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:

1. Accounting and Informatics
2. Applied Science
3. Arts & Design
4. Engineering and the Built Environment
5. Health Sciences
6. 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 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.

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.

Information Systems Development

POST:  Solutions Developer

Reference Number: 20001585

Minimum Requirements:

• An NQF Level 7 qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science or an equivalent qualification in solutions development.
• 5 years’ experience in client solution development.
• 3 years’ experience in solution implementation including testing and integration.

Key responsibilities:

• Receive a request for the development of a solution/functionality and analyse to determine the nature of the solution/functionality; or the need for a solution/functionality is identified during operational output.
• Analyse received business needs to determine an appropriate solution/functionality.
• Liaise with the relevant role players to determine the exact needs and to compile a first draft URS/Specification.
• Receive a request for testing and analyse to determine the type of testing required.
• Obtain/develop a test specification in accordance with system specifications.
• Develop a test plan based on the test specification.
• Specify test acceptance criteria in accordance with requirements.
• Specify test scenarios and test cases to enable testing.
• Develop the necessary test scripts to automate the testing process where possible.
• Receive a request for the integration of a solution and analyse to determine the nature and extent of the integration; or the integration of solution is required in accordance with project outputs.
• Determine the resource requirements required for the integration of the network elements.
• Conduct the necessary system analysis to ensure that the required resources are available; and/or acquire the necessary resources in accordance with the requirements.
• Conduct system preparation to ensure integration of elements in accordance with procedures.
• Schedule the integration, staff and date, in accordance with procedures and job order requirements.
• Develop the necessary roll-back plans to ensure that no network interruption takes place.
• Conduct the integration process in accordance with procedures and instructions.
• Solution implementation is required in accordance with upgrades on the current systems/applications; or a new solution must be implemented due to organisational requirements.
• Determine dependencies and independencies to other systems and the applicable impact.
• Inform the system owners of dependent systems and the relevant actions required.
• Analyse the solution specifications in terms of implementation requirements.
• Conduct the appropriate pre-implementation testing in accordance with test cases and scenarios.

Salary: Market related

Contact Person: Ms ZJ. Ngcobo

Status of Position: Permanent

Applications should include:

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers)
• A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
• Covering Letter
• Copies of all relevant academic records and certificates
• ID Copy
• Matric Certificate
• Current contact information of referees

Please note:

While the DUT strives to ensure equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in accordance with the University’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy and aligned to its strategic objectives.

The Durban University of Technology reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Correspondence will only be made with shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive communication from the University, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Successful candidates will be subject to background checks, including qualification verification, reference checks, criminal record screening, and lifestyle audits for financially related positions. Submission of an application constitutes consent to these checks. The University may also require psychometric or other assessments where justified by the requirements of the position.