Management team

Rectorate (Executive Management)

The Rectorate is responsible for the executive leadership and management of the University. Below are the members and their portfolios.
 

  • Prof Deresh Ramjugernath, Rector and Vice-Chancellor
  • Prof Sibusiso Moyo, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies
  • Prof Nico Koopman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Social Impact, Transformation and Personnel
  • Prof Samuel Tshehla, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Strategy, Global and Corporate Affairs
  • Prof Richard Stevens, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Learning and Teaching
  • Dr Ronel Retief, Registrar
  • Mr Mohamed Shaikh, Executive Manager: Rectorate

Deans

The Deans lead the University’s ten faculties, each responsible for academic leadership and faculty management.

  • Prof Danie Brink, AgriSciences
  • Prof Vasti Roodt, Arts and Social Sciences
  • Prof Reza Daniels, Economic and Management Sciences
  • Prof Mbulungeni Madiba, Education
  • Prof Wikus van Niekerk, Engineering
  • Prof Juanita Pienaar (acting), Law
  • Prof Elmi Muller, Medicine and Health Sciences
  • Prof Samuel Tshehla, Military Science
  • Prof Burtam Fielding, Science
  • Prof Reggie Nel, Theology

Type-3 School Directors

  • Prof Guy Midgley (interim), School for Climate Studies
  • Prof Kanshukhan Rajaratnam, School for Data Science and Computational Thinking

Chief Directors

  • Ilhaam Groenewald, Sport
  • Miriam Hoosain, Human Resources
  • Dr Antoinette van der Merwe, Information Technology
  • Manie Lombard, Finance
  • Anita Nel, Innovation and Business Commercialisation
  • Nicolette van den Eijkel, Facilities Management

Senior Directors

  • Karen Bruns, Development and Alumni Relations
  • Irfaan Dalvie, Operations
  • Christelle Feyt, Student Recruitment
  • Robert Kotzé, Stellenbosch University International
  • Neville Naidoo, Legal Services
  • Eben Mouton, Business Management: FMHS
  • Dr Barbara Pool, Strategic Initiatives and Information Governance
  • Adv Hein Swanepoel, SunCom (Commercial Services)
  • Dr Therina Theron, Research and Innovation
  • Ms Ellen Tise, Library and Information Service
  • Prof Lis Lange (acting), Learning and Teaching Enhancement
  • Dr Leslie van Rooi, Social Impact and Transformation
  • Dr Kathy Grammer, Campus Health Service
  • Prof Chris van der Hoven, Stellenbosch Business School