Executive Management
Professor Mathabeng Marcus Ramogale arrived at the Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) in 2009 armed with a solid 17 years of academic executive leadership experience.
His first role in 2009 at MUT was Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) with the mandate to provide strategic leadership and management in teaching and learning, research, quality management, co-operative education and library services.
In 2015 the University re-structured these portfolios, and he became the Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Teaching and Learning.
From 2016 he served as the Acting Vice-Chancellor and Principal for four years, after which he returned to the substantive portfolio as Deputy Vice Chancellor (Teaching and Learning), but was requested to resume the position of Acting Vice Chancellor and Principal in May 2020.
Professor MM Ramogale
Professor Mathabeng Marcus Ramogale arrived at the Mangosuthu University of Technology (MUT) in 2009 armed with a solid 17 years of academic executive leadership experience.
His first role in 2009 at MUT was Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) with the mandate to provide strategic leadership and management in teaching and learning, research, quality management, co-operative education and library services.
In 2015 the University re-structured these portfolios and he became the Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Teaching and Learning.
From 2016 he served as the Acting Vice Chancellor and Principal for four years, after which he returned to the substantive portfolio as Deputy Vice Chancellor (Teaching and Learning), but was requested to resume the position of Acting Vice Chancellor and Principal in May 2020.
As one of the longest-serving university executives in post-apartheid South Africa, Prof Ramogale has been actively involved in the reconstruction and development of the country’s post-apartheid higher education system. This has given him the edge in understanding higher education in a post-colonial and decolonised context, and he has presented many papers on this topic. The COVID-19 epidemic also placed him at the centre of a drive to transform teaching and learning in the post-COVID world.
Before arriving at MUT, he was Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs and Research) at the University of Venda, a wide-ranging portfolio with a number of crucial responsibilities which included the management of student affairs and the institution’s MIV/Aids programme.
Previous appointments include Deputy Dean of the School of Human and Social Sciences (University of Venda), Head of the Department of English (University of Venda), Senior Lecturer in English (University of the North, now the University of Limpopo) and Deputy President of the Alumni and Convocation Association of the University of Limpopo.
Prof. Ramogale was born in Limpopo Province but grew up in Gauteng Province where he matriculated at Tembisa High School, East Rand. He read for his first degree at the University of the North, majoring in English and Education. This was followed by a BA Honours Degree in English and a University Education Diploma at the same institution. After a brief spell as a Junior Lecturer in the University of the North’s Department of English, he went to the United Kingdom to study for a Master’s Degree in English Studies at the University of Nottingham, followed by a PhD in English Studies at the same institution.
Prof. Ramogale writes short English fiction and socio-political analyses in his spare time. He is well-known for his philosophical approach to team-building, leadership and mentoring. As an ardent reader, he uses his personal funds to buy books for young people to foster a love of literature and promote a culture of curiosity. Many student leaders have benefitted from his philosophical values.
Dr JM Makua
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching & Learning (Acting)
T: 031 907 7252
E: jacky@mut.ac.za
Dr JM Makua
Dr Manyane Makua is responsible for the Teaching & Learning portfolio at MUT. The portfolio comprises both academic enterprise and academic support divisions namely, Faculties, Co-operative Education, Library Services, Quality Management Directorate, and the Teaching and Learning Development Centre.
The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning is at the forefront of driving Strategic Goal 1: Excellence in Teaching and Learning. The three Faculties are responsible for the delivery of quality academic programmes that respond to our Mission and Vision.
On the other hand, Academic Support divisions provide an enabling environment through various interventions aimed at ensuring that academic programmes are supported to produce quality well-rounded graduates.
Dr J van Koller
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Resources & Planning (Acting)
T: 031 907 7231
E: kubheka.phumelele@mut.ac.za
Dr J van Koller
Professor N Sibiya
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation & Engagement
T: 031 819 9334
E: khathi.nqobile@mut.ac.za
Professor N Sibiya
My first job, when I took over this strategic portfolio, was to combine a number of different departments and put them on a path to raise the profile and educational standing of the university. It has not been easy, because it has required me to consolidate the work of three divisions. I had to begin with devising systems, drawing up policies, and developing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
What I found was emerging pockets of excellence in each division, but we were hampered by our lack of post-graduate programmes. It was difficult to create a post-graduate culture from nothing.
