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 improving lives and livelihoods’.

The University comprises six diverse Faculties:

i) Accounting and Informatics
ii) Applied Sciences
iii) Arts & Design
iv) Engineering and the Built Environment
v) Health Sciences
vi) 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. DUT is deeply engaged with its community and regional ecosystem, while remaining globally connected and relevant.

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• PhD/Doctoral Degree in Entrepreneurship/Finance/ Economics
• A minimum of 7 years of teaching experience in higher education
• Sustained research track record of publications in academic books, book chapters and accredited journals;
• Track record of supervision of postgraduate students (M&Ds) and leadership of research groups
• A track record of external funding
• Evidence of collaborative linkages
• Evidence of external engagement
• Development of learning material for different courses

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Specialisation in Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Economics
• An MBA Degree
• Teaching experience / professional experience in a Business School.
• Experience with case writing.
• NRF Rating

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Strategic planning
• People management
• Conflict handling
• Organisational
• Business management
• Understanding of higher education
• Well-developed network within industry and sphere of
• Ability to provide leadership and to operate

SUMMARY OF DUTIES
• Teach Maritime subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels
• Supervise postgraduate students
• Co-ordination of the academic and research programmes
• Participation in community engagement projects
• The successful candidate will be required to participate in activities that advances the strategy of the business school and report to the director of the business school.

Salary: Market related, plus benefits
Contact Person: Ms Maud Mthembu, Tel 031 373 2650
Email: [email protected]
Publication : External publication
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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: [email protected].
Application form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za
1. Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.
2. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.
                                                            Closing date: 15 MAY 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”