Governance structures

 
The University Management Committee 

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 Hester C. Klopper

Deputy Vice-Chancellors
Prof V (Vasu) Reddy (Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies) 
Prof A (Anthea) Rhoda (Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic)
Dr M (Molapo) Qhobela  (Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Strategic Initiatives, International and Institutional Affairs)
Prof B (Bulelwa) Nguza-Mduba (Deputy Vice-Chancellor: People and Operations)

Registrar
Mr NN (Nikile) Ntsababa 

Executive Directors
Dr T (Temba) Hlasho (Executive Director: Student Affairs, Sport, Arts and Culture)
Prof Y (Ylva) Rodny-Gumede (Executive Director: Advancement)

Chief Financial Officer
Ms M (Marisna) Nel

Qwaqwa Campus Principal
Prof P (Prince) Ngobeni 

Deans of Faculties
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 D (Deliwe) Rene Phetlhu (Health Sciences)
Prof LC (Loyiso) Jita (Education)
Prof JS (John) Klaasen (Theology and Religion) 

Senior Directors
Ms JM (Jeannet) Molopyane (Library and Information Services)
Ms SJ (Susan) van Jaarsveld (Human Resources)
Dr GJ (Glen) Taylor (Research Development)
Ms LC (Lacea) Loader (Communication and Marketing)
Prof JF (Francois) Strydom (Centre for Teaching and Learning)
Mr NJ (Nico) Janse van Rensburg (University Estates)
Mr D (David) Marupen (Fundraising and Alumni Relations)
Dr D (Dhanasagran) Naidoo (Directorate for Institutional Research and Academic Planning)
Mr N (Noko) Masalesa (Protection Services)