So we started by encouraging senior researchers to stay at MUT even when they were doing their doctoral studies elsewhere. They would enrich their research, find partners, form linkages with other universities, find students to supervise. This approach bore fruit almost immediately – we now already have 12 published papers with an MUT affiliation.
For research, our target for 2022 was 45 output units; we reached a total of 97. Twenty-nine (29) DHET accredited, non-predatory journal articles were received during the first quarter of 2023, a 30% increase from 2022.
MUT’s main focus used to be making students ready for work. We are now pivoting towards a research-based institution. The progress made by staff, on their own, and with the help of the Research Professors and the senior staff that have been involved in research for a while now, is quite pleasing.
We are also collaborating with SASUF – (South Africa/Swedish University Forum) on collaborative projects and we are engaging with the eThekwini Municipality to establish a working relationship. This is part of our Community Engagement (CE) agenda – to contribute to the public good. Based on our partnership with the Moses Kotane Institute, we are in the process of setting up a Digital Centre on campus to serve the Umlazi community. Not only will the community benefit, but MUT will benefit from the research output envisaged through this project.
What I love about MUT is that it has enormous potential to grow from a small base. I foresee great things for this small but dynamic University. There is a strong and energetic management team; there is huge potential and willingness from staff. Already, we are seeing progress. It will only take a few years, then MUT will rise in the rankings to take its place among the top universities in the country.
Dr PP Masala
Registrar
T: 031 907 7125
E: zludidi@mut.ac.za
Dr PP Masala
Student Enquiries and Admissions
The main function of this section is dealing with applications for admission to Mangosuthu University of Technology, and to attend to all general enquiries related to admissions, viz:
- Admission requirements;
- Issuing CAO application forms for admission;
- Receiving post graduate application forms for admission;
- Providing University calendars and faculty handbooks;
- Updating student biographical details like including names, postal address and cell phone numbers; and
- Issuing of official proof registration.
Student Records
Student records section is responsible for maintenance of student records:
- Creating student files;
- Receiving and updating received documents from students;
- Managing students records and files; and
- Block and unblock student accounts with regards to non-submission of ID/passport, matric/ equivalent, medical aid for international students.
Academic Administration
This department assists students with student administration related matters. These include the following:
- Consideration of all applications for admission of students in conjunction with the academic departments;
- Responsibility for registration of students and issuing of information to prospective students, including acceptance letters and sms;
- Maintaining curricula for all the faculties;
- Collecting information on new courses from the faculties and updating academic structures;
- Issuing of letters to support study permit application and renewal for international students;
- Interpretation and implementation of University rules and regulations to all students;
- Faculty Officers: Receiving applications for recognition of courses passed at other institutions and sending them to the Faculty Boards; and
- Faculty Officers: helping students with the changing of curricula and cancellation of courses.
Faculty Deans
Professor M Coopoosamy
Dean: Faculty of Natural Sciences (Acting)
T: 031 907 7601
E: khumalo.zakhele@mut.ac.za
Senior Management
Professor MM Ramogale
Vice-Chancellor & Principal (Acting)
Dr JM Makua
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching & Learning (Acting)
Dr J van Koller
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Resources & Planning (Acting)
Professor N Sibiya
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation & Engagement
G Govender
Senior Director: Office of the Vice-Chancellor (Acting)
Dr PP Masala
Registrar
MUT Senate
Vice-Chancellor & Principal
Professor MM Ramogale
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching & Learning
Dr JM Makua
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Resources & Planning
Dr J van Koller
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation & Engagements
Professor N Sibiya
Dean: Faculty of Engineering
Professor BF Bakare
Dean: Faculty of Management Sciences
Dr BA Ntshangase
Dean: Faculty of Natural Sciences
Professor RM Coopoosamy
