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:

• Accounting and Informatics
• Applied Sciences
• Arts & Design
• Engineering and the Built Environment
• Health Sciences
• 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 globally, 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.

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Director: Procurement.

DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

DEAN OF STUDENTS
STUDENT WELLNESS

SOCIAL WORKER (2 POSITIONS)
(Posts based at Durban Campus)

To provide professional psychosocial support, advocacy, and case management services to DUT students to address social, emotional, and financial challenges that impact academic success and wellbeing. The role upholds ethical and student-centred social work practice in alignment with statutory frameworks, SACSSP codes of conduct, and DUT’s institutional strategy, fostering inclusivity, resilience, and academic retention.

 Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) (NQF Level 7).
• A minimum of three (3) years’ professional social work experience in counselling or youth development.
• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
• Knowledge of POPIA, the Higher Education Act, and the Children’s Act provisions relevant to students.
• Knowledge of social work practice, case management, and psychosocial support.

 Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work, Student Development, or a related field (NQF Level 9).
• Five (5) or more years’ experience in higher education or NGO environments supporting vulnerable and at-risk groups.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Knowledge of higher education student welfare frameworks and DHET student support services.
• Experience in youth empowerment, diversity, and transformation programmes.
• Advanced trauma-informed counselling and student risk management techniques
• Knowledge of GBV, disability, and vulnerability frameworks

 Special Requirements

• Willingness to work after hours during crises or awareness campaigns.
• Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Commitment to transformation, inclusivity, and student wellbeing.
• Emotional resilience and professional presentation aligned with DUT values.

Note to applicants:
Applicants must clearly demonstrate the following minimum requirements in their CV:

• Knowledge of social work practice, case management, and psychosocial support.
• Crisis intervention and trauma counselling skills.
• Effective communication, mediation, and advocacy skills.
• Administrative, reporting, and record-keeping competence.
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite)

 Duties

• Provide confidential counselling and holistic case management to students, including intake assessments, intervention planning, crisis response, and ongoing monitoring.
• Maintain ethical, compliant documentation and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated support.
• Promote equitable access to services through advocacy, empowerment initiatives, and awareness programmes.
• Support transformation, inclusivity, and student governance engagement, while identifying and addressing systemic barriers.
• Ensure adherence to SACSSP ethical standards and relevant legislation. Monitor student welfare risks, compile trend and outcome reports, and contribute to audits and regulatory compliance processes.
• Develop and maintain external partnerships, coordinate referral pathways, and manage resource databases to ensure continuity of care.
• Design and implement preventative campaigns and resilience-building programmes, including peer supporter training and orientation initiatives.
• Maintain confidential case records, prepare required statistical and governance reports, and participate in audits and quality assurance reviews.
• Engage in supervision and accredited CPD activities, contribute to policy and programme reviews, and align professional practice with DUT’s strategic objectives and Envision2030 values.

Contact Person                                  :     Pirya Naidoo
Contact Email                                    :     [email protected]
Status of Academic Position            :     Permanent
Salary                                                :     Market Related

In pursuance of ENVISION2030, the ideal incumbent:

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

 Application 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 [email protected] and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line.

Please note:

  CLOSING DATE: 24 APRIL 2026