Returning to Nelson Mandela University Campuses

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world, and our University campuses, as we know it. This site is aimed at helping you navigate all the new ways of working, learning, teaching and living at Nelson Mandela University.

What worked in the past, may not be applicable any more as we seek to do all that we can to ensure the safety of our staff, students, contractors, suppliers and visitors.

New guidelines, standard operating procedures, contact details and compulsory safety measures are among the items included to support you as we gradually return to campus.  

Before returning

You must have been identified as a student or requested as an essential, critical or key staff member to return to campus.

As a university we need to:

• Ensure that the necessary personal protective equipment has been supplied (Xolisa.Lubambo@mandela.ac.za or Nokuzola.Sukwana@mandela.ac.za), and
• Know exactly who is on our campuses should contact tracing be necessary. Line managers to contact HR’s Lungisani.Ntiyantiya@mandela.ac.za while identified students must confirm their date of return with their lecturer and/or residence manager.
• Book for the initial COVID-19 screening with Kobus.Magielies@mandela.ac.za (Port Elizabeth campuses) or Marietjie.Malan@mandela.ac.za (George Campus). This is ensure that the screening stations are not swamped with large numbers at any one time.