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EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Job Details
DivisionTeaching & LearningBusiness UnitTeaching and Learning DepartmentMinimum experience
AssociateCompany primary industryEducation ManagementJob functional area
Education
Job Description
DUT~ has approximately 33 000 students, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is the first choice for higher education in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). It is located in the beautiful cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg (PMB). As a University of Technology, it prioritises the quality of teaching and learning by ensuring its academic staff possess the highest possible qualification that they can get.
The Durban University of Technology is a result of the merger in April 2002 of two prestigious technikons, ML Sultan and Technikon Natal. It was named the Durban Institute of Technology and later became the Durban University of Technology in line with the rest of the universities of technology.
DUT, a member of the International Association of Universities, is a multi-campus university of technology at the forefront of higher education, technological training, research, and innovation. In alignment with DUT’s strategy ENVISION 2030, the University would like to see its people (staff, students etc) become entrepreneurial and innovative.
In 2020, DUT was ranked amongst the Top 500 Universities globally, and 10th for citations globally and 5th Nationally.
DUT has six Faculties, Accounting and Informatics, Applied Sciences, Management Sciences, Engineering and the Built Environment, Health Sciences and Arts & Design.
DUT is: ‘Creative. Distinctive. Impactful’
Applications are invited from interested person(s) for the under mentioned post.
OFFICE OF THE DVC: TEACHING AND LEARNING
POST: EXECUTIVE SECRETARY (POST. REF. :90000007) (PERMANENT)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS:
- National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Office Management/Administration or Business Administration.
EXPERIENCE:
- At least 5 years of experience in a secretarial/administrative role, of which a minimum of 3 years must have been at an executive level.
- Proven experience in multidisciplinary office management.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Considerable knowledge of secretarial standards, office practices, and Business English.
- Demonstrated high-level computer literacy (MS Office Suite, Internet).
- Experience in drafting professional correspondence, memoranda, and reports independently.
- Familiarity with modern office equipment and record-keeping systems.
- Experience in budget management and proficiency in Excel.
- Ability to quickly learn and work with DUT’s financial and operational systems.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- Exceptional organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong sense of confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
- Project management skills and adaptability to shifting priorities.
- Culturally sensitive with the ability to work in a diverse environment.
- Ability to represent the DVC professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Technical competence and attention to detail.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Work planning and time management.
- Emotional maturity and stress tolerance.
- Communication, conflict resolution, and teamwork.
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
- Value-driven conduct and integrity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage the DVC’s schedule, appointments, and daily workflow.
- Coordinate all office activities and represent the DVC when delegated.
- Handle sensitive and confidential executive tasks with discretion.
- Draft, format, and prepare high-level correspondence, reports, and presentations.
- Manage incoming communication and interface with staff, students, and external stakeholders.
- Organize domestic and international travel arrangements and maintain accurate travel records.
- Plan and coordinate meetings, events, and catering within budget limits.
- Maintain the office’s filing systems (manual and electronic) for efficiency and compliance.
- Monitor office supplies and equipment, and liaise with procurement when needed.
- Prepare, track, and report on staffing budgets, performance data, and study leave schedules.
- Provide first-line support to visitors and ensure efficient communication flow.
- Support the wider administrative team and serve as a resource for junior secretarial staff.
- Engage in continuous professional development and training relevant to the role.
CLOSING DATE: 16 MAY 2025
Applications should include:-
- A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from www.dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab – @careers)
- Please ensure your application includes the following:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae clearly outlining your experience and/or knowledge relevant to the fields mentioned above.
- A covering letter to accompany your application.
- Certified copies of all academic records and qualifications, including your senior certificate.
- Current contact details for your referees.
- Only electronic applications will be considered — manual submissions will not be accepted.
- Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
- Email your complete application to careers@dut.ac.za and clearly quote the post reference and post title in the subject line of your email.
Please note:
“The University reserves the right not to appoint” or to re-advertise to widen the pool of applicants Verification will be conducted on preferred candidates only.
DUT reserves the right to do a complete verification of the information you have provided.
DUT reserves the right to contact your referees or request additional referees.
While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given in terms of the University’s Equity Plan, with specific consideration for Female candidates.
