Lecturer

About the University

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
• innovative and entrepreneurial

’ and underpinned by its bespoke Living Values Framework, DUT focuses on ‘

• contributing to the improvement of lives and livelihoods

’.

About the University Structure

The University comprises six diverse Faculties:

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 glocally, thereby transforming societies and economies.

About the Role

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

How to Apply

A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from dut.ac.za(under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers)

• A detailed curriculum vitae (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above mentioned fields)
• Covering Letter
• Certified copies of all academic records/transcript/qualification and certificates
• Current contact information of referees

Please apply with Simplify-HR and quote the post reference when applying.