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 11 of the New Generation of Academics Programme 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 programmes that include salary, mentorship, equipment, cost of tuition fees, etc.

The University is looking for aspiring academics in the following academic disciplines:

 Minimum requirements

• A Master’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Committed to pursuing a Doctoral qualification in Architecture within the time permitted.
• An aggregate of 70% in their Master's academic record.
• Must be South African and below the age of 40.

 Additional recommendations:

• ​2 years post-graduate experience in Architecture.
• Above average Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Above average Computer Literacy in Architectural 3D/BIM Computer Aided Design Software and Graphic Software (ArchiCAD, Autodesk Revit and Adobe Photoshop, CoreDraw, etc.).
• Ability and committed to lecture on Theory and Studio Modules in Architecture.
• Ability and committed to undertake research in Architecture.
• Ability and committed to undertake Community Engagement Initiatives and Projects in Architecture.
• Ability and committed to work in a team and independently to complete tasks

Summary of duties:

• Competent preparation and delivery of learning material related to Architecture and appropriate technologies to students at an undergraduate level using online platforms.
• Development of learning material for Architecture 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.

Contact Person: Ms. PF Zulu: 031 373 2751

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

1. Commit to full participation in the 6-year New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) with an additional 2 years at DUT.
2. Commit to registering for Doctoral studies (as applicable) within 3 months of taking up the Please note that nGAP appointees who already hold a doctorate will be required to undertake higher teaching/research
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 and
4. Commit to participate in the SSAUF Development Programme, which may involve participation in at least one short course/module per year focused on research or teaching
5. Agree that s/he cannot accept any other funding from state sources that duplicates the purpose for which funding has already been allocated through the nGAP.
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 leave the nGAP position before completing the 8-year programme, 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 associated with the assignment of a mentor to support.
   • Costs incurred for his/her participation in the SSAU F-Development.
   • Costs of infrastructure and equipment provided to support his/her work
   • Any conference/ international mobility costs paid by the nGAP.
   • 10% of salary costs 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 programme.

 Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV and a covering letter 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

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

 Closing date: 09 April 2026

"While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University's equity policy"

                                    "The University reserves the right not to appoint"