Governance structures

The Chancellor The Council The Executive Committee of the Senate
The University Management Committee The Rectorate Representative Council

Powers and duties delegated to the UMC by the Council

The UMC, in co-operation with the Senate and Council, is responsible for the strategic management of the UFS with regard to its focus areas, key success factors, academic support services, and portfolios.


Members of the University Management Committee
Council Chamber (George du Toit Administration Building)

Vice-Chancellor and Principal
Prof FW (Francis) Petersen

Deputy Vice-Chancellors
Prof V (Vasu) Reddy (Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Internationalisation) 
Prof A (Anthea) Rhoda (Deputy Vice-Chancellor:: Academic)
Prof P (Prakash) Naidoo (Deputy Vice-Chancellor:: Operations)
Dr M (Molapo) Qhobela  (Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Institutional Change, Strategical Partnerships and Societal Impact)

Registrar
Mr NN (Nikile) Ntsababa 

Deans
Prof MA (Mogomme) Masoga (The Humanities) 
Prof  SAD (Serges) Kamga (Law) 
Prof  P (Philippe) Burger ( Economic and Management Sciences)
Prof P (Paul) Oberholster (Natural and Agricultural Sciences) 
Prof GJ (Gert) van Zyl (Health Sciences) 
Prof LC (Loyiso) Jita (Education)
Prof JS (John) Klaasen (Theology and Religion)

Qwaqwa Campus
Prof P (Prince) Ngobeni (Campus Principal)

Heads of departments
Ms JM (Jeannet) Molopyane (Library and Information Services)
Ms M (Marisna) Nel (Finance)
Ms SJ (Susan) van Jaarsveld (Human Resources)
Dr GJ (Glen) Taylor (Research Development)
Dr RV (Vic) Coetzee (Information and Communication Technology Service)
Prof JF (Francois) Strydom (Centre for Teaching and Learning)
Dr D (Dhanasagran) Naidoo (DIRAP)
Mr NJ (Nico) Janse van Rensburg (University Estates)
Prof L (Lynette) Jacobs (Acting International Affairs)
Ms LC (Lacea) Loader (Communication and Marketing)
Prof CT (Colin) Chasi (Unit for Institutional Change and Social Justice)
Rev PMB (Billyboy) Ramahlele (Community Engagement)
Ms NE (Nomonde) Mbadi (Student Recruitment Services)
Dr D (Danilla) Wessels (Acting Centre for Graduate Support)
Dr RT (Russell) Ally (Senior Director: Institutional Advancement)
Mr QT (Quintin) Koetaan (Housing and Residence Affairs) 
Mr N (Noko) Masalesa (Protection Services)
Adv SA (Shirly) Hyland (Short Learning Programmes)
Mr T (Temba) Hlasho (Executive Director: Student Affairs)

President: Central Students’ Representative Council
Mr STI (Sifundo) Masuku
Mr A (Axola) Toto

In advisory capacity

Ms AM (Anita) Lombard (UVPERSU representative)
Mr CD (Chelepe) Mocwana (NEHAWU representative)
Ms JH (Elna) van Pletzen (Deputy Registrar: Governance and Policy)
Mr A (Anban) Naidoo (Deputy Registrar: Student Academic Services)
Adv VA (Vuyo) Booysen (Deputy Registrar: Legal Services and Compliance)

Secretariat (Meeting Administration)
Ms JAS (Susan) Esterhuizen

Secretariat (Meeting Administration)
Ms JAS (Susan) Esterhuizen

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