Senate
The Senate is accountable to the council for regulating all teaching, learning, research and academic functions of the University and all other functions delegated or assigned to it by the council.
Functions of Senate
1. Subject to the provisions of the Act and this Statute, the senate is accountable to the council for regulating all teaching, learning, research and academic functions of the University and all other functions delegated or assigned to it by the council.
2. Without derogating from the generality of subparagraph (1) the senate -
- must organise and control the teaching, curricula, syllabi, examinations and research of the University;
- makes the rules for examinations and must ensure that all examinations are conducted in accordance with these rules;
- makes rules prescribing the requirements for each degree, diploma and certificate, and decides who has complied with these requirements;
- appoints examiners for all examinations;
- may make recommendations to the council regarding the faculty to which each academic department, or other academic structure belongs;
- may make recommendations to the council regarding the establishment and disestablishment of faculties, academic departments, and other academic structures;
- may make standing orders on procedures and delegation of powers for the better carrying out of its functions;
- may, in terms of the Rules, cancel the registration of a student in all or one or more of the courses for which the student is registered in that year, if, in the opinion of the senate, the academic achievement of the student is such that the student may not at the end of the year obtain credit in such course or courses, as the case may be.
3. The senate -
- must carry out such other functions as the council assigns to it;
- must submit to the council such reports on its work as may be required by the council; and
- makes recommendations to the council on matters referred to it by the council and on any other matter affecting the University as it considers necessary.
Senate members
Senate is constituted in terms of Section 32 of the CPUT Statute as follows:
| THE VICE-CHANCELLOR | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Nhlapo, C (Prof) | H/O | Chairperson | ||
| THE DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLORS | |||||
| 2. | Balkaran, R (Prof) | H/O | Teaching and Learning | ||
| 3. | Phaho, D (Dr) | H/O | Research, Technology Innovation and Partnerships | ||
| 4. | Mayende, G (Prof) | H/O | Operations | ||
| THE REGISTRAR | |||||
| 5. | Mokoena, S (Mr) | H/O | Registrar | ||
| THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS | |||||
| 6. | Du Plessis, P (Mr) | H/O | Finance | ||
| 7. | Hay-Swemmer (Prof) | H/O | Office of the Vice-Chancellor | ||
| THE DEANS | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8. | Kioko, J (Prof) | H/O | Applied Sciences | |||
| 9. | Green, P (Prof) | H/O | Business and Management Sciences | |||
| 10. | Mji, A )(Prof) | H/O | Education | |||
| 11. | Sheldon, M | H/O | Engineering and the Built Environment | |||
| 12. | Matsha, T(Prof) | H/O | Health and Wellness Sciences | |||
| 13. | Ngqondi, T (Prof) | H/O | Informatics and Design | |||
| 14. | Coopoo, P (Ms) | H/O | Students | |||
| ASSISTANT DEANS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15. | Shale, K (AProf) (Acting) | H/O | Applied Sciences | ||
| 16. | Scholtz, D (Dr) | H/O | Business and Management Sciences | ||
| 17. | Rampersad, R (AProf) | H/O | Business and Management Sciences | ||
