Know your CPUT - Executive Management
LEADER: Prof Chris Nhlapo
Friday, 23 April 2021
The Executive Management of CPUT is responsible for the management of the institution. The Executive Management consists of the Vice-Chancellor, three Deputy Vice-Chancellors, the Registrar, the Executive Director of Finance as well as the Executive Director in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Chris Nhlapo was installed as the third Vice-Chancellor of CPUT in 2019. He previously served as the institution’s first Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research, Technology, Innovation and Partnerships in which position he guided the university’s research mandate.
The other members of the Executive Management are:
- Prof Rishidaw Balkaran: Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning;
- Dr David Phaho: Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Technology, Innovation and Partnerships;
- Prof Gilingwe Mayende: Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Operations;
- Peter du Plessis: Executive Director: Finance;
- Prof Driekie Hay-Swemmer: Executive Director: Office of the Vice-Chancellor and;
- Sello Simon Mokoena: Registrar
The Executive Management is supported by the Management Committee, which includes the Executive Management Committee members and Deans of Faculties.
Written by Ilse Fredericks
Email: Frederickskennediji@cput.ac.za
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