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OFFICIAL SIGN OFF

It is hereby certified that this South African Medical Research Council Strategic Plan was developed by the
executive of the South African Medical Research Council with the support and guidance of Professor Johnny
Mahlangu, Chairperson of the SAMRC Board, and Professor Ntobeko Ntusi, SAMRC President and Chief
Executive Officer.

The Strategic Plan considers all the relevant policies, legislation and other mandates for which the South
African Medical Research Council is responsible for.

The document accurately reflects the strategic goals and objectives which the South African Medical Research
Council will endeavour to achieve over the period 2025/26 – 2029/30.

Programme 1 – Administration Programme 5 – Research Translation

Mr Sivuyile Ngqongwa Prof Ntobeko Ntusi
Chief Financial Officer SAMRC President & Chief Executive Officer

Programme 2 – Core Research

Mr Sivuyile Ngqongwa
Chief Financial Officer

Prof Liesl Zühlke
Vice President: Extramural Research
and Internal Portfolio Dr Mongezi Mdhluli
Head Official Responsible for
Strategy and Planning
Programme 3 – Innovation and Technology

Prof Ntobeko Ntusi
Dr Michelle Mulder President and Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director:
Grants, Innovation and Product Development

Programme 4 – Capacity Development Prof Johnny Mahlangu
Chairperson of the Board

Approved by
Dr Michelle Mulder
Executive Director:
Grants, Innovation and Product Development

Dr. Pakishe Aaron Motsoaledi, MP
Executive Authority

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