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 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. 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 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.

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Manager: Security Operations and Technical Services.

MANAGER: SECURITY OPERATIONS AND TECHNICAL SERVICES
Location: Durban / Midlands Campuses
Service Unit: Protection Services

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To manage and oversee the daily operations, technical systems, and coordination of campus security across DUT campuses, ensuring the safety of students, staff, visitors and assets. The role integrates operational leadership with technical expertise in surveillance, access control and control room management, while ensuring compliance with security policies and continuously improving security systems.

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications

• A relevant Degree or Postgraduate Diploma (NQF Level 7).

Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in Security Operations, including at least three (3) years at management level in security operations.

Legal Requirements

• PSIRA Registration (Grade A).
• Valid Driver’s Licence (Code B).

Special Requirements

• Must be available 24/7 for emergencies.
• Must pass regular fitness, medical and security clearance checks.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends and public holidays.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS

Applicants must demonstrate knowledge and technical competencies in the following areas. Please provide evidence of this in your Curriculum Vitae:

• Knowledge of campus or large-institution security operations.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Familiarity with control room operations and CCTV monitoring.
• Security operations management.
• Incident management and reporting.
• Surveillance and access control systems.
• Conflict and crowd management.
• Risk assessment and threat mitigation.
• Security investigations and evidence management.
• Policy compliance and regulatory enforcement.
• Stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution.
• Emergency preparedness and crisis response management.
• Occupational Health and Safety compliance.
• Ability to manage technical security systems including CCTV, alarms and access control systems.
• Ability to liaise effectively with law enforcement agencies, emergency services, service providers and contractors.

Ideal / Advantageous Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Security or Risk Management (NQF Level 8).
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years' progressive experience managing security operations.
• Advanced expertise in security systems, access control and technical solutions.
• Risk management and emergency planning skills
• Stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution
• Firearm Competency Certification.
• Occupational Health and Safety Certification.
• Advanced Security Systems Integration training.
• Business Continuity and Crisis Management training.
• Investigations and Evidence Management training.

Duties

The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others:

• Oversee security operations across Durban and Midlands campuses.
• Ensure adequate deployment of security personnel and effective security coverage.
• Monitor and evaluate daily security reports and implement corrective actions where required.
• Implement patrol, access control and incident response measures.
• Manage central control room operations and ensure 24-hour CCTV and access control monitoring.
• Supervise control room personnel and monitor operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with incident reporting protocols and data storage requirements.
• Oversee the installation, maintenance and continuous improvement of security systems.
• Manage CCTV, alarm and access control infrastructure and ensure system functionality.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and develop emergency response protocols.
• Coordinate evacuation drills and monitor compliance with Occupational Health and Safety standards.
• Develop campus-specific contingency and emergency response plans.
• Lead investigations into security incidents and ensure proper evidence collection and documentation.
• Liaise with SAPS, emergency services and other relevant stakeholders.
• Track security incident trends and implement preventative measures.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee close protection services for designated high-risk individuals.
• Conduct threat and vulnerability assessments and develop protection plans.
  Supervise, mentor and develop security personnel.
• Manage performance, training, rostering and compliance with PSIRA requirements.
• Ensure compliance with DUT security policies and procedures.
• Conduct audits, inspections and contractor compliance reviews.
• Prepare management reports and recommend continuous improvements to security operations and systems.

In pursuance of ENVISION2030, the ideal incumbent:

1. Epitomises and demonstrates values- and principles-driven leadership and management, our DNA and The DUT Way.
2. Fosters visionary and transformative leadership that is efficient, effective and impactful not only internally, but in our broader society nationally and internationally.
3. Embeds systems thinking and management in the implementation of plans and projects, while ensuring sustainability.
4. Takes leadership in ensuring that our education philosophy statement: ‘our innovation and entrepreneurship shapes adaptive graduates that transform society’ is not only enacted across DUT, but is a lived experience among, primarily, academics and students.
5. Is creative and innovative, deliberative and decisive, and is a leader, a strategist and a manager.
6. Is a seasoned academic leader with a proven record of academic excellence.

Contact Person                       :      Pirya Naidoo
Contact Email                          :     careers@dut.ac.za
Status of Academic Position    :     Permanent
Salary                                      :     Market Related

CLOSING DATE: 19 JUNE 2026

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from www.dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers)
• A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above mentioned fields)
• Covering
• Certified copies of all academic records and certificates
• Current contact information of referees
• No manual applications will be accepted and incomplete applications will be
• Please email application to careers@dut.ac.za and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line.