Post: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
Post Reference: 20001931
With more than 34,400 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:
1. Accounting and Informatics
2. Applied Science
3. Arts & Design
4. Engineering and the Built Environment
5. Health Sciences
6. 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 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 glocally, 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.
Minimum requirements:
- Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline with a component in organizational research and evaluation
- 3 – 5 years experience as a professional in the monitoring and evaluation field
- Experience in setting up and managing M&E systems for strategic and operational plans
- Experience in monitoring, evaluation, benchmarking, comparative peer studies, situational analysis and research within the Higher Education sector
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Problem/Situation analysis and synthesis
- Demonstrated ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in the business language of the University
Ideal requirements
- PhD in a relevant discipline with a component in organizational research and evaluation
- Experience in the Higher Education sector is highly desirable
Summary of Duties:
Institutional performance monitoring and evaluation frameworks, tools, templates, and process
- Design and oversee the implementation of an Institutional Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (IPMEP) to monitor, evaluate and report on performance, taking into account any existing approaches
- Conceptualise and develop tools, frameworks, templates and models for Institutional performance monitoring, evaluation, reflection and reporting, taking into account any existing approaches
- Take the lead in ensuring high levels of data and information quality is maintained in monitoring and evaluation reports
Manage Institutional Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
- Maintain awareness of relevant sector developments to gather intelligence, insights and examples of best practice
- Lead all IPME regular and ad-hoc monitoring and evaluation tasks to identify strengths and weaknesses in performance
o Lead and ensure the effective monitoring of DUT Strategic Plan and Annual Performance Plan (APP) and Extended Annual Performance Plan (EAPP)
o Compile, coordinate and finalise n-1 year-end report of university performance on the (E) APP; performance report on DHET APP on and mid-year and an annual basis.
Reporting
- Lead M&E reporting to management, Council and DHET by providing written documentation and/or presentations on M&E activities and indicator results for progress, quarterly, mid-year, annual reports and plans, etc. as appropriate and required
- Providing reports to the executive management team on rankings, performance and scenario and situational analyses respectively, with recommendations for improvement of performance
Salary: Market related
Contact Person: Mr. Viko Mazwi
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 vitae (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields)
- Cover Letter
- Copies of all relevant academic records and certificates
- ID Copy
- Matric Certificate
- Current contactable referees
Please note:
The University reserves the right not to appoint.
While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be given in terms of the University’s Equity Plan.
