General
ESTABLISHED:
2013
CATEGORY:
Public University
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
Chapel St, Kimberley, South Africa
POSTAL ADDRESS:
Private Bag X5008, Kimberley 8300
Leadership
People Profile
Council Chairperson: Prof Randall Carolissen
Vice-Chancellor and Principal: Prof Debra Meyer
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation and Postgraduate Studies: Prof José Frantz
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Teaching and Learning: Prof Paul Green
University Registrar: Dr Jody P. Cedras
Chief Operations Officer: Dr David Kanguwe
Chief Financial Officer: Ms Annalene Marais
Student Representative Council: Mr Gershwin van Niekerk
Staff: 650
Student Enrolment: 9031
Application distribution:
Faculty of Education 42%
Faculty of Natural and Applied Science 27%
Faculty of Humanities 19%
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences 12%
Class of 2025 Graduates: 1536
Undergraduate: 1050
Postgraduate: 193
Alumni: 4000
Faculty Deans
Programmes
Faculty of Education:
Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences:
Faculty of Humanities:
Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences:
Prof Dipane Hlalele
Prof Pierre Joubert
Prof Russel Viljoen
Prof Martin Ntwaeaborwa
Bachelor of Education – Foundation Phase
Bachelor of Education – Intermediate Phase
Bachelor of Education – Senior & FET Phase
Bachelor of Education Honours (Curriculum Development)
Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Language Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Advanced Diploma in School Leadership and Management
Bachelor of Education Honours in Curriculum Studies
Master of Education degree
Diploma in Retail Business Management
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
Bachelor of Commerce in Economics
Advanced Diploma in Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship
Master of Public Management and Governance
Higher Certificate in Court Interpreting
Higher Certificate in Heritage Studies
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts Honours in Languages (Afrikaans and English)
Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours in Heritage Studies
Bachelor of Social Science Honours in:
- Anthropology
- Archeology
- History
- Sociology
Master of Arts
Diploma in ICT – Applications Development
Diploma in Agriculture
Advanced Diploma in ICT – Applications Development
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science in Data Science
Bachelor of Sciences Honours (Data Science)
Bachelor of Science Honours (Mathematics)
Bachelor of Science Honours (Computer Science)
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physical Sciences
Master of Science (e-Science)
Master in Biological Sciences
Niche Areas
- Data Science
- Heritage Studies
- Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship
Future Programmes
- Desert Studies
- Geology
- Therapeutic Health Sciences,
- Early Childhood Development
Centres at SPU
1. Centre for Global Change (NAS)
2. Centre for Applied Data Science (NAS)
3. Centre for Creative Writing and African Languages (HUM)
4. Centre for Entrepreneurship Development and Research (EMS)
5. Centre for Entrepreneurship and Rapid Incubator – Upington
6. Centre for Continuous Professional Development
7. Arid Region Water Research Centre (NAS)
8. Centre for the Advancement of Rural and Inclusive Education Research (EDU)
National Research Foundation Rated Researchers
Prof Martin Ntwaeaborwa Rating: B3, 2021
Dr Silas Verjika Rating: Y1, 2021
Prof Winston Garira Rating: C2, 2021
Prof Mohamed Ahmed Rating: C2, 2022
Prof Nhamo Chaukura Rating: C2, 2022
Prof Dipane Hlalele rating: C2, 2022
Prof Godfrey Maringira Rating: C2, 2022
Prof Obed Shirinda Rating: C2, 2022
Prof Boitumelo Diale Rating: C2, 2023
Dr Rodrigue Massoukou Rating: C2, 2023
Dr Osayuwamen Omoruyi Rating: Y2, 2023
Dr Simbarashe Gukurume Rating: Y1, 2023
Prof Jesmael Mataga Rating: C2, 2024
Dr Oluwalana-Sanusi Abimbola Rating: Y2, 2025
Prof Anathi Magadlela Rating: C2, 2025
Dr Brian Mazorodze Rating: Y2, 2025
Dr Michael Olusanya Rating: C2, 2025
Prof Jose Merley Frantz Rating: C2, 2025
Dr Hammed Anuoluwapo Abass Rating: Y2, 2025
Prof Olihile Moses Sebolai Rating: C2, 2025
