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Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture

Welcome to a multidisciplinary faculty where science, engineering, agriculture and the built environment work together to address complex local and global challenges.

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125+Programs

About Our Faculty

Formed in 2021 through the merger of the former School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, School of Environmental Sciences and School of Agriculture, the Faculty creates interdisciplinary opportunities in teaching, research and community engagement. Its programmes develop scientific and technical knowledge, analytical and problem-solving skills, independent thinking, teamwork and communication so that graduates are locally relevant and globally competitive.

Academic Structure

Departments of Agriculture

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Bachelor's Degrees5 programmes

Master's Degrees1 programme

Other Qualifications2 programmes

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)1 programme

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Bachelor's Degrees3 programmes

Master's Degrees3 programmes

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)3 programmes

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Departments of Natural and Mathematical Sciences

Bachelor's Degrees5 programmes

Honours Degrees2 programmes

Master's Degrees3 programmes

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)1 programme

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Bachelor's Degrees6 programmes

Honours Degrees1 programme

Master's Degrees1 programme

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)1 programme

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Bachelor's Degrees4 programmes

Honours Degrees5 programmes

Master's Degrees3 programmes

Other Qualifications1 programme

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)3 programmes

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Bachelor's Degrees6 programmes

Honours Degrees3 programmes

Master's Degrees3 programmes

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)3 programmes

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Bachelor's Degrees4 programmes

Honours Degrees4 programmes

Master's Degrees3 programmes

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)3 programmes

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Bachelor's Degrees2 programmes

Honours Degrees2 programmes

Master's Degrees2 programmes

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)2 programmes

Departments of Engineering and the Built Environment

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Bachelor's Degrees2 programmes

Master's Degrees2 programmes

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)4 programmes

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16 departments
AGRICULTURAL & RURAL ENGINEERI5 staff

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AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS & AGRI6 staff

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ANIMAL SCIENCE9 staff

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BIOCHEMISTRY & MICROBIOLOGY61 staff

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Ms Tsireledzo Marole Part-Time Lecturer in Microbiology

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Mr Musikwazwothe Badzhi Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Sindisiwe Sukoluhle Bhengu Tutor/Demonstrator
Mr Phodzo Kgotso Gundula Tutor/Demonstrator
Mr Harlod Kato Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Tendani Precious Kutama Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Mashudu Sharon Kwinda Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Mbuyelo Magodi Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Patience Makhado Tutor/Demonstrator
Mr Appreciate Thembuluwo Makhethakhetha Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Vukona Willingness Makhubele Tutor/Demonstrator
Miss Mmamogo Violet Malesa Tutor/Demonstrator
Mr Vincent Aron Maliatji Tutor/Demonstrator
Mr Given Maboko Mapaya Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Prudence Mmagomakgowa Marape Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Melody Lebogang Marimana Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Olga Ronewa Marubine Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Boitumelo Rivonia Mashatola Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Musutha Masutha Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Thembuluwo Mbasigidi Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Lethabo Hope Moila Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Kamogelo Mokgwela Tutor/Demonstrator
Miss Mmasehlare Stellah Molepo Tutor/Demonstrator BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)
Ms Adivhaho Mudau Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Thompho Olga Mudau Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Phophi Nicole Mudumela Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Anemeria Teresa Mukoma Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Nditsheni Pertunia Mulatedzi Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Khangwelo Munyai Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Vhutshilo Mushiana Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Dikgang Cornellia Ndou Tutor/Demonstrator
Mr Ronewa Tierick Ndou Tutor/Demonstrator
Mr Maanodivhambele Jishua Nemavhola Tutor/Demonstrator
Mr Mpho Nemukondeni Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Fulufhelo Nengudza Tutor/Demonstrator
Miss Vhutali Isabella Radzilani Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Felicia Ramakokovhu Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Mukonazwothe Ramathuthu Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Unarine Elisah Ratshimbilani Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Uzwothe Sigari Tutor/Demonstrator
Mr Desmond Dakalo Siphugu Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Sarah Tshikhudo Tutor/Demonstrator
Mr Gudani Tshiswaise Tutor/Demonstrator
Ms Ukhetiwe Saviour Vukeya Tutor/Demonstrator
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES79 staff

