"It is my honour that I introduce Sele Mthimkhulu, an outstanding graduate leader of the University of Cape Town. Through continued collaboration I have worked closely with Sele in the professional capacity of Senior coordinator for Academic Support for Residences. From this stance an account of Sele’s leadership qualities and competencies are described.Sele has always demonstrated commitment, leadership, and professionalism in his active role as a Sub - warden for both Academic Development and Wellness. Sele has shown considerable flare in his ability to organize and coordinate academic support at both a residence level and role modeling presence at an inter-residence level, serving as a highly effective ambassador, host, and liaison. To date, Sele has served in a consultative, leadership and communication role and has un-reserving dedicated himself to the growth and multiple stakeholder collaboration required for the effective roll out of residence life programs."

"During his leadership term in office, Sele has been extremely proactive in collaboratively leading a process with his house committee and sub - warden team to bring about the first team building workshop to his leadership peers. Additionally Sele assisted in channeling academic support towards a study skills workshop and essay writing workshop to Liesbeeck Gardens Students, as well as remaining committed and going out of his way to actively promote and advertise all residence life programs (Faculty Residence Tutors Program & Careers Service Boot Camp) as visibly as possible in his residence."

"Through consistent efforts, ability to work effectively in a team, and professional approach, a great level of the success of the increased academic presence and support in Liesbeeck gardens can be attributed to Sele’s ability to systematically respond to the needs of students in an informed, transformative and professional way.One such recent example is in Sele’s ability to arrange for a new study space in Liesbeeck Gardens, which serves as a very important resource for other students."

"Beyond the residence context, I’ve observed that Sele has played a strong leadership role to promote integration and inclusivity at UCT through synergizing several southern African cultural societies at UCT in an inter-cultural event. This leadership milestone enabled three cultural societies to share in a social and sporting day in an atmosphere and environment of integration and inclusivity. It can be said that these themes run through Sele’s approach in the way in which he is present at every single academic and wellness event held in and for Liesbeeck Gardens; as well as his immense capacity to hold two portfolios – Wellness and Academics simultaneously and serve both of these with high levels of dedication."

"Sele is an outstanding, integral, committed insectionidual with a strong level of dedication and understanding which he channels towards student development and well-being. He takes a considerable amount of dedicated effort to effectively channel his multiple leadership capacities to the needs and well – being of others, and is always accessible and approachable. Based on this I do not hesitate to provide support for and recommend Sele as a very promising candidate."