Institutional Planning Officer
Job Details
DivisionInstitutional Planning, Monitoring & EvaluationMinimum experience
AssociateCompany primary industryEducation ManagementJob functional area
Strategy/PlanningEE StatusOnly open to EE candidates
Job Description
DUT~ has approximately 33 000 students, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is the first choice for higher education in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). It is located in the beautiful cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg (PMB). As a University of Technology, it prioritises the quality of teaching and learning by ensuring its academic staff possess the highest possible qualification that they can get.
The Durban University of Technology is a result of the merger in April 2002 of two prestigious technikons, ML Sultan and Technikon Natal. It was named the Durban Institute of Technology and later became the Durban University of Technology in line with the rest of the universities of technology.
DUT, a member of the International Association of Universities, is a multi-campus university of technology at the forefront of higher education, technological training, research, and innovation. In alignment with DUT’s strategy ENVISION 2030, the University would like to see its people (staff, students etc) become entrepreneurial and innovative.
In 2020, DUT was ranked amongst the Top 500 Universities globally, and 10th for citations globally and 5th Nationally.DUT has six Faculties, Accounting and Informatics, Applied Sciences, Management Sciences, Engineering and the Built Environment, Health Sciences and Arts& Design.
Institutional Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Post: Institutional Planning Officer
Minimum Requirements:
- Honours Degree or equivalent (NQF 8) in a relevant discipline.
- 5-8 years relevant experience in developing organizational strategic and operational plans.
- Knowledge and understanding of strategic and operational planning and reporting principles.
- Understand internal and external factors which impact on strategic direction of the Institution and ensure these are reflected in forecasts.
- Ability to identify challenges, trends, and opportunities.
- Knowledge of planning analysis tools and modelling.
- High level written and oral communication skills in the business language of the University.
- Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities to meet competing deadlines.
Summary of Duties:
- Maintains and further develop the strategic planning framework and design approaches for strategic and multi-year operational planning.
- Facilitate the line of sight between Institutional strategy and the APP and EAPP and facilitates the cascade of this alignment to divisional-, faculty- and departmental-level operational plans and tactical plans.
- Collaborate with and capacity build stakeholders responsible for KPI achievement on planning execution principles and concepts.
- Supports in the mid-term/cyclical review of the strategic plan.
- Supports in the facilitation of adaptive management learning sessions.
- Manage all administrative processes surrounding the strategic and operational planning process.
- Collate data into reporting templates and draft written narratives for mandatory, statutory and management plans and reports.
- Compile plans and complete reports, in alignment to DHET regulations and institutional requirements, for submission to DHET and Council.
- Review the planning and reporting processes to make process improvement recommendations to line management.
- Collaborate with Institutional Planning Monitoring and Evaluation (IPME) team and other stakeholders to support collation and compilation of data and information for the preparation of plans and reports.
Contact Person: Miss LV Makhanya
Status of Position: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
To Apply:
Please complete application form Click on link: https://www.dut.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Application_for_Employment-R3.docx OR from DUT careers portal and send together with detailed CV, copies of ID, qualifications, and a covering letter.
Kindly note:
Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.
“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in terms of the University’s equity policy” The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment.
Senior Assets and Liability Management
Job Details
DivisionFinanceBusiness UnitManagement AccountingMinimum experience
AssociateCompany primary industryEducation ManagementJob functional area
FinanceEE StatusOnly open to EE candidates
Job Description
DUT has approximately 33 000 students, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is the first choice for higher education in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). It is located in the beautiful cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg (PMB). As a University of Technology, it prioritises the quality of teaching and learning by ensuring its academic staff possess the highest possible qualification that they can get.
The Durban University of Technology is a result of the merger in April 2002 of two prestigious technikons, ML Sultan and Technikon Natal. It was named the Durban Institute of Technology and later became the Durban University of Technology in line with the rest of the universities of technology.
DUT, a member of the International Association of Universities, is a multi-campus university of technology at the forefront of higher education, technological training, research, and innovation. In alignment with DUT’s strategy ENVISION 2030, the University would like to see its people (staff, students etc) become entrepreneurial and innovative.