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Dr Uwineza Marie Clementine Nibamureke DOCTORATE DEGREE

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Ms Livhuwani Balibali
Mr Khuliso Manuel Chuma
Mr Kagisho Dibakoane
Ms Kefilwe Lethube Hlahlariele
Miss Glender Khwilimba
Ms Sharon Lishiba
Miss Arehone Lusunzi
Ms Tshavhungwa Maboho
Ms Mualusi Madadzhe
Ms Lufuno Madzivhandila
Ms Tshifhiwa Patience Magelegeda
Ms Luyanda Precious Mahlangu
Ms Mulweli Makhokha
Miss Vhukhudo Makhomu
Mr Funanani Malifhologo
Ms Tshembo Jacinth Maluleke
Ms Rendani Manwatha
Ms Kuhlula Divine Mashele
Mr Ronald Molobela
Ms Ntateng Monyela
Ms Predence Leenetsi Moropyane
Ms Sherron Mphephu
Ms Faranani Mudau
Ms Mulisa Mudau
Ms Muravha Witness Mukwevho
Ms Masakona Muleele
Mr Zwonaka Mulondo
Mr Tshifhiwa Archie Musefuwa
Ms Ndivho Mutavhatsindi
Ms Muvhumbi Candy Mutengwe
Ms Precious Sibongile Mwadira
Ms Anangoho Netshabako
Ms Yenama Siphesihle Ngcobo
Ms Masoko Ramahuma
Ms Ndifhedzo Rammbasa
Mr Frederick Madidimalo Seabela
Miss Ivy Shittlhangu
Ms Uhone Shonisani
Miss Lindani Precious Sibadela
Ms Dzunisani Lonene Sibuyi
Ms Hulisani Sigwavhulimi
Ms Phindulo Singo
Ms Suprise Marubini Sithagu
Mr Funanani Takalani
Ms Khuliso Olga Tshabuse
Miss Ntakadzeni Tshifaro
CHEMISTRY65 staff

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Mr Kuvonakala Chake
Mr Mayibongwe Gwebu
Mr Kabelo Maepa
Miss Thisundiwi Malusela
Ms Vhugala Jessica Mambane
Miss Jessica Phamela Mashabana
Ms Mpho Mashau
Ms Vhuhwavho Masindi
Miss Hlalala Pearl Masingi
Ms Dakalo Mudzunga Mathavha
Mr Zwivhuya Ishmael Mavhungu
Ms Nkele Sophia Moeng
Mr Wesley Mokhabukhi
Miss Uhone Nita Mudau
Ms Humbelani Hazel Mulaudzi
Mr Ofhani Mungane
Mr Musha Steven Munonde
Ms Lutendo Munyai
Ms Dembe Doris Musindane
Ms Ndamulelo Recebba Muvhango
Mr Emmanuel Neluvhola
Mr Nelson Rudzani Nemadzhilili
Ms Mbali Jessica Nkosi
Mr Maanda Phidane
Miss Mutali Ramakuela
Ms Rotenda Lucy Ratshilumela
Ms Dembe Audrey Ravele
Ms Lethabo Selowa
Mr Andzani Nobble Shilengu
Ms Azwidali Muthige Shumba
Mr Liadaduvha Sigida
Ms Wavhudi Portia Vhangani
EARTH SCIENCE21 staff

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EXPERIMENTAL FARM8 staff

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FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY12 staff

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FORESTRY8 staff

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Mr Babatunde Solomon Ojelade Part-Time Lecturer

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GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMEN SCIENCE34 staff

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Miss Motlatso Makhura
Ms Tshogofatso Shai
MATHEMATICS & COMPUTATIONAL S58 staff

