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:
- Accounting and Informatics
- Applied Sciences
- Arts & Design
- Engineering and the Built Environment
- Health Sciences
- 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.
Applications are invited from interested person(s) for the Lecturer’s post in Community Health Studies. This post is open to internal and external candidates.
PERMANENT LECTURER POSITION REF : 20000688
Minimum Requirements
A Masters Degree in Child and Youth Care or Master of Health Sciences with a topic covering aspects of the scope practice of Child and Youth Care
- One year lecturing experience.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a University.
- Current and active registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Child and Youth Care Practitioner.
- Experience in supervising undergraduate research
Recommendations
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in the Child and Youth Care field.
Duties
- Lecture undergraduate modules in Child and Youth Care.
- Demonstrate leadership in teaching, research and community engagement.
- Take an active part in the supervision and assessment of undergraduate student research projects.
- Supervise undergraduate students and co-supervise postgraduate students.
- Contribute to research by publishing articles and book chapters.
- Serve in committees within the University and in external professional organisations.
- Engage in community engagement and outreach.
Salary : Markert Related
Contact Person: Ms MN Mthembu, Tel 031 373 2650
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 Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.
Closing date: 30 JUNE 2026
“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”