s student judicial, legal support, and governance functions. The role oversees disciplinary processes, student governance structures, committee administration, and compliance with statutory and institutional requirements. It ensures fairness, accountability, and transparency in all student-related governance matters.
• The position provides strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary team, supports regulatory reporting, and serves as the key liaison with government and external bodies on student governance issues. This role requires strong legal, governance, and stakeholder management expertise, along with the ability to handle sensitive and complex matters professionally.

Minimum Education Requirement

• An appropriate qualification (NQF 8) in Law, Higher Education Governance, or Compliance.

Ideal Education Requirement

• Master’s Degree (NQF 9) in Law, Governance, or Public Administration.

Minimum Experience Requirement

• 7 years’ experience in governance, legal, or compliance environments.
• At least 3 years at supervisory/management level.

Ideal Experience Requirement

• 10 years’ experience in higher education governance or judicial services, including legal and student governance oversight.

Key Competencies Requirements
Minimum:
Note to applicants: CV to include details demonstrating the following minimum requirements for the role:

• Knowledge of the Higher Education Act and governance frameworks.
• Experience in governance, judicial, or compliance management.
• Knowledge of legal processes, contract management, and risk.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience in committee administration or governance reporting.

Ideal:

• Legal qualification with experience in higher education governance.
• Knowledge of DHET, CHE, and SAQA compliance requirements.
• Ability to lead multi-functional governance teams.
• Experience in student governance oversight and stakeholder relations.
• Strong understanding of institutional statutes and rules.

Legal Requirements
Minimum:

• Knowledge of Constitutional Law, Higher Education Act, POPIA, and DHET compliance requirements.
• Admission as an attorney or advocate is advantageous but not essential.

Training and Knowledge
Minimum:

• Knowledge of DUT statutes, SRC Constitution, and governance policies.
• Familiarity with Council and Senate processes and compliance reporting.
• Understanding of disciplinary procedures for staff and students.
• Legal knowledge of contracts, litigation, and compliance risks.
• Experience in student governance oversight and stakeholder engagement.

Special Requirements

• Willingness to work extended hours during governance cycles, hearings, or student elections.
• Ability to manage sensitive legal, governance, and disciplinary matters.
• Commitment to DUT’s values, transformation, inclusivity, and governance excellence.

Summary of Duties

• Lead DUT’s student judicial and governance services, ensuring fair and compliant disciplinary processes.
• Oversee hearings, appeals, case preparation, advisory opinions, and legal research for student matters.
• Provide leadership to Student Governance, ensuring effective SRC structures, elections, and governance processes.
• Supervise Committee Administration and ensure accurate agendas, minutes, records, and governance reporting.
• Liaise with DHET, CHE, SAQA, and sector bodies on governance and compliance matters.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, DUT Statute, governance frameworks, and student governance rules.
• Maintain governance-related risk registers and oversee compliance audits.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Legal Specialist, Paralegal, Head: Committee Administration, and Head: Student Governance.
• Manage budgets, POPIA compliance, confidential records, and submissions to Senate, Council, and regulatory bodies.
• Promote fairness, transparency, inclusivity, and accountability in all judicial and governance processes.

In pursuance of ENVISION2030, the ideal incumbent:

• Epitomises and demonstrates values- and principles-driven leadership and management, the DUT DNA and The DUT Way.
• Fosters visionary and transformative leadership that is efficient, effective and impactful not only internally, but in our broader society nationally and internationally.
• Embeds systems thinking and management in the implementation of plans and projects, while ensuring sustainability.
• Takes leadership in ensuring that our education philosophy statement ‘our innovation and entrepreneurship shapes adaptive graduates that transform society’ is not only enacted across DUT, but is a lived experience among, primarily, academics and students.
• Is creative and innovative, deliberative and decisive, and is a leader, a strategist and a manager.
• Is a seasoned academic leader with a proven record of academic excellence.

