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Accountant Budgets and Planning

Job Description

FINANCE
POST: Accountant Budgets and Planning

REF: 20001430

Minimum Requirements:

• B Degree in Accounting or any other relevant qualification (NQF Level 7)
• 6-8 years of Experience in Accounting
• 5 years of Management Accounting
• Advanced accounting knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to accurately draft annual budgets.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFIRS) and Accounting Standards
• Knowledge of costing strategies and financial modelling
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office
• Knowledge of accounting management systems
• Knowledge of BI reporting and other financial reporting tools
• Demonstrated ability to conduct financial and scenario planning.
• Understanding of the Higher Education environment

Summary of Duties:

• Review and update the financial affordability model in collaboration with the Manager Management Accounting.
• Co-ordinate, compile and communicate the relevant aspects of the annual budgets in collaboration with the Manager Management Accounting.
• Draft and communicate budgeting schedules and ensure adherence to these schedules.
• Co-ordinate input from different departments / divisions.
• Monitor that all budgets are aligned to the DUT business strategy, financial parameters, policies and procedures.
• Monitor the accurate capturing / loading and maintenance of budget data on the system.
• Maintain the Residence and SRC budgets on the system.
• Implement the approved budgeting process and monitor compliance monthly.
• Monitor the correct allocation of accounts and cost centres in accordance with the budgetary provisions.
• Verify systems updates to accurately reflect accounts, cost centre and general ledger updates.
• Assist with the creation of new accounts and cost centres if required.
• Communicate new accounts and cost centres to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor overall expenditure of all faculties/divisions and report overspending to the Manager Management Accounting as well as the relevant Deans and/or Heads of Divisions.
• Prepare accurate and complete monthly and quarterly management reports for submission to Manager Management Accounting within the stipulated deadline and any other ad hoc reports as requested by management.
• Respond to internal stakeholders in a timely and courteous manner by providing accurate and comprehensive information.
• Provide and support to internal stakeholders regarding the budgeting process and the availability of funds.

Salary: Market related

Contact Person: Viko Mazwi

Status of Position: Permanent

Applications should include:

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from 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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NGAP Lecturer

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. Phase 10 of the Staffing South Africa’s Universities Framework (SSAUF) is called the New Generation of Academics Programme and 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 programs that include a salary, mentorship, equipment, cost of tuition fees, etc.

 Only South Africans who are 40 years or younger from the designated and underrepresented groups will be considered. The aggregate mark for their Masters’ qualification must be 70% and above.

 The University is looking for Aspirant Academics in the following academic discipline.

 Minimum Requirements:

• A Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Must be in the 3^rd or 4^th year of their PhD

 Additional Requirements:

• 2 years post-graduate experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• Above average Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Experience as a tutor, lecturer, teaching assistant, or involvement in academic support.
• Emerging research trajectories such as publications, conference presentations, or an emerging research profile.
• Strong analytical, communication, and academic writing skills.
• Evidence of community engagement or involvement in professional/industry bodies.
• Commitment to transformation, innovation, and advancing knowledge in their field.
• Familiarity with higher education teaching methodologies and learning technologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively within academic teams and under mentorship.

 Summary of Duties

• Competent preparation and delivery of learning material related to Mechanical Engineering and appropriate technologies to students at an undergraduate level using online platforms.
• Development of learning material for Mechanical Engineering courses.
• Supervise, educate, and assess undergraduate students.
• Undertake assessment and administration duties related to teaching and learning.
• Facilitate learning effectively through traditional and online methods. 
• Undertake research and publications, and become involved in community engagement.
• Working collegially with team members toward attaining the department, faculty, and university goals. 
• Assist with administrative and other duties as delegated by the Head of Department or Representative.

 Conditions of Employment

In accepting an NGAP appointment, the incumbent will have to:

1. Commit to full participation in the 4-year New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP)
2.  Please note that nGAP appointees who already hold a doctorate will be required to undertake a higher teaching/research workload. 
3. Commit to work closely with the supervisor and mentor assigned to him/her and to adhere to the study plan and milestones developed with the supervisor.
4. Commit to participating in the SSAU F Development Programme, which will involve participation in at least one short course/module per year focused on research or teaching development.
5. Agree that s/he cannot accept any other funding from state sources that duplicates the purpose for which funding has already been allocated to him/her.
6. Agree that s/he cannot accept any other funding for projects that conflict with obligations that arise from participating in the nGAP.
7. Agree to inform the University and the Department of Higher Education and Training of any other funding that s/he has been offered before accepting such funding.
8. Agree that should s/he leaves the nGAP position before completing the 6-year program, s/he will be obliged to reimburse the nGAP fund by repaying the University the following costs incurred up to the point of leaving.
   • Registration and tuition fees for postgraduate studies, where applicable. 
   • Costs are associated with the assignment of a mentor to support development. 
   • Costs incurred for his/her participation in the SSAUF Development Programme.
   • Costs of infrastructure and equipment provided to support his/her work in the nGAP.
   • Any conference/ international mobility costs are paid by the nGAP.
   • 10% of salary costs are paid by the nGAP up to the point of leaving. 
9. Agree to participate in research, monitoring, and evaluation activities focused on the nGAP, including participating in an exit interview upon leaving or completing the studies. 

