nGAP Lecturer : Applied Management

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 - Creative. Distinctive. Impactful.

Applications are invited from interested person(s) for the under-mentioned post.

nGAP Lecturer Position: Applied Management
Salary negotiable up to: R514 773,90 (TCOE)

The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), in partnership with Durban University of Technology (DUT), is embarking on an initiative to build a new generation of academics. The Phase 10 of the New Generation of Academics Programme is aimed at attracting people with relevant qualifications and experience to pursue a Doctoral qualification while they are developing as proficient academics at the University. Successful candidates will engage in comprehensive support programmes that include a salary, mentorship, equipment, cost of tuition fees, etc.

The University is looking for aspiring academics in the following academic disciplines:

Minimum requirements:

• A Master’s Degree in Management Sciences.
• Driver’s licence.
• An aggregate of 70% in their master's academic record.
• Must be South African and below the age of 40.

Additional recommendations:

• Registration for a PhD in Business Administration will be an added advantage.

• Published articles in DHET accredited journals will be an added advantage.

• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Experience in E-learning and other LMS.
• Proficiency in research, writing and communications.
• A motivated self-starter, responsible and accountable individual and a team worker.
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet and email.

Summary of duties:

• Competent preparation and delivery of learning material related to Applied Management students at undergraduate and post-graduate levels.
• Supervise, train and assess undergraduate students in Applied Management
• Prepare/design and mark assignments, tests, and exams.
• Facilitate learning effectively through traditional and online platforms
• Undertake research and publications, and become involved in community engagement
• Working collegially with team members towards attaining the goals of the department, faculty and institution.
• Undertake any additional duties assigned by the Head of Department

Contact Person: Ms. M Mthembu, Tel: 03 1 373 2650

email: [email protected] Conditions of Employment:

In accepting an nGAP appointment, the incumbent will have to:

1. Commit to full participation in the 8-year New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP)
2. Commit to registering for Doctoral studies (as applicable) within 3 months of taking up the nGAP. Please note that nGAP appointees who already hold a doctorate will be required to undertake higher teaching/research
3. Commit to work closely with the supervisor and mentor assigned to him/her, and to adhere to the study plan and milestones developed with the supervisor and
4. Commit to participate in the SSAUF Development Programme, which may involve participation in at least one short course/module per year focused on research or teaching
5. Agree that s/he cannot accept any other funding from state sources that duplicates the purpose for which funding has already been allocated through the nGAP.
6. Agree that s/he cannot accept any other funding for projects that conflict with obligations that arise from participating in the nGAP.
7. Agree to inform the University and the Department of Higher Education and Training of any other funding that s/he has been offered before accepting such funding.
8. Agree that should s/he leave the nGAP position before completing the 8-year programme, s/he will be obliged to reimburse the nGAP fund by repaying the University the following costs incurred up to the point of leaving.
• Registration and tuition fees for postgraduate studies, where applicable.
• Costs associated with the assignment of a mentor to support.

• Costs incurred for his/her participation in the SSAU F-Development
• Costs of infrastructure and equipment provided to support his/her work in the
• Any conference/ international mobility costs paid by the nGAP.
• I 0% of salary costs paid by the nGAP up to the point of leaving.

1. Agree to participate in research, monitoring and evaluation activities focused on the nGAP, including participating in an exit interview upon leaving or completing the programme.

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

Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.

1. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.

Closing date: 17 JUNE 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”