31 In 2025 the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture maintained stable and disciplined financial management across all major budget categories. Against a total budget of R106.7 million, actual expenditure amounted to R103.7 million, resulting in an overall saving of approximately R3.0 million. Personnel remuneration – the faculty’s largest cost component – was well controlled, with expenditure of R95.4 million against a budget of R97.8 million, despite slightly higher spending on temporary staff to support teaching and operational continuity. Savings were also achieved in both the restricted budget and operating expenditure, with careful management of project funds and prudent operational spending contributing to underspending of R129 604 and R442 064 respectively. Overall, the faculty’s financial performance reflects effective resource allocation, responsible cost management and a continued commitment to financial sustainability while maintaining core academic and teaching activities. FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES UJ Arts and Culture secured total fundraising income of R5,037,800 through support from the Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport SETA (CATHSSETA) and the MTN SA Foundation. This amount comprised R1,612,800 for the internship programme, an additional R575,000 from the MTN SA Foundation, and R2,850,000 in bursary funding awarded to the Visual Art and Graphic Design departments. Income from other sources increased by 12.7%, amounting to R1,518,478. The Dean’s Concert further contributed R77,984, which was used to provide ad hoc financial assis- tance to academically deserving students experiencing financial need. In addition, the Jewellery Design department received in-kind funding (a gift of jewellerymaking tools) to the value of R10,000. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Description Budget 2025 Amount Spent 2025 Variance PERSONNEL REMUNERATION Salaries Cost To Company 88 035 510,87 85 725 968,94 2 309 541,93 Temporary Salaries 7 982 743,03 8 223 176,92 240 433,89 - Examiners & Moderators Salaries 776 463,14 506 475,79 269 987,35 Tutorial Salary Expenses 941 219,70 838 725,91 102 493,79 Overtime Salaries 43 498,53 52 784,18 9 285,65 - Ad-hoc Salary Payments 24 999,96 48 133,52 23 133,56 - Subtotal 97 804 435,23 95 395 265,26 2 409 169,97 RESTRICTED BUDGET 1 188 206,95 1 058 602,62 129 604,33 OPERATING EXPENSES 7 708 042,20 7 265 978,63 442 063,57 TOTAL 106 700 684,38 103 719 846,51 2 980 837,87 An Abridged Income and Expenditure Statement of Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture for 2025
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