Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University has 1,333 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is -4.4%.
Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: September 2025
SMU was established when the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Blade Nzimande in terms of section 20 of the Higher Education Act 1997 (Act 101 of 1997) promulgated the Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) in the SA Government Gazette no: 37658 of 16 May 2014. The promulgation followed the announcement made in 2011, by Minister Nzimande, when he announced his intention to separate the Medunsa Campus, from the University of Limpopo. The minister’s intention was based on the findings and recommendations of the task team that was established and led by Prof Malegapuru Makgoba, former Vice-Chancellor of University of Kwa-Zulu Natal (UKZN) and Dr Max Price, the Vice-Chancellor of University of Cape Town (UCT).
As of September 2025
Sefako Makgatho Hlth Sci
workforce metrics
Headcount
1.3k
Avg. Salary
$21.5k
Tenure
5.1yr
Growth Rate
-4.4%
Hiring Rate
Attrition Rate
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