CUT Annual Report 2013

Facilities and Major Capital Projects
Special Events
Infrastructure and Facilities Management remains a priority, and every effort is made to ensure that additional infrastructure
is built and that the existing infrastructure is well maintained.
In 2012, the university received an approval of R314 million from the DHET infrastructure funding programme (DHET
3-300) for the period 2012 to 2015. A Lead Consultant, Ingérop, was appointed to manage the university’s infrastructure
development programme, and vigorous campus planning is underway. Some of the delays that were experienced due to a
lack of human capital have been addressed by employing the expertise of Prof. Mojalefa Ralekhetho, who has vast experience
from leading the previous infrastructure projects.
The Campus Master Plan has also been developed by Ingérop. Furthermore, a maintenance plan, including backlog maintenance
costs, is in the final stages of preparation, and was presented for approval in early 2014.
The Facilities Management Unit is being repositioned to provide a more strategic, supportive role in planning and project
management as opposed to the traditional day-to-day maintenance role. An Infrastructure Development Task Team will be
exploring the possibility of obtaining available land and buildings in the surrounding areas of the university. An expression of
interest (EOI) tender was published to invite all interested parties to participate as one of the suppliers of student accommodation
to the university for a minimum period of three years.
CUT has witnessed many changes and tremendous achievements in serving the central region of South Africa and the
country as a whole. The university’s pursuit of quality education and academic excellence, have brought forth great
milestones. Here follows a few of the significant events for 2013:
Varsity Shield Champions!
FNB CUT’s Ixias rugby team ended the group match stages
of the 2013 FNB Varsity Shield unbeaten – thus being
the only unbeaten team in this division of the FNB Varsity
Cup competition. A great move down the short side
with seven minutes left on the clock saw Alec Mhlango
go over for the try which ultimately sealed the victory.
CUT creates employable graduates – Open Day
Grade 11 and 12 learners across central South Africa attended
the Open Days, which took place at both the Bloemfontein and
Welkom campuses on 10 and 11 May 2013. The purpose of the
Open Days was to allow potential students the freedom to explore
CUT’s facilities and see what programmes are available to them
beyond the generally known professions – opening their young
minds to new possibilities.
“We develop future leaders that excel in industry and business
across the globe”, said Prof. Albert Strydom, Dean of the Faculty
of Management Sciences, CUT’s largest faculty. “All the lecturers
consult with professionals and are sent to industry to interact
with new trends, which are regularly incorporated into the course
content”.
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