Executive Committee of Convocation Introducing the new Executive Committee of UJ Convocation The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is ranked second in South Africa and in Africa, according to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject. At the heart of UJ’s governance structure is the Executive Committee of Convocation (ECC), a group of dedicated individuals who play a crucial role in shaping the future of the university. Comprising alumni, academic staff, and representatives of various stakeholder groups, the ECC is responsible for providing guidance and support to UJ’s management team, as well as representing the interests of the wider UJ community. In this article, we will take a closer look at the members of the ECC and their vision for their tenure on the ECC.
Mr Leslie Majaha Mpunzi President of
Leslie’s ability to work well with people and to lead others resulted in great success as a tutor and SRC member, when he represented students in academic forums, disciplinary hearings, National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) challenges and academic exclusions (F5 & F7 Appeals) with a high rate of success. Leslie has several years of experience working for international NGOs such as Room to Read, and UNICEF as a research, monitoring, and evaluation specialist for Early Grade Reading Studies (EGRS). His experience in working with cross- functional, international teams has taught him the importance of building trusted relationships and inspiring a shared project vision. Leslie’s passion for skills development and desire to improve learning outcomes in South Africa has enabled him to become a constituent registered facilitator, assessor, and moderator for various SETAs. As an Education Training and Development Practitioner, he also designs and develops learning material and quality management systems, and facilitates training provider accreditations with the QCTO and SETAs.
UJ’s Executive Committee of Convocation and Member of Council Mr Leslie Mpunzi is currently a member of the Executive Committee of the Convocation of UJ, occupying the position of President and a UJ Council member. Mr Mpunzi holds a Master’s Degree in Development Studies obtained from UJ in 2018. He has tutored and mentored students for five consecutive years in various UJ academic departments. He is a former Student Representative Council (SRC) member with the portfolios Academic and Quality Officer and Treasurer on the Auckland Park Kingsway (APK) campus. He was also appointed by the university management in 2018 to be part of the Student Advisory Council.
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