Dr Lindiwe Mokotjo, Head of Academic Development: Support Literacies within the Division for Academic Development and Support (ADS) at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), has been appointed by the Minister of Basic Education to serve on the Seventh Umalusi Council for General and Further Education and Training (2026–2030). The national appointment recognises Dr Mokotjo’s longstanding contribution to education, academic development, and quality assurance in South Africa.
As the Quality Council responsible for General and Further Education and Training, Umalusi plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the credibility, integrity, and standards of qualifications in South Africa. Through its oversight of assessment, certification, accreditation, and policy development, Umalusi helps ensure that the country’s education system continues to uphold excellence while responding to society’s changing needs.
Dr Mokotjo’s appointment reflects her extensive expertise in academic development, language and literacy support, curriculum enhancement, and quality assurance in education. Throughout her distinguished career, she has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to improving student success and advancing equitable access to quality education. Her appointment to the Council is a testament not only to her personal achievements but also to the calibre of scholarship and leadership cultivated at the University of Johannesburg.
Dr Lindiwe Mokotjo
Adding further distinction to this appointment, Dr Mokotjo has also been appointed Chairperson of the Assessment Standards Committee (ASC), one of Umalusi’s key governance structures responsible for maintaining and strengthening assessment standards across the education sector. In addition, she will serve as a member of the organisation’s Executive Committee (EXCO), contributing to strategic leadership and decision-making at the highest level.
Professor Sehaam Khan, DVC Academic, welcomed the appointment, noting that it exemplifies UJ’s commitment to contributing to national development through engaged scholarship and public service.
“We are immensely proud that Dr Mokotjo will represent both the University of Johannesburg and the broader higher education sector in helping shape the future of quality assurance in South African education. Her appointment reinforces UJ’s strategic commitment to societal impact and to partnering with national institutions in strengthening educational quality for all.”
The appointment aligns closely with the University’s Strategic Plan 2035, which emphasises societal impact, transformation, and excellence in teaching and learning. Through appointments such as these, UJ academics continue to make meaningful contributions beyond the University by influencing national policy, strengthening public institutions, and advancing educational transformation across South Africa.
Reflecting on the appointment, Dr Mokotjo said:
“I am deeply honoured by this appointment and proud to contribute in a manner that reflects the University of Johannesburg’s commitment to excellence, transformative education, and meaningful societal impact, as we collectively advance the quality and integrity of education in South Africa.”
The University of Johannesburg extends its warmest congratulations to Dr Mokotjo and wishes her every success as she undertakes this important national leadership role.