In 2020, DUT was ranked amongst the Top 500 Universities globally, and 10th for citations globally and 5th Nationally.DUT has six Faculties, Accounting and Informatics, Applied Sciences, Management Sciences, Engineering and the Built Environment, Health Sciences and Arts& Design.
Finance
Post: Senior Assets and Liability Management
Minimum Requirements:
- Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, or any other relevant qualification (NQF Level 7).
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in asset management preferably in a higher education environment or a large organisation of which 3 years should have been in an asset management role.
- Knowledge of relevant legislative requirements and rules applicable to asset management, structured finance
- Understanding of IFRS and other relevant accounting standards
- Understanding of asset management practices
- Understanding of Financial systems
- Advanced Proficiency in MS Office
- Proficient in IT systems to manage asset.
- Demonstrated ability in asset, risk management.
Summary of Duties:
- Provide data and information as requested by the Manager Asset Management for input into the Asset strategy to support the strategic objectives and annual performance plan for DUT.
- Provide data and information for the drafting, communication, and monitoring of the implementation of an operational plan for the effective running of the asset function.
- Support the identification and communication of plans to protect and maintain assets and minimise any potential liabilities.
- Support the review, updating and development of policies, procedures, and process to manage and safeguard asset management.
- Ensure compliance with relevant policies and identify non-compliance matters for escalation.
- Support the management of DUT assets and student residence assets in accordance with DUT policies and procedures.
- Ensure that accurate appreciation and depreciation costs are reflected in the finance system.
- Develop contingency plans to protect and safeguard DUT assets in consultation with protection services.
- Provide data and information for the review of the replacement vs the repair of movable assets and support the manager’s recommendations.
- Ensure the timeous maintenance and repairs of assets and ensure adherence to budget provisions in liaison with the respective departments and services.
- Reconcile systems data to asset registers. Report and investigate variances and submit monthly reports to the Manager Asset Management detailing variances and reasons for deviation.
- Conduct an annual review of insurance suppliers through the DUT procurement process.
- Ensure that asset-related documentation and records are saved and archived in accordance with the DUT document management system.
- Support the management of delivery on service level agreements / contractual obligations with external insurers.
- Support all liaisons with external stakeholders to address and resolve any asset or insurance-related matters.
- Support engagements with insurers on insurance claims, renewals, and escalated queries.
- Provide information and guidance to internal stakeholders regarding insurance queries and claims.
- Prepare reports for the purpose of reporting to various structures as required, in accordance with the reporting schedule.
- Review or draft asset related reports to internal and external stakeholders and submit to relevant stakeholders.
- Compile and consolidate all relevant data, information, and statistics required for the drafting of the asset management report for submission to the Manager Assets and Liability Management. Support the manager in drafting and presenting the report.
Contact Person: Miss LV Makhanya
Status of Position: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
To Apply:
Please complete application form Click on link: https://www.dut.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Application_for_Employment-R3.docx OR from DUT careers portal and send together with detailed CV, copies of ID, qualifications, and a covering letter.
Kindly note:
Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.
“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in terms of the University’s equity policy” The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment.
Financial Systems Specialist
Job Details
DivisionFinanceBusiness UnitCFOMinimum experience
Mid-SeniorCompany primary industryHigher EducationJob functional area
Financial Analyst
Job Description
DUT~ has approximately 33 000 students, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is the first choice for higher education in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). It is located in the beautiful cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg (PMB). As a University of Technology, it prioritises the quality of teaching and learning by ensuring its academic staff possess the highest possible qualification that they can get.
The Durban University of Technology is a result of the merger in April 2002 of two prestigious technikons, ML Sultan and Technikon Natal. It was named the Durban Institute of Technology and later became the Durban University of Technology in line with the rest of the universities of technology.
DUT, a member of the International Association of Universities, is a multi-campus university of technology at the forefront of higher education, technological training, research, and innovation. In alignment with DUT’s strategy ENVISION 2030, the University would like to see its people (staff, students etc) become entrepreneurial and innovative.
In 2020, DUT was ranked amongst the Top 500 Universities globally, and 10th for citations globally and 5th Nationally.DUT has six Faculties, Accounting and Informatics, Applied Sciences, Management Sciences, Engineering and the Built Environment, Health Sciences and Arts& Design.
