CUT appoints new Vice-chancellor and Principal, Professor Pamela Dube
The Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) has appointed Professor Pamela Dube as Vice-chancellor and Principal, effective 1 January 2023.
Dube brings vast knowledge and experience in the higher education sector. She has demonstrated her ability to build partnerships and lead strategic engagements at various levels, including student leadership development support initiatives. She has also achieved academic excellence in addition to her substantive experience at the executive level. Dube has initiated effective relationship-building approaches with academic, governmental and business partners as well as having exceptional public communications skills. She also brings a wealth of experience and passion to work with students who remain the priority at CUT.
She brings this entire tapestry of talents and experience necessary to drive the 2030 Vision to its fruition. Dube is currently serving as Deputy Vice-chancellor: Student Development and Support at the University of Western Cape. She is an accomplished leader in academia, having attained her numerous qualifications from various national and international universities. A graduate of the University of Siegen in Germany and UKZN, Dube lived and worked in Germany at the University of Siegen after completing her doctoral degree.
“The university council is grateful for the meaningful participation of all stakeholders within the university in Professor Dube’s appointment. On behalf of the university community, I wish to thank her for taking up this offer and availing herself of the opportunity to lead our institution towards and beyond Vision 2030,” said CUT council chairperson, Councillor Mathew Rantso.
Professor Alfred Ngowi, Acting Vice-chancellor and Principal, will continue to provide his leadership role to the university until the end of December 2022.
“On behalf of the council, I want to thank Professor Ngowi for his exceptional service and leadership during an important period of transition, and I look forward to the continued support of management, including university stakeholders towards the appointment of his successor,” added Councillor Rantso.
About CUT
CUT is the foremost higher education institution in the heartland of South Africa, dedicated to quality education and training in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. CUT boasts pockets of excellence, including a premier Hotel School and leading research and innovation platforms, e.g. world-class medical product development through 3-D printing technology.