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Manager: Talent Sourcing and Operations

Job Description

HUMAN CAPITAL SERVICES – TALENT SOURCING AND OPERATIONS

POST: MANAGER TALENT SOURCING AND OPERATIONS

REFERENCE NUMBER: 30000073

Minimum Requirements:

• Honour’s Degree (NQF Level 8) in Human Resources Management, OR Psychology, OR Industrial Psychology, OR related field.
• 7 years’ Experience in Human Resource Management, including sourcing and selection of employees across all levels of the organisation and enhancing performance management practices.
• 3 years’ Experience in utilizing technology platforms and social media channels for sourcing and establishing talent pools.
• 3 years’ Experience in managing Human Capital Services operations through a business partnering approach.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement an integrated talent acquisition strategy aligned with organisational goals.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes including workforce planning, job profiling, advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, selection, and offer management.
• Provide input into the organisation’s recruitment and selection policies and procedures and monitor the adherence to these policies and procedures.
• Establish and advise on latest trends around talent acquisition and sourcing.
• Leads the effective and timeous turnaround implementation of talent sourcing strategies and methodologies.
• Report on the sourcing plan implementation and the identification of hard to fill vacancies.
• Ensure that external service providers adhere to the service level agreements and address any non-compliance.
• Oversee the implementation of fair selection processes, alignment to legislative and job specific requirements as well as alignment to DUT’s Employment Equity Plans
• Provide guidance to relevant stakeholders and assist with the upskilling of line managers in competency – based interviewing and any other relevant selection tools / methods.
• Lead the sourcing and selection of senior members of staff and collaborate with the Senior Director: HCS
• Identify recruitment related technology and provide input into any recruitment systems / technology related budgets.
• Analyse and report on recruitment related statistics
• Facilitate induction and on-boarding of new recruits in collaboration with the various portfolios, departments and divisions of the institution.
• Oversight management and reporting on vacancy analysis, ensuring that this is kept within best practice and industry norms
• Oversee and improve core HC processes including employee onboarding, contracts, HC records, benefits administration, and exit processes.
• Ensure HC operational excellence through process automation, compliance with policies, and standardisation of procedures.
• Function as the strategic HC advisor to a portfolio of departments/faculties, guiding on HC policies, workforce planning, organisational design, and performance management.
• Coach line managers on talent management, employee engagement, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes.
• Analyse data, identify trends and risks and make necessary recommendations for improvements
• Create and maintain a climate conducive for team performance to enable the team to deliver on set targets, service level agreements.
• Initiate pro-active and corrective actions as required to ensure service delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of own reportees development interventions on performance

Salary: Market related

Contact Person: Ms ZJ. Ngcobo

Status of Position: Permanent

Applications should include:

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab – @careers)
• A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
• Covering Letter
• Copies of all relevant academic records and certificates
• ID Copy
• Matric Certificate
• Current contact information of referees

Please note:

The University reserves the right not to appoint.

While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given in terms of the University’s Equity Plan.

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COMPLIANCE RISK PRACTITIONER – POST REFERENCE NUMBER : 20001613

Job Description

DUT has approximately 33 000 students, and is located in the beautiful cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg (PMB). As a University of Technology, it prioritises the quality of teaching and learning, as well as research and innovation, by ensuring its staff are appropriately qualified.

Existing as 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 its ENVISION2030 strategy, the University would like to see its people (students, staff, etc) become entrepreneurial and innovative.

In 2020, DUT was ranked amongst the Top 500 Universities globally, and 10th for citations globally and 5th Nationally, an achievement which the university continues to build on through its academic fraternity. That is, the Research, Innovation and Engagement (RIE) as well as the Teaching and Learning fraternity. And, the latter being constituted largely through its six Faculties, viz. Accounting and Informatics, Applied Sciences, Management Sciences, Engineering and the Built Environment, Health Sciences and Arts & Design.

Co-journeying with the broader university community, in pursuit of strategic objectives, is the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Function, as established in 2014. Committed to the deepening of risk culture, its stakeholder-centricity, the continual strengthening of its understanding into the intricacies of institutional strategy, the imperative to prioritise institutional governance, and an appetite to learn, this ERM Function will serve as home to the successful Candidate.

DUT is: ‘Creative. Distinctive. Impactful’

Applications are invited from interested person(s) for the under mentioned post.

DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

COMPLIANCE RISK PRACTITIONER – POST REFERENCE NUMBER : 20001613

LOCATION: DURBAN
REPORTING TO: CHIEF RISK OFFICER

PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To ensure DUT adhere to institutional policies, procedures, as well as relevant external and internal statutory and regulatory requirements. This position is responsible for conducting compliance risk assessments, supporting the enhancement of compliance systems and processes, and advising management in order to preserve the institutional brand.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit, Finance, or related field
• Professional certification such as CRMA, CRM-Prac, CRM-Prof, or CIA

IDEAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s in Business Administration; Master’s in Business Leadership; or MPhil in Internal Audit (or other related Master’s degree)
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 8 years in a fully-fledged compliance environment
• At least 5 years’ experience in:
• Generally Accepted Compliance Practice Framework
• Combined Assurance Framework (CAF)
• Business continuity, including practical implementation
• Contract management, including identification of risks before executive sign-off
• Project management with measurable outcomes
• Interacting across all organisational levels (At all levels within the institution)
• Experience in serving on an oversight structure, even if as merely an internal role player.
• Knowledge of higher learning policies, procedures, and legislation will be an advantage.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Higher Education sector experience
• Understanding of organisational strategy
• Registry systems and processes experience
• Experience coordinating organisation-wide roadshows.

MINIMUM KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to identify, assess and prioritise compliance risks across all areas of the university, ensuring early detection of gaps and vulnerabilities.
• Understanding of end-to-end compliance workflows, from policy development and implementation to monitoring and corrective actions.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant statutory and regulatory frameworks impacting higher education, with the ability to interpret and apply legislative requirements effectively.
• Expertise in designing, evaluating, and strengthening internal controls across academic, administrative, financial, and operational processes to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
• Capacity to critically analyse compliance processes and outcomes, measure effectiveness, and recommend improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex compliance issues clearly and persuasively to varied audiences.
• Skilled in leading compliance risk workshops, training sessions, and presentations that engage diverse stakeholders and foster understanding of compliance obligations.
• Ability to prepare accurate and timely compliance reports, monitor performance against benchmarks, and track remediation of compliance gaps.
• Awareness of emerging regulatory, institutional, and sectoral trends, and capacity to anticipate their potential impact on compliance requirements.
• Ability to compare institutional practices against sector and industry best practice, and recommend enhancements based on benchmarking insights.
• Capacity to design innovative approaches for embedding compliance into operations while minimising bureaucracy.
• Ability to proactively identify challenges and develop practical, forward-looking compliance solutions that add value to the institution.
• Competence in aligning compliance activities with the broader institutional strategy, ensuring compliance is a key enabler of DUT’s vision and mission.

IDEAL KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in the Higher Education Sector
• Insights into organisational strategy.

MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Membership, in good standing, with a Compliance Body (e.g. CISA).
• Commitment to confidentiality.

 MINIMUM TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE

• Compliance universe mapping experience, including tracking of legislative changes pertinent to a higher education institution.
• Experience in the implementation of an compliance software.
• MS Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint (Advanced).
• Full value-chain compliance risk workshop facilitation, viz. from Pre-read to reporting.
• Insights to the compliance universe and interpretation of regulatory prescripts, in the context of the institution.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The role demands the highest level of integrity and discretion, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information responsibly, ensuring that compliance and institutional trust are never compromised.
• Ability to conduct ongoing scanning of the external and internal environment to identify emerging risks, supported by the facilitation of compliance risk workshops that engage stakeholders and generate actionable outcomes.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying abreast of legislative changes, regulatory requirements, and best practices in compliance and risk management.
• Strong insight into the interconnected processes of the internal audit function, with the ability to align compliance risk management activities with audit outcomes and recommendations.
• Flexibility and readiness to work beyond standard hours when required, particularly during critical reporting periods, audits, or urgent compliance-related matters.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Compliance Governance Documents:
  • Develop and implement Compliance Policy and Compliance Framework
  • Align systems and processes with Generally Accepted Compliance Practice Framework.
• Statutory, Regulatory & Policy Compliance Monitoring and Reporting:
  • Interpret and track legislative changes and integrate into DUT systems.
  • Collaborate with Lines of Assurance (OHSE, IAF, Legal Services, Employee Relations, Registry, statutory auditors).
  • Coordinate compliance audits and report to governance structures.
  • Escalate non-compliance incidents appropriately.
• Stakeholder-Centricity:
  • Develop and maintain a Compliance Stakeholder Matrix (CSM).
  • Map stakeholder roles and responsibilities and align with best practices.
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to drive a zero-tolerance culture toward non-compliance.
  • Support statutory/external audits.
  • Collaborate with Judicial Services to enhance compliance in student services.
• Compliance Training and Awareness:
  • Lead compliance awareness and training for new and existing staff.
  • Embed compliance into daily operations.
  • Partner with Judicial Services to raise awareness on compliance processes.

Salary: Market related
Contact Person: Ms P Naidoo
Status of Position: Permanent

In pursuance of ENVISION2030, the ideal incumbent:

1. Epitomises and demonstrates values- and principles-driven leadership and management, our DNA and The DUT Way.
2. Fosters visionary and transformative leadership that is efficient, effective and impactful not only internally, but in our broader society nationally and internationally.
3. Embeds systems thinking and management in the implementation of plans and projects, while ensuring sustainability.
4. 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.
5. Is creative and innovative, deliberative and decisive, and is a leader, a strategist and a manager.
6. Is a seasoned academic leader with a proven record of academic excellence.

