Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997)NoticesInstitutional Statute of Stellenbosch University, 2019Chapter 3 : Office BearersRector and Vice-Chancellor42. Term of office |
| (1) | The rector may hold office for a period, determined by the Council, of not more than five years, and may be reappointed for one more consecutive term without having to apply again for the position, after which the person may apply again for the position. |
| (2) | The office of rector becomes vacant if the rector resigns in writing to the registrar or any of the circumstances described in clauses 18(1)(f), (g), (h), (i) or (j) becomes applicable to the Rector. |
| (3) | The Council may dismiss the rector from office by a two thirds majority vote of all the members of the Council on the grounds of a serious violation of the law, serious misconduct, or incapacity due to poor work performance or ill health or injury. |
| (4) | A vacancy in the office of rector must be filled in accordance with clause 41. |
| (5) | When the office of rector is vacant or the rector is temporarily incapable of performing the duties of rector, the Council designates a vice-rector or the chief operating officer to act as rector. |