Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2023. All your sacrifices along the way have culminated in this day, and we are very grateful that you chose CPUT as your academic partner.
You made a wise choice, because today you graduate from the top University of Technology in South Africa. You have achieved what many covet, a qualification from a respected university that sets you up for future success. I hope that during your time with us you identified your unique strengths, and will now use those to have a meaningful career that enriches our beautiful country.
Take what you have learnt with us and do good in small and big ways; one way you can do this is by staying in touch with us, and as you rise up the corporate ladder, please
BOODSKAP VAN DIE VISEKANSELIER
Beste Graduandi
Geluk aan die graduerende klas van 2023. Al julle opofferings het julle tot op hierdie punt gebring, en ons is besonders dankbaar dat julle CPUT as julle akademiese vennoot gekies het.
Julle het ’n wyse keuse gemaak, want vandag vang julle graad by die beste Universiteit van Tegnologie in SuidAfrika. Julle het bereik wat vele beny – ’n kwalifikasie van ’n gerespekteerde universiteit wat jou voorberei vir toekomstige sukses. My hoop is dat
gedurende die tyd by ons julle julle unieke sterkpunte kon ontdek, en dat julle dit sal gebruik om ’n betekenisvolle loopbaan te bou om ons pragtige land te verryk
Neem wat jy geleer het by ons en gaan doen goed op klein en groot wyses; een wyse om dit te doen is deur met ons kontak te behou, en om CPUT graduandi in diens te neem wanneer jy die korporatiewe range in jou industrie bestyg. Wy jouself ook daaraan toe om lewenslank te leer en in jouself te belê sodat jou vaardighede altyd relevant bly.
open the door to employment for fellow CPUT graduates. Also commit yourself to lifelong learning, and continue to invest in yourself so that your skills remain relevant.
Finally, thank you to your loved ones who have also sacrificed and supported you along this academic journey. We are united in the wish that you have many more achievements lined up, both personally and professionally.
Kind regards
Vice-Chancellor
Prof Chris Nhlapo
Laastens, ’n groot dankie aan jou geliefdes wie ook opofferings gemaak het om jou op hierdie akademiese tog te ondersteun. Ons is dit eens dat julle nog vele prestasies sal behaal, op professioneel gebied asook, persoonlik
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this book; however, the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.
Alles moontlik is gedoen om seker te maak dat die inligting in hierdie boek korrek is. Die Universiteit behou hom egter die reg voor om te eniger tyd, indien die omstandighede dit vereis, veranderinge aan enige van die gepubliseerde besonderhede aan te bring.
The final published versions of the Autumn Graduation 2023 booklets can be found on the CPUT website at: https://www.cput.ac.za/students/about/graduation/graduation-programmes
UNIVERSITY COUNCIL
BALKARAN, R (Prof), PhD
CULLINAN, PM (Mr), MA
DONDASHE, N (Ms), BCom Hons, IndPsy
ELYAS, A (Mr), NSC
FAKU, S (Mr), MSc
GREEN, P (Prof), PhD, MBA
GROENEWALD, L (Dr), PhD
GUMBI, D (Mr), LLM
MAHARAJ, S (Mr), CA (SA)
MAPENA, WL (Mr), MPA
MASHWANYELA, C (Mr), MTech
MATIWANE, S (Mr), Hons, MBA
MPFUNZENI, R (Mr), CSRC President
NHLAPO, C (Prof), PhD
UNIVERSITY OFFICE BEARERS
CHANCELLOR
MODISE, T (Ms), BCom
IndPsy & Econ
CHAIRPERSON OF COUNCIL
PLATZKY, L (Dr), PhD
DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON OF COUNCIL
GUMBI, D (Mr), LLM
VICE-CHANCELLOR
NHLAPO, C (Prof), PhD
FACULTY DEANS
FACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
KIOKO, J (Prof), PhD
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
GREEN, P (Prof), PhD, MBA
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: TEACHING AND LEARNING
BALKARAN, R (Prof), PhD
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND PARTNERSHIPS
PHAHO, D (Dr), PhD
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR: OPERATIONS
MAYENDE, G (Prof), PhD
PLATZKY, L (Dr), PhD
RAJI, A (Prof), PhD
SCHREUDER, BK (Mr), MEd
SOCIKWA, L (Mr), MBA
VABAZA, A (Ms), CA (SA)
ZONDI, T (Mr), CSRC General Secretary
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR
HAY-SWEMMER, H (Prof), PhD
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: FINANCE
DU PLESSIS, P (Mr), CA (SA) REGISTRAR
MOKOENA, SS (Mr), M Admin
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
MJI, A (Prof), DEd
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
RAMSUROOP, S (Prof), PhD (Acting)
FACULTY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS SCIENCES
BROOKS, N (Prof), PhD (Acting)
FACULTY OF INFORMATICS AND DESIGN
NGQONDI, T (Prof), PhD
The audience is requested to stand while the academic procession enters and leaves the hall.