Direct enquiries to Mrs Zulu: Preciousz2@dut.ac.za

Instructions to candidates:

Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV, Cover Letter and with the exact name of the post you are applying for to the appropriate contact person indicated above.

 Application form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za

1. Communication will be entered into with the short-listed candidates
2. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered

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Lecturer, Technology OR Language OR Economics Management Sciences (EMS)

Job Description

With more than 34400 students, and approximately 1700 members of staff, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a leading university of technology proudly located in the beautiful cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg, along the warm east coast of South Africa. Founded in April 2002 through the historic merger of the former ML Sultan Technikon and Technikon Natal, DUT has evolved into a modern, metropolitan, multi-campus university with roots tracing back to 1907.

Today, DUT is recognised nationally and internationally for its excellence in teaching and learning, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and engagement. A proud member of the International Association of Universities, DUT continues to expand its influence across South Africa and the world. In the 2025 Webometrics Rankings, DUT was ranked among the Top 6% of all universities and colleges worldwide, reflecting its academic excellence, research impact and strong global visibility.

DUT’s Philosophy of Education, “Our creativity and innovation shapes adaptive graduates who transform society” reflects the institution’s deep commitment to meaningful impact for societal transformation. Guided by its inspirational and aspirational ENVISION2030 strategy, which is rooted in DUT’s DNA of being ‘people-centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial’ and underpinned by its bespoke Living Values Framework, DUT focuses on ‘contributing to the improvement of lives and livelihoods’.

The University comprises six diverse Faculties:

1. Accounting and Informatics
2. Applied Sciences
3. Arts & Design
4. Engineering and the Built Environment
5. Health Sciences
6. Management Sciences

DUT also includes a Business School and the award-winning Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology (IWWT), amongst other research centres and institutes, reinforcing its role as a hub for knowledge, innovation and societal impact. Over the years, the University substantially grown its research output, dominating the UoT sector. This is evidenced by the steady increase of NRF-rated researchers and the notable, unprecedented award of seven NRF SARCHi Chairs in 2025. This impetus helps us to remain deeply engaged with our communities glocally, thereby transforming societies and economies.

At DUT, we believe in nurturing talent and empowering people to make a real difference. If you are passionate about contributing to education, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and engagement, DUT offers the ideal environment – Creative. Distinctive. Impactful.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the following academic posts: 

The School of Education at the Durban University of Technology (DUT), located at the Indumiso Campus in Pietermaritzburg, is consolidating its position as a distinctive African centre of excellence in rural and context-responsive teacher education. Positioned within KwaZulu-Natal’s dynamic educational landscape, the school is committed to advancing scholarship, innovation, and transformative teacher development that speaks both to local realities and global debates on equity, decoloniality, and educational renewal.

Guided by ENVISION2030 and anchored in The DUT-Way values and principles, the School advances:

• Technology-enabled and innovative pedagogies
• Future-ready teachers and curriculum leaders
• Strengthened educational ecosystems in rural and township contexts
• Purpose-driven research that enhances lives and livelihoods

 LECTURER (4 POSTS)

Each post is reserved for one of the following specialisations:

• Natural Sciences
• Technology
• Languages
• Economic Management Sciences (EMS)

The School seeks emerging scholars with strong teaching capability and a clear research development trajectory aligned to DUT’s scholarly expectations.

 Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in Education or a closely related discipline aligned to the specialisation
• Registration for, or clear commitment toward completion of, a PhD
• Evidence of university-level teaching experience (3 years) or strong teaching readiness
• Emerging research output or demonstrable research potential
• Capacity to engage with schools and community-based educational initiatives

 Strategic Expectations

The successful candidates will:

• Deliver high-quality undergraduate teaching
• Contribute to curriculum renewal and pedagogical innovation
• Develop a sustained research trajectory leading to accredited publications
• Progress toward doctoral completion within an agreed timeframe
• Participate in supervision at Honours level (as appropriate)
• Contribute to academic administration and collegial governance

Remuneration

Market-related salary with benefits, commensurate with level of appointment.

Application Requirements

Applicants must: 

Email applications to: careers@dut.ac.za

Quote Reference: School of Education – Academic Posts 2026

No manual submissions will be accepted.

Incomplete applications will be disregarded.

Contact Person: G Govindasamy

Email Address: careers@dut.ac.za

Status of Position: Permanent

Applications should include:

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab – @careers)
• A detailed curriculum vitae (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.

