National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Research Chair (5 year fixed term contract)

The NQF Research Chair (Full Professor) is a prestigious leadership role dedicated to advancing research and policy within the NQF. The incumbent will lead high-impact research, mentor emerging scholars, advance collaborations, secure funding, and contribute to DUT ENVISION2030 and SAQAs research agenda.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in a relevant field with a focus on qualifications frameworks or education
• NRF rating or equivalent is
• 8 -10 years of research and academic experience with a strong publication
• Proven track record in postgraduate supervision, research funding, and policy
• DHET-accredited research outputs in the past three years in line with DUT

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a research agenda aligned with DUT ENVISION2030 and SAQA
• Secure and manage external research
• Supervise masters and doctoral students and mentor early-career
• Publish in high-impact journals and engage with policymakers and industry leaders (quad helix partners).
• Contribute to institutional research governance and ethics

Competencies and Attributes

• Research leadership and innovation
• Integrity and ethical research practices
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Resilience and adaptability
• Commitment to transformation and inclusivity

Direct enquiries to Dr Mthombeni: researchdirector@dut.ac.za /Mr Patchappan: sugenp@dut.ac.za

Instruction to candidates: Please complete an official application for employment form obtainable from our website www.dut.ac.za apply with a detailed cover letter, CV, and a copy of the highest qualification.

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

Information :

• Company : Durban University of Technology
• Position : National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Research Chair (5 year fixed term contract)
• Location : Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
• Country : ZA