Lecturer

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:

1. Accounting and Informatics
2. Applied Sciences

• Arts & Design

1. Engineering and the Built Environment
2. Health Sciences
3. 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

                        ACADEMIC POSITION FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
                               DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
                                                    LECTURER POSITIONS (X5)

                    (Post numbers:20001845, 20001846, 20001847, 200001974 & 200001848)

Minimum Academic Requirements:

• Master’s Degree and undergraduate study in the field of Human Resources Management
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in the field of Human Resources Management
• Preference will be given to applicants registered for Doctoral Degree.

Additional Requirements:

• Commercial or industrial-related experience
• Demonstrate innovative thinking towards teaching and learning skills
• Availability to work at other DUT campuses, in the evening and on weekends and sometimes away from home

Summary of Duties:

• Take responsibility for the teaching, learning and assessing of modules offered, at all levels and associated with the programme in the Department
• Make major contributions to the academic quality by providing leadership of all aspects of offerings associated with the Management / Entrepreneurship in the Department
• Lead, develop, design and review all learning content associated with Management and Entrepreneurship
• Plan and organize educational field trips for students
• Supervise and co-supervise postgraduate students
• Publish in reputable journals
• Promote community engagement within the department

Salary : Market Related

Contact Person: Miss MN Mthembu, Tel 031 373 2650 or maudm@dut.ac.za 

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: careers@dut.ac.za.

 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: 06 NOVEMBER 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”