Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic at the University of the Witwatersrand, overseeing the academic project, faculty deans, and strategic initiatives. With a 40-year career at Wits, she has held key roles, including Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Dean, focusing on institutional leadership, staff development, and policy implementation. A renowned Professor of Education, her research explores higher education policy, pedagogy, and equity, bridging theory and practice to transform learning contexts.
Holding the UNESCO Chair in Teacher Education for Diversity, Prof. Osman has built global networks and authored influential publications. She drives transnational partnerships, such as the WESAF doctoral program and AFRETEC, advancing digital and material innovation in Africa. An elected member of the Academy of Sciences of South Africa, she is celebrated for her commitment to socially just education through teaching, research, and leadership.