Job Title: Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology
Company: Richfield
Dr Kiru Pillay is the dean of the Faculty of Information Technology at Richfield. He was appointed in October 2026. Before this, Kiru served as chief director at the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies. He previously served as senior researcher at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Earlier in his career, he held academic and research roles at the University of the Witwatersrand. Kiru holds a PhD in information systems from the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Work:
2026 – Present: Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology, Richfield
2026 – Present: Independent consultant
2016 – 2026: Chief director, Department of Communications and Digital Technologies
2014 – 2016: Senior researcher, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
2011 – Present: Academic specialist, University of the Witwatersrand
Education:
2012: PhD in information systems, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Master's degree in information systems, University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of science in computer science, University of South Africa
Postgraduate diploma in CIO practice, University of the Witwatersrand
About company: Richfield is a private higher education institution providing accredited technology and business qualifications across South Africa.
