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Chancellor

The Chancellor holds the formal position of head of the University. The Chancellor is elected by Convocation and has a six-year term of office. He or she may hold office for only two terms. He or she confers degrees at graduation ceremonies in the name of the University, and performs other functions

Eligibility criteria for Chancellor

  1. The Chancellor must be a person:
  1. with knowledge and experience in fields relevant to the objects and governance of the University and public higher education institutions, in general;
  2. with credible standing in the community; and
  3. with adequate capacity to diligently discharge his or her duties to the University.
  1. A Chancellor is appointed in his or her personal capacity to act in the best interests of the University and not as representatives of the constituencies or entities which elected him or her.

  2. Any person appointed as a Chancellor must, before he or she assumes office, declare: 
  1. any business, commercial or financial activities undertaken for financial gain that may cause a conflict or possible conflict of interest with the University;
  2. whether he or she, has in the past, been involved in activities that could call into question his or her own reputation and/or damage the reputation of the University and;
  3. he or she has, in terms of current work commitments and/or other commitments, the capacity to diligently discharge his or her duties to the University.

4. The University reserves the right to accept or reject any nomination received.

Current Chancellor of Wits University

Dr Judy Dlamini
Term of office: 1 November 2018 - 31 October 2030 (serving two terms)

Former Chancellors of Wits University

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