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Staff

Our staff are at the heart of our academic excellence, innovation and service to society. 

As a leading higher education and research institution in South Africa, we are proud of our diverse and talented community of over 4 000 full-time staff members – academics, researchers, and professional administrative support staff – who work together to create an environment where discovery, creativity, and transformation thrive.

Our staff form the foundation of our academic excellence, innovation and service to society.

Together, we create value that extends from our lecture halls and laboratories to communities across South Africa and beyond.

Our staff play a crucial role in shaping the University’s impact, from delivering world-class teaching and conducting groundbreaking research, to supporting students and building strong partnerships with industry, government and communities. As an employer of choice, we are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive and inspiring workplace where every staff member can realise their full potential and contribute to the University’s vision of being Africa’s leading research-intensive university.

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Resources

Find essential resources, support services and the latest updates, all designed to help you thrive in your role and contribute to the University’s vision of advancing knowledge in service of society.
IT Service Desk
+27 21 808 4367
HR Client Service Centre
+27 21 808 2753
Campus Security
+27 21 808 2333
Campus Health Service
+27 21 808 3496
Facilities Management Help Desk
+27 21 808 4666

Staff stories

Discover stories of our pursuit of impactful solutions, building learning communities that leverage the latest technologies, and our exceptional people.
Guests of honour at the Career Day for Law Students

Media release

Career Day inspires future lawyers to carry Mandela’s legacy forward

Three decades after South Africa adopted one of the world’s most progressive constitutions, more than 150 aspiring lawyers gathered at Stellenbosch University...

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Prof Cristina Trois, Director of Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies, presents research on unlocking value from vine waste at the Southern African Sustainable Energy Conference 2026. With her are co-authors Dr Yared Abera (left) and Martina Mariani. Picture: Desmond Thompson

Events

Taking sustainable energy research from the lab to the market

South African researchers should measure success not only by publications and patents, but by the tangible technologies, businesses and jobs their work creates...

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A statue of Nelson Mandela in front of the Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa.

Opinion and features

Mandela Day: Madiba’s life a reminder that liberation, journey to freedom continue

Nelson Mandela’s life reminds us that liberation is never a completed matter but an ongoing responsibility, and that the road to freedom is never truly finished...

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Staff events

Attend our events for the opportunity to discover, grow, learn and engage with our community.
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Mandela Month initiatives

Staff and students are invited to explore the submitted initiatives and consider where they may wish to participate or lend support.

Inaugural Lecture: Professor Reza C. Daniels

Join us for Prof Reza C. Daniels' professorial inaugural lecture, hosted by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.

Inaugural Lecture: Professor Rika Preiser

Join us for Prof Rika Preiser's professorial inaugural lecture, hosted by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.