The Convocation Advisory Board actively advises the University of Pretoria's Convocation on key matters that affect alumni, academic staff and the broader university community. Comprising of accomplished alumni and academic leaders, the Advisory Board supports the Convocation President and strengthens the Convocation’s role in university governance, engagement and development. The Advisory Board ensures that the voices of more than 300 000 alumni and other Convocation members play a meaningful role in shaping the University’s future.

Dr Hinner Köster currently serves as President of the Convocation. His second term runs from 31 October 2024 to 31 October 2029. Dr Köster holds a BSc Agric, BSc Agric (Hons) and MSc Agric from the University of Pretoria; and earned a PhD in Ruminant Nutrition from Kansas State University in 1995. Since 2008, he has served as an adjunct faculty professor and works as an international consultant in the global animal feed and production value chain. He has received numerous prestigious scientific awards, published over 40 scientific papers and 600 popular science articles and plays major roles across industry, sport and academic organisations. Dr Köster previously chaired the UP Alumni Board in 2014 and has served as Convocation President since 2019.