Dr. Narissa Ramdhani has extensive experience in higher education, fundraising, business, international relations, diplomacy and development. She holds a number of degrees and awards from South African and US Universities, including a Ph.D in International Relations from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from the University of Connecticut in the USA, and fellowships from Yale University, Michigan State University and the University of Connecticut. As a global citizen, she has enjoyed many career highlights, with business networks on 6 continents while serving the late President Nelson Mandela in many special projects. She served in this position for 7 years before being invited to serve on the Nelson Mandela Foundation. Other highlights include her work with many Heads of States, including the Presidents of many countries. With mentors across the globe, Dr. Ramdhani’s experience in fundraising spans 25 years resulting in her enjoying the confidence of the global donor community over a long period of time.

Ms. Galeta has been providing administrative services to different departments at the University before joining the Department of Resource Mobilisation. As its Administrator she has played a key role in the management of the life cycle of the many grants, funding and sponsorships brought by this Department, faculties and units at the University. Aside from managing this office, Ms. Galeta effectively manages donor liaison and the crafting of all compliance documents such as the Section 18A Tax Exemption Certificates. Given Ms. Galeta’s experience, track record and professionalism, donor confidence is assured and good governance is demonstrated by the Resource Mobilisation Office.