Overview

Senior Lecturer Jobs in Durban at Durban University of Technology

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 shape 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 Science
  • 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.

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.

SENIOR LECTURER


Minimum Requirements

  • Doctoral Degree or equivalent NQF level 10 qualification in Engineering, with an undergraduate qualification in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.

    • At least 5 years of teaching/professional experience.
    • Evidence of research and postgraduate supervision, with at least 3 DHET-accredited publications in the past 3 years.
    • Experience in General Power Systems, High Voltage Engineering, Electrical Machines, and Engineering Design.


Additional requirements

  • Good communication and lecturing skills.

    • A strong passion for teaching and research.
    • Professional registration with ECSA.
    • Good research track record or relevant research experience and an ability and desire to advance research development in the department.
    • Eligible to start applying for the NRF rating.
    • Evidence of some external funding.
    • Able to lecture on subjects of Power Electronics, Electromagnetic Field Theory, Electrical Machines, Power Systems, and/ or High Voltage Engineering


Summary of Duties

  • Teaching, assessing, and supervising at all relevant levels.

    • Responsible for at least two modules per semester in accordance with fair workload distribution. This may include one B Eng Tech Honours level module, a semester after hours (part-time) once a week.
    • Development of learning materials and subject files for different courses.
    • Supervise B Eng Tech and B Eng Tech Honours projects and be actively involved in research and/or post-graduate supervision in the department.
    • Assist with administrative and other duties as prescribed by the Head of Department or representative as delegated.
    • To serve as chair of a specialty area on a rotational basis.
    • To lead, or contribute to, curriculum design.
    • To assist the department in the delivery of quality teaching and learning.


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

Title: Senior Lecturer

Company: Durban University of Technology

Location: Durban

 

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