CLOSING DATE: 30 JANUARY 2026

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
• Certified copies of all academic records and certificates
• Current contact information of referees
• No manual applications will be accepted and incomplete applications will be
• Please email application to careers@dut.ac.za and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line.

 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.

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Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Real Estate Management – Facilities & Maintenance

POST: Facilities & Maintenance Manager

REF: 20001530

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

Salary: Market related

Contact Person: Miss ZJ. Ngcobo

Status of Position: Permanent

Applications should include:

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab – @careers)
• A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
• Covering Letter
• Copies of all relevant academic records and certificates
• ID Copy
• Matric Certificate
• Current contact information of referees

Please note:

The University reserves the right not to appoint.

While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given in terms of the University’s Equity Plan.

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Head: DUT Press

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Masters Degree in publishing or a related field (NQF Level 9)

Experience

• 10 years in the higher education sector or in science councils
• 5 years copyright/ library/ publishing experience
• 5 years leadership role within a University Press or Publishing Company, emphasizing managerial responsibilities and strategic oversight in the publishing industry or house

Key Responsibilities

• Establishes the DUT Press
• Develops strategies and plans for the DUT Press in consultation with the Head of Library Services
• Provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for the DUT Press
• Directs the activities of the DUT Press including editorial production, marketing and sales, warehousing, order fulfilment and account operations
• Monitors and reports on progress against strategic and operational plans
• Sets up governance, editorial and management committees/forums for University Press
• Oversees the Press‘s authors, editor/s and commercial contract development and management activities and enforce principles of integrity and compliance
• Reviews contractual performance of contracted parties to ensure compliance with terms and identify conflicts or changes requiring resolution at contractual renewal
• Fosters and maintain relationships with authors, readers, partners, and university leadership
• Develops best practices, strategizing for, build on, and continuously refine a comprehensive vision or strategy for the Press
• Contributes to the research, design, development and review of Copyright policies, procedures and systems for the DUT Press on an ongoing basis in line with relevant legislation, national standards and international best practices
• Compiles regular reports to relevant structures/committees within DUT
• Develops and implements risk compliance framework for the Press in line with DUT strategy, values and principles
• Explores opportunities to improve and/or extend services offered by the DUT Press Office and motivates for new services as appropriate
• Creates an integrated database of DUT Press authors’ intellectual property, e.g. books, journals articles, papers delivered, research undertaken, etc., comprising both past and present DUT staff and external authors publishing through DUT Press
• Sets up in close liaison with the Head of Library Services and Director for Research on creating and maintaining repository of DUT Press portfolios of publications, based on the integrated database, designed to more effectively manage and promote the intellectual property rights of the DUT Press and its publication portfolios
• Contributes to the design, implementation and management of appropriate practices and systems to ensure that the Press repository platform is understood and utilized efficiently and effectively
• Markets and promotes the DUT Press portfolio of publications nationally and internationally
• Establishes links with booksellers and platforms internationally to export published books, conference proceedings, monographs and other relevant publications, thereby generating income for the DUT Press
• Facilitates relationships with, and regularly assesses needs and views of core customers of the DUT Press in order to improve the quality and effectiveness of services
• Provision of updated information on publications to all relevant stakeholders
• On-going meetings with DUT’ attorneys to ensure copyright information database is maintained up to date
• Ensures the timeous collection and dissemination of information between the DUT and relevant external bodies such as publishers, rights holders and DALRO
• Creates Awareness of DUT’s Publications nationally and Internationally via networking and advertising
• Communicates with DUT’s attorneys in making proposals for ownership of intellectual property of authors
• Sets objectives and clarifies roles for team members/ reporting staff in line with policies and procedures of Library function
• Manages performance of team members against agreed targets and makes appropriate interventions for development
• Identifies skills development requirements for team members and ensures appropriate training
• Manages HR functions for e.g. recruitment and formal discipline
• Budgets and manages all relevant internal and external resources to achieve agreed objectives with maximum efficiency
• Reports on budget as directed by Head of Library Services
• Assumes responsibility for administration and control of publications funding or commissioning work
• Promotes and supports income generating opportunities for the Press

Salary: Market related  

Contact Person: Mr S Patchappan

Status of Position: Permanent  

Applications should include: 

• A fully completed prescribed application form (available at Careers@DUT)
• A detailed curriculum vitae (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields) 
• Cover Letter 
• Copies of all relevant academic records and certificates 
• ID Copy 
• Matric Certificate 
• Current contactable referees 

Please note: 

The University reserves the right not to appoint. 

While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given in terms of the University’s Equity Plan. 

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We wish you all the best with your applications