1) DRIVER x4 — R164 537 – R223 485 p.a. (P14)

Job Opportunity: Location: MUT (Durban, KZN) · Closing Date: 05 Dec 2025 · Position Type: Permanent · Paterson Grade: Not specified

Overview

Operate University vehicles/buses to transport staff and students safely and timeously while keeping vehicles roadworthy and records up to date.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and secure vehicles/buses; complete daily safety/maintenance checks.
• Transport staff/students per schedules; load/offload as required.
• Perform preventative maintenance; report defects/accidents.
• Keep vehicles clean; adhere to traffic laws and University procedures.

Requirements & Skills

• Grade 12, Code 10 (C1) + PrDP (Code 14 an advantage).
• 5 years commercial driving experience; clean driving record.
• Knowledge of traffic laws, defensive driving; basic vehicle maintenance.
• Customer service & communication; basic computer literacy.

Remuneration & Benefits

Basic salary as stated (plus 13th cheque, housing subsidy, pension, group life, medical aid, study grant).

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2) LECTURER x2 – Department of Public Administration & Economics — Up to R746 566 p.a. (P8)

Job Opportunity: Location: MUT (Durban, KZN) · Closing Date: 05 Dec 2025 · Position Type: Permanent · Paterson Grade: Not specified

Overview

Teach Public Administration/Management streams, advance research and supervision, and contribute to curriculum quality and community/industry partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching, class management & academic administration.
• Curriculum delivery, quality assurance & subject coordination.
• Research, supervision and partnerships/collaboration.
• SHE management and contribution to departmental projects.

Requirements & Skills

• Master’s in Public Administration/Management/Public Affairs/Policy (or related).
• ≥3 years lecturing in Public Management at university level.
• Recommended: Doctoral registration/progress, 1+ peer-reviewed article, HE familiarity, professional affiliation (e.g., SAAPAM).
• Competencies: People & resource management, partnerships, research capacity, change facilitation.

Remuneration & Benefits

Up to R746 566 p.a. basic (plus standard MUT benefits).

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3) SENIOR LECTURER – Department of Electrical Engineering — R628 824 – R831 339 p.a.

Job Opportunity: Location: MUT (Durban, KZN) · Closing Date: 05 Dec 2025 · Position Type: Permanent · Paterson Grade: Not specified

Overview

Lead teaching, labs and curriculum aligned to 4IR trends in Process Instrumentation/Control; drive research output and mentor junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach & assess (Diploma and higher); develop lab manuals/material.
• Monitor “at-risk” students; implement interventions.
• Enforce OHS in labs; keep abreast of Process Automation & Control.
• Conduct/publish research; supervise/mentor; collaborate across universities.

Requirements & Skills

• PhD/DEng/DTech (Electrical/Electronic); or Master’s with active Doctoral research.
• Base qualification: BTech/BEng/BSc in Process Instrumentation/Control/Electromechanical/Mechatronics.
• ≥5 years post-school teaching or 5 years industry; 2 years admin experience.
• ECSA registration (required). Advantage: peer-review, funding track.
• Leadership, resource management, partnership building.

Remuneration & Benefits

As stated (plus standard MUT benefits).

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4) LECTURER – Department of Mechanical Engineering — R483 475 – R746 566 p.a.

Job Opportunity: Location: MUT (Durban, KZN) · Closing Date: 05 Dec 2025 · Position Type: Permanent · Paterson Grade: Not specified

Overview

Deliver Mechanical Engineering teaching, research, WIL coordination and curriculum development focused on applied engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Lecturing & assessment; develop learning materials.
• Participate in research, WIL and community-based projects.
• Industry liaison; academic administration; departmental duties.

Requirements & Skills

• Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (+ Bachelor’s in same field).
• ≥3 years post-school teaching or 3 years relevant industry.
• Recommended: peer-review article; course admin experience; professional/industry engagement.
• Competencies: Technical expertise, presentation, learner focus, time management.

Remuneration & Benefits

As stated (plus standard MUT benefits).

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5) LECTURER – Department of Chemical Engineering — R483 475 – R746 566 p.a.

Job Opportunity: Location: MUT (Durban, KZN) · Closing Date: 05 Dec 2025 · Position Type: Permanent · Paterson Grade: Not specified

Overview

Teach and assess Chemical Engineering (incl. WIL); support curriculum quality, research/community engagement, and student development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lecturing, assessment & academic administration.
• Curriculum development, accreditation & QA.
• Research & community engagement; student support; SHE compliance.

