Convocation Nominations and Elections

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS TO SERVE ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF CONVOCATION 2025

Dear Members of Convocation

This communication serves to inform you of the opening of the Call for Nominations related to the current and upcoming vacancies for the Executive Committee of Convocation. The Constitution of Convocation specifies that the term of office for the members of the Executive Committee of Convocation is three years and members may be re-elected for an additional term.

Vacancies exist for the following positions:

  1. President
  2. Deputy President
  3. Two convocation members to form part of the Executive Committee
  4. **Two external** members to serve as Convocation representatives on UJ Council (External to the University means that Convocation members are neither a registered student nor employed in any capacity, whether remunerated or not, by the University, including visiting appointments).

Refer to the note below relating to point 4:

Members of the Convocation Executive Committee (excluding ex-officio members) are eligible for nomination and election to the Council positions, provided they are external to the University. This means that members nominated/elected for the positions of President, Deputy President, or two Exco convocation members may also serve a dual role as the Convocation representatives on Council if they are external to the university.

The criteria for eligibility to be nominated as an Executive Member of Convocation and/or a Convocation member to serve on Council, as well as other detailed information, are outlined in the Constitution of the Convocation, which can be accessed here.

 

Members of Convocation (refer to the membership criteria listed below) are invited to participate in the Call for Nominations. The nomination process will be conducted online.

  1. Membership of the Convocation
    • Alumni (diplomates and graduates of formal subsidised qualifications from UJ, the former Rand Afrikaans University and the former Technikon Witwatersrand).
    • The Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Deputy Vice-Chancellors, the Registrar, and other members of the Management Executive Committee (MEC) of UJ.
    • Permanent academic employees of UJ.
    • Retired permanent academic employees of UJ.

For queries pertaining to the nomination process, please email ujelections@uj.ac.za

Nominations open: 16 July 2025

Nominations close: 6 August 2025 at 23:59

The Nomination Form can be accessed via the following URL: https://www.formpl.us/form/5500518969442304

 

Professor Bettine van Vuuren

Registrar

 

 

Appointment of Executive Committee of Convocation

The election of the Executive Committee of Convocation (Exco) has been concluded. UJ is pleased to announce the results and to formally introduce the new Exco.

The Exco consists of the President, the Deputy President, three additional convocation members, and the two representatives of the Convocation on Council, if not already elected as members of Exco. A candidate is regarded as ‘external’ if neither a registered student at the University of Johannesburg nor in the employ of the University of Johannesburg. Please note that should the external status of the two representatives on Council change during their term of office, they would forfeit their representation on UJ Council but would retain their position on the Executive Committee of UJ Convocation.

The information below reflects the designations and terms of office of the Executive Committee of Convocation. Click here to view the abridged CV’s of the candidates.

 

CandidatePosition Term of Office
Vacant

President

 

 

Member of Council

 

 

 

 

 

Vacant

Deputy President

 

Member of Council

 

 

 

Nakedi Macdonald Magoro

Internal

 

 

Member of Exco

 

 

15 September 2022 to
14 September 2025

Kgobane Isaac Malika

External

Member of Exco

 

20 August 2024 to
19 August 2027

 

VacantMember of Exco

 

 

 

 

UJ wishes to express our sincere appreciation to the outgoing members of Exco: for their excellent leadership, for the projects that they have initiated and implemented, and for their significant contribution in rebuilding the reputation and trust in the Exco and in the UJ Convocation.

 

Professor Bettine Van Vuuren 

Registrar

University of Johannesburg

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Who is eligible to vote for Convocation Executive Elections?

All members of Convocation. Membership of the Convocation consists of: Alumni (diplomates and graduates of formal subsidised qualifications) from the University of Johannesburg, the former Rand Afrikaans University and the former Technikon Witwatersrand; the Vice-Chancellor and Principal; Deputy Vice Chancellors; the Registrar and other members of the Management Executive Committee of UJ; permanent academic employees of UJ and/or retired permanent academic employees of UJ.


How do I cast my vote?

Please refer to the voting guide: UJ_Convocation 2024_Voting Guide

Who should I contact if I am unable to access the voting system?

For enquiries, email: ujelections@uj.ac.za during office hours. Closing date for enquiries: 16 August 2024 before 12:00 (noon).


Can I vote for more than one candidate?

No, there is only one vacant position. Therefore, you are only allowed to cast one vote for the candidate of your choice.


When is the closing date for voting?

16 August 2024 at 15:00.


What is my login details?

You will receive an email with your voter number. You will be required to create your own 14-character password as per the requirements displayed on the online voting platform. This information must be kept confidential. Please note your password is case-sensitive.


Can I share my login details with another person and ask them to vote on my behalf?

No, your login details, including your password, are confidential and should not be shared with anyone. No other person is allowed to cast a vote on your behalf.


Can I update my details during the voting process?

Ideally, voters should not update their details during an election. This should be done prior to an election. The voters' roll that is uploaded is received from the Alumni office, and no changes are made to the voters’ roll once the election has commenced. Should you update your details during an election, you will not be allowed to participate as a voter in the current election.


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