The Secretariat of the Institute is based at the Hub, the DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (CIKS), University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The Members include :
Prof. Nelson Ijumba
Coordinator
African Institute in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (AIIKS Hub), University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Prof. Hassan Kaya
Director
DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (CIKS), University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (AIIKS Hub & Secretariat)
Ms Zama Zikalala
Personal Assistant to CIKS Director
University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Dr. Mayashree Chinsamy
Research Manager
DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (CIKS), University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Mr Bhekisisa Ngcobo
Senior Administrative Officer (Finance)
IDSI-NRF Centre of Excellence in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (CIKS), University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa