Governance and Management
Ā Ā Council
The Council governs the University in terms of section 27 of the Act and University Statute, and subject to the principles of good corporate governance.Ā The Council is responsible for governance and policymaking at the University, as well as for monitoring compliance therewith.
The Council governs the University in terms of section 27 of the Act and University Statute, and subject to the principles of good corporate governance.Ā The Council is responsible for governance and policymaking at the University, as well as for monitoring compliance therewith. In particular, some of the roles of Council include:
i.Ā adopts the Universityās vision, mission and values, and monitors the realization thereof;
ii.Ā is responsible for approving the Universityās strategic plan, and adopting and monitoring financial and non-financial performance measures related to the Universityās strategic objectives;
iii.Ā is responsible for sustaining the Universityās reputation and financial health, the institutional climate, and the well-being of its employees and students;
iv.Ā is responsible for approving the annual budget;
v.Ā is responsible for establishing and maintaining high standards of academic conduct and probity in concurrence with the Senate
Ā Ā Council Members
Chairperson
PROF MANDLA J. RADEBE
Ā Ā External Members
Ā Ā Internal Members
Ā Ā Non-Members on Committees
Ā Ā Senate
The Senate is accountable to the Council for all the academic and research functions within the University and all other functions delegated or assigned to it by the Council. Composition, powers and functions of Senate are subject to the Act.
Ā Ā Institutional Forum
The Institutional Forum as contemplated in section 31(1) of the Act. The Institutional Forum is an advisory body established in terms of section 31 of the Act and advises the Council on:
Ā Ā Top Management
Vice Chancellor and Principal (Acting)
Dr Simphiwe Nelani (Acting)
Email: simphiwen@vut.ac.za
Tel: 016 950 9150/9359
Deputy Vice-Chancellor : Teaching, Learning and Student Affairs
Prof Margaret Linington
Tel: 016 950 9226
Email: margaretl@vut.ac.za
Deputy Vice-Chancellor : Research, Innovation,
Commercialisation and Internationalisation
Dr Speech Nelana (Acting)
Email: simphiwen@vut.ac.za
Deputy Vice-Chancellor : Resources and Planning
Prof Raymond Mabuza (Acting)
Email: raymondm@vut.ac.za
Tel: 016 950 9150/9359
Chief Financial Officer
Ms Nontando Mgobo
Tel: 016 950 6980
Email: nontandom1@vut.ac.za
Ā Ā Executive Deans
Faculty of Applied and Computer Science
Prof Christa Grobler
Tel: 016Ā 950 9228
Email: christa@vut.ac.za
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
Prof Khaled Abou-El-Hossein (Khaled)
Tel: 016 950-9301
Email: khaleda@vut.ac.za
Faculty of Human Sciences
Prof Lazarus Maleho (Acting)
Tel: 016 950 9362
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Email: lasarus@vut.ac.za
Faculty of Management Sciences
Prof Chengedzai Mafini
Tel: 016 950 6886
Email: chengedzaim@vut.ac.za
Ā Ā Executive Directors
Executive Director: Center for Academic Development
Dr Muntuwenkosi (Muntu) Chili
Tel: 016 950 6760
Email: muntuwenkosic@vut.ac.za
Executive Director (Acting): Advancement
Ms Kediemetsi Mokotsi
Tel: 016 950 9516
Email: kedie@vut.ac.za
Executive Director: Human Resources
Mrs Busisiwe Ramabodu
Tel: 016 950 9327
Email: busisiwer2@vut.ac.za
Executive Director: IT Services
Mr David Ramasodi
Email: davidr@vut.ac.za
Executive Director: Logistics and Operations
Mr Leonard Swana
Tel: 016 950 9692
Email: leonards@vut.ac.za
Executive Director: Student Support Services
Dr Sibusiso Mchunu
Email: sibusisom2@vut.ac.za
Ā Ā Convocation
Convocation is known as the convocation of the Vaal University of Technology, hereafter referred to as the Convocation. The Convocation is recognized by the Council as a structure of the University in terms of Chapter 9 of the Vaal University of Technology Statute.
Ā Ā Student Representative Council (SRC)
The SRC represents all students within the University. The SRC is not a legal entity separate from the University. The SRC functions in terms of a Constitution approved by the Council as a set of Rules, which determines the manner of election, the term of office, the functions and the privileges of the SRC.