WITS Contact Details for 2026 [Updated]
This article involves information on the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS) list of contact details for the 2026 academic year.
For the purpose of easy communication, the University has published a list of contact details for a variety of purposes. The reason for listing the contact details includes inquiries regarding registration, examination, admission, study materials, assignments, student finances, certificate collection etc. The contact details involve email addresses, phone numbers, PO box and the physical addresses. The following table below highlights the contact details of WITS.
UNIVERSITY OF THE WITWATERSRAND (WITS) LIST OF CONTACT DETAILS
POSTAL ADDRESS
- University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg | Private Bag 3 | Braamfontein | 2052 | Johannesburg | South Africa
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
- 1 Jan Smuts Avenue,
- Braamfontein 2000,
- Johannesburg,
- South Africa
TELEPHONE AND EMAIL CONTACT
- Wits Central Switchboard Tel: +27 (0)11 717-1000
- Undergraduate Student Call Centre: +27 (0)11 717-1888
- Student Fees Office Tel: 011 717 1531
- Wits ICT Helpdesk Tel: 011 717-1717
- Examinations and Graduation Office (EGO) Tel: 011 717 1272
- Counselling and Careers Development Unit (CCDU) Tel: +27 (0)11 717 9140 / 32
- Dean of Students (Solomon Mahlangu House) Tel: 011 717 9102
General Query Portal (AskWits): For non-urgent administrative or academic queries, use the official online portal at https://www.wits.ac.za/askwits
WITS OFFICIAL EMAIL ADDRESS:
Support and Emergency Contacts:
- Counselling and Careers Development Unit (CCDU): info.ccdu@wits.ac.za
- Wits Protection Services / Campus Security: Contact via Main Switchboard — +27 (0)11 717 1000 (trained operators dispatch the appropriate security response team for all on-campus emergencies)
- Wits Integrity Hotline: wits.integrity@wits.ac.za
- Student Affairs (Dean of Students): Contact page
- Student Fees Office: Dept-Finance-FeesOff@wits.ac.za
- Undergraduate Admissions: ask.wits@wits.ac.za
- Examinations and Graduation Office (EGO): help.EGO@wits.ac.za
Wits ICT Helpdesk
- Students: ITStudentHelp@wits.ac.za
- Staff: IThelp@wits.ac.za
Commerce, Law and Management
- General enquiries: brian.makena@wits.ac.za | Nasreen.Abdulla@wits.ac.za
- Faculty Registrar’s Office: Marike.Bosman@wits.ac.za | Owen.Naicker@wits.ac.za | Estelle.Nobin@wits.ac.za
- Undergraduate enquiries: Imelda.Jacobs@wits.ac.za | Ruth.Senamela@wits.ac.za | Thandi.Musetha@wits.ac.za | Sarafina.Mohlakoane@wits.ac.za
- Postgraduate enquiries: Jennifer.Mgolodela@wits.ac.za | mbali.nxumalo@wits.ac.za | Sibongile.Dhladhla@wits.ac.za | Susie.Maluleke@wits.ac.za | Tshepo.Mohlakoane@wits.ac.za
Health Sciences
- Faculty Registrar: sandra.benn@wits.ac.za
- Deputy Faculty Registrar: henda.vanderwalt@wits.ac.za
- Undergraduate Admissions: fhs-ugadmissions@wits.ac.za
- Human Resources: charles.gilbert@wits.ac.za
- Finance: daniel.stewien@wits.ac.za
- Research Office: maria.papathanasopuolos@wits.ac.za
- Strategic Projects: poovy.govender@wits.ac.za
- Communications and Marketing: antonia.appel@wits.ac.za
Humanities
Science
- Undergraduate Enquiries: science.ug@wits.ac.za
- Postgraduate Enquiries: science.pg@wits.ac.za
- MSc Enquiries: science.msc@wits.ac.za
- PhD Enquiries: science.phd@wits.ac.za
- General Enquiries: bsc1@science.wits.ac.za
WITS REGISTRAR’S EMAIL ADDRESS:
- For academic transcripts and official record verification, contact the Registrar’s Office through the official WITS management directory at https://www.wits.ac.za/about-wits/contact-us/management-contacts/
WITS MANAGEMENT EMAIL ADDRESS:
Management Committee (ManCo)
Note: The names and individuals in management positions listed below were accurate at the time of original publication. Senior leadership positions change over time. For the current and verified 2026 management contacts, please refer to the official WITS Management Directory at https://www.wits.ac.za/about-wits/contact-us/management-contacts/
| Vice-Chancellor and Principal | (See official directory for current name) | See official directory |
| Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research and Postgraduate Affairs | (See official directory for current name) | See official directory |
| Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic | (See official directory for current name) | See official directory |
| Chief Operating Officer | (See official directory for current name) | See official directory |
| University Registrar | (See official directory for current name) | See official directory |
| Dean: Student Affairs | (See official directory for current name) | See official directory |
| Chief Financial Officer | (See official directory for current name) | See official directory |
Senior Management
For current 2026 senior management contacts including the Head of Student Enrolment Centre, Director of Campus Protection Services, Chief Information Officer, University Librarian, Director of International Students Office, and others, refer to the official directory at https://www.wits.ac.za/about-wits/contact-us/management-contacts/
| Head: Student Enrolment Centre | See official directory | See official directory |
| Director: Campus Protection Services | See official directory | See official directory |
| Chief Information Officer | See official directory | See official directory |
| Deputy Registrar | See official directory | See official directory |
| Manager: International Students Office | See official directory | See official directory |
| University Librarian | See official directory | See official directory |
| Director: Gender Equity Office | See official directory | See official directory |
| Human Resources: Senior Director | See official directory | See official directory |
| Director: Alumni Relations | See official directory | See official directory |
WITS STUDENT EMAIL
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Your student email address is studentnumber@students.wits.ac.za. For login issues or access problems, contact the ICT Helpdesk at ITStudentHelp@wits.ac.za or call 011 717-1717. The student email support page is at https://www.wits.ac.za/mywits/student-email/ |
QUICK CONTACT REFERENCE — WHO DO I CONTACT FOR… (2026)
| Issue / Query | Contact | Details |
|---|---|---|
| General non-urgent query | AskWits Portal | https://www.wits.ac.za/askwits |
| Undergraduate admission queries | Undergraduate Call Centre | Tel: +27 (0)11 717 1888 | ask.wits@wits.ac.za |
| Postgraduate admission queries | Faculty Postgraduate Offices | https://www.wits.ac.za/postgraduate/contact-us/ |
| Outstanding fees or financial holds | Student Fees Office | Tel: 011 717 1531 | Dept-Finance-FeesOff@wits.ac.za |
| Bursaries, NSFAS, or scholarships | Financial Aid and Scholarships Administration | Contact page |
| Student email or eLearn access issues | Wits ICT Helpdesk | Tel: 011 717-1717 | ITStudentHelp@wits.ac.za |
| Registration or module selection problems | Student Enrolment Centre | See management directory for current contact |
| Academic transcripts or record verification | Registrar’s Office | See management directory for current contact |
| Exam timetables, deferrals, or graduation | Examinations and Graduation Office (EGO) | Tel: 011 717 1272 | help.EGO@wits.ac.za |
| Mental health, counselling, or career advice | CCDU | Tel: +27 (0)11 717 9140 / 32 | info.ccdu@wits.ac.za |
| On-campus emergency | Main Switchboard (dispatches Protection Services) | Tel: +27 (0)11 717 1000 |
| International student visa or accommodation | International Students Office | See management directory for current contact |
| Postgraduate research, supervision, or appeals | Relevant Faculty Postgraduate Office | Science: science.pg@wits.ac.za | Health Sciences: fhs-ugadmissions@wits.ac.za |
| Senior university leadership | Management Contact Directory | https://www.wits.ac.za/about-wits/contact-us/management-contacts/ |
Further Readings:
- WITS FEES STRUCTURE
- University of the Witwatersrand Term and Registration Dates
- View University of the Witwatersrand, WITS 2026 Admission Prospectus
Click here for steps on how to apply for University of the Witwatersrand, WITS 2026 Intake admission
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