Job Details

Division Faculty of Engineering & The Built Environment

Business Unit Industrial Engineering

Minimum experience Entry Level

Company primary industry Education Management

Job functional area Engineering

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:

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.

Lecturer

M-Eng. / M-Tech qualification in industrial engineering, with an undergraduate qualification in industrial engineering or equivalent.
At least 3 years teaching/professional experience.

Additional Recommendations

Strong in Industrial Design, CAD and/or Manufacturing Engineering knowledge area(s)
Good Publications Record
Good communication and lecturing skills
A strong passion for teaching and research
Professional registration with council

Summary of Duties

Teaching and assessing at all levels.
Development of learning
The successful candidate is expected to pursue his/her Doctorate, co-supervise and/or be actively involved in research in the department.
Assist with administrative and other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department or Representative as delegated.

Contact Person: PF. Zulu

Email: [email protected]

Position status: Permanent

Publication: Internal & External

Please complete an official application for employment form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za and apply with a detailed covering letter with the exact name of the post you are applying for and certified copy of all qualifications.

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

“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”

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