Prof (HC) Hester Klopper
Vice-Chancellor and Principal 

Prof Hester C. Klopper has been appointed as the 15th Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of the Free State (UFS) since 1 February 2025. She is a global academic leader, experienced executive, published author, and seasoned researcher. Read more

Dr (M) Molapo Qhobela
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Strategic Initiatives, International and Institutional Affairs  



Dr Molapo Qhobela assumed duty as the
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Strategic Initiatives, International and Institutional Affairs on 1 August 2021.  Read More

Prof (A) Anthea Rhoda 
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic

Prof Anthea Rhoda assumed duty as the
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic on
1 March 2024. She is regarded as
a trailblazer in her field with over 30 years of
professional industry and higher education
experience. Read More

Prof (V) Vasu Reddy
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies



Prof Vasu Reddy is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies of the University of the Free State (UFS). He is a member of the Academy of Sciences of South Africa (ASSAf) and a B1 NRF-rated scientist. Read More

Mr (N) Nikile Ntsababa
Registrar 



Mr Nikile Ntsababa is the Registrar of the University of the Free State (UFS). He was previously Registrar at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT; before that he was Deputy Registrar at the same institution. Read more

Dr (TS) Temba Hlasho
Executive Director: Student Affairs 



Dr Temba Hlasho is the Executive Director: Student Affairs at the University of the Free State (UFS). He assumed office on 1 July 2021.Read more

Prof (YM) Ylva Rodny-Gumede 
Executive Director: Advancement 

Prof Ylva Rodny-Gumede is the Executive Director: Advancement at the University of the Free State, in charge of institutional advancement, communication and marketing, and student recruitment. Read more

Mrs (SJ) Susan van Jaarsveld
Acting Chief Operations Officer 

Ms (M) Marisna Nel
Chief Financial Officer