Job Description

Human Capital Services - OD & Talent Management

POST: Transformation Specialist

REF: 20000946

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree (NQF 7) in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Transformation Studies, Social Sciences, or related field. 5 years' experience in Employment Equity, transformation, or diversity management compliance.

Key responsibilities:

Develop and oversee implementation of DUT's Employment Equity (EE) Plan in compliance with the EE Act. Analyse workforce profiles to identify under-representation and recommend corrective measures. Monitor progress against EE targets, particularly designated groups including women, persons with disabilities, and black employees. Submit EE progress reports to EXCO, Council, and relevant governance bodies for accountability. Develop and implement initiatives to advance disability inclusion and accessibility. Facilitate policy reviews to embed reasonable accommodation practices. Promote anti-discrimination principles and practices through awareness campaigns and training. Support implementation of DUT's sexual harassment, antidiscrimination, and GBV policies. Develop KPIs and performance indicators to measure EE, disability inclusion, and transformation outcomes. Maintain dashboards and data systems for real-time monitoring. Conduct compliance reviews and prepare internal audit readiness reports. Produce quarterly and annual transformation reports for EXCO, Council, and governance committees. Engage with unions, staff forums, and student leadership on equity and transformation issues. Liaise with the Department of Employment and Labour on EE submissions and inspections. Represent DUT in national transformation, diversity, and equity forums. Communicate transformation priorities and outcomes to the DUT community. Advise management on compliance, governance, and inclusivity risks. Develop and facilitate training on EE, disability awareness, and anti-discrimination.
Incorporate transformation and sexual harassment prevention into induction programmes.

Salary: Market related

Contact Person: Miss ZJ. Ngcobo

Status of Position: Permanent

Applications should include:

A fully completed prescribed application form which can be obtained from ac.za (under the

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tab - @careers) A detailed curriculum vita (explicitly stating experience or knowledge in the above-mentioned fields) Covering Letter Copies of all relevant academic records and certificates ID Copy Matric Certificate Current contact information of 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.