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Mr Admire Bere
Ms Sthembile Albertinah Fundama
Ms Audrey Kholofelo Lapane
Mr Rilinde Lutsinge
Ms Singita Mabasa
Mr Aubrey Makhema
Ms Ntsako Happy Maluleke
Mr Mpho Maneta
Mr Mxolisi Mogale
Mr Ritshidze Monyai
Mr Edzisani Eminem Mudau
Mr Murendiwa Mudau
Ms Ronewa Munyai
Ms Nompumelelo Trinity Ncube
Mr Vhugala Nemadandila
Mr Orifuna Meshack Nemukula
Ms Nyawedzeni Nengovhela MASTER OF SCIENCE
Ms Azania Muali Ndiwashu Nethononda
Ms Ipfilawe Netshifhefhe
Mr Rofhiwa Netshiomvani BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)
Mr Mufunwa Theophilus Ramagalela
Mr Phumudzo Rasila BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HONOURS)
Mr Khumbudzo Sigidane
Miss Kgothatso Christina Waleng
PHYSICS62 staff

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Prof Itani Phanuel Matamba Professor DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

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Mr Percy Budeli
Mr Sizol Wethu Gama
Mr Ntokoto Prominent Leshabane
Mr Mashudu Tyson Lusunzi
Ms Lebogang Mabulana
Ms Hlayiseka Authority Mabunda
Ms Rendani Manngo
Mr Mahlatse Matome Mapelele
Ms Mboneni Getrude Mapfumo
Ms Nkateko Mashaba
Ms Patricia Masuwa
Ms Rinae Mathavha
Mr Shaun Mathebula
Mr Lazarus Mavasa
Mr Khuliso Mavhuthu
Mr Masingita Alpha Mayingani
Mr Ntwanano Mbombi
Mr Nkosana Determine Mkhatshwa
Mr Jones Mokwena
Ms Kemelo Boledi Moloto
Ms Mbuyelo Motau
Mr Kgalemo Mukhovhi
Mr Shandukani Muronga
Mr Zwavhudi Mushiana
Ms Musandiwa Hilda Muthindivhane
Mr Allex Mutunguwani
Mr Tebokgo Given Ndou
Mr Rembuluwani Nemubvumoni
Mr Nnzudzeni Nengudza
Ms Tsivhudzo Netshamutshedzi
Ms Ampfarisaho Lorraine Netsianda
Ms Nyandano Netsianda
Mr Junior Nevumbane
Ms Zwivhuya Mercy Nkhumelelni
Ms Mufunwa Lucia Nthakheni
Ms Ompha Angel Nwanamitwa
Mr Motlaso Dancan Phooko
Mr Tshepiso Thompson Rauwane
Mr Nelthan Kiamukgetsi Sebola
Miss Koena Charlize Thantsha
Mr Thakhani Thovhakale
Ms Mudzhedzi Tshikalange
PLANT & SOIL SCIENCE16 staff

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Mr Dakalo Nemamilwe
SCIENCE FOUNDATION22 staff

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Mr Rivalani Chris Baloyi
Mr Musa Douglas Mabasa
Mr Emmanuel Maffa
Mr Murendeni Solly Makatu
Mr Rinae Makungo
Miss Rilinde Netshivhambe
Mr Nndwakhulu Ratshili
Mr Phinies Thato Tshabalala
Mr Phillemon Vutsulu
URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING15 staff

Head of Department

Dr Emmaculate Ingwani Senior Lecturer and Head of Department DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY emaculate.ingwani@univen.ac.za +27 15 962 8635
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Dr Emaculate Ingwani specialises in Urban and Regional Planning. Her research covers society and planning, local social and economic development, participation and conflict resolution, peri-urban expansion and settlements, land transactions, water services, livelihoods, natural ecosystems, community engagement and higher education. She provides academic leadership, teaching, postgraduate supervision, quality assurance and curriculum internationalisation. Affiliations include SACPLAN, SAPI and ZIRUP.

Professors

Prof James Chakwizira Professor DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY james.chakwizira@univen.ac.za
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Professor James Chakwizira specialises in transport and infrastructure planning, spatial planning and design, planning law, GIS and remote sensing, and higher education. He teaches, conducts research, supervises postgraduate students and serves as Programme Coordinator. His affiliations include SACPLAN Pr. Pln, SAPI, SAICE, ZIRUP, IFRTD and CITL.

