About Walter Sisulu
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Email Address:
Contact Numbers:
Mthatha: 047 502 2100
Butterworth: 047 401 6000
East London: 043 702 9200
Potsdam: 043 708 5200
Chiselhurst: 043 709 4000
Enabling a Connected University
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Directorate at Walter Sisulu University provides the digital infrastructure, enterprise systems, technical support and governance capabilities that enable the University to deliver its core academic and administrative functions.
The Directorate supports teaching and learning, research, student services, institutional administration and community engagement through reliable, secure and integrated technology solutions across the University's campuses.
Our focus is on delivering responsive ICT services, strengthening institutional systems, protecting digital resources and developing sustainable technology solutions that support the University's strategic objectives.
Our mandate
The ICT Directorate coordinates and delivers technology services that enable an efficient, connected and secure university environment. This includes managing ICT service delivery, maintaining infrastructure and networks, developing and supporting enterprise applications, strengthening cybersecurity and governance, and coordinating ICT projects.
Through collaboration with faculties, departments, students and university management, the Directorate seeks to ensure that technology investments deliver measurable institutional value.
Directorate leadership
Mr Masomelele Ngini
Acting Director: Information and Communication Technology
The Acting Director provides leadership and strategic coordination for ICT service delivery, infrastructure, enterprise systems, software development, information security, governance and ICT projects.
The Directorate works collaboratively with university stakeholders to align technology services and initiatives with institutional priorities and the needs of the WSU community.
Select a section to read its responsibilities.
Our commitment
The ICT Directorate is committed to supporting a connected, secure and digitally enabled Walter Sisulu University. Through effective service management, dependable infrastructure, integrated applications, responsible governance and coordinated project delivery, we aim to enhance the technology experience of every member of the university community.
Access ICT services
Students and staff can use the University's designated ICT support channels to report technical problems, request assistance and obtain guidance on available services.
| Service Desk supervisor | +27 (0) 43 708 5248 |
| Logistics | +27 (0) 47 703 8516 |
| Mthatha | +27 (0) 47 502 2989 |
| Ibika | +27 (0) 47 401 6399 |
| College Street | +27 (0) 43 702 9321 |