Mangosuthu University of Technology Jobs – 12 November 2026

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SENIOR DIRECTOR: OPERATIONS

VISION
Shape and own the future
To be a transforming, equitable, sustainable, and academically excellent University of
Technology anchored in its communities.
MISSION
To offer technological, career-directed educational programmes focussing on the
innovative problem-solving research and engage with government, business, industries
and communities as end-users.

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: RESOURCES AND PLANNING
SENIOR DIRECTOR: OPERATIONS (P4) – Ref: VP03
FIVE (5) YEAR FIXED TERM PERFORMANCE BASED CONTRACT

The Senior Director: Operations reports to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Resources and
Planning and provides strategic leadership for the Operations Directorate in five areas:
Physical Plant and Equipment, Protection Services, Printing Services, Postal Services and
Special Infrastructural Projects.

Key Performance Areas:

• Strategic Leadership and Operations Management
• Policy Development
• Human Resource Management
• Financial Management
• Infrastructure Management
• Contract and Service Level Agreement Management
• Project/Programme Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Internal and External Relations

Minimum Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Engineering, Built Environment, Facilities/Property Management,
  Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 8 years’ relevant experience in the operations environment and the
  management of facilities and infrastructure, of which at least 5 years at senior
  management level, preferably in higher education or a comparable multi-disciplinary
  environment.
• At least 5 years’ experience managing technical/infrastructure projects (this may run
  concurrently with the above).
• Ability to formulate strategy, operationalise it into plans and projects, and manage the
  related budgets and finances.
• A demonstrated track record of managing a complex portfolio and/or running a unit of
  reasonable size.

Recommendations:

• A Doctoral degree.
• Professional registration with ECSA or SACPCMP, or SAFMA membership.
• Knowledge of the OHS Act, National Building Regulations, PSIRA requirements and
  public-sector procurement.

Competencies:

• Understanding of the operations and affairs of the university environment
• Ability to mobilise and inspire others towards shared goals
• Project Management
• Professional/technical knowledge in operations
• People Management, including performance management
• Planning and Organisation
• Client Focus
• Negotiation
• Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people
• Building Strategic Alliances and Partnerships
• Conflict Management
• Communication Skills
• Personal Impact, Stature and Credibility

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).

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 20 November 2026

Application requirements:

1. A fully completed prescribed application form (downloadable from www.mut.ac.za).
2. A detailed curriculum vitae, explicitly stating relevant experience or
   knowledge fields mentioned above.
3. Certified copies of all academic qualifications plus academic records including
   matric certificate (please provide academic transcripts and SAQA
   evaluation certificate if qualifications were obtained outside South Africa).
4. Proof of professional registration with a relevant professional body (where
   applicable) and a copy of a valid driver’s licence (where applicable).
5. Certified copy of a valid South African identity document, or passport for non-South
   African applicants.
6. Current contact details of three contactable referees.
7. Applications must be emailed to hr.executive@mut.ac.za. Please quote the post
   reference and post description in the subject line.
8. No manual applications will be accepted. Only applications submitted on the official
   MUT application for employment form, with all required supporting documents, will be
   considered; incomplete applications will not be considered.
9. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from MUT within 3
   months, please deem your application unsuccessful.
10. By submitting your application, you consent to MUT verifying your qualifications and sharing your personal information with the selection committee and other authorized
11. stakeholders involved in the recruitment process in accordance with the Protection of
12. Personal Information Act, 2013.
13. 11. Appointment will be subject to verification of qualifications (including SAQA evaluation
14. where applicable), criminal record (SAPS) clearance, credit check and reference

Enquiries may be directed to:
Tel: (031) 907 7328 / 7560

LECTURER

FACULTY OF APPLIED AND HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF NATURE CONSERVATION
LECTURER – Ref: NN05

Key Performance Areas:

• Responsible for teaching and to support the department/faculty in pursuit of its
  academic objectives. Responsibilities may also include curriculum development,
  community engagement, research, administration and health and safety in order to
  contribute to the academic initiatives undertaken by the department/faculty to enhance
  the teaching and learning environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Nature Conservation OR Biological Sciences.
• At least three years of teaching experience at post-school level or three years of
  industrial experience or a combination of 3 years of teaching and industrial experience

Recommendations:

• At least one peer-reviewed article in a scholarly journal
• Evidence of competence in administration of a course/subject at departmental level
• Evidence of active participation in professional, industry and/or community activities
• Experience in Conservation planning and legislature (EIAs and Scoping Reports)
• An Advantage: Registered for a PhD in the field of Conservation or similar fields
  (Biology, Zoology)

Competencies:

• Knowledge of quality assurance
• Strategic planning and implementation exposure
• Academic and professional standing in the field of expertise, and academic credibility
  amongst peers
• Ability to supervise postgraduate students.

Salary Scale: R507 649.00 – R783 894.00 basic salary per annum.

Benefits: 13th cheque, housing subsidy, pension, group life, medical aid, and study grant.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 13 November 2026

Application requirements:

1. A fully completed prescribed application form (downloadable from www.mut.ac.za).
2. A detailed curriculum vitae, explicitly stating relevant experience or
   knowledge fields mentioned above.
3. Certified copies of all academic qualifications plus academic records including
   matric certificate (please provide academic transcripts and SAQA
   evaluation certificate if qualifications were obtained outside South Africa).
4. Proof of professional registration with a relevant professional body where
   applicable and copy of a valid driver’s license (where applicable).
5. Certified copy of your valid South African identity document.
6. Current contact details of three contactable referees.
7. Applications must be emailed to hr@mut.ac.za. Please quote the post reference and
   post description in the subject line.
8. No manual applications will be accepted. Incomplete applications or applications
   without the application form and required supporting documents will not be considered.
9. Only applications submitted using the official MUT application for employment form will
   be considered.
10. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don’t hear from MUT within 3
    months, please deem your application unsuccessful.
11. By submitting your application, you consent to MUT verifying your qualifications and
    sharing your personal information with the selection committee and other authorized
    stakeholders involved in the recruitment process.
12. Appointment will be subject to verification of qualifications (including SAQA evaluation
    where applicable), criminal record (SAPS) clearance and reference checks.

Enquiries may be directed to:
Tel: (031) 907 7328 / 7560

We wish you all the best with your applications