Our Commitment to You
At CUT, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where you can grow, thrive, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Lifelong Learning
CUT actively invests in your continuous growth. We offer meaningful tuition support for staff, as well as their spouses and dependent children, to pursue further studies and advance their academic and professional journeys.
Comprehensive Support
Your employment package includes a comprehensive Total Cost to Company (CTC) structure, pension fund contributions, medical aid options, group life insurance policies, and access to various health and wellness activities to support you and your family.
Quality of Life
Whether you are based at our Bloemfontein or Welkom campus, CUT is situated in regions that offer affordable, and family-friendly quality of life, with excellent schools, recreational facilities, and a strong sense of community.
Additional Perks & Benefits
Flexible Remuneration: Flexible package including an optional 13th cheque.
Inclusive Workplace: CUT welcomes and supports all differently abled candidates.
Health & Wellbeing: Medical aid, life and disability cover, and comprehensive wellbeing benefits.
Generous Annual Leave: 45 days for academic staff and 33 days for support staff.
Positive Culture: Be part of our great, collaborative working environment.
Retirement Planning: Flexible contribution options for the pension fund.
Global Exposure: Opportunities for international training and mobility.
Extended Study Bursaries: Bursaries for you, your spouse, and dependents at all public Higher Education Institutions in SA.
CUT Pulse: Your Dedicated Space for Well-being
CUT Pulse is our strategic digital hub, designed to make well-being visible, accessible, and integrated into our daily work rhythm. In alignment with CUT's Vision and Mission, this platform supports a holistic, human-centred approach to development, recognising that our well-being extends beyond work into every aspect of our lives.
By bringing these resources directly into your digital workspace, we keep a finger on the heartbeat of our campus well-being—supporting you in sustaining energy, focus, and balance at work and at home.
What You Can Expect:
- Holistic Well-Being Resources: A comprehensive collection of tools supporting physical, mental, emotional, social, financial, occupational, intellectual, environmental, and spiritual well-being.
- Well-Being Insights and Practical Tools: Evidence-based guidance, reflective prompts, and actionable strategies for day-to-day well-being.
- Well-Being Calendar: A structured overview of key wellness initiatives, campaigns, and events throughout the year.
Ownership and Participation: Well-being at CUT is a shared responsibility and a personal journey. We encourage you to take ownership by engaging with these self-directed resources whenever you need to refocus, recharge, or reset. Together, we can keep the institutional pulse strong.
