The Durban University of Technology (DUT) has launched the ENVISION2030 Living Values Framework, which was built on five core values: transparency, honesty, integrity, respect and accountability. These values are further supported by the principles of fairness, professionalism, commitment, compassion and excellence. Recently, Thubelihle Dumakude from the DUT Communications team engaged in a conversation with Nonhlanhla Chiliza, Faculty Assistant in the Faculty of Applied Sciences at DUT, to explore the significance of the Living Values Framework and ENVISION2030.

Q: Kindly tell me about your role at DUT?

A: “I’m a Faculty Assistant in the Faculty of Applied Sciences.”

Q: How long have you been a member of the DUT family?  

A: “I joined the Faculty in 2017 as an intern at the Executive Dean’s Office and resumed my current role from 2020.”

Q: Amongst the mentioned ENVISION2030 Living Values and Principles, which one do you mostly associate with and why?  

A: “Integrity-this is mainly because integrity can sum up almost all the ENVISION2030 Living values and principles.  I always try my utmost best to remain committed, reliable, honest, fair, take accountability while treating everyone with respect and compassion.”

Q: What are your views on the DUT tagline: Creative, Distinctive, Impactful? 

A: “The tagline effectively blends well with DUT’s distinctive image and has been underscoring the Institutions intention to be impactful and Innovative.”

Q: How are you planning to keep abreast with the ENVISION2030 Living Values Framework?  

A: “By actively participating in the institution’s initiatives and ensuring that I incorporate the Living Values in my daily work.”

Q: What is the one thing that most people do not know about you?  

A: “I am an open book.”

Q: What do you like to do in your spare time?  

A: “Reading, from academic journals to non-academic journals, fiction, and motivational books as long as it a good read, I am in.”

Q: How do you plan to make a positive impact at DUT?  

A: “By ensuring that I maintain authenticity and integrity in handling my work responsibilities and upholding my faculty’s positive reputation.”

Q: What is your daily motivation?  

A: “Embrace the journey and find joy in the present moment.”

Q: What are your future goals at  DUT? 

A: “I desire growth academically and professionally within DUT.”

 Q: If you were granted one wish, what would it be?

A: “To see my future and structure it myself. I know God sees it but it would be great to get a glimpse of what it looks like.”