There are a number of committees that function actively to promote the Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Research endeavours of the Department. The number of successful grant applications and research publications continue to grow in this dynamic environment.
DHRS consist of a total of approximately 93 permanent and contract staff members plus approximately 70 ad-hoc academics staff members who is lead by the following Executive team:
| Position | Name |
| Head of Department | Prof Roshan Galvaan |
| Chair of Postgraduate Education | Dr Candice Hendricks |
| Chair of Research | Dr Christine Rogers |
| Head of Division - (Nursing & Midwifery) | Dr Tania de Villiers |
| Head of Division - (Communication Sciences & Disorders) | Dr Lucretia Petersen |
| Head of Division - (Physiotherapy) | Dr Shamila Manie |
| Head of Division - (Occupational Therapy) | Dr Pam Gretschel |
| Head of Division - (Disability Studies) | Ms Sumaya Gabriels |
| Administration Manager | Ms Dominica Arendse |