Closing Date 27 February 2026

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Job Description

• The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), in partnership with Durban University of Technology (DUT), is embarking on an initiative to build a new generation of academics.
• The Phase 10 of the New Generation of Academics Programme is aimed at attracting people with relevant qualifications and experience to pursue a Doctoral qualification while they are developing as proficient academics at the University.
• Successful candidates will engage in comprehensive support programmes that include a salary, mentorship, equipment, cost of tuition fees, etc.
• The University is looking for aspiring academics in the following academic disciplines:

Minimum requirements:

• A Master’s Degree in Clinical Technology or equivalent.
• Registration with HPCSA as a graduate in Neurophysiology or Reproductive Biology OR
• Cardiovascular for at least 3 years
• Driver’s licence.
• An aggregate of 70% in the master's academic record.
• Must be South African and below the age of 40.

Additional recommendations:

• Registration with the HPCSA as an independent practitioner in Clinical Technology
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience in E-learning
• Proficiency in research, writing and communications
• A motivated self-starter, responsible and accountable individual and a team worker.
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet and email
• nGAP Lecturers Post: Clinical Technology, Permanent
• Salary: Negotiable up to R514 773,90

Summary of duties:

• Competent preparation and delivery of learning material related to Clinical Technology students at undergraduate and post-graduate levels.
• Supervise, train and assess undergraduate students in Clinical Technology
• Undertake assessment and administration duties related to teaching and learning.
• Facilitate learning effectively through traditional and online platforms
• Undertake research and publications, and become involved in community engagement
• Working collegially with team members towards attaining the goals of the department, faculty and institution.
• Undertake any additional duties assigned by the Head of Department

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Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant bachelor’s degree (NQF 7)
• 5 years' experience in audiovisual operations, ICT support, hybrid learning support, or related technical environment.
• 3 years' supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Additional professional certifications in AV technologies (e.g., Crestron, Extron, CTS) will be advantageous.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the Audio Visual strategy aligned to DUT’s teaching, learning, and operational needs.
• Contribute to institutional planning committees regarding AV infrastructure.
• Identify emerging AV technologies for adoption in hybrid/online teaching.
• Develop policies and procedures to guide AV operations.
• Oversee daily AV service operations across campuses to ensure availability.
• Schedule AV support for classes, conferences, events, and ceremonies.
• Ensure rooms and venues are equipped with functioning AV systems.
• Produce operational reports for senior management.
• Team Leadership & Supervision
• Manage and lead a team of technicians and assistants.
• Technical Support & Troubleshooting
• Oversee the provision of technical support for AV systems in teaching venues.
• Manage AV-related projects including new installations and upgrades.
• Collaborate with contractors and suppliers for equipment installation.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Customer Service
• Engage with academic staff to understand AV needs in classrooms.
• Provide guidance to event organizers on AV requirements.
• Coordinate AV support for major DUT events and ceremonies.
• Reporting, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
• Compile monthly and quarterly AV service performance reports.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
• Monitor adherence to institutional procurement policies.
• Participate in internal and external audits of AV services.
• Develop continuous improvement initiatives for AV efficiency.
• Research best practices in higher education AV services.
• Recommend cost-saving measures without compromising quality.

