Lecturer - Management Accounting

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 UNDER MENTIONED POST.

Lecturer: Department of Management Accounting

Minimum requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Management Accounting/Financial Management or Accounting, obtained through a full research dissertation. However, an applicant with a completed Doctoral qualification or an applicant registered for a PhD in Management Accounting/Financial Management or Accounting will be given preference.
• At least three years of lecturing experience at university level.

Summary of duties:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach and assess at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and co-supervise Master’s students in Management Accounting, as assigned by the Head of Department and/or Programme Coordinator.
• Carry out duties related to level coordination, curriculum development, teaching, marking, moderation, research, and community engagement.
• Actively participate in and contribute to Programme, Department, Faculty and University staff meeting, programme planning and promotion of the discipline.
• Contribute to the Programme’s research endeavours.
• Participate in departmental and institutional Performance Management activities.
• Undertake administration and other academic duties assigned by the Head of Department.

Additional requirement:

Registration with an accounting professional body will be an added advantage. Most importantly Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

Salary: Market related

Email: careers@dut.ac.za

Status of Position: Permanent

Applications should include:

• A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from dut.ac.za (under the QUICK LINKS tab - @careers)
• A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)

Covering letter.

• Certified copies of all academic records and certificates.
• Current contact information of referees.
• No manual applications will be accepted and incomplete applications will be disregarded.
• Please email application to careers@dut.ac.za and quote the post reference and post description in the subject line.

Kindly note:

Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.

“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given to suitable candidates in terms of the University’s equity policy”

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