| 18. | Vacant | H/O | Education | ||
| 19. | Thornhill, C (Dr) | H/O | Education | ||
| 20. | Ramsuroop, S (Prof) | H/O | Engineering and the Built Environment | ||
| 21. | Fester, V (AProf) | H/O | Engineering and the Built Environment | ||
| 22. | Brooks, N (Dr) | H/O | Health and Wellness Sciences | ||
| 23. | Alexander, B (AProf) | H/O | Informatics and Design | ||
| THE PROFESSORS AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS IN THE PERMANENT EMPLOY OF THE INSTITUTION | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24. | Moll, M (Prof) | H/O | Compliance Officer | ||
| 25. | Ivala, E (AProf) | H/O | Centre for Innovative Educational Technology (CIET) | ||
| 26. | J Cronje (Prof) | H/O | Informatics and Design | ||
| 27. | Winberg, C (Prof) | H/O | Professional Education Research Institute (PERI) | ||
| 28. | Vacant | H/O | Research Chair: Innovation in Design | ||
| 29. | Burger, D (Prof) | H/O | Research | ||
| 30. | Peter, J (Prof) | H/O | Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships (SIP) | ||
| Faculty of Applied Sciences | |||||
| 31. | Opeolu, B (Prof) | H/O | Applied Sciences | ||
| 32. | Opperman, M (AProf) | H/O | Biotechnology and Consumer Sciences | ||
| 33. | Nakhooda, M (AProf) | H/O | Biotechnology and Consumer Sciences | ||
| 34. | Bathori, N (AProf) | H/O | Chemistry | ||
| 35. | Jacobs, A (AProf) | H/O | Chemistry | ||
| 36. | Matoetoe, M (AProf) | H/O | Chemistry | ||
| 37. | Mohammed, A (Prof) | H/O | Chemistry | ||
| 38. | Geerts, S (AProf) | H/O | Conservation and Marine Sciences | ||
| 39. | Snyman, R (AProf) | H/O | Conservation and Marine Sciences | ||
| 40. | Human, I (AProf) | H/O | Environmental and Occupational Studies | ||
| 41. | Odendaal, J (AProf) | H/O | Environmental and Occupational Studies | ||
| 42. | Jideani, V (Prof) | H/O | Food Science and Technology | ||
| 43. | Kambizi, L (AProf) | H/O | Horticultural Sciences | ||
| auto. | Nchu, F (AProf) | H/O | Horticultural Sciences | ||
| 45. | Findlay, K (Prof) | H/O | Research Chair: Oceans Economy | ||
| Faculty of Business and Management Sciences | |||||
| 46. | Taliep, S (Dr) (Acting) | H/O | Research Manager | ||
| 47. | Vacant | H/O | Human Resource Management | ||
| 48. | Duffett, R (AProf) | H/O | Marketing | ||
| 49. | Knott, B (AProf) | H/O | Sport Management | ||
| Faculty of Education | |||||
| 50. | Hibbert, L (Prof) | H/O | Further Education and Training | ||
| 51. | Ochonogor, C (AProf) | H/O | Research Chair | ||
| 52. | Vacant | H/O | General Education and Training | ||
| 53. | Chigona, A (AProf) | H/O | Postgraduate Studies and Research | ||
| 54. | Sayed, Y (Prof) | H/O | Research Chair | ||
| Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment | |||||
| 55. | Oyekola, O (AProf) | H/O | Chemical Engineering | ||
| 56. | Ojumu, T (Prof) | H/O | Chemical Engineering | ||
| 57. | Kahn, M (Prof) | H/O | Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering | ||
| 58. | Aboalez, K (AProf) | H/O | Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering | ||
| 59. | vacant | H/O | F’SATI | ||
| 60. | Oliver, G (Prof) | H/O | Mechanical Engineering | ||
| 61. | Philander, O (AProf) | H/O | Mechanical Engineering | ||
| 62 | Kaunda, M (Prof) | H/O | Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences | |||||
| 63. | Oguntibeju, O (Prof) | H/O | Biomedical Sciences | ||
| 64. | Clarke-Farr, P (AProf) | H/O | Ophthalmic Sciences | ||
| 65. | Marnewick, J (Prof) (also Von Metzinger) | H/O | Research Chair: Biotechnology | ||
