Mangosuthu University of Technology Vacancies

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FACULTY DEANS

FACULTY DEANS (P4)
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
FIVE-YEAR PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT
(FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

The Faculty Dean reports directly to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning, and is
responsible for the strategic positioning and pursuit ofstrategic and operational goals of the faculty
as derived from MUT Vision 2025, the Strategic Plan 2020-2025 and the MUT Business Plan.

The Faculty of Engineering consists of the following departments:

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering and Surveying
• Construction Management and Quantity Surveying
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Key Performance Areas:

• Provision of strategic direction to the faculty and management of direct reports.
• Teaching, learning and quality assurance.
• Community outreach-partnerships and collaboration.
• Research
• Manages budget process for the faculty.
• Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.

Minimum Requirements:

• A doctoral qualification in a discipline relevant to offerings in the faculty.
• At least ten (10) years relevant academic management experience (at the level of
  Senior Lecturer and above), five years of which must be at the level of an Academic HoD.
• Sound knowledge of higher education and the higher education system in South Africa
  and internationally.
• Relevant higher education leadership and managerial skills.
• A strong research profile that demonstrates leadership.
• A strong record of initiating and managing collaborations and partnerships at local, regional
  and international levels.

Recommendations:

• A full Professorship will be an added advantage.

Competencies:

• High academic and professional standing in the field of expertise, and high
  academic credibility amongst peers.
• Strategic planning and implementation experience.
• Knowledge of quality assurance.
• A proven track record of supervising postgraduate students.
• Professional registration where applicable.

Remuneration: We offer a negotiable market- related total remuneration package (i.e., inclusive
of benefits: 13th cheque, housing subsidy/allowance, pension, medical aid, group life and study
grant where applicable).

The retirement age is 65 years. This is a five (5) – year performance-based contract with the expectation
that the successful candidate will serve the full five-year term.

Please provide academic transcripts and SAQA evaluation certificates if qualifications
were obtained outside South Africa.

Interested applicants should send (a) a motivation detailing the extent to which they meet the
requirements of the position; (b) an application form (downloadable from www.mut.ac.za); (c) a
Curriculum Vitae; (d) certified copies of academic qualifications plus academic records and proof
of professional registration with a relevant professional body where applicable. (Please provide
academic transcripts and SAQA evaluation certificates, if qualifications were obtained
outside South Africa); and (e) names of three contactable referees to the: Department of
Human Resources and Development via email: hr.executive@mut.ac.za.

Only e-mailed applications will be accepted. No walk-ins will be allowed.

Enquiries: Tel: (031) 907 7565 /7560

Mangosuthu University of Technology is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment
Equity to improve representativity within the institution. Preference will be given to applicants
from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity targets, including people
with disabilities. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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STUDENT REGISTRATION ASSISTANT (2026 REGISTRATION)

Responsibilities

• Assist new students during registration
• Provide admin support to returning students during registration

Key performance areas

• Customer care
• Good communication skills
• Telephone etiquette
• Knowledge of MUT student portal

Minimum requirements

• Must be registered at MUT in the year of application, at 2
  nd or 3rd year Diploma/Degree level
• No active contract with any MUT department
• Willingness to work after hours
• Students living with disability are encouraged to apply

How to apply
Send hard copy documents to HR as follows (communication will be limited shortlisted to candidates):

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Full academic record
• ID / equivalent
• National Senior Certificate / Equivalent &
• Recommendation letter (HOD or any other authority)
• Selection will be based on academic performance
• Interested applicants should hand deliver their application and certified copies of the above-mentioned
  documents to the: Department of Human Resources and Development, Mangosuthu University of
  Technology, PO Box 12363, Jacobs, 4026

Enquiries: Tel: (031) 907 7328 / 7560 / 7565

Closing Date: 13 October 2025

Mangosuthu University of Technology is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment
Equity to improve representativity within the institution. Preference will be given to applicants from
designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity targets including people with
disabilities.

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We wish you all the best with your applications