Lecturer - Management Accounting

Durban University of Technology; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Durban University of Technology invites applications for a permanent academic post in Management Accounting/Financial Management. The role centers on teaching and assessment at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, curriculum development, and active engagement with the discipline.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree (PhD preferred) and have at least three years of lecturing experience. Registration with an accounting body is an added advantage (CIMA).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the relevant field with a preference for a doctoral qualification.
• At least three years of lecturing experience at university level.
• Registration with an accounting professional body is an advantage (CIMA).

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and co-supervise Master’s students in Management Accounting, as assigned.
• Carry out level coordination, curriculum development, teaching, marking, moderation, research, and community engagement.
• Participate in staff meetings, 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.

Skills

Lecturing experience

Education

Master’s degree in Management Accounting/Financial Management or Accounting

PhD in Management Accounting/Financial Management or Accounting

Job description

With more than34400 students, and approximately 1700 members of staff, theDurban University of Technology (DUT)is a leading university of technology proudly located in the beautiful cities ofDurbanandPietermaritzburg, 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 recognisednationally and internationallyfor its excellence inteaching and learning, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and engagement. A proud member of theInternational Association of Universities, DUT continues to expand its influence across South Africa and the world. In the2025 Webometrics Rankings, DUT was ranked among theTop 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:

1. Accounting and Informatics
2. Applied Sciences
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. 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.

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

Status of Position:

Permanent

Kindly note:

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

The University reserves the right NOT to make an appointment