| 66. | Matsha-Erasmus, T (Prof) (see number 12) | H/O | Research Chair: Biomedical Sciences | ||
| Faculty of Informatics and Design | |||||
| 67. | Theo, N (AProf) | H/O | Media Studies | ||
| 68. | Iyamu, T (Prof) | H/O | Information Technology | ||
| 69. | Daramola, J (AProf) | H/O | Information Technology | ||
| 70. | Vacant | H/O | Trans Disciplinary Studies | ||
| 71. | Van Zyl, I (AProf) | H/O | Trans Disciplinary Studies | ||
| THE DIRECTOR OF THE LIBRARY | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72. | Chiware, E (Dr) | H/O | Director | ||
| FIVE DIRECTORS FROM THE DIRECTORS OF ACADEMIC, ADMINISTRATIVE AND STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73. | Zikalala, N (Ms) | H/O | Academic Administration | ||
| 74. | Khangala, S (Mr) | H/O | Centre for Professional and Personal Development | ||
| 75. | Nduna, J (AProf) | H/O | Community Engagement and Work Integrated Learning | ||
| 76. | Cupido, X (Dr) | H/O | Fundani Centre for Higher Educational Development | ||
| 77. | Mapatagane, I (Mr) | H/O | Institutional Planning | ||
| HEADS OF ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Applied Sciences | ||||||
| 78. | Lewu, F (Prof) | H/O | Agriculture | |||
| 79. | Reddy, L (AProf) | H/O | Biotechnology and Consumer Sciences | |||
| 80. | Wicht, M (AProf) | H/O | Chemistry | |||
| 81. | Toefy, R (Dr) | H/O | Conservation and Marine Sciences | |||
| 82. | Malaza, N (Dr) | H/O | Environmental and Occupational Studies | |||
| 83. | Van Wyk, J (AProf) | H/O | Food Science and Technology | |||
| 84. | Vacant | H/O | Horticultural Sciences | |||
| 85. | Farmer, J (Mr) | H/O | Mathematics and Physics | |||
| Faculty of Business and Management Sciences | ||||||
| 86. | Martin, W (Mrs) (Acting) | H/O | Financial Accounting and Taxation | |||
| 87. | Naicker, V (Prof) | H/O | Business and Information Administration | |||
| 88. | Voigt, R (Ms) | H/O | Cape Town Hotel School | |||
| 89. | Obokoh, L (AProf) | H/O | Cost and Management Accounting | |||
| 90. | Iwu, CG (AProf) | H/O | Entrepreneurship and Business Management | |||
| 91. | Twum-Darko, M (Dr) (Acting) | H/O | Graduate Centre for Management | |||
| 92. | Gie, L (Dr) | H/O | Human Resource Management | |||
| 93. | Dubihlela, J (AProf) | H/O | Internal Auditing and Information Systems | |||
| 94. | Luphondo, N (Ms) (Acting) | H/O | Management and Project Management | |||
| 95. | Jones, M (Ms) (Acting) | H/O | Marketing | |||
| 96. | Rispel, R (Acting) | Operations Management | ||||
| 97. | Tengeh, R (AProf) | H/O | Public Administration and Governance | |||
| 98. | Mugobo, V (Dr) | H/O | Retail Business Management | |||
| 99. | Silo, M (Ms) | H/O | Tourism Management | |||
| 100. | Davies, S (Prof) | H/O | Sport Management | |||
| 101. | Leach, N (Dr) (Acting) | H/O | Applied Legal Studies | |||
| Faculty of Education | ||||||
| 102. | Kwenda, C (Dr) (Acting) | H/O | Foundation Phase (Mowbray) | |||
| 103. | Ochonogor, C (Prof)(Acting) | H/O | Senior Phase and Further Education and Training (Mowbray) | |||
| auto. | Combrinck, M (Dr) | H/O | Further Education and Training (Wellington) | |||
| 105. | D Boonzaaier (Dr) (Acting) | H/O | Foundation Phase (Wellington) | |||
| 106. | Dippenaar, H (Dr) (Acting) | H/O | Intermediate Phase (Wellington) | |||
| 107. | Kwenda, C (Dr) (Acting) | H/O | Intermediate Phase (Mowbray) | |||
| 108 | vacant | Teacher Professional Development | ||||
| Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment | ||||||
| 109. | Chetty, M (Prof) | Chemical Engineering | ||||
| 110. | Kamalie, A (Ms) | H/O | Civil Engineering and Surveying | |||