Lecturers

Mr Tendayi Gondo Lecturer MASTER OF SCIENCE tendayi.gondo@univen.ac.za
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Dr Tendayi Gondo specialises in urban risk assessment and modelling, GIS and remote sensing, enterprise and disaster risk, land governance, local economic development, entrepreneurship, project planning, business administration and higher education. He contributes to teaching, supervision, mentoring, risk governance, quality assurance and entrepreneurship coaching.

Ms Mmbulaheni Khwashaba Lecturer MASTERS IN TOWN REGIONAL PLANNING mmbulaheni.khwashaba@univen.ac.za
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Ms Mbulaheni Iglet Khwashaba specialises in urban development, urban finance and governance, public participation, urban informality and spatial planning. She contributes to teaching, research and professional-practice support and is affiliated with SACPLAN Pr. Pln and SAPI.

Mr Masala Thomas Makumule Part-Time Lecturer MASTER OF SCIENCE thomas.makumule@univen.ac.za
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Mr Masala Thomas Makumule contributes professional expertise in planning practice, municipal and metropolitan planning, local economic and social development, and development planning.

Mr Thiathu Darryl Manenzhe Part-Time Lecturer MASTERS DEGREE thiathu.manenzhe@univen.ac.za
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Mr Thiathu Darryl Manenzhe contributes professional expertise in housing, spatial planning and regional development planning.

Dr Frank Moffat Lecturer DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY frank.moffat@univen.ac.za
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Dr Frank Moffat specialises in urban design, housing, human settlements, spatial transformation, GIS and remote sensing. His role includes teaching, research, community engagement, academic support and student supervision. He is affiliated with SACPLAN.

Mr Fulufhedzani Victor Mushiana Part-Time Lecturer and Architect BACHELOR OF ARTS victor.mushiana@univen.ac.za
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Mr Fulufhedzani Victor Mushiana contributes professional expertise in architecture, urban design, studio practicals and drawing.

Dr Shylet Anesu Nyamwanza Lecturer DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Shylet.Nyamwanza@univen.ac.za
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Dr Shylet Anesu Nyamwanza specialises in Urban and Regional Planning, with a research focus on spatial planning and development. She contributes to teaching, research, supervision and academic support and is affiliated with SACPLAN Pr. Pln and SAPI.

Mr Brightnes Risimati NGAP Lecturer MASTERS IN TOWN REGIONAL PLANNING brightnes.risimati@univen.ac.za
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Dr Brightnes Risimati specialises in transportation planning, sustainable and smart-city development, satellite navigation systems and remote sensing for urban and regional planning. He contributes to teaching, research and academic support and is registered with SACPLAN as a Professional Planner.

Mr Ntshengedzeni Tshishonga Part-Time Lecturer MASTERS IN TOWN REGIONAL PLANNING ntshengedzeni.tshishonga@univen.ac.za
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Mr Ntshengedzeni Tshishonga contributes professional expertise in land-use planning and spatial development planning.

Ms Funani Tshivhase Lecturer MASTERS IN TOWN REGIONAL PLANNING funani.tshivhase@univen.ac.za
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Dr Funani Tshivhase specialises in site planning and design, GIS and remote sensing, municipal governance, sustainable urban development, spatial planning and land-use management. He teaches specialised and studio modules and conducts applied research. Affiliations include SACPLAN Pr. Pln and SAPI.

Technical Staff

Mr Ntsieni Colin Khwathisi Technician MASTERS IN TOWN REGIONAL PLANNING ntsieni.khwathisi@univen.ac.za
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Mr NC Khwathisi provides technical support, studio assistance and practical facilitation in Urban and Regional Planning. His affiliations include SAPI and SACPLAN Pr. Pln.

Miss Sedzani Gracious Tshikunde Junior Technician NATIONAL DIPLOMA Sedzani.tshikunde@univen.ac.za
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Ms SG Tshikunde provides technical support for studios, practicals and laboratory resources. Her affiliations include SACPLAN Tch. Pln and SAPI.

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