Staff

Our team is diverse, skilled, and dedicated to delivering excellent service while fostering collaboration and innovation.

Staff

Our team is diverse, skilled, and dedicated to delivering excellent service while fostering collaboration and innovation.

About Us

Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering

Staff

Meet the Dedicated Staff Behind Our Success

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Staff

Dr Kentse Motsetse

Head of Department

PhD in Metallurgical Engineering

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Mrs Retha Visagie

Administrator

Advanced Diploma In Executive Administration

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Professor Walace Matizamhuka

Associate Professor

PhD in Metallurgical Engineering

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Professor Kabuba Tshilenge

Professor & Lecturer

PhD Chemical Engineering

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Mr Nathi Khoza

Lecturer

MEng in Chemical Engineering

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Professor Iyiola Otunniyi

Professor

PhD Metallurgical Engineering

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Dr Nkele Baloyi

Lecturer

PhD Metallurgical Engineering

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Dr Lay Shoko

Senior Technologist

PhD Chemical Engineering

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Dr Letsabisa Lerotholi

Lecturer

PhD in Chemical Engineering

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Mrs Corne Brink

Lecturer

B Eng in Chemical Engineering

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Mr Blessing Maramba 

Lecturer 

Master in Metallurgical Engineering

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Ms Khathu Nemavhola

Technologist

M Tech in Metallurgical Engineering

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Mr Gerald Mathebula

Technologist

M Tech Chemical Engineering

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Mr Robert Mbedzi

Technologist

M Tech Chemical Engineering

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Mr Timothy Ayo

Laboratory Assistant

B Tech in Metallurgical Engineering

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