Stories
A day in the life
Annually, throughout May, the #adayinthelife campaign shares the stories of staff who play a crucial role in shaping the University’s impact.
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Thabo Tyholweni brings precision and compassion to student finance
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Rulanzen Martin brings heart, humour and technical skill to SU’s web team
From helping shape and maintain one of SU’s most important digital gateways to perfecting Cape Malay curries after hours, Rulanzen Martin brings equal measures...
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Nick Olivier brings structure and heart to student support at Saldanha campus
At the Saldanha campus, Senior Faculty Administrator Nick Olivier brings a rare blend of military precision and problem-solving to a role that sits at the heart...
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Olivia Adams helps future students find their place at SU
Olivia Adams plays a key role in planning and delivering strategic recruitment events within the Student Recruitment Division at SU. From large-scale...
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Maretha Joyce the steady hand behind the scenes
As Executive Assistant to the Rector and Vice-Chancellor, Maretha Joyce is the steady hand behind one of the University’s most dynamic offices, bringing...
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Jacquin Flandorp helps students find their way
In the Department of Logistics, administrative officer Jacquin Flandorp works at the heart of postgraduate life, ensuring complex academic processes run...
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Dr Renée Goretsky supports researchers with funding opportunities
As Specialist: Research Grant Proposal Developer and Writer in SU’s Division for Research Development (DRD), Dr Renée Goretsky helps researchers turn ideas and...