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Governance Structure of Department
There are a number of committees that function actively to promote the Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research endeavours of the Department. The number of successful grant applications and research publications continue to grow in this dynamic environment.
DHRS consist of a total of approximately 93 permanent and contract staff members plus approximately 70 ad-hoc academics staff members who is lead by the following Executive team:
| Position | Name |
| Director and Head of Department | Assoc Prof Lebogang Ramma |
| Chair of Postgraduate Education | Dr Helen Buchanan |
| Acting Chair of Research | Ms Christine Rogers |
| Head of Division - (Nursing & Midwifery) | Dr Nicki Fouché |
| Head of Division - (Communication Sciences & Disorders) | Mrs Vivienne Norman |
| Head of Division - (Physiotherapy) | Dr Soraya Maart |
| Head of Division - (Occupational Therapy) | Dr Amshuda Sonday |
| Head of Division - (Disability Studies) | A/Prof Judith McKenzie |
| Administration Manager | Mrs Debra Hendricks (previously Adams) |