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We provide the Finance, Innovation, Operations and Infrastructure services that support and deliver on the University of the Western Cape (UWC) mandate. Our aim is to continuously build on the service delivery, financial viability and solid capital base of UWC, with evolving people, systems and infrastructure so that we continuously serve our stakeholders who has to deliver on teaching and learning, research, community engagement and innovation.
Telephone: 021 959 3527 / e-mail: mregal@uwc.ac.za |
Mr Shaun Jonkers - Director of Finance |
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The Finance Department is responsible for designing and implementing financial controls, policy and business process engineering that support the activities of UWC. This provides a financial framework to all parties mandated to transact on behalf of or with UWC. The main outcomes of Finance are to provide timeous information to assist all levels of Management and Council of the University in their stewardship of the institution. This directorate drives financial availability and good discal discipline.
Telephone: 021 959 2497 / e-mail: sjonkers@uwc.ac.za
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Mr Irfaan Dalvie - Director of Business Development |
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The Business Development
team provides quality business and enterprise development advice, support and
services to the UWC community. This office manages the academic venues and
facilities through the Venue
Management Office and the UWC commercial
property portfolio. The UWC (Pty)Ltd, a wholly-owned UWC company as a corporate
structure for the purposes of pursuing commercial opportunities available to
the University will also be housed within this directorate. At Business
Development we concentrate on facilitating and supporting diversification of
the UWC revenue base.
Telephone: 021 959 2603 / e-mail: busdev@uwc.ac.za |
Mr Jacob Thampi - Director of Business Processing and Operations |
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This section includes Procurement, Accounts Payable and Travel, and Risk and Compliance (detailed below). Procurement maintains an ordered, efficient and accountable environment for procurement of goods and services to effectively deliver on the University’s Mandate. Accounts payable ensures and effects proper review and processing of payments to University vendors. The Travel section facilitates and ensures the efficient and compliant delivery of travel and related services to the campus community.
Telephone: 021 959 3197 / e-mail: jthampi@uwc.ac.za |
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Entrepreneurship: The new challenge for South Africa and UWC!
The Centre’s aims are to enhance the academic programme across
disciplines in entrepreneurship,
co-ordinate Entrepreneurship projects across campus, build a research programme
in Entrepreneurship that identifies with the needs of South Africa, collaborate
with national and international partners, provide the environment with a
Fellowship for Entrepreneurs so as to support growing Entrepreneurs, provide
incubation and support for small and medium enterprises in the spirit of
Entrepreneurship development. The Centre will develop supplier development
programmes and provide access to short courses at UWC via the Prior Learning
model. The Centre will play a pivotal role in building the triple helix
environment that will work together to support Entrepreneurs and maintain
business growth in South Africa.
Telephone: 021 959 9551 / e-mail: cduncan@uwc.ac.za |
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Mr Jairaj Ramchander - Director of Infrastructure and Engineering
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Infrastructure and Engineering provides and maintains the general physical infrastructure and
associated services as needed by the University to deliver on its mandate, with focus on
efficiency, economy and sustainability.
Telephone: 021 959 2170 / e-mail: jramchander@uwc.ac.za |
Mr Christopher Cobb - Director of Risk & Compliance |
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The Risk and Compliance function is responsible for the appropriate development,
management and application of resources, strategies and policies and initiatives to
adequately address the various risks to the University's stakeholders, property and
reputation.
Telephone: 021 959 3127 / e-mail: ccobb@uwc.ac.za |