The University of Pretoria plays an important role nationally and makes a significant contribution to South Africa’s international standing. The University Council governs the University in terms of the Higher Education Act of 1997 (as amended) and the Statute of the University of Pretoria. 

Council has a fiduciary, governance and policy-making duty and is ultimately responsible for determining the University’s strategic direction. 

Organisations, interest groups and individuals are hereby invited to nominate three (3) candidates to serve on the Council of the University of Pretoria in the category of members with expertise and experience. The nominees should have tertiary qualifications and high-level expertise and experience at senior management level in the fields of financial/business/investment management, accounting and/or human resource management. Experience of the higher education sector will also be advantageous. There are three vacancies to be filled in this category for a four-year term from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2029.

Please note that this category forms part of the external group of Council members and therefore section 27(6) and section 27(7)(e) of the Higher Education Act are applicable. As a result, no employee or student of the University or employee of any other university in South Africa may be considered for appointment.

Nominations should be in writing and should be accompanied by a short curriculum vitae of the nominee. The nominee must indicate acceptance of the nomination in writing and also indicate in writing, their willingness to serve on Committees of Council in the event that the nominee is appointed to Council.

Nomination forms are available from the Office of the Registrar.

Nominations must reach the Registrar of the University by no later than 16:00 on Wednesday 14 May 2025.

Council may appoint three members from the ranks of the nominees or from the ranks of the nominees that have been shortlisted by the Executive Committee of Council. The Council members thus elected will serve on the Council in their personal capacity and not as representatives of any interest group.

Please direct all nominations to Prof CMA Nicholson, Office of the Registrar, Administration Building 4-23, Hatfield Campus, University of Pretoria or via email to [email protected].