Vacancies

Explore current job opportunities at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT). Browse our latest vacancies, academic positions, and administrative roles.

Vacancies

To improve your application experience and ensure a faster, more secure submission process, VUT has transitioned from manual applications to a fully digital e-Recruitment Portal.

All candidates interested in joining VUT—whether for academic, research, or support roles—must now apply directly through our centralized online system.

Complete the below application form for employment when applying for jobs.

Academic Vacancies

Part Time Lecturer –
Metallurgical Engineering x 6

Closing date for applications: 2026-11-13

Department: Chemical and
Metallurgical Engineering 

Closing date for applications: 2026-11-13

Department: Chemical and
Metallurgical Engineering

Closing date for applications: 2026-11-13

Department: Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, and Mechanical Engineering

Closing date for applications: 2026-11-13

Department: Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, and Mechanical Engineering

Closing date for applications: 2026-11-12

Department: Marketing, Retail Business
and Sport Management

 Part-time Lecturer for Marketing and
Retail Business Management

Closing date for applications: 2026-11-12

Department: Marketing, Retail Business
and Sport Management

Lecturer (Human resource
management) x 6

Closing date for applications: 2026-11-12

Department: Human Resources Management 

Closing date for applications: 2026-11-04

Department: Electrical Engineering (Power)

Closing date for applications: 2026-11-04

Department: Electrical Engineering (Process Control)

Closing date for applications: 2026-11-04

Department: Electrical Engineering (Computer Systems)

Closing date for applications: 2026-11-04

Department: Electrical Engineering (Electronics)

Support Vacancies

Part-time Lab Assistants –
Chemical Engineering x 3

Closing date for applications: 2026-11-13

Department: Chemical and
Metallurgical Engineering 

 Part-time Lab Assistants –
Metallurgical Engineering x 3

Closing date for applications: 2026-11-13

Department: Chemical and
Metallurgical Engineering 

Closing date for applications: 2026-11-13

Department: Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, and Mechanical Engineering

Closing date for applications: 2026-11-13

Department: Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, and Mechanical Engineering

Closing date for applications: 2026-11-04

Department: Electrical Engineering (Power)

Closing date for applications: 2026-11-04

Department: Electrical Engineering (Power)

Closing date for applications: 2026-11-04

Department: Electrical Engineering (Process Control)

Closing date for applications: 2026-11-04

Department: Electrical Engineering (Electronics)

Closing date for applications: 2026-11-04

Department: Electrical Engineering (Computer
Systems)

Part-Time Cisco NetAcad
Technician/Lab Assistant (x2)

Closing date for applications: 2026-11-04

Department: Electrical Engineering (Computer
Systems)

Closing date for applications: 2026-11-04

Department: Electrical Engineering