Secretariat

The Role of the University Secretariat

The University Secretariat plays a pivotal role in supporting the University’s governance and management, ensuring that institutional processes are transparent, efficient, and compliant. As the custodian of governance administration, the Secretariat:

Drives effective policy administration, ensuring policies are developed, maintained, and applied consistently across the University.
Provides professional secretariat services to the University’s primary governance structures – including Council, Senate, the University Forum, the Executive Committee of Convocation – as well as to most of their standing committees.
Safeguards the University’s institutional memory by maintaining accurate minutes and records, thereby preserving the history and continuity of decision-making.
Ensures effective information management and legislative compliance, offering strategic guidance on governance matters to strengthen institutional accountability.
Supports the University Registrar in carrying out institutional governance responsibilities.

In addition, the Secretariat provides secretariat support to the University’s key management structures, including the Vice-Chancellor’s Office (VCO) and the Senior Executive Team (SET).

The Secretariat also manages the Wits Governance Portal, the central repository for governance information and meeting documentation. The Portal serves as a vital resource for accessing governance-related materials, enhancing transparency and accessibility across the University community.

Secretariat Team

Ms Thando Mabena

Head: University Secretariat
thando.mabena@wits.ac.za

Mrs Layla Hasan Hasen

Senior Office Administrator
layla.hasanhasen@wits.ac.za

Miss Zihle Febana

Senior Committee Coordinator
zihle.febana@wits.ac.za

Mr Mabutho Mguni

Senior Committee Coordinator
mabutho.mguni@wits.ac.za

Mr Tshepo Moshodi

Senior Committee Coordinator
tshepo.moshodi@wits.ac.za

Mrs Bronwyn Taljaard

Senior Committee Coordinator
bronwyn.taljaard@wits.ac.za