DUT Vacancies

Position: Desktop Engineer

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Closing Date :27 December 2024

Education (Formal Qualification Required):

Minimum

NQF 6 Information Technology or related qualification

Ideal

An NQF Level 6 qualification and CompTIA A+ certification

Experience (Minimum Experience Required):

Five years’ IT Support

Position DeScription :

Receive and analyse a request to determine the nature and extent of the support to be provided; or
The need for provision of support is identified during the execution of outputs
Diagnose the problem to determine the appropriate action
- Provide information
- Provide possible solutions
- Conduct research to develop a solution (internet problem resolution)

Position: ERP Systems Administrator x2

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Closing Date :27 December 2024

Minimum Requirements:

An NQF Level 6 qualification in Computer Science or Information Technology or an equivalent qualification.
3 years of experience in administering corporate ERP systems and software.
3 years of experience in supporting ERP systems and software.
Administration of ICT systems and software.
ERP System and Software Certification is advantageous.
Problem-solving of complicated system and software problems.
System and applications management

Summary of Duties:

System administration actions are required in accordance with scheduled activities
Determine the required administration actions in accordance with the schedule/request.
Ensure that the necessary change requests are authorised in accordance with procedures.
Complete the necessary system administration in accordance with policies and procedures.
Escalate administration actions to the relevant role players where required and monitor to ensure completion within allocated time frames.
Test the administration actions to ensure functionality.
Document administration actions for future reference purposes.
System monitoring is required in accordance with daily schedule.
Monitor the Database to ensure optimised functionality.
Identify any possible malfunctioning or deficient performance.
Rectify the problems in accordance with procedures.

Position: Academic Development Practitioner

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Closing Date :10 January 2025

Requirements:

A Doctoral qualification in Higher Education or a related field.
Knowledge of South African Higher Education national policies
At least 10 years’ experience in Higher Education Learning and Teaching
Proven experience in academic staff development, curriculum design, and learning teaching in a higher education context.
A strong background in implementing decolonial practices in curriculum and pedagogy.
Demonstrated expertise in SoTL and a track record of research and publications in the field of higher education teaching and learning.
Experience in the review and design of learning and teaching related policies
Experience in leading Communities of Practice and promoting a culture of collaboration and innovation among staff.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with diverse academic teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead staff development programmes, fostering the integration of innovative teaching methodologies
Oversee and coordinate academic induction programmes for new staff, ensuring a smooth transition into the academic environment.
Promote and implement decolonial practices in curriculum design and pedagogy, contributing to the advancement of decoloniality in education.
Support and enhance the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) initiatives, encouraging research-driven teaching practices and reflective teaching.
Facilitate professional learning programmes, including workshops on curriculum enhancement, teaching and learning innovations, and collaborative learning.
Collaborate with academic and support departments to foster Communities of Practice, promoting peer learning, reflection, and the exchange of best practices.
Provide guidance and support for staff engaging in curriculum transformation and renewal projects to meet the evolving needs of our diverse student body.
Perform other duties as delegated by the Director of CELT.