Leadership and Governance
The affairs of SAFIIT are directed by the Governing Council headed by the Chancellor. The Management Board is responsible to the Institution Management Council for the overall organisation, direction, and management of the school, its academic affairs and the governance of the members of staff and students.
Governing Council
The Institution’s Advisory board is made up high-level professionals in business; these professionals act as ambassadors of SAFIIT and support the institution to maintain close relationship with the companies, organisations and corporate clientele it serves.
Management Board
The Institution’s Management board is made up high-level professionals in business; these professionals act as ambassadors of SAFIIT and support the School to maintain close relationship with the companies, organisations and corporate clientele it serves.
Dr. Kenny Netshiongolwe
President and Vice-Chancellor
President
Dr. Kenny Netshiongolwe shapes the strategic direction of the institution in partnership with the Board of Governors, manages key senior staff including the Board Appointees, Chairs the institution Executive management and leads the development of the key delivery plans which underpin the achievement of the institution Strategy. He is also a full member of the Board of Governors.
Passionate about the transformative power of higher education, Kenny's experience, entrepreneurial outlook and track record of academic achievement provide the leadership necessary for the future success of the SAFIIT.
Email: vice-chancellor@safiit.university
Executive Assistant: cecilen@safiit.university
Tel: +27 (012) 004 3030
Sara Ross
Vice-Chancellor
Vice Chancellor
Sara qualified as a Chartered Marketer CM(SA) in 2004. She exited from the IT sector during the period from late 2001 to 2006 when she worked in the Travel and Tourism industry and the Electronic Components industry where she fulfilled Executive Management positions. She re-entered the IT Sector again in 2006 when she joined SITA (the State Information Technology Agency) as the Strategic Marketing Manager and moved to Systemsfusion as the Head of Product and Marketing Operations in July 2007 where she remained until joining Spescom in February 2009. Spescom’s primary focus market was the Contact Centre industry as well as full Enterprise Telephony Solutions. She went into full-time lecturing from 2010 to 2013, while engaged as a consultant to another Electrical Components company and completed this contract in July 2015.
She has successfully managed many large sales and marketing teams, meeting business objectives and sales targets year-on-year. Has a sound knowledge of Project Management methodologies and Total Quality Management processes aiding in her ability to co-ordinate major events.
Sara developed a passion for training and personal development from early 2004 when she started lecturing and becoming a subject matter expert for various Educational Institutiond and became involved in many mentorship programmes. She also became involved as a writer, editor and subject matter expert for many textbooks on behalf of a large South African publishing house as well as course development for Damelin, Boston City Campus, Varsity College, AAA school of Advertising, the London International School of Fashion (LISOF), Milpark Business School and Southern Business School, specifically in the administration, project management, business management, sales, customer services and relationship management, business intelligence, human resource management and all marketing modules. She also operates as an Examiner, Assessor and Moderator for various large educational institutions.
In 2017 she secured a contract as the Principal of a large FET College in Pretoria Central with 1395 students, 6 Faculties and 67 academic staff members, up until end of November 2017.
She has joined SAFIIT as the Vice Chancellor and Head of Academics. Sara will be driving the development and positioning SAFIIT as the institution of choice and will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of an atmosphere that contributes to excellence in all the endeavours of the institution. She has primary responsibility for institutional planning and administration in all aspects of its teaching and research operations.
Sara wishes to continue her studies by preparing her thesis on a Doctorate. level. Sara is a registered SDF, Assessor & Moderator with SDF No: SDF012802
Email: sara@safiit.university
Tel: +27 (012) 004 3030
Dr.Jagadish Wagle
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic Advisor
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic Advisor
Our Chief Operating Officer, Dr.JagadishWagle, has responsibilities for the strategic management and operation of key professional support services that underpin the effective and efficient operation of the University and provide the important services that students and staff need.
He oversees many departments including Estates the Library, Marketing, the Department of Student and Academic Administration, and Information Services.
Dr.Wagle has an PhD from Lincoln university College, and He is also Head of international partnership for Lincoln College University. He also has held director-level roles in Malaysian companies.
Email: wagle@safiit.university
Executive Assistant: maggy@safiit.university
Tel: +27 (0)12 765 0409
Dr.Israel Mulaudzi
Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Deputy Vice-Chancellor
As Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Dr.Israel Mulaudzi has responsibility for all of the academic business of the university through oversight of the Faculties and by leading the achievement of our academic and educational ambitions. Her work helps us give our students an excellent education and experience.
Israel also has responsibility for the management of our Executive Deans and Dean of Learning and Teaching.
Email: imulaudzi@safiit.university
Executive Assistant: info@safiit.university
Tel: 012 765 1780
Pro Vice-Chancellor - Research and Innovation
Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Research and Innovation
provides overall leadership for our research and innovation at the Institution. Working with colleagues, Amos helps develop and define our strategic priorities and provides support for research and innovation activity through his oversight of our Research and Innovation Service. He also responsible for the success and well-being of our postgraduate students through his leadership.
Email:amos.nduna@safiit.university
Executive Assistant: lucy.tshivalo@safiit.university
Tel: 012 765 0927
Pro Vice-Chancellor Global Engagement
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Global Engagement
Open
Vice Chancellor: Financial Management(CFO)
Deputy Vice Chancellors: Financial Management(CFO)
A Futurist-centered institution committed to exceptional teaching, scholarly research, creative innovation, and professional collaboration.
Executive Director - Corporate Governance
Executive Director - Corporate Governance
leads our work in corporate governance and oversees the governance processes of the University and its subsidiary companies. He is also responsible for student complaints, risk management, information governance and legal services. He holds Masters Degrees in Strategic Studies, Business Administration and Education, and the Chartered Management Institute.
Email: botha@safiit.university
Executive Assistant: khosi@safiit.university
Tel: 012 765 6290
Executive Dean - Faculty of Business and Law
Executive Dean - Faculty of Business and Law
She has been Dean of the Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences.
She has previously worked in corporate banking and during her academic career, has conducted extensive research in financial markets, corporate and behavioral finance.
Executive Dean - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Executive Dean - Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Her academic background is in law, criminology, and socio-legal studies, and he joined us after working at different institution, where she was a founding member of the School of Law.
One of his principal research interests is how criminal laws and criminal justice enforcement practices impact HIV prevention and the lives of people living with HIV and those in “at risk” populations.
Executive Dean - Faculty of Technology
Executive Dean - Faculty of Technology
head of the School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences.
Both a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and a fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (FIET), his research interests include the problems of optimisation with applications in 3D computer vision, and video standards.
Prof.Dr.Johan Potgieter
Provost and Deputy President
Prof.Dr.Johan Potgieter
An analytical, proactive and versatile professional with extensive expertise and qualifications in Engineering, Science and Management together with Appointments in Academic Institutions, Educational Consultancy, gained within practical and professional career environments including key skills in a senior teaching and training environment. Analytical, intellectual and logical, a forward planner and strategist who rapidly identify essentials and generates effective procedures, protocols and solutions. Demonstrates high levels of skill in lateral thinking, problem-solving and decision-making based on pragmatism and sound judgment. An accomplished and respected educator, capable of conveying complex concepts in an easily understood way. Commands credibility at all levels through breadth of knowledge and personal integrity.
An experienced highly qualified Educator, Education Consultant, Professional Engineer, Academic and Intellectual.
Over twenty years of teaching, planning, writing and several related academic assessments as well as practical related consultancy