Requirements & Skills

• Master’s in Chemical Engineering (undergrad in same).
• ≥3 years post-school teaching or 3 years industrial exp. (≥1 year post-qualification).
• Strong advantages: ECSA registration, Doctoral registration, teaching qualification, 1+ peer-reviewed article.
• Communication, collaboration, independence, deadline discipline.

Remuneration & Benefits

As stated (plus standard MUT benefits).

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6) LECTURER – Department of Agriculture — R483 475 – R746 566 p.a.

Job Opportunity: Location: MUT (Durban, KZN) · Closing Date: 05 Dec 2025 · Position Type: Permanent · Paterson Grade: Not specified

Overview

Teach Horticultural Science/related agriculture (fruit & veg production), drive curriculum/research and engage industry/community.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching & learning; WIL participation.
• Curriculum development & accreditation; academic admin & QA.
• Research & community engagement; SHE management; professional growth.

Requirements & Skills

• Master’s in Horticultural Science (or related, fruit/veg focus).
• ≥3 years tertiary teaching or ≥3 years relevant technical industry.
• EB/Code 8 licence.
• Recommended: industry/community activity, course admin, financial/project skills, Doctoral study in progress, SACNASP registration.
• Communication, conflict resolution, stakeholder engagement.

Remuneration & Benefits

As stated (plus standard MUT benefits).

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7) HEAD OF DEPARTMENT – Department of Mechanical Engineering — R923 851 – R1 269 667 p.a.

Job Opportunity: Location: MUT (Durban, KZN) · Closing Date: 05 Dec 2025 · Position Type: Permanent · Paterson Grade: Not specified

Overview

Provide strategic leadership for the department across teaching/learning, research & engagement, administration, people, and assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & strategy; academic admin; finance/assets; QA.
• Research, innovation & engagement; programme and curriculum oversight.
• Staff development; postgraduate supervision; policy & compliance.

Requirements & Skills

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
• Served ≥5 years as Senior Lecturer; ≥3 years departmental administration.
• Research track (≥5 DHET research units); ≥2 community engagement projects.
• Membership of relevant bodies; ECSA registration (recommended).
• Leadership, strategic planning, QA/HE policy knowledge, curriculum & supervision capability.

Remuneration & Benefits

As stated (plus standard MUT benefits).

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8) HEAD OF DEPARTMENT – Department of Construction Management & Quantity Surveying — R923 851 – R1 269 667 p.a.

Job Opportunity: Location: MUT (Durban, KZN) · Closing Date: 05 Dec 2025 · Position Type: Permanent · Paterson Grade: Not specified

Overview

Lead CM & QS department strategy and operations, ensuring excellence in programmes, research and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Departmental leadership/strategy; academic & admin governance.
• QA and programme accreditation; research & engagement.
• Financial & asset management; staff development; postgraduate supervision.

Requirements & Skills

• PhD/Doctorate in Construction Management/Building/Quantity Surveying.
• Senior Lecturer ≥5 years; departmental admin ≥3 years.
• Research track (≥5 DHET units); ≥2 community engagement projects.
• Membership of relevant professional/academic bodies.
• Leadership, HE policy/QA knowledge, curriculum & supervision capability.

Remuneration & Benefits

As stated (plus standard MUT benefits).

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9) HEAD OF DEPARTMENT – Department of Civil Engineering & Surveying — R923 851 – R1 269 667 p.a.

Job Opportunity: Location: MUT (Durban, KZN) · Closing Date: 05 Dec 2025 · Position Type: Permanent · Paterson Grade: Not specified

Overview

Direct departmental strategy and operations across teaching & learning, research, engagement and academic administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership & strategic direction; manage personnel, finance & assets.
• Oversee T&L and QA; drive research/innovation & engagement.
• Programme development; postgraduate supervision; compliance & policy alignment.

Requirements & Skills

• PhD/Doctorate in Civil Engineering (or closely related).
• Senior Lecturer ≥5 years (university); admin ≥3 years.
• Research track (≥5 DHET units); ≥2 community engagement projects.
• Membership of relevant bodies; ECSA registration (recommended).
• Leadership, HE policy/QA knowledge, strategy execution, curriculum, supervision.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Remuneration & Benefits

As stated (plus standard MUT benefits).

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Employment Equity

MUT is committed to Employment Equity and improving representivity, including persons with disabilities. As per departmental EE targets, first preference in several roles will be given to designated groups (see adverts).

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