Director, Research Institute – DUT 2026

The Durban University of Technology (DUT) is seeking a Director for its Institute of System Science on a five‑year contract. This senior academic role provides strategic and operational leadership, overseeing research portfolios, funding pipelines, partnerships and staff development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Institute of System Science.
• Define and maintain the institute’s research agenda aligned with DUT priorities.
• Oversee a high‑quality research portfolio, ensuring quality assurance and risk control.
• Build and manage a sustainable funding pipeline and partnership strategy.
• Lead and develop institute staff and postgraduate researchers.
• Manage budgets, infrastructure planning and administrative systems.
• Drive publications, innovation outputs and measurable societal impact.
• Ensure ethical, co...