Closing Date 10 March 2026

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Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma (NQF 6) in one of the following: Property Management / Real Estate.
• 3 - 5 years’ administrative or coordination experience in: Property administration/Facilities management/ Real estate, infrastructure, or asset-related environments.
• Valid driver’s licence (Code B or equivalent) – required to travel between DUT campuses and attend off-site property-related meetings, inspections, or engagements when necessary.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date records of the University’s property portfolio, including leases, agreements, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Administer property documentation in line with approved governance, records-management, and audit requirements.
• Ensure effective document control, version management, and secure filing (physical and electronic) for all property records.
• Track property-related approvals and ensure documentation aligns with delegated authority frameworks.
• Provide general administrative support to the Property Management team.
• Development and maintenance of the utilities management system.
• Prepare and maintain new development and leasing files.
• Support the review and processing of lease documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to approval.
• Assist with compiling submission packs for approvals and governance processes.
• Assist with the preparation, coordination, and administration of lease-related documentation, including Offers to Lease and Heads of Agreement.
• Track lease commencement, renewal, variation, and termination dates to ensure timely action and compliance.
• Maintain registers of active and expired leases and related contractual commitments.
• Escalate risks or non-compliance related to lease conditions to the relevant property manager.
• Provide administrative support during lease negotiations and property transactions as required.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external landlords or tenants on routine lease and property matters.
• Coordinate property-related meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, minute-taking, and follow-up of action items.
• Attend meetings with internal and external stakeholders, record minutes, and track action items
• Follow up on agreed actions and ensure timely closure.
• Provide professional administrative support to property managers, project teams, and senior stakeholders.
• Serve as a key administrative contact for tenant-related queries and coordination.
• Facilitate effective communication between internal departments and external service providers.
• Support tenants move-in and move-out processes, including inspections and documentation Facilitate timely and professional tenant communication.
• Support initiatives aimed at tenant satisfaction and retention.
• Capture, update, and maintain property and lease information on SAP, BI Launchpad, and other approved University systems.
• Respond timeously to data and reporting requests from management and oversight structures.
• Support compliance with applicable legislation, University policies, and governance frameworks related to property administration.
• Maintain auditable records aligned with institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain records of inspections, safety checks, and compliance activities.
• Report identified risks, hazards, or non-compliance issues to relevant stakeholders.

 Closing Date 04 March 2026

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Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in: Procurement / Supply Chain Management, Finance / Commerce (with procurement exposure) 5 years’ experience in procurement value chain and infrastructure contract management environment.
• 5 - 7 years’ relevant experience in: Infrastructure procurement and contract administration, Capital projects, facilities, or real estate environments, Public-sector or regulated procurement frameworks.

Key responsibilities:

• Provides specialist end-to-end administration of infrastructure, service, and lease contracts from award through execution, variation, renewal, and close-out, ensuring compliance with approved terms and conditions.
• Maintains and governs the authoritative contracts and leases register, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with approved appointments, variations, and governance decisions.
• Reviews and validates contractual and lease documentation prior to approval, identifying risks, omissions, and deviations, and advising management on corrective actions.
• Provides specialist input and advisory support on lease administration matters, including rental escalations, renewals, compliance with lease terms, and financial commitments.
• Escalates identified contractual, financial, and compliance risks to project owners and management, recommending mitigation measures to protect institutional interests and support effective infrastructure delivery.
• Coordinate and monitor the Real Estate Management Annual Procurement Plan.
• Provide specialist input into tender documentation, specifications, and governance submissions.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of the contracts register.
• Organize and archive all contracts, invoices, and related documentation.
• Assist with compiling submission packs for approvals and governance processes.
• Review procurement plan in relation to budget, appointments and contractual commitments.
• Escalate risks or non-compliance to the relevant project owners and line manager.
• Provide administrative support during acquisitions, appointments and project lifespan as required.
• Provides specialist advisory support to project managers, property managers, and senior management on infrastructure contract administration, procurement compliance, and lease management matters.
• Acts as the primary coordination and advisory interface between Real Estate Planning, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Legal Services, and external service providers on contract-related issues.
• Interprets and communicates contractual terms, obligations, and risks to internal stakeholders, supporting informed decision-making and effective contract execution.
• Supports governance and management structures by preparing specialist inputs, reports, and responses related to infrastructure contracts and procurement matters.
• Facilitates structured stakeholder engagements, meetings, and follow-ups to monitor commitments, track actions, and ensure timely resolution of contract-related matters.
• Maintains and governs authoritative infrastructure contracts, leases, and procurement data across SAP and approved institutional systems, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.
• Provides specialist oversight of data integrity, validating source documentation, system records, and reports to ensure alignment with approved contracts, budgets, and governance decisions.
• Provides specialist support during internal and external audits, including preparation of audit packs, responses to audit queries, and implementation of agreed corrective actions.
• Tracks compliance obligations, contract conditions, and reporting requirements, escalating risks and deviations to management with appropriate recommendations.
• Maintains awareness of legislative, regulatory, and policy changes impacting infrastructure procurement and contract administration, advising stakeholders on implications and required actions. 

