CUT | Senate Members

Composition of Senate in terms of the new CUT Statute

Senate consists of:

the Vice-Chancellor and Principal;
the DVCs;
the professors and associate professors;
the deans and acting deans, the assistant deans, and any acting deans who are not professors or associate professors;
the heads and acting heads of academic departments who are not professors or associate professors, and departmental managers;
two members of the non-professorial academic staff, elected by these academic staff in the manner provided for in institutional rules;
the University Librarian, and the head of the university’s information technology (IT) service (CIO);
two members of the professional, administrative, support and service staff elected by these staff;
four students, appointed by the Students’ Representative Council (SRC), at least two of whom must be students who have obtained a degree or diploma, and who are registered and studying for a qualification at Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework (HEQSF) levels 8, 9 or 10;
two external members of Council, appointed by Council;
up to ten additional members co-opted by Senate; and
as assessor members without voting rights, managers responsible for academic support, student services, IT services, risk management, marketing, institutional planning, and student administration, as may be decided by the Vice-Chancellor and Principal, after consultation with the Registrar.

EXECUTIVE TEAM
	NAME		CAPACITY
	Prof. PZ Dube		Vice-Chancellor and Principal (Chairperson)
	Prof. W Setlalentoa	Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning
	Prof. S Mashele	Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Engagement

PROFESSORS
	Prof. Z Khetsha	Assistant Dean: Teaching and Learning: Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences & Associate Professor: Radiography
		Assistant Dean: Teaching and Learning: Faculty of Management Sciences; Professor: Organisational Behaviour
	Prof. YE Woyessa	Assistant Dean: Research, Innovation and Engagement: Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology & Professor: Water Resource Management
		Assistant Dean: Teaching and Learning: Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
	Prof. BJ Kotze	Associate Professor: Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
	Prof. L Schlebusch	Assistant Dean: Teaching and Learning: Faculty of Humanities
	Prof. LOK Lategan	Research Professor: Research Education and Postgraduate Development
	Prof. JFR Lues	Professor: Environmental Health
	Prof. C van der Westhuizen	Professor: Agriculture (Production Economics and Management)
	Prof. T van Niekerk	Professor: Public Management
	Prof. A Modise	Assistant Dean: Research, Innovation and Engagement: Faculty of Humanities & Associate Professor: Postgraduate Studies
	Prof. M Naong	Professor: Business Administration
	Prof. P Rambe	Professor: Business Support Studies
	Prof. PJ Fourie	Professor: Agriculture & Head of Department: Agriculture
	Prof. D Kokt	Professor: Human Resources Management
	Prof. C Chipunza	Professor: Human Resources Management; Assistant Dean: Research, Innovation and Engagement: Faculty of Management Sciences
	Prof. K Kusakana	Professor: Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering & Head of Department: Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
	Prof. DY Dzansi	Professor: Entrepreneurship Development Unit
	Prof. M Sedibe	Professor: Agriculture and Acting Assistant Dean: RIE
	Prof. M Nkoane	Professor: Foundations of Education, Department of Postgraduate Studies Education
	Prof. P Hertzog	Professor: Electronic Engineering
	Prof. NJ Nkhebenyane	Representative: Non-Professional Academic Employees & Head of Department: Life Sciences
	Prof. T Makhafola	Associate Professor: Health Sciences
	Prof. B Dube	Professor: Humanities
	Prof. AH Makura	Professor: Postgraduate Studies
	Prof. PA Phindane	Professor: Language and Social Sciences Education
	Prof. G Alexander	Professor: Postgraduate Studies
	Prof. G Schlebusch	Professor: Teacher Education

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS
	Prof. M Truscott	Associate Professor: Mathematical and Physical Sciences
	Prof. P Makhoahle	Associate Professor
	Prof. AJ Swart	Associate Professor: Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
	Prof. M Mokhampanyane	Associate Professor: Language and Social Education
	Prof. E Theron	Associate Professor: Civil Engineering
	Prof. ED Markus	Associate Professor: Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
	Prof. NJ Luwes	Associate Professor: Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
		Associate Professor : Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
	Prof. J Gericke	Associate Professor: Civil Engineering & Head of Department: Civil Engineering
	Prof. S Oke	Associate Professor: Civil Engineering & Director for Centre for Sustainable SMART Cities (CSSC)
	Prof. A Rambuda	Associate Professor: Educational/Professional Studies
	Prof. P Manditereza	Associate Professor: Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
	Prof. D Delport	Associate Professor
	Prof. JG van der Walt	Associate Professor & Director: CRPM

FACULTY DEANS
	Prof. F van der Walt	Dean: Faculty of Management Sciences
	Prof. N Malebo	Dean: Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences
	Prof. W Setlalentoa	Dean: Faculty of Humanities
	Prof. EM Masinde	Dean: Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment, and IT & Professor in Information Technology.

DEAN STUDENT AFFAIRS
	Dr BK Sebake	Dean: Students Affairs

HEADS OF DEPARTMENT (HoDs)
	Dr Frank Komati	Head of Department: Mathematical and Physical Sciences- Acting
	Dr J Combrinck	Head of Department: Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
	Adv G Phetheni	Head of Department: Government Management
	Dr PK Hoeyi	Head of Department: Business Support Studies
	Ms Anna Coetzee	Head of Department: Accounting and Auditing
	Prof. PH Mfengwana	Head of Department: Health Sciences & Associate Professor
	Dr D Crowther	Head of Department: Hotel School
	Dr RW Thabane	Head of Department: Educational and Professional Studies
	Dr RW Botha	Head of Department: Clinical Sciences
	Dr M Kimanzi	Head of Department: Language and Social Sciences Education
	Ms B de Klerk	Head of Department: Tourism and Events Management
	Ms M Barnard	Acting Head of Department: Design and Studio Art
	Mr G Beukes	Acting Head of Department: Mathematics, Science and Technology Education
	Dr L Dzansi	Head of Department: Business Management
	Dr T Matlho	Acting Head of Department: Postgraduate Studies: Education
	Dr N Qumbisa	Head of Department: Department of Built Environment.
	Dr A Akanbi	Head of Department: Information Technology
		Head of Department for the Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Engineering
	Mr P Lemeko	HOD of Communication Sciences

