Page 6 - Transformation Report 2023

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List of Figures

Figure 1: Student enrolments according to gender from 2019 to 2023 / 8
Figure 2: Geographic distribution of South African students / 10
Figure 3: Distribution of first-time student enrolments from 2019 to 2023 / 10
Figure 4: Home language of students 2022-2023 / 10
Figure 5: Overview of the National Qualification Framework, including sub-frameworks and qualification types / 13 It is hereby certified that the Nelson Mandela University Transformation Report (2023):
Figure 6: Mapping of the various sub-frameworks and qualifications linked to the learning and work pathways in
Engineering within the South African educational system / 14 • Was developed by the Director of Transformation of the Nelson Mandela University under the guidance of the
Figure 7: Depression and Suicidality amongst student during 2022 and 2023 / 26 • Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Engagement and Transformation, Professor André Keet.
Was prepared in alignment with Nelson Mandela University’s Institutional Transformation Plan (2023 - 2027).
Figure 8: Human Resource Development Spend: January - December 2023 / 44 • Is an addendum to the 2023 Integrated Annual Report.
Figure 9: Funding mobilised through the Nelson Mandela University Trust in 2022 - 2023 / 50 • Accurately reflects the submissions provided by the various Executive Management portfolios for the period
under review (2023).
List of Tables

Table 1: Student Enrolments According to Gender, Population groups at UG and PG levels and Nationality for 2022
and 2023 / 8
Table 2: Institutional Key Performance Areas on Student Access for 2023 Relative to 2022 and 2021 / 9
Table 3: Institutional Key Performance Areas on Enrolments by Major Field of Study for 2023 Relative to 2022 and
2021 / 9 PROFESSOR SIBONGILE MUTHWA AMBASSADOR NOZIPHO JANUARY-BARDILL
Table 4: Demographic Profile of Masters Enrolments by Gender, Population Group and Nationality for 2022 and 2023 / 12 VICE-CHANCELLOR CHAIRPERSON OF COUNCIL
Table 5: Demographic Profile of Doctoral Enrolments by Gender, Population Group and Nationality for 2022 and 2023 / 12
Table 6: Institutional Key Performance Areas on Student Success for 2023 Relative to 2022 and 2021 / 15
Table 7: Student Success Rates in Coursework & Research Modules by Population Groups and Gender for 2022 and
2023 / 15
Table 8: Student Success Rates in Coursework Modules by Population Groups and Gender for 2022 and 2023 / 15
Table 9: Institutional Key Performance Areas on Student Success According to Scarce Skills for 2023 Relative to 2022
and 2021 / 16
Table 10: Institutional Key Performance Areas on Research Outputs for 2023 Relative to 2022 and 2021 / 16
Table 11: Percentage Graduates Completing in Minimum Time Various Qualification types (2016 and 2017 cohorts) / 17
Table 12: Funding sources for student bursaries and scholarships for 2023, relative to 2022 / 19
Table 13: Overview of the Categories of Funding from which UG and PG Students benefited in 2023 / 22
Table 14: Concession granted versus Percentage Students Graduated (2017 to 2023) / 23
Table 15: Proportion of Bad Debt related to Concessions from 2020 to 2022 / 23
Table 16: Students in residences according to campus name for 2022 and 2023 / 24
Table 17: Top 10 presenting issues amongst students / 26
Table 18: Workforce Profile According to Population Group, Gender, Disability and Nationality / 28
Table 19: Academic Employees Profile According to Population Group, Gender, Disability and Nationality / 29
Table 20: Retirements for Academic and PASS Employees (2023 – 2028) / 29
Table 21: Institutional Key Performance Areas on Staff Profile for 2023 Relative to 2022 and 2021 / 30
Table 22: Overview of Research Chair and NRF-Rated Research at Nelson Mandela University / 32
Table 23: List of the Research Chairs at Nelson Mandela University / 32
Table 24: Institutional Key Performance Areas on Research Outputs for 2023 Relative to 2022 and 2021 / 33
Table 25: Employee Profile according to Occupational Levels, Population Groups, Gender and Employment Status
as at 30 September 2023 (according to the 2022/2023 Employment Equity Report) / 41
Table 26: Summary of Barriers and Affirmative Action Measures in the 2022/2023 Employment Equity Report / 42
Table 27: Academic promotions awarded as reflected in the Employment Equity Report 2022/2023 / 43
Table 28: Nelson Mandela University Financial Indicators (2019 – 2023) / 48
Table 29: Allocation of Bursaries by Population Group, Gender and Qualification level / 50

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