Welcome to the Department of Educational Leadership and Management! We are delighted to have you join our dynamic community of scholars, lecturers, and leaders. Our department is dedicated to fostering excellence in educational leadership through rigorous academic programs, innovative research, and practical experiences. Whether you are a prospective student, current student, or alumnus, we are here to support your journey towards becoming an impactful leader in the field of education. We look forward to working with you and contributing to your professional growth and succes.

Our vision

Our vision is to nurture education leaders in the African Continent and beyond. Our rigorous research and quality teaching will ensure that we will be able to instil the necessary values that would enable educational leaders to be relevant and diligent.

Our mission

Our department, using open learning and distance education is committed to:

• engage in relevant research that would enhance our diverse teaching and learning initiatives
• lead in African leadership and set high standards in global research
• strive working with communities to enhance quality teaching, learning and research
• improve our expertise and that of our students and convalescing the efficacy in our schools
• meet the needs of the global competitive society through collaborative relationships
• uplift the disadvantaged as we participate in community development initiatives

Contact us

Prof VP Mahlangu
Chair of Department
Educational Leadership and Management
Building: Nkoana Simon Radipere Building, Room 6-77/79
Tel: 012 429 8550 
Email: Mahlangvp@unisa.ac.za