Volgorde van verrigtinge
Die gehoor word versoek om te staan terwyl die akademiese prosessie die saal binnekom en verlaat.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMNT
NOKWE, Nwabisa Rachel
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
MKHIZE, Simphiwe Simon
MOTEMA, Bokang
MQHAMANE, Khayakazi
SELANI, Anathi Bianca
YUMBA, Bernard Yumba
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF INFORMATICS AND DESIGN
MAGISTER TECHNOLOGIAE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ATOBA, Glodi Mokombati
Title: Development of a domain ontology to support information retrieval on the South African informal sector services
Supervisor: Prof JO Daramola
MANASHE, Linda Elizabeth
Title: Online multilingual glossaries in teaching and learning: A feasibility study
Supervisors: Dr B Kabaso; Prof M Ralarala; Prof E Ivala
NDABA, Ntethelelo Lungelo **
Title: Programmable money for trustworthy currency transactions
Supervisor: Dr B Kabaso
SIYONGWANA, Goodman
Mzwabantu **
Title: The enforcement of end-user security compliance using chatbot
Supervisors: Dr B Kabaso; Mrs D Lakay
INTERIOR DESIGN
STOCK, Gail Angilique
Title: An adaptive design approach to studio spaces in higher education within the Interior Design and Architectural disciplines
Supervisors: Prof I Van Zyl; Mrs M Dreyer
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT
HENDRICKS, Gwynneth Ashley
Title: Stakeholder engagement in the context of a community advisory board within a university research setting in South Africa
Supervisors: Prof N Bechan; Dr G Hoddinott
NOMBEMBE, Philani Lwandile
Title: An analysis of The New Age’s framing of Jacob Zuma’s campaign trial in the run-up to the 2014 general elections
Supervisors: Dr S Nkoala; Dr A Mbinjama
TYHALIBONGO, Xolo *
Title: An analysis of how South African professional journalists perceive their identities on social media
Supervisors: Dr B Makwambeni; Dr T Matsilele
MASTER
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT
SAUL, Fanelwa
Title: Perceptual and commercial benefits of celebrity endorsement
Supervisors: Dr T Matsilele; Dr B Makwambeni
DOCTOR TECHNOLOGIAE
INFORMATICS
PARADZA, Dignity
Title: The influence of business intelligence on the operational capabilities of organisations in South Africa
Supervisor: Prof JO Daramola
FACULTY OF INFORMATICS AND DESIGN
DOCTOR TECHNOLOGIAE: INFORMATICS
DIGNITY PARADZA
MTech: Retail Business Management
SUPERVISOR
Prof Justine Olawande Daramola
TITLE: THE INFLUENCE OF BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ON THE OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES OF ORGANISATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Dignity Paradza investigated the influence of Business Intelligence (BI) on the operational capabilities of South African (SA) enterprises. The qualitative study employed a conceptual framework comprising concepts from the Resource-Based View (RBV), Dynamic Capabilities (DC) theory, and the Technology-OrganisationEnvironment (TOE) framework. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews and focus group sessions involving three SA organisations, using a multiple case study strategy. The findings unveiled BI human resource capital, BI infrastructure, BI management, investment in advanced analytics, and management support as crucial for achieving business value (BV). The study provides an understanding of the relationship between BI adoption and BV in the context of the operational capabilities of organisations. It also reveals the practical implications for BI adoption and implementation in South African organisations.
DEAN’S MEDAL RECIPIENT
KARL WILLIAM HAUPT
Diploma in ICT in Applications Development
Karl William Haupt was born in Cape Town in September 2000. He obtained his Senior Certificate at Table View High School in 2019, and enrolled for the Diploma in ICT in Applications Development at CPUT in 2020. He completed his Diploma at the end of December 2022, with distinctions for all 26 subjects, and an average of 83%, Summa Cum Laude
Karl is currently enrolled for the Advanced Diploma in Applications Development on a part-time basis. He completed his WIL with DiPAR Systems as a Software Developer intern, and was later offered a full-time position. After working for a short time, he was head-hunted by well-known South African company, BBD Software, and has been working as a Junior Software Engineer since 1 January 2023.