| 111. | Patnaik, A (Dr) | H/O | Clothing and Textile Technology | |||
| 112. | Stringer, T (Ms) | H/O | Construction Management and Quantity Surveying | |||
| 113. | Adonis, M (Dr) | H/O | Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering | |||
| 114. | Yan, B (AProf) | H/O | Industrial and Systems Engineering | |||
| 115. | Williams, T (Ms) | H/O | Maritime Studies | |||
| 116. | Nqabisa, S (Mr) (Acting) | H/O | Mechanical Engineering | |||
| Health and Wellness Sciences | ||||||
| 117. | Davison, G (Prof) | H/O | Biomedical Sciences | |||
| 118. | Bezuidenhout, M (Ms) | H/O | Dental Sciences | |||
| 119. | Kemp, M (Dr) | H/O | Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences | |||
| 120. | Jooste, K (Prof) | H/O | Nursing Sciences | |||
| 121. | Hendricks, A (Ms) | H/O | Ophthalmic Sciences | |||
| 122. | Vergotine, Z (Dr) | H/O | Wellness Sciences | |||
| 123. | Christopher, L (Mr) | H/O | Emergency Medical Sciences | |||
| Informatics and Design | ||||||
| 124. | Moodley, R (Mr) | H/O | Architecture and Interior Design | |||
| 125. | Di Ruvo, M (Ms) | H/O | Design | |||
| 126. | Kabaso, B (Dr) (Acting) | H/O | Information Technology | |||
| 127. | Bechan, N (Prof) | H/O | Media Studies | |||
| 128. | Mokhele, M (Dr) | H/O | Town and Regional Planning | |||
| TWO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 | Sogoni, A | H/O | CSRC Deputy President | |||
| 130. | Myendeki, N | H/O | Education and Transformation Officer | |||
| TWO ACADEMIC EMPLOYEES, ELECTED FROM THE ACADEMIC EMPLOYEES NOT REPRESENTED UNDER SUBPARAGRAPHS 32(5), (6) AND (9) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 131. | Jordaan, J (Dr) | 01-09-2018 to 31-08-2020 | Academic | ||
| auto. | John, I (Dr) | 01-09-2018 to 31-08-2020 | Academic | ||
| TWO NON-ACADEMIC EMPLOYEES, ELECTED FROM THE NON-ACADEMIC EMPLOYEES NOT REPRESENTED UNDER SUBPARAGRAPHS 32 (8) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133. | Mlumiso, Z (Mr) | 01-09-2018 to 31-08-2020 | Non-Academic | ||
| 134. | Maku, V (Ms) | 01-09-2018 to 31-08-2020 | Non-Academic | ||
| TWO MEMBERS OF COUNCIL WHO ARE NOT EMPLOYEES OR STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135. | Platzky, L (Dr) | 01-09-2018 to 31-08-2022 | Council | ||
| 136. | Nyangiwe,A (Mr) | 01-09-2018 to 31-08-2022 | Council | ||
| SUCH ADDITIONAL MEMBERS AS APPROVED BY THE SENATE | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 137. | Ivala, E (Prof) (see number 25) | H/O | Centre for Innovative Educational Technology (CIET) | ||
| 13.8 | Corns, J (Mr) | H/O | Computer and Telecommunications Services (CTS) and Centre for Innovative Educational Technology (CIET) | ||
| 139. | Makaula, S (Dr) | H/O | Quality Management | ||
| 140. | Tyolwana, N (Ms) | H/O | Transformation, Social Cohesion and Diversity | ||
| CHAIRPERSON OF THE INSTITUTIONAL FORUM | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | Moses, A | H/O | |||
| IN ATTENDANCE | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty Manager: Applied Sciences | |||||
| Nyirenda, G (Mr) | Faculty Manager: Business and Management Sciences | ||||
| Ramatlo, O (Mr) | Faculty Manager: Education | ||||
| Cloete, N (Mr) | Faculty Manager: Engineering and the Built Environment | ||||
| Buckle, K (Ms) | Faculty Manager: Health and Wellness Sciences | ||||
| Cona, J (Mr) | Faculty Manager: Informatics and Design | ||||
| Khomo, T | Head: Academic Planning | ||||
| Secretariat | |||||
| George, T(Ms) | Minuting Secretary | ||||
Last updated: 11 December 2017
