Our Committees

Organising Committee

Ms. Mellania Maseko – Chair – (University of South Africa)
Prof P Kholopane – Co-chair – (University of Johannesburg)
Dr. P Mbhele – Paper reviews – (University of Kwa-Zulu Natal)
Dr. N Sukdeo – Paper Submissions – (University of Johannesburg)
Prof M Mkansi – Sponsorships – (University of South Africa)
Dr. A Amadi-Echendu – Government partners – (University of South Africa)
Ms. M Tsholetsane – Student colloquiums – (University of South Africa)
Mr. F Jojozi – Delegate Care – (University of Pretoria)
Mr. J Thrush – Conference Venue Logistics – (University of Mpumalanga)
Mrs. C Rielander – Exhibition logistics – (University of South Africa)
Dr. M Abubakre – International Liason – (Nottingham Trent University)
Mr. N Madonsela – Journal reviews – (University of Johannesburg)
Mr. N Lindman – Industry alliance – (Festo)
Mr. D Naude – Industry-University alliance Africa (SAP)

Local organising committee – Department of Operations Management, Unisa

Mr Preshodhan Naidoo – Entertainment (University of South Africa)
Dr. Riaan Dirkse Van Schaik – Paper submission platforms (University of South Africa)
Mr. John Mashala – Marketing and communication (University of South Africa)
Prof. Rigard Steenkamp – CBM Exhibition (University of South Africa)
Mr. Renco Van Rensburg – Social Media (University of South Africa)
Ms. Matshidiso Tsholetsane – Students recruitment (University of South Africa)
Ms. Elizma Bok – Department registration (University of South Africa)
Ms. Bongikosi Tshabalala – UNISA press
Ms. Vidya Jagunandan – Conference secretary (University of South Africa)
Mr. Musa Motha – Travelling and logistics (University of South Africa)
Ms. Ndivhuwo Nemtajela – Paper submission platforms (University of South Africa)

Advisory Committee

Prof J Amadi-Echendu – University of Pretoria
Prof P Kholopane – University of Johannesburg
Dr. PT Mbhele – University of Kwazulu Natal
Dr. M Abubakre – Nottingham Trent University
Dr. G Banda – Edinburgh University
Dr. J Mugwagwa – University College London

Peer Review Panel

Prof O Damm – Fraunhofer
Dr. M Abubakre – Nottingham Trent University
Dr. G Banda – Edinburgh University
Prof Pule Kholopane – University of Johannesburg
Prof Sarma Yadavalli – University of Pretoria
Dr. Anup Pradhan – University of Johannesburg
Dr. Adetunji Olufemi – University of Pretoria
Prof Joe Amadi-Echendu – University of Pretoria
Prof Rigard Steenkamp – University of South Africa
Dr. Jonathan Calof – University of Ottawa, Canada
Dr. Alexander Maune – University of South Africa
Dr. Andre Vermeulen – University of Johannesburg
Dr. Emmanuel-Ebikake Oyetola – Edge Hill University, United Kingdom
Dr. Esna Strydom – Tshwane University of Technology
Mrs. Phathutshedzo Makovhololo
Dr. Sarel Smit – Safety Par Excellence
Prof Edmund Ferreira – University of South Africa
Dr. Tshilidzi Nenzhelele – University of South Africa
Prof Pantaleo Rwelamila – University of South Africa
Dr. Taryn Barnard – University of Pretoria
Mr. Nelson Sizwev Madonsela – University of Johannesburg
Prof Thomas Munyai – Tshwane University of Technology
Prof Gianita Bleoju – University of Dunarea de Jos, Romania
Mr. Leighton Bennett – Benrisk Consulting
Dr. Anthea Amadi-Echendu – University of South Africa
Prof Japie Kroon – North-West University
Mr. Willem Potgieter – Sasol, Secunda
Prof JJ Oschman – University of South Africa
Dr. John Maluleke – Infra Africa Holdings

Conference Organiser 

Ms. Corrie Wright – Qinisa

This work is based on the research supported wholly / in part by the National Research Foundation of South Africa (Grant Numbers: 116030)