DEPARTMENT MANAGERS
	Dr H Jordaan	Department Manager: Government Management and Business Management (Marketing)
	Dr M Molete	Department Manager: Communication Sciences (Welkom Campus)
	Ms M Mbele	Departmental Manager: Information Technology
	Ms M Thithi	Department Manager: Accounting and Internal Auditing
	Dr L Lezar	Department Manager: Business Support and Business Management
	Dr C Mphojane	Department Manager: Language and Social Sciences Education, and Educational and Professional Studies (Welkom Campus)
	Dr R Bhagwandeen	Department Manager: Mathematics, Science and Technology Education
	Ms M Tlale-Mkhize	Department Manager: Information Technology (Welkom)
	Ms MP Nyetanyane	Department Manager: Human Resources Management
	Dr N Sithole	Acting Departmental manager: Postgraduate Studies: Education

TWO MEMBERS OF THE NON-PROFESSORIAL ACADEMIC STAFF
	Mr M Zwane	November 2024 to November 2026
	Mr NP Phahlamohlaka	November 2025 to November 2027

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN
	Ms B Eister	University Librarian

THE HEAD OF THE UNIVERSITY’S INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) SERVICE (CIO)
	Mr Galeboe Mogotsi	Senior Director: ICT & Chief Information Officer

TWO MEMBERS OF THE PROFESSIONAL, ADMINISTRATIVE, SUPPORT AND SERVICE STAFF
	Mr T Seseane	November 2024 to November 2026
	Mr S Mehlala	November 2024 to November 2027

FOUR STUDENTS, APPOINTED BY THE STUDENTS’ REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL (SRC), AT LEAST TWO OF WHOM MUST BE STUDENTS WHO HAVE OBTAINED A DEGREE OR DIPLOMA, AND WHO ARE REGISTERED AND STUDYING FOR A QUALIFICATION AT HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS SUB-FRAMEWORK (HEQSF) LEVELS 8, 9 OR 10
	Mr MJ Skhosana	Master in Education
	Mr T Sehloho	Postgraduate Diploma Project Management
	Mr N Mugwena	BED: Eco Management
	Mr T Moloi	Undergrad: BED: EMS

TWO MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
	Cllr Dr YC Davids	External member of Council (1)
	Cllr TV Mda	External member of Council (2)

TEN ADDITIONAL MEMBERS CO-OPTED BY SENATE
	Dr X Khohliso	Acting Senior Director: Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching
	Mr I Mokhele	Senior Director: Institutional Planning and Quality Enhancement
	Mr F Mavhungu	Deputy Registrar Academic Administration
	Dr V Dwayi	Senior Director: Centre for Global Engagement
	Dr H Jacobs	Director: Work-Integrated Learning and Industry Liaison
	Dr E Sempe	Director: Research Development
	Prof. S Motloung	Director: Post Graduate Studies
	Prof. S Makola	Director: Institutional Renewal and Transformation Unit
	Dr X Khohliso	Director: Curriculum and Academic Staff Development
	Dr C Nxomani	Adviser to the VC at the Welkom Campus

ASSESSOR MEMBERS WITHOUT VOTING RIGHTS, MANAGERS RESPONSIBLE FOR ACADEMIC SUPPORT, STUDENT SERVICES, IT SERVICES, RISK MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING, AND STUDENT ADMINISTRATION, AS MAY BE DECIDED BY THE VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRINCIPAL, AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE REGISTRAR
	Mr M Nemutshili	Chief Financial Officer	FINANCE
	Dr KC Makhetha	Executive Director: Office of the Vic Chancellor	INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING
	Prof. M Binza	Director: Academic Enterprise and Services (Welkom Campus)	ACADEMIC SUPPORT
	Dr F Matongo	Senior Director: Innovation and Technology Transfer	ACADEMIC SUPPORT
	Dr L van Heerden	Deputy Director: Centre for e-Learning and Educational Technology	ACADEMIC SUPPORT
	Dr KC Nunes	Director: Student Academic Development and Support	ACADEMIC SUPPORT
	vacant	Library (Welkom Campus)	ACADEMIC SUPPORT
	Mr Q Sompondo	Director: Institutional Advancement	ACADEMIC SUPPORT
	Mr T Mothudi	Chief Risk Officer	RISK MANAGEMENT
	Mr Q Sompondo	Acting Director: Communications and Marketing	MARKETING
	Dr L Wiese	Deputy Director: Quality Enhancement & Senate	INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING
	Ms A Karra	Acting Deputy Director: Management Information Systems	INSTITUTIONAL PLANNING
	Dr KC Nunes	Director: Student Academic Development and Support	ACADEMIC SUPPORT
	Dr L Van Heerden	Deputy Director: Centre for e-Learning and Educational Technology	ACADEMIC SUPPORT
	Mr B Police	Chief Audit Executive	INTERNAL AUDIT
	Mr B Mokoma	Faculty Administrator: Faculty of Management Sciences
	Dr T Williams	Faculty Administrator: Faculty of Humanities
	Ms B Nakedi	Faculty Administrator: Health and Environmental Sciences
	Ms M Mbeo	Faculty Administrator: FEBIT