Applications are invited from interested person(s) for the under-mentioned posts.
nGAP Lecturer Position: Salary negotiable

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. The 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 a 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 Mechanical Engineering specialising in Biomedical Engineering.

• Committed to pursuing a Doctoral qualification in Mechanical Engineering focussing on Biomedical Engineering research 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 Requirements:

• 2 years post-graduate experience in Biomedical/ Mechanical Engineering.
• Above average Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
  
• Ability and committed to teach students. 
• Ability and committed to undertake research.
• Ability and committed to undertake Community Engagement Initiatives and Projects in Mechanical Engineering
• 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 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 6-year New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP)
2. Commit to registering for Doctoral studies (as applicable) within 6 months of taking up the nGAP appointment. 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: [email protected]

Closing date: 09 April 2026

Instructions to candidates:

Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV, Cover Letter and short Portfolio 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