Finance
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Post: Financial Systems Specialist
Minimum Requirements:
- To provide support to clients and training to business process owners by empowering users while continually reviewing and improving business processes through the implementation of changes to the designated application environment.
- To maintain the integrity of the ERP system from a functional business perspective.
- NQF level 7 in Finance or Commerce Plus ERP system certification OR Postgraduate certificate in project management, database design, database implementation, ERP specific administration OR A bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or IT related degree with post graduate certificates in financial management and project management.
- A proven background in accounting/financial process.
- Advanced grasp of relational databases and operating systems.
- Outstanding Excel (VBA) skills.
- SAP Certification.
- 5 to 8 years in financial environment with supervisory experience. This should include a minimum of 3 years’ experience on ERP Financial Module (FI)
Summary of Duties:
- Financial Systems Planning.
- Application Support, maintenance and changes to business solutions and processes.
- Provide shared compliance assistance to the Compliance Unit.
- Month End Process.
Special requirements:
- Extended working hours.
Contact Person: Miss LV Makhanya
Status of Position: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
To Apply:
Please complete application form Click on link: https://www.dut.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Application_for_Employment-R3.docx OR from DUT careers portal and send together with detailed CV, copies of ID, qualifications, and a covering letter.
Kindly note:
Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.
“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in terms of the University’s equity policy” The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment.
Head Of Departments
DivisionFaculty of Management SciencesMinimum experience
Not ApplicableCompany primary industryEducation ManagementJob functional area
Education
Job Description
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
SENIOR LECTURER / HEAD OF DEPARTMENT POSITIONS
PMB RIVERSIDE CAMPUS
- APPLIED MANAGEMENT
DURBAN ML SULTAN CAMPUS
- MARKETING AND RETAIL
- ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES
- PUBLIC MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS
Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Full Professor
NB… Priority will be given to seniority of applications received.
Minimum Requirements:
Full Professor
Minimum requirements
A Doctoral Degree for the relevant Department (Human Resources Management, Entrepreneurial Studies, Marketing and Retail Studies, Public Management)
- A minimum of 10 years of teaching experience.
- Sustained research track record of publications of at least 10 DHET accredited research outputs in the past 3 years.
- Track record of supervision and graduation of at least 5 master students and 3 doctoral students.
- Sustained track record of external funding.
- Evidence of collaborative linkages.
- Evidence of external engagement.
or
Associate Professor
- A Doctoral Degree for the relevant Department (Human Resources Management, Entrepreneurial Studies, Marketing and Retail Studies, Public Management)
- At least 7 years of academic and/or professional experience.
- Evidence of sustained peer-reviewed publications, with at least 7 DHET-accredited research outputs in the past 3 years.
- Evidence of sustained successful postgraduate supervision, with at least 1 Doctoral and 2 Master’s students to completion.
or
Senior Lecturer
- A Doctoral Degree for the relevant Department (Human Resources Management, Entrepreneurial Studies, Marketing and Retail Studies, Public Management)
- Five (5) years’ experience in higher education
- Demonstrate scholarship of teaching and must have produced/ published in the preceding three years three publication units (e.g. accredited book, chapter in a book, accredited creative output, patent, review article, journal article, peer-reviewed conference proceedings, etc.) in the preceding three years.
- Supervision of at least one postgraduate student at Masters’ level.
A candidate for Senior Lecturer must show proof of having been recognised as an excellent teacher as evidenced by:
- Exceptional knowledge of his or her subject matter/discipline.
- Excellent classroom and tutorial performance.
- Effective utilization of innovative teaching and assessment methods.
- Very good communication and human relations skills.
- Excellent performance as an academic advisor who encourages active learning among students and staff.
- Innovative design and development of curriculum.
- Pedagogical teaching philosophy.
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
Duration
Five (5) years fixed contract as an HOD, renewable for one additional term based on performance.
* Summary of duties:
– Dealing with student queries and complaints regarding the Department;
– Managing and supervising staff which include:-
- Providing leadership to the department in respect of Teaching & Learning, Research and Community Engagement.
