Website Mangosuthu University of Technology
In 1974 the Chief Minister of KwaZulu, Dr Mangosuthu Buthelezi, began discussing the idea of a dedicated tertiary educational institution specialising in technical subjects for black students, to meet the urgent and growing demand for expertise in these subjects. Anglo American and De Beers Conso… read morelidated Mines pledged R5 million to start building the initial facility, and later they were joined by Mobil Oil, AECI, the S.A. Sugar Millers’ Association, the Rembrandt and Distillers Corporation, LTA Limited, Sasol and other sponsors, who pledged more funds to establish the Schools for Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Building, and Business and Secretarial Studies. By mid-1977 the project could go ahead. The KwaZulu Cabinet decided to site the Technikon in Umlazi which, while part of KwaZulu, is also part of the Durban Metropolitan area. Given the urgency of the demand for technicians, and the need to build up the institution in an orderly fashion, it was decided to open its doors as soon as possible. Hence preliminary but permanent buildings were designed and built, and teaching began in 1979. The Technikon moved into its main buildings on their completion in September 1981. In November 2007, Mangosuthu Technikon was renamed Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT).
Key Performance Areas
Provide direction in collaboration with line functions to faculties as it relates to teaching and learning development.
Coordinate academic support to teaching staff;
Coordinate, monitor and report on the operational effectiveness of line functions within the TDLC
Conduct relevant institutional research to support the work of TLDC.
Assist with the establishment of an in-house academic staff training system that addresses didactic challenges for staff employed in foundational programmes (ECPand PRETECH).
Minimum Requirements
Master’s degree with a specialisation in Education
5 years of lecturing / teaching experience in a Higher Education Institution.
Management experience at least at the level of Head of Academic Department.
Project Management Experience
Recommendations
A doctoral degree is recommended.
Closing Date: 24th October, 2025
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