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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Staff stories
Natural and mathematical sciences
A new era for isotope science as SU celebrates installation of advanced instrument
A buzz of anticipation filled the Chamber of Mines Building at Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Department of Earth Sciences as students, academics and industry...
Media release
SU’s Handlab and Book Dash open new worlds for Deaf children
ʼn Stille revolusie wat in vroeë kindergeletterdheid woed het nie in ʼn klaskamer begin nie, maar in ʼn ateljee waar dowe storievertellers Afrika-stories inoefen...
Conservation and forestry
SU leads South Africa’s preparations for carbon removal to curb global warming
As the dust settles on COP30 in Brazil, the urgency for climate action has never been greater. It is in this critical context that Stellenbosch University (SU)...
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