SILVA, Ana Monica Francisco Da SOLO, Sinovuyo Carol SONTUNDU, Zibele TSHAKA, Vuyolwethu TSHENGELE, Fezeka
TYATYEKA, Sinazo
RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
BOQWANA, Sinako
DONDASHE, Bantu
DONDOLO, Siyamthanda
MGESE, Siphelo
MKATSHWA, Luvo
NGCAKAZA, Babalwa
NTOMBELA, Zanele
QWASE, Ziyanda
VUKEMNTWINI, Siphosethu
SCIENCES
MASTER
RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
GILTON, Randall Steve
Title: The effectiveness of e-marketplaces as a trading platform for small to medium retailers in the Cape Metropole
Supervisors: Prof V Mugobo; Mr W Jooste
DOCTOR TECHNOLOGIAE MARKETING
WAKEHAM, Myles Edward
Title: Relationship buying: A new paradigm in business-to-business marketing
Supervisors: Prof R Duffett; Prof A Slabbert
DOCTOR OF COMMERCE MARKETING
HERMANUS, Terence William
Title: A strategic communication framework to manage the effect of user generated content on consumer-based brand equity of major retailers in the Cape Metropole Supervisor: Prof V Mugobo
VENTER, Petrus
Title: A framework for a generic retail charter in South Africa
Supervisors: Prof R Duffett; Prof J Spencer; Dr N Haydam
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DOCTOR TECHNOLOGIAE: MARKETING
MYLES EDWARD WAKEHAM PhD (Business Administration); MBA
SUPERVISORS
Prof Rodney Duffett; Prof Andre Slabbert
TITLE: RELATIONSHIP BUYING: A NEW PARADIGM IN BUSINESS-TOBUSINESS MARKETING
The study developed a set of criteria that South African organisations can use to select and appoint appropriate vendors to procure need-satisfying inputs such as products and services. There are numerous generic vendor selection criteria that organisations use to procure need-satisfying inputs, but there is scant research on the impact of South African legislation, regulation, and procurement strategy on the vendor selection process. This study revealed that organisations need to forge longterm and mutually-rewarding ‘partnerships’ with their suppliers, focus on the treble bottom line, work within the confines of South African legislation such as BEE, AA and EE, and be ethical in their undertakings with supply chain partners to succeed in an ever-changing business world. The new supplier preference model (developed by this study) will be of benefit to all organisations and their suppliers.
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DOCTOR OF COMMERCE IN MARKETING
TERENCE WILLIAM HERMANUS
Magister Technologiae: Marketing SUPERVISOR Prof Vrimai Mugobo
TITLE: A STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION FRAMEWORK TO MANAGE THE EFFECT OF USER GENERATED CONTENT ON CONSUMER-BASED BRAND EQUITY OF MAJOR RETAILERS IN THE CAPE METROPOLE
The study developed a strategic communications framework that could assist retail brands in dealing with the influence of both negative and positive user-generated content (UGC) on consumer-based brand equity. The prevalence of the increased volumes of online content, categorised as UGC, is damaging for the reputation of retail brands, which formed the background of this study. A strategic communication framework (UG-5C model) was conceptualised which could assist major retail brands in dealing with the influence of UGC on consumer-based brand equity. The UG-5C model consists of five components, viz. customisation, community, consciousness, creation, and content. If supported by the propagation of positive user-generated content, this model could significantly reduce the damaging viral effects of particularly negative UGC on brand equity.
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DOCTOR OF COMMERCE IN MARKETING
PETRUS VENTER
MCom Business Management
SUPERVISORS
Prof Rodney Duffett; Dr Norbert Haydam; Prof John Spencer
TITLE: A FRAMEWORK FOR A GENERIC RETAIL CHARTER IN SOUTH AFRICA
The study developed a framework for a generic retail charter as a guide for retail businesses in South Africa to align business operations with the expectations of their stakeholders. This study was conducted against the background that managers of retail businesses have a difficult and complex task without comprehensive formal guidance to manage their businesses successfully. This study used a Design Science Research model to design a framework for a generic retail charter that could be used as a guide for South African retail businesses and retail industry associations. The framework could also be used to develop customised retail charters with the purpose of gaining support and satisfying the expectations of relevant stakeholders.
EDUCATION
19:00 CEREMONY
BACCALAUREUS EDUCATIONIS
GENERAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING: FOUNDATION PHASE
SAGE, Aqeelah
GENERAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING: INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR PHASE