Closing Date 03 March 2026

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• To provide strategic leadership and direction for the University’s procurement and supply chain management function, ensuring ethical, transparent, cost-effective, and compliant procurement practices, with particular emphasis on the sourcing, contracting, and performance management of infrastructure development, maintenance, facilities management, and capital projects, in support of DUT’s operational sustainability and long-term strategic objectives.

The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and operates at an executive level within the Finance Division.

Minimum Requirements

• A Honours Degree or Postgraduate Diploma (NQF Level 8) in Supply Chain Management, Strategic Procurement, Business Administration or Finance.
• A minimum of ten years’ progressive experience in procurement or supply chain management, of which at least five years must be at senior management level.
• Proven experience in a public sector or higher education environment with complex regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, PFMA and PPPFA compliance, audit and governance oversight, e-procurement systems and supplier performance management.
• Strong leadership, financial, analytical and stakeholder management capabilities.
• A valid driver’s licence.

 Ideal

• Ability to obtain applicable security vetting and sign annual declarations of interest (where required).
• Membership with a recognised professional body such as CIPS or SAPICS.
• Experience in procurement transformation, digital procurement systems and advanced contract negotiation.
• Exposure to infrastructure, facilities management and capital project procurement

Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for, among others:

• Developing and implementing a university-wide procurement strategy aligned to the institutional strategic plan.
• Providing strategic procurement input into capital development, infrastructure, maintenance and facilities programmes.
• Ensuring full compliance with PFMA, PPPFA, Treasury Regulations, Preferential Procurement Regulations and institutional SCM policies.
• Overseeing end-to-end tender and contract management processes, including infrastructure and facilities-related procurement.
• Managing supplier relationships, performance management frameworks and transformation objectives, including BBBEE and supplier development.
• Providing financial oversight of procurement budgets, cost containment and value-for-money initiatives.
• Leading, mentoring and developing a multi-disciplinary procurement team.
• Preparing high-level reports and dashboards for Executive Management, Council and relevant Committees.
• Driving procurement modernisation, digitalisation and continuous improvement initiatives.

In pursuance of ENVISION2030, the ideal incumbent:

• Epitomises and demonstrates values- and principles-driven leadership and management, the DUT DNA and The DUT Way.
• Fosters visionary and transformative leadership that is efficient, effective and impactful not only internally, but in our broader society nationally and internationally.
• Embeds systems thinking and management in the implementation of plans and projects, while ensuring ensuring sustainability.
• Takes leadership in ensuring that our education philosophy statement ‘our innovation and entrepreneurship shapes adaptive graduates that transform society’ is not only enacted across DUT, but is a lived experience among, primarily, academics and students.
• Is creative and innovative, deliberative and decisive, and is a leader, a strategist and a strategist and a manager.
• Is a seasoned academic leader with a proven record of academic excellence.

Closing Date 05 March 2026

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SENIOR LECTURERS (3)

Minimum Requirements 

• Doctoral degree and undergraduate study in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• At least five (5) years of academic and/or industrial/professional experience in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Three (3) research outputs in the last 3 years with postgraduate master's supervision to completion

Additional Requirements 

• Demonstrate innovative thinking towards teaching and learning.
• Good communication and lecturing skills.
• Be registrable as a Professional Engineer/Professional Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
• Preference will be given to candidates who are already registered as a Professional Engineer/Professional Engineering Technologist with the ECSA.
• A strong passion for teaching and research. 

