Governance structures
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 H (Hester) Klopper
Deputy Vice-Chancellors
Prof V (Vasu) Reddy (Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Internationalisation)
Prof A (Anthea) Rhoda (Deputy Vice-Chancellor:: Academic)
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 J (Joyce) Tsoka-Gwegweni (Health Sciences) (acting)
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 (Chief Financial Officer)
Ms SJ (Susan) van Jaarsveld (Chief Operations Officer) (acting)
Ms M (Mamokete) Ratsoane ( Human Resources) (acting)
Dr GJ (Glen) Taylor (Research Development)
Ms F (Faranah) Osman (Information and Communication Technology Services)
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)
Rev PMB (Billyboy) Ramahlele (Community Engagement)
Ms P (Pat) Lamusse (Institutional Advancement)
Ms NE (Nomonde) Mbadi (Student Recruitment Services)
Dr D (Danilla) Wessels (Acting Centre for Graduate Support)
Mr N (Noko) Masalesa (Protection Services)
Adv SA (Shirly) Hyland (Short Learning Programmes)
Mr T (Temba) Hlasho (Executive Director: Student Affairs)
Ms P (Pulane) Malefane (Housing and Residence Affairs)
Mr MLJ (Jerry) Laka (KovsieSport)
Dr NI (Nomalungelo) Ngubane (Academy for Multilingualism)
President: Institutional Students’ Representative Council
Mr P (Pfarelo) Maphangula
Ms Nomvuyo Nungu
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)
Mr S (Siyolise) Sidjiyo