As Unisa celebrates 140 years of excellence, there is no time like the present to hear the voices of alumni and students whose lives have been impacted on and careers shaped through this mega-university. On this edition, we feature Dr Claudelle von Eck, President of the Unisa Convocation and CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors of South Africa.
Despite not being an auditor by profession, Dr Claudelle von Eck is making an immense contribution to this discipline and the wellbeing of South Africa as CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors of South Africa (IIASA). Unisa has played a vital role in her success as von Eck received her Master of Business leadership degree through the School of Business Leadership where she was also requested to serve on the alumni committee. Her vested interest in protecting her qualification culminated in her appointment as President of the Unisa Convocation in 2011. As a previous member of the Unisa Council, she also knew that her contribution was reaching a broader level.
Extremely proud of her alma mater, she says, “So many South Africans have been able to study through Unisa and make a valuable contribution to our country, so I think it’s fantastic that Unisa has been able to stay in power, in the sphere that it is in for such a long time.”
