Wits University fires 'senior staff member'
- Published on 2 Feb 2017
- HR Pulse News Desk
The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has confirmed that a senior staff member has been dismissed‚ after he was found guilty of sexual misconduct.
Three female colleagues laid complaints of sexual harassment with the university's Gender Equity Office late last year. An independent investigation found the man guilty in respect of the three complainants and concluded the misconduct warranted dismissal. The man was notified accordingly and dismissed on Wednesday.
EWN reported that the three women accused the senior staff member‚ a professor‚ of using his position and influence for sexual gain‚ allegedly promising to assist them in furthering their careers.
Source: SA Labour News