Summary of Duties 

• Take responsibility for the teaching, learning, and assessment of modules offered, at all levels, and associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the department.
• Make major contributions to the academic quality by providing leadership of all aspects of offerings associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the department.
• Lead, develop, design, and review all learning content associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the department.
• Be willing to participate in curriculum development.
• Participate in and augment departmental research and supervise postgraduate students.
• Active participation in industrial projects (project-based learning).
• Engage and promote community projects /external engagement services, including playing an active role in the functioning of professional and subject-related associations.
• Undertake administration and other academic duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

LECTURERS (2)

Minimum requirements

• Master's degree and undergraduate study in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• At least three (3) years of academic and/or industrial/professional experience in Civil Engineering or equivalent

 Additional Requirements

• Industrial-related experience.
• Demonstrate innovative thinking towards teaching and learning.
• Be registrable as a Professional Engineer/Professional Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• Preference will be given to candidates who are already registered as a Professional Engineer/Professional Engineering Technologist with the ECSA.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Evidence of research and postgraduate supervision would be an added advantage.
• Teaching and a record of research publications in accredited journals would be a strong recommendation
• Preference will be given to applicants who are registered for a PhD. 

Summary of Duties:

• Take responsibility for the teaching, learning, and assessment of modules offered at all levels, and associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the department.
• Make major contributions to the academic quality by providing leadership of all aspects of offerings associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the department.
• Lead, develop, design, and review all learning content associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the department.
• Be willing to participate in curriculum development.
• Participate and augment departmental research.
• Active participation in industrial projects (project-based learning).
• Engage and promote community projects /external engagement services, including playing an active role in the functioning of professional and subject-related associations.
• Undertake administration and other academic duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

Closing Date 02 March 2026

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Lecturer

• M-Eng. / M-Tech qualification in industrial engineering, with an undergraduate qualification in industrial engineering or equivalent.
• At least 3 years teaching/professional experience.

 Additional Recommendations

• Strong in Industrial Design, CAD and/or Manufacturing Engineering knowledge area(s)
• Good Publications Record
• Good communication and lecturing skills
• A strong passion for teaching and research
• Professional registration with council

 Summary of Duties

• Teaching and assessing at all levels.
• Development of learning
• The successful candidate is expected to pursue his/her Doctorate, co-supervise and/or be actively involved in research in the department.
• Assist with administrative and other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department or Representative as delegated.

Closing Date 10 March 2026

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Minimum Requirements:

• NQF Level 7 qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering, or a related field in the Built Environment.
• At least 5 years’ experience in engineering maintenance management, including responsibility for HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems and supervision of technical staff and contractors.
• Registered Professional (PrEng/PrTechEng).
• Valid Driver’s Licence (essential for campus mobility).

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs for mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Conduct diagnostics, inspections, and audits of all technical systems for safety and reliability.
• Coordinate the operation of technical infrastructure supporting all campuses (power, HVAC, water, waste).
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for facilities operations and maintenance processes.
• Manage the procurement, appointment, and performance of external maintenance contractors and service providers.
• Develop clear specifications and service-level agreements (SLAs) for all outsourced services.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and site audits to ensure adherence to DUT’s quality and operational expectations.
• Facilitate contract renewals, variations, and terminations in line with institutional procurement policies.
• Lead, supervise, and motivate the facilities and maintenance team to achieve operational excellence and service delivery targets.
• Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and ensure accountability through performance agreements and reviews.
• Identify skills gaps and facilitate training, coaching, and continuous development of team members.
• Manage succession planning and staff development to ensure business continuity in critical areas.
• Prepare, manage, and monitor the annual maintenance budget and ensure expenditure remains within approved limits.
• Track operational costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and resource optimisation.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with institutional and legislative requirements. Review and approve financial documents related to maintenance projects, contracts, and operational expenses.
• Maintain asset registers and ensure accurate reporting of maintenance-related costs.
• Reporting and Continuous Improvement

Closing Date 12 March 2026