Lydia has been employed at the University of the Free State’s University Preparation Programme (UPP) since 1993. Currently she is working as a Senior Administrative Officer for UPP based at South Campus. She has a National Diploma in Office Management and Technology, and B. Admin degree.

Lydia’s responsibilities include recruitment of students for UPP for South Campus, Bethlehem, Welkom, Oudtshoorn and Kimberley, as well as registration of South Campus students. She handles the daily enquiries of UPP and Extended Programme students and she is also responsible for daily diaries of the Programme Director and the Student Counsellor.