School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

School of Computational and Mathematical Sciences (Computer Science)

Welcome to the School

School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences in the Faculty of Science and Agriculture. We offer undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Computer Science.

Computer science has permeated our lives. This trend will continue at an ever-increasing pace in the future. There is a skills shortage in this career, and consequently, the remuneration for computer science practitioners is high. The discipline of Computer Science at the University of Limpopo presents education and training in the field of Computer Science. Our students find lucrative employment in the private and public sectors at the end of their studies.

General Information & Programmes

Departmental Rules

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Undergraduate Programmes

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Postgraduate Programmes

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Staff & Departmental Committees

Academic Staff
Staff member Position Research Interest
Prof M Velempini
HDHET(CPUT),BBA (SU), MSc(NUST), PhD (UCT)
Tel: +27 15 268 3666/2627
Email: mthulisi.velempini@ul.ac.za
HOD
Senior Lecturer
Medium Access Control Protocols, Security in Computing, Cognitive Radio Networks, Software Defined Networks, Ad Hoc Networks, Routing Protocols and Wireless Networks
Prof SN Mokwena
D.Tech (TUT)
Tel: +27 15 268 3666/2627
Email: sello.mokwena@ul.ac.za
Senior Lecturer Data Science, Cloud computing and IoT
Dr TI Modipa
MSC (UL), PhD (NWU)
Tel: +27 (0)15 268 2169
Email: Thipe.Modipa@ul.ac.za
Senior Lecturer Speech Recognition, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and Operating Systems
Mr MJD Manamela
BSc, BSc Hons, MSc (UNIN), DTE (UNISA), MCSSA
Tel: +27 (0)15 268 2155
Email: jonas.manamela@ul.ac.za
Senior Lecturer Human Language Technology, Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence and ICT for Development
Mr SP Ramalepe
MSc(UL), BSc Hons (UL), BSc (UL)
Tel: +27 15 268 2755
Email: Simon.ramalepe@ul.ac.za
Lecturer Software engineering, Natural Language Processing and Computational linguistics
Mr VR Baloyi
MSc(UL), BSc Hons (UL), BSc (UL)
Tel: +27 15 268 4266
Email: Vekani.baloyi@ul.ac.za
Lecturer

 

Ad Hoc Networks, Routing Protocols and
Wireless Networks.
Mr PT Malatji
MSc(UL), BSc Hons (UL), BSc (UL)
Tel: +27 15 268 3946
Email: Promise.Malatji@ul.ac.za
Lecturer Speech Technology (Text to speech), Programming and ICT in education
Mr J Tlouyamma
MSc(UL), BSc Hons (UL), BSc (UL)
Tel: +27 15 268 2209
Email: Joseph. tlouyamma@ul.ac.za
Lecturer Data mining and data warehouse, Big data analytics for 5G networks and 5G networks optimization.
Ms OH Nojila
BCom, HCom, MCom (NWU)
Tel: +27 15 268 4228
Email: Olebogeng. nojila@ul.ac.za
Lecturer Big data analytics, Machine learning, Internet of Things.
Ms L Manqele
B Sc ( Unizulu), B Sc (Hons)( Unizulu), MSc ( UCT)
Tel:015 268 4275
Email: lindelweyizizwe.manqele@ul.ac.za
Lecturer Internet of Things, Big Data, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Mr SS Mapunya
BSc Hons (UL), BSc (UL)MSc(UL)
Tel: +27 15 268 2797
Email: Sekgoari.Mapunya@ul.ac.za
Lecturer Security and Privacy, Wireless Communications and Cognitive Radio Networks
Ms EM Mokgotho
BSc Hons(UL), BSc (UP)
Tel: +27 15 268 3565
Email: Eunice.mokgotho@ul.ac.za
Junior Lecturer Speech Technology and Computer Security
Mr Shikwambana
BSc, BScHons (UL)
Tel: +27 15 268 4184
Email: Brian.shikwambana@ul.ac.za
Junior Lecturer Programming Languages, Wireless Sensor Networks and Information Security
Mr PJ Matsha
BSc Hons (UL), BSc (UL)
Tel: +27 15 268 4839
Email: Phephishi.matsha@ul.ac.za
Junior Lecturer Network and Cyber Security, Database Security and Ad hoc Wireless Communication
Ms MS Madiba
BSc Hons (UL), BSc (UL)
Tel: +27 15 268 2798
Email:Silence.Madiba@ul.ac.za
Junior Lecturer Security and Privacy, Wireless Communications and Cognitive Radio Networks
Ms LR Moila
BSc Hons (UL), BSc (UL)
Tel: +27 15 268 2798
Email: Lerato.Moila@ul.ac.za
Junior Lecturer Security and Privacy, Wireless Communications and Cognitive Radio Networks
Mr M Masekwameng
BSc Hons (UL), BSc (UL)
Tel: +27 15 268 2751
Email: Moses.masekwameng@ul.ac.za
Junior Lecturer Speech Technology
Support Staff
Staff member Position
Mr M Van Niekerk
Microsoft Certified: MCSE, MCP, MCITP
COMPTIA Certified: A+, Security+, ITIL v4
Tel: +27 15 268 3383
Email: Melt.Vanniekerk@ul.ac.za

 

Lab Technician
Mr B Nemutudi
BSc( Mathematical Sscience)UL
Hons(Computer science)UL
Tel: +015 268 2125
Email: Bruce.Nemutudi@ul.ac.za
Lab technician
Departmental Committees

Departmental Management committee

Mr Matjuda,
Mr Ramalepe
Ms OH Nojila
Mr Baloyi
Ms MS Madiba
M Velempini
Mr Manamela

Departmental Teaching and Learning Committee

Mr SP Ramalepe
M Velempini
Ms OH Nojila
Mr MS Masekwameng
Prof SN Mokwena

Departmental Research Committee

M Velempini
Mr Manamela
Mr SP Ramalepe
Dr TI Modipa
Prof SN Mokwena

Departmental Community Engagement Committee

Dr TI Modipa
Mr Shikwambana
Mr SS Mapunya
Ms MS Madiba
Mr LC Sejaphala

Departmental Time-Table Committee

Mr Baloyi
Mr LC Sejaphala
Ms Mokgotho

Departmental Assessment Committee (DAC)

Mr Shikwambana Mr Manamela,
Mr SP Ramalepe
Prof SN Mokwena
M Velempini
Ms Mokgotho
Ms OH Nojila
Dr TI Modipa

Departmental Library Committee

Mr SS Mapunya, 
Mr Malatji
Ms MS Madiba

SCHOOL CONTACTS

Head of Department

Prof M Velempini
Tel: (+27) 15268 3666/2627
Email: mthulisi.velempini@ul.ac.za

Secretary

Ms D Molabe
Tel: (+27) 15 268 3101
Email: daphney.molabe@ul.ac.za