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
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. 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.

                                               FACULTY OF ACCOUNTING & INFORMATICS

                                               Professor/ Associate Professor & HOD

                                   Department of Auditing & Taxation: Ref. No. 20001916

 1️⃣ PROFESSOR (Permanent Appointment)

 Minimum Requirements: Professor

• A Doctoral Degree in the Accounting disciplines. 
• Minimum 10 years of excellent higher education experience including postgraduate supervision
• International research recognition evidenced through recent scholarly/creative outputs
• A minimum of ten (10) DHET accredited publications over the preceding three years
• NRF C Rated
• Proven record of Masters and Doctoral supervision
• Significant contribution to community-engaged scholarship
• Demonstrated excellence in:
  • curriculum innovation
  • contemporary pedagogies and assessment
  • postgraduate development
  • creative/accredited scholarship
  • academic advising and student support
  • design and development of teaching materials
  • clear pedagogical teaching philosophy

 Minimum Requirements: Associate Professor

• A Doctoral Degree in the Accounting disciplines
• Minimum 7 years of higher education or academic leadership experience
• National and/or international research recognition over the last 7 years
• A minimum of seven DHET accredited publications over the preceding three years
• Proven record of postgraduate supervision
• Demonstrated community or industry engagement

 2️⃣ HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: AUDITING & TAXATION

(5-year renewable contract, in addition to the permanent academic appointment)

  Minimum Requirements

• A Doctoral degree in the accounting disciplines
• Meets requirements for appointment as Associate Professor or Professor
• Minimum 5 years academic leadership and scholarly contribution

 Key Leadership Responsibilities

• Academic leadership across Teaching & Learning, Research, and Community Engagement
• Foster staff development, team cohesion, and excellence aligned to ENVISION2030
• Resource management including budgets, workloads, recruitment, and quality assurance
• Enhance postgraduate recruitment, supervision culture, and creative research outputs
• Strengthen industry partnerships and community connectivity
• Promote holistic student support and transformation

  Remuneration

• Professor / Associate Professor: Market-related salary with benefits
• Head of Department: R10 000 per month non-pensionable allowance (inclusive of cellphone allowance)

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• DUT Application for Employment Form (via DUT website → @Careers)
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter demonstrating alignment to role requirements
• Certified copies of qualifications and academic transcripts
  • Contact details of three recent referees
  • Email applications to: careers@dut.ac.za
  • Quote Reference: Auditing & Taxation: Professor /Associate Professor & HOD
• No manual submissions will be accepted.
• Incomplete applications will be

 Employment Equity Statement

In line with DUT’s Employment Equity Plan, preference will be given to women candidates in alignment

with transformation priorities.

DUT reserves the right not to appoint, or to re-advertise to widen the pool of applicants. Verification will be conducted on the preferred candidate.