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Employer: Durban University of Technology
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- Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.
- Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.
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:
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.Minimum Requirements:
• PhD or equivalent in Language Education, Linguistics or any relevant discipline
• At least three years experience in the field of writing
• Understanding of didactic and padagogic principles
• Good verbal and written skills in both English and IsiZulu
Additional Recommendations:
• Evidence of supervisory or management experience or performance development
• Experience in dealing with undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to work independently
Summary of Duties:
The Writing Centre practitioners will among other responsibilities designated to them by the Writing Centre manager be expected to:
• Conduct one-on-one and online consultations with students
• Work with students from diverse cultural backgrounds and levels of academic preparation
• Keep records for student visitations
• Assist in the recruitment of writing tutors
• Supervise writing tutors
• Popularize the agenda for the Writing Centre
Salary : Market Related
Status : Permanent
Contact Person: Mr S Patchappan, Tel 031 373 2600
CLOSING DATE : 04 JUNE 2026 ____________________________________________________________________
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: careers@dut.ac.za
Application form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za
“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”
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About Durban University of Technology
Durban University of Technology (DUT) is located on the warm east coast of South Africa. It sprawls over seven (7) campuses in tropical and picturesque Durban, and in Pietermaritzburg, with its undulating hills that flow over from the Drakensberg Mountain. According to our ENVISION2030 strategy, DUT’s DNA has two strands, namely ‘people-centred and engaged’ and ‘innovative and entrepreneurial’. These are interwoven intrinsically by a number of double pairs consisting of ‘values and principles’ that bind our double-helix together. The extrinsic expression of our DNA is via The DUT-Way; which demonstrates our collective character and behaviour. The University’s ultimate goal is to contribute towards improving the lives and livelihoods of all its people, both internal and external. DUT consistently strives towards excellence and greatness in teaching-learning and in research-innovation; something that was been recognized recently when The Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings placed DUT within the top 500 of Universities in the world and within the top 5 universities in South Africa. The enactment of these internationally recognized strengths is demonstrated in our impactful engagement internally and externally in service of our localities, the region and the country at large.
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