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 improvement of lives and livelihoods’.
The University comprises six diverse Faculties:
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Accounting and Informatics
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Applied Sciences
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Arts & Design
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Engineering and the Built Environment
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Health Sciences
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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. Over the years, the University has substantially grown its research output, dominating the UoT sector. This is evidenced by the steady increase of NRF-rated researchers and the notable, unprecedented award of seven NRF SARCHi Chairs in 2025. This impetus helps us to remain deeply engaged with our communities globally, thereby transforming societies and economies.
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.
Lecturer
Minimum requirements
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Master’s Degree (within the discipline of apparel or related areas). Undergraduate studies must include apparel production or apparel technology subjects.
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Sound knowledge of the technical aspects of apparel, including but not limited to garment construction, production methods, quality management, work-study, operations management, and supply chain management.
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A minimum of 3 years relevant teaching/ relevant apparel industry experience – e.g., in apparel technology, manufacturing processes, and/or business. (Teaching or training experience in relevant Higher Education, industry, or training institutions).
Additional Recommendation
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Demonstrate a solid portfolio of work and traceable references.
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Prior teaching experience at the Higher Education level will be highly advantageous.
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Practical manufacturing or retail experience in the apparel sector.
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Strong team player, high level of initiative, highly motivated, and ability to network.
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Teaching or training, or mentoring experience in Higher Education or the Commercial sector
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Strong networking skills, high level of initiative, and highly motivated.
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A visionary, able to do creative problem solving, team development, and strategic planning.
Summary of duties
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Lecture in apparel product operations and process-related subjects, or where required, as deemed necessary by the Head of Department.
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Preparation and delivery of lectures and practicals, and assessment of student work.
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Assist in the circulation and development of appropriate course material.
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Perform administrative duties assigned by the Head of Department.
Enquiries can be directed to [email protected]
Please complete an official application for employment form and send a detailed CV and a covering letter with full qualifications when applying.
Application form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za
1. Communication will be entered into with short-listed candidates only.
2. Only applications made on our application for employment form would be considered.
CLOSING DATE: 23 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
