Jose Frantz

Jose Frantz is an accomplished academic and leader in the field of research and innovation, currently serving as Deputy Vice Chancellor at the University of the Western Cape since January 2011. In this role, Jose Frantz oversees research initiatives and mentors colleagues in research development while also teaching and supervising postgraduate students. Additionally, Jose Frantz has held significant positions such as Dean and Deputy Dean of Research, where focus has been on promoting faculty development and securing research funding. Jose Frantz is a Board Member at CAPRISA and has contributed to SAFRI as Faculty and as a Member of the Board of Directors in previous years. Earlier in career, Jose Frantz gained clinical experience as a physiotherapist at a tertiary hospital, following the completion of a PhD in Physiotherapy from the University of the Western Cape.