Kindly note:
Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.  Only applications made on our application for employment form will be considered.

In line with DUT’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented groups in accordance with transformation priorities.

DUT reserves the right not to appoint or to re-advertise in order to widen the applicant pool.

Verification will be conducted on the preferred candidate.

Click here to apply

Senior Lecturer, School of Education (Technology OR Language OR Economics Management Sciences)

Job Description

With more than 34400 students, and approximately 1700 members of staff, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a leading university of technology proudly located in the beautiful cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg, along the warm east coast of South Africa. Founded in April 2002 through the historic merger of the former ML Sultan Technikon and Technikon Natal, DUT has evolved into a modern, metropolitan, multi-campus university with roots tracing back to 1907.

Today, DUT is recognised nationally and internationally for its excellence in teaching and learning, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and engagement. A proud member of the International Association of Universities, DUT continues to expand its influence across South Africa and the world. In the 2025 Webometrics Rankings, DUT was ranked among the Top 6% of all universities and colleges worldwide, reflecting its academic excellence, research impact and strong global visibility.

DUT’s Philosophy of Education, “Our creativity and innovation shapes adaptive graduates who transform society” reflects the institution’s deep commitment to meaningful impact for societal transformation. Guided by its inspirational and aspirational ENVISION2030 strategy, which is rooted in DUT’s DNA of being ‘people-centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial’ and underpinned by its bespoke Living Values Framework, DUT focuses on ‘contributing to the improvement of lives and livelihoods’.

The University comprises six diverse Faculties:

1. Accounting and Informatics
2. Applied Sciences
3. Arts & Design
4. Engineering and the Built Environment
5. Health Sciences
6. Management Sciences

DUT also includes a Business School and the award-winning Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology (IWWT), amongst other research centres and institutes, reinforcing its role as a hub for knowledge, innovation and societal impact. Over the years, the University substantially grown its research output, dominating the UoT sector. This is evidenced by the steady increase of NRF-rated researchers and the notable, unprecedented award of seven NRF SARCHi Chairs in 2025. This impetus helps us to remain deeply engaged with our communities glocally, thereby transforming societies and economies.

At DUT, we believe in nurturing talent and empowering people to make a real difference. If you are passionate about contributing to education, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and engagement, DUT offers the ideal environment – Creative. Distinctive. Impactful.

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM INTERESTED PERSON(S) FOR THE UNDER MENTIONED POSTS.  THE ADVERT IS OPEN TO EXTERNAL CANDIDATES THROUGH DUT WEBSITE 

The School of Education at the Durban University of Technology (DUT), located at the Indumiso Campus in Pietermaritzburg, is consolidating its position as a distinctive African centre of excellence in rural and context-responsive teacher education. Positioned within KwaZulu-Natal’s dynamic educational landscape, the school is committed to advancing scholarship, innovation, and transformative teacher development that speaks both to local realities and global debates on equity, decoloniality, and educational renewal.

Guided by ENVISION2030 and anchored in The DUT-Way values and principles, the School advances:

• Technology-enabled and innovative pedagogies
• Future-ready teachers and curriculum leaders
• Strengthened educational ecosystems in rural and township contexts
• Purpose-driven research that enhances lives and livelihoods

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the following academic posts:

SENIOR LECTURER (1 POST)

Specialisation: Technology OR Languages OR Economic Management Sciences (EMS)**

The School invites applications from accomplished academics committed to strengthening research productivity and postgraduate growth within their discipline.

 Minimum Requirements

• A completed PhD in Education or a closely related discipline aligned to the identified specialisation
• Minimum 5 years university-level teaching experience
• Evidence of accredited research output aligned to DUT benchmarks
• Demonstrated involvement in postgraduate supervision
• Experience in curriculum development and programme coordination
• Engagement in community-responsive educational initiatives

 Strategic Expectations

The successful candidate will:

• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching excellence
• Strengthen the School’s research profile
• Support postgraduate supervision and growth
• Participate in collaborative research initiatives
• Contribute to curriculum innovation and academic leadership

 Salary: Market-related plus benefits

 Contact Person: G Govindasamy

Email Address: careers@dut.ac.za

Status of Position: Permanent

Applications should include:

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab – @careers)
• A detailed curriculum vitae (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.

Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV, copies of ID, qualifications and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for to:  Careers@dut.ac.za

Kindly note:
Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.  Only applications made on our application for employment form will be considered.

In line with DUT’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented groups in accordance with transformation priorities.

DUT reserves the right not to appoint or to re-advertise in order to widen the applicant pool.

Verification will be conducted on the preferred candidate.

