Vice-Chancellor and Principal
Professor Ahmed Bawa is a theoretical physicist. Until August 2010 he was a faculty member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Hunter College and a member of the doctoral faculty at the Graduate Center, City University of New York.
Deputy Vice Chancellor: Academic
Prof Gwele obtained her professional education and training as a nurse. She graduated from the Frere College of nursing with a diploma in nursing, followed by a B.Cur. in Nursing from UNISA, M.Ed and MS: University of Missouri-Columbia and a PhD from the University of Natal.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Institutional Support
Professor Gawe has served on secondment as Programme Manager for Curriculum Development and Quality Assurance, for UNCFSP (United Negro College Fund), a project that was established to develop capacity in historically-disadvantaged institutions in South Africa.
Deputy Vice Chancellor: Technology, Innovation & Partnerships
Prof FAO (Fred) Otieno, BSc (Eng) Hons, University of Nairobi; MSc (Civil Eng) and PhD (Civil Eng), University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK; MBA UDW, South Africa; PrEng, FSAICE and SFWISA.
Executive Dean: Faculty of Accounting and Informatics
Prof Nepal was appointed as the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Accounting and Informatics from 1 December 2007. He commenced as a lecturer at the M L Sultan Technikon in July 1980 and worked his way through the ranks to the post of Senior Director in the Department of Information Technology.
Executive Dean: Faculty of Applied Sciences
Professor Lortan began his career as a High School Mathematics teacher. After obtaining a Masters degree in Science from the University of Natal, he managed to secure a position at Technikon Natal.
Executive Dean: Faculty of Arts and Design
He has also served in the following capacities:
Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Admin & Corporate Services)
Senior Lecturer at the University of Venda.
Vice Dean : School of Human Sciences at the University of Venda.
Dean: School of Human Sciences at the University of Venda
Ministerial appointee to a Panel which is drafting national Policy on Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Executive Dean: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
Professor Theo Andrew qualified and worked, lectured, and consulted in the field of Electrical Engineering for over 25 years. He is a Fellow of the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE), and served as its KZN Branch Chair and Honorary Vice-President, and as one of its Vice-Presidents. He is also a member of the International Society for the Systems Sciences (ISSS) and a founding member of the Board of the South African Society for Engineering Educators (SASEE). Professor Andrew is a member of the Higher Education Quality Council of South Africa.
Executive Dean: Faculty of Health Sciences
Professor Lina Puckree aims to create and encourage a culture of research and to put the Faculty of Health Sciences at DUT on the map during her term of office. The Faculty of Health Sciences has significant potential that will be showcased under her directorship.
Executive Dean: Faculty of Management Sciences (Acting)
Dr Balkaran has been a member of staff at the institution for 14 years. He served in the capacity of Lecturer and Senior Lecturer within the department of Hospitality and Tourism. In 2004 he was appointed Head of Department. Dr Balkaran has represented the Tourism and Hospitality sectors at national and global levels and has been instrumental in the development of the Institutions Conference Centre and Guest House as means to experiential learning.
Special Assistant to the Vice Chancellor
Senior Director: Division of Corporate Affairs
Alan Khan is the Senior Director of Corporate Affairs at the Durban University of Technology. Khan, an alumnus of the University, has also served on the DUT’s Convocation Executive and Council.
Chief Financial Officer
Mr Dheo Aswanth Kumar is the Chief Financial Officer at the Durban University of Technology (DUT) and has served the institution for twenty years. He is currently a member of the Senior Executive Team (SET) of DUT. Mr Kumar has a plethora of financial skills which is critical to the management and operation of the financial ambit of the DUT.
Senior Director: Human Resources
Dr Matata Mokoele is a human resource professional with extensive management experience. Dr Mokoele is acknowledged for his understanding of the key role of education in enacting cultural and organisational change.
Director: International Education and Partnerships
Dr Samuels is a registered Dental Surgeon having qualified at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. He has held professional registrations in both South Africa and the United Kingdom. During his studies he was awarded an International Exchange Scholarship that allowed him to attend a period at Melbourne University and undertake Clinical Work at the Old Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne.
Director: Research and Postgraduate Support
Associate Director & Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics & Physics
Director: Technology Transfer & Innovation
Prof Gerhard Prinsloo graduated with a PhD in Electronic Engineering from the University of Stellenbosch in 1993 and enrolled for a BCompt degree in Management Accounting through UNISA.
