Meet the college management: Led by Professor Fhatuwani Mudau, the UKZN CAES leadership team is dedicated to African scholarship, STEM excellence, and driving innovation in Agriculture, Engineering, and Science.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Head of College
Biography
Professor Professor Fhatuwani Nixwell Mudau possesses a BSc in Agric (Crop Science) from the University of Venda in 1996. He also has an MSc from the University of Stellenbosch, where he researched citrus nutrition. He then completed his PhD (Horticultural Sciences) at the University of Pretoria in 2005. A scientist of note, he has extensive research in herbal medicine. He further completed a Master in Business Leadership (MBL) at UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership and a number of Leadership courses at GIBBS and the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business.
Deans and Heads of School
Professor Ademola Olaniran
Dean & Head of School of Agricultural Science
PA/Secretary (Acting)
Ms Xoli Shandu
031 260 1545 | shandu@ukzn.ac.za
Professor Glen Bright
Dean & Head of School of ENGINEERING
PA/Secretary
Ms Nondumiso Cele
031 260 3055 | celen12@ukzn.ac.za
Professor Naven Chetty
Dean of Teaching and Learning
PA/Secretary
Ms Velda Opperman
033 260 5717 | oppermanv@ukzn.ac.za
Professional Services
DR DESIGAN REDDY
Director of Professional Services (Acting)
Contact Details
031 260 6212/5324 | reddyd2@ukzn.ac.za
Mrs Shelley Barnsley
Student Support Services Manager
Contact Details
031 260 7565 | Barnsley@ukzn.ac.za
School Operations Managers
Ms Lindiwe Shange
School of Agriculture: Operations Manager
Contact Details
031 260 1178 | shangel3@ukzn.ac.za
Mr Ronal Thakurpersad
School of Engineering: Operations Manager
Contact Details
031 260 1229 | thakurpersada@ukzn.ac.za