Click here to apply

Professor / Associate Professor, School of Education

Job Description

With more than 34400 students, and approximately 1700 members of staff, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is a leading university of technology proudly located in the beautiful cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg, along the warm east coast of South Africa. Founded in April 2002 through the historic merger of the former ML Sultan Technikon and Technikon Natal, DUT has evolved into a modern, metropolitan, multi-campus university with roots tracing back to 1907.

Today, DUT is recognised nationally and internationally for its excellence in teaching and learning, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and engagement. A proud member of the International Association of Universities, DUT continues to expand its influence across South Africa and the world. In the 2025 Webometrics Rankings, DUT was ranked among the Top 6% of all universities and colleges worldwide, reflecting its academic excellence, research impact and strong global visibility.

DUT’s Philosophy of Education, “Our creativity and innovation shapes adaptive graduates who transform society” reflects the institution’s deep commitment to meaningful impact for societal transformation. Guided by its inspirational and aspirational ENVISION2030 strategy, which is rooted in DUT’s DNA of being ‘people-centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial’ and underpinned by its bespoke Living Values Framework, DUT focuses on ‘contributing to the improvement of lives and livelihoods’.

The University comprises six diverse Faculties:

1. Accounting and Informatics
2. Applied Sciences
3. Arts & Design
4. Engineering and the Built Environment
5. Health Sciences
6. Management Sciences

DUT also includes a Business School and the award-winning Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology (IWWT), amongst other research centres and institutes, reinforcing its role as a hub for knowledge, innovation and societal impact. Over the years, the University substantially grown its research output, dominating the UoT sector. This is evidenced by the steady increase of NRF-rated researchers and the notable, unprecedented award of seven NRF SARCHi Chairs in 2025. This impetus helps us to remain deeply engaged with our communities glocally, thereby transforming societies and economies.

At DUT, we believe in nurturing talent and empowering people to make a real difference. If you are passionate about contributing to education, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and engagement, DUT offers the ideal environment – Creative. Distinctive. Impactful.

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM INTERESTED PERSON(S) FOR THE UNDER MENTIONED POSTS.  THE ADVERT IS OPEN TO EXTERNAL CANDIDATES THROUGH DUT WEBSITE 

The School of Education at the Durban University of Technology (DUT), located at the Indumiso Campus in Pietermaritzburg, is consolidating its position as a distinctive African centre of excellence in rural and context-responsive teacher education. Positioned within KwaZulu-Natal’s dynamic educational landscape, the school is committed to advancing scholarship, innovation, and transformative teacher development that speaks both to local realities and global debates on equity, decoloniality, and educational renewal.

Guided by ENVISION2030 and anchored in The DUT-Way values and principles, the School advances:

• Technology-enabled and innovative pedagogies
• Future-ready teachers and curriculum leaders
• Strengthened educational ecosystems in rural and township contexts
• Purpose-driven research that enhances lives and livelihoods

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the following academic posts:

PROFESSOR / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (1 POST)

Specialisation: Natural Sciences OR Technology OR Languages OR Economic Management Sciences (EMS)**

The School seeks a distinguished scholar or emerging academic leader committed to advancing transformative teacher education. This appointment represents a strategic investment in strengthening research intensity, postgraduate growth, and scholarly impact within the School.

Minimum Requirements: Professor

• PhD in Education or a closely related discipline aligned to the specialisation
• Minimum 10 years of sustained academic experience
• Established record of high-quality research output with demonstrable national and international recognition
• Successful supervision of Master’s and Doctoral candidates to completion
• Evidence of academic leadership and research capacity-building
• Participation in externally funded research initiatives
• Strong community-engaged and socially responsive scholarship

Minimum Requirements: Associate Professor

• PhD in Education or a closely related discipline
• Minimum 7 years of progressive academic experience
• Demonstrated research productivity with growing national and/or international visibility
• Evidence of postgraduate supervision
• Participation in collaborative research and scholarly networks
• Contribution to curriculum innovation and academic citizenship

Strategic Expectations

The successful candidate will:

• Provide intellectual and scholarly leadership
• Strengthen research output and collaborative networks
• Expand postgraduate enrolment and supervision capacity
• Contribute to grant development and research partnerships
• Advance curriculum transformation aligned to African-centred and context-responsive education
• Mentor early-career academics

 Salary: Market-related plus benefits

 Contact Person: G Govindasamy

Email Address: careers@dut.ac.za

Status of Position: Permanent

Applications should include:

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab – @careers)
• A detailed curriculum vitae (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.

Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV, copies of ID, qualifications and a covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for to:  Careers@dut.ac.za

Kindly note:
Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.  Only applications made on our application for employment form will be considered.

In line with DUT’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented groups in accordance with transformation priorities.

DUT reserves the right not to appoint or to re-advertise in order to widen the applicant pool.

Verification will be conducted on the preferred candidate.

Click here to apply

We wish you all the best with your applications