Professor Ahmed Bawa
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.
Professor Nomthandazo Gwele
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.
Professor N Gawe
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.
Professor F Otieno
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.
Professor Thiruthlall (Nips) Nepal
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.
Professor D Lortan
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.
Dr K Netshiombo
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.
Professor T Andrew
Executive Dean: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Enviroment
Professor Theo Andrew qualified and worked, lectured, and consulted in the field of Electrical Engineering for over 23 years. Theo is a Fellow of the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE), a learned society of over 5000 members. He served as its KZN Branch Chair and Honorary Vice-President and recently as its Executive Vice-President. He has served on several boards and professional forums.
Professor T Puckree
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.
Dr Rishi Balkaran
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.
Professor R Ngcobo
Executive Director: Midlands Campus
Ever since I was a little boy, I knew that I would like to make a difference in the lives of others. Education to me was therefore not only a career, but a calling.
Dr G Chetty
Special Assistant to the Vice Chancellor
Mr A Khan
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.
Mr D Kumar
Senior Director: Finance
Dr Matata Mokoele
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.
Dr L Samuels
Director: International Education and Partnerships
Dr Samuels is a registered Dental Surgeon having qualified at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
Professor S Moyo
Director: Research and Postgraduate Support (Acting)
Associate Director & Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Statistics & Physics
Professor G Prinsloo
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.
