Notice

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

University of Johannesburg | Convocation Constitution 

Dear Members of Convocation,

The University of Johannesburg would like to extend its gratitude for the valuable input and engagement during the review process of the Convocation Constitution. Your contributions were instrumental in shaping a document that truly reflects the collective aspirations and operational needs of our Convocation.

We are delighted to inform you that the updated Convocation Constitution was approved at a recent meeting of the University Council. This marks a significant milestone, and we are confident that the amended Constitution will provide a robust framework for our future endeavours and continued growth.

As we progress, please be advised that further communication will be issued shortly to initiate the nomination process for various vacancies within the Convocation Executive Committee (Convocation Exco).

Thank you once again for your commitment and dedication to the University of Johannesburg.