Chancellor of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
The ceremonial head of the university is the Chancellor, who, in the name of the university, confers all qualifications. The Vice-Chancellor is responsible for the day-to-day running of the university. Deputy Vice-Chancellors for Research and Engagement, Teaching and Learning, Institutional Support as well as the Registrar, acting as the Secretary to the University’s Council, assist the Vice-Chancellor in his duties.
There is an Executive Dean for each faculty, as well as teaching and learning. Other management committee positions are the Dean of Students, and campus principals for the Missionvale and George campuses.
The current Chancellor is Santie Botha, appointed in 2010. The current Vice-Chancellor is Professor Derrick Swartz, who was appointed in 2008.He is the former Vice-Chancellor and Principal at Fort Hare University, where he is credited for leading a profound turnaround strategy. He founded the Institute of Government in 1995 and served as Professor and Chair of Inter-Governmental Relations.
The current George Campus principal is Professor Quinton Johnson, who was appointed in April 2013, and the current Missionvale campus principal is Dr Phakama Ntshongwana.