- Enhancing staff relations and building the team towards effective pursuit of the Envision 2030 strategic plan.
- Representing the department in relevant institutional, regional and national fora.
- Academic management of the Department, including allocations of workload, leave and support of relevant training
- Financial management of the Department, including budgets, appointment of part-time staff and approval and processing of requisitions.
- Enhancing Faculty projects e.g. Postgraduate recruitment and supervision, community engagement, holistic student support (HSS), and other institutional/Faculty initiatives
Special requirements for both levels:
- Strategic planning skills
- People management skills
- Conflict handling capability
- Organisational skills
- Business management acumen
- Good communication skills
- Understanding of higher education environment
- Well-developed network within industry and sphere of expertise
- Ability to provide leadership and to operate independently
Head of Department Allowance inclusive of cell phone allowance: R10 000 per month.
Contact Person: Maud Mthembu
Email Address: careers@dut.ac.za
Post Status: Senior Lecturer or Associate Professor or Full Professor: Permanent
Post Status: Head of Department: 5-year contract
Applications should include:
- A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from www.dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab – @careers)
- A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
- Covering letter.
- Certified copies of all academic records and certificates
- Current contact information of referees
- No manual applications will be accepted and incomplete applications will be disregarded.
- Please email application to careers@dut.ac.za and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line.
CLOSING DATE: 31 MAY 2025
Please note:
“The University reserves the right not to appoint” or to re-advertise to widen the pool of applicants Verification will be conducted on preferred candidates only. DUT reserves the right to do a complete verification of the information you have provided.
DUT reserves the right to contact your referees or request additional referees.
While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given in terms of the University’s Equity Plan, with specific consideration for Female candidates. Relevance in this context will depend on the cluster of academic programmes located in the department
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER (ADP)
Job Details
DivisionFaculty of Health SciencesBusiness UnitFaculty OfficeMinimum experience
Entry LevelCompany primary industryEducation ManagementJob functional area
Education
Job Description
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s Degree in Health Sciences or equivalent
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Higher Education
- Familiarity with Policies and Procedures relating to Academic Development
- A PhD qualification would be an advantage.
DUTIES
- Contribute in the research, design, development and review of Teaching, Learning and Assessment policies in line with relevant legislation, national standards and international best practice.
- Implement the National and Institutional policies related to Teaching and Learning through academic staff development.
- Liaise with Executive Dean, Departmental Heads and other Faculty committees in determining the Learning, Teaching & Assessment (LTA) needs in the faculty.
- Provide leadership and support in LTA within the faculty.
- Provide support to students and initiate student success interventions.
- Foster and support innovative change in (LTA)
Salary Range: market related
Contact Person: Ms MN Mthembu, Tel: 031 373 2650
Publication: Internal and External
_________________________________________________________________
Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for to: careers@dut.ac.za
Application form obtainable from our website: www.dut.ac.za
- Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.
- Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.
Closing date: 30 April 2025
“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University’s equity policy”
“The University reserves the right not to appoint
Lecturer Position : Radiography
DivisionFaculty of Health SciencesMinimum experience
Entry LevelCompany primary industryEducation ManagementJob functional area
Education
Job Description
Department of Radiography: Lecturer Position
Ref: R111
Lecturer
- A Master’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent
- At least 3 years’ experience in the clinical field
- Registration with (HPCSA) as a Nuclear Medicine Radiographer
- Drivers licence
Additional Recommendation
- Preference may be given to a candidate with a dual qualification in Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Radiography
- Networking and leadership skills
- A motivated self-starter, responsible and accountable individual and a team player
- Good Organizational and administrative skills
- Proficiency in researching writing and communications skills
- Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and email use
Summary of Duties
- Competent preparation and delivery of learning materials related to Radiography/Nuclear Medicine at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level
- ability to facilitate learning effectively- through traditional and online mediums
- Undertake assessment and administration duties related to teaching learning and research
- Undertake research and publications and become involved in community engagement projects
- Undertake any additional duties assigned by HOD
- Working collegially with team members towards attaining the goals of the department, faculty and institution
Salary: Market related
Contact Person: Miss M Mthembu, Tel: 031 373 2650
We wish you all the best with your applications
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