Senior Lecturers (3) Lecturers

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 has 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.

SENIOR LECTURERS (3)

Minimum Requirements

• Doctoral degree and undergraduate study in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• At least five (5) years of academic and/or industrial/professional experience in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Three (3) research outputs in the last 3 years with postgraduate master's supervision to completion

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrate innovative thinking towards teaching and learning.
• Good communication and lecturing skills.
• Be registrable as a Professional Engineer/Professional Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
• Preference will be given to candidates who are already registered as a Professional Engineer/Professional Engineering Technologist with the ECSA.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.

Summary of Duties

• Take responsibility for the teaching, learning, and assessment of modules offered, at all levels, and associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the department.
• Make major contributions to the academic quality by providing leadership of all aspects of offerings associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the department.
• Lead, develop, design, and review all learning content associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the department.
• Be willing to participate in curriculum development.
• Participate in and augment departmental research and supervise postgraduate students.
• Active participation in industrial projects (project-based learning).
• Engage and promote community projects /external engagement services, including playing an active role in the functioning of professional and subject-related associations.
• Undertake administration and other academic duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

LECTURERS (2)

Minimum requirements

• Master's degree and undergraduate study in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• At least three (3) years of academic and/or industrial/professional experience in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Additional Requirements

• Industrial-related experience.
• Demonstrate innovative thinking towards teaching and learning.
• Be registrable as a Professional Engineer/Professional Engineering Technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• Preference will be given to candidates who are already registered as a Professional Engineer/Professional Engineering Technologist with the ECSA.
• A strong passion for teaching and research.
• Evidence of research and postgraduate supervision would be an added advantage.
• Teaching and a record of research publications in accredited journals would be a strong recommendation
• Preference will be given to applicants who are registered for a PhD.

Summary of Duties:

• Take responsibility for the teaching, learning, and assessment of modules offered at all levels, and associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the department.
• Make major contributions to the academic quality by providing leadership of all aspects of offerings associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the department.
• Lead, develop, design, and review all learning content associated with the Civil Engineering programme/s in the department.
• Be willing to participate in curriculum development.
• Participate and augment departmental research.
• Active participation in industrial projects (project-based learning).
• Engage and promote community projects /external engagement services, including playing an active role in the functioning of professional and subject-related associations.
• Undertake administration and other academic duties as assigned by the Head of Department.

Direct enquiries to Mrs. Zulu: ***email_hidden***

Closing date 29 June 2026

Instructions to candidates: Please complete an official application for employment form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za. Apply with a detailed cover letter, CV, and a copy of your qualifications. Communication will be entered into with the short-listed candidates.

The University reserves the right not to appoint.

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