Confirm your demographic data

Dear colleagues

In line with the Employment Equity Act and the reporting requirements of the Department of Employment and Labour, the University of Cape Town (UCT) is required to conduct an analysis of our workforce profile according to race, disability, gender and nationality.

To ensure that the information provided to the department is accurate, staff members are required to verify the demographic data submitted to Human Resources at the time of their appointment to UCT.

• Access the Employment Equity Self Declaration (EEA1).
• Read this communication in Afrikaans or isiXhosa.

Please note that:

Designated groups mean black people, women and people with disabilities who:

1. are citizens of the Republic of South Africa by birth or descent, or
2. became citizens of the Republic of South Africa by naturalisation –
   1. before 27 April 1994; or
   2. after 26 April 1994 and who would have been entitled to acquire citizenship by naturalisation prior to that date, but who were precluded by apartheid policies.

If there are changes to your demographic information, please note the following when submitting the HR101 personal details form:

1. For changes to the status of your nationality/citizenship please submit your national identity document.
2. For changes to gender identity please ensure that you have the prerequisite documentation from the Department of Home Affairs available.
3. Existing staff members are encouraged to update or disclose their disability status by completing the EEA1 form. Following submission, staff members should schedule a confidential consultation with their HR Business Partner (HRBP) to discuss the nature of their disability and any reasonable accommodation requirements that may support their full participation and success in the workplace. 

It would be appreciated if staff could complete the form by Thursday, 27 August 2026. This process should take no more than five minutes.

Please note that after this date the link will no longer be active as we need to consolidate the information received from staff to update HR records. Also please note that where information is not updated, the status quo will remain.

Your cooperation in this regard is appreciated.

Sincerely

Professor Elelwani Ramugondo
Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Transformation, Student Affairs and Social Responsiveness