Qualifications:
PHD in Information Science, UNISA
Advanced Diploma in Management Sciences, DUT: 2021
Doctor of Lit and Phil in Information Science, UNISA: 2017
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), UKZN: 2008
Masters Information Science, UKZN: 2007
Honours in Library and Information Science, UNIZUL: 2002
Higher Diploma in Library and Information Science, UNIZUL: 2000
Bachelor of Arts, University of Zululand: 1999

Bio: Dr. Smangele Moyane serves as the Head of the Department of Information and Corporate
Management (ICM) at the Durban University of Technology. She holds a PhD in Information Science
from the University of South Africa. Her research contributions are in Information Science and Business and Information Management. Dr. Moyane is also dedicated to fostering the next generation of scholars through her exceptional mentorship. In her role as HoD, Dr. Moyane provides visionary leadership that shapes the department’s academic direction and research initiatives. Her commitment to academic excellence is unwavering, making her a vital asset to the Durban University of Technology and the broader academic community.

Areas of interest: Library science, knowledge management, information management, competitive intelligence.

Other interests: Leadership development studies, Innovative Teaching and Learning

Discipline: Literature and Information Science

Recent Publications: Epizitone, A.; Moyane, S.P.; Agbehadji, I.E. 2022. Health Information System and Health Care Applications Performance in the Healthcare Arena: A Bibliometric Analysis. Healthcare 2022, 10, 2273. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/healthcare10112273. Nkomo, N. and Moyane, S.P. 2021. Implementation of Grassroots E-Government Services in South Africa: A Literature Analysis. Afr. J. Lib. Arch. & Inf. Sc. 31(2): 203-214.• Moyane, S.P., Dube, L., Nkomo, N. and Ngulube, P. 2020. Competitive intelligence as a coping strategy for academic libraries in South Africa, Library Management, 41(67): 593-606.

Research focus area: Information and knowledge management and organization, Total Quality Management strategies, Transformation of the curriculum, E-learning, Information seeking, Management of information services, School Libraries, Competitive Intelligence

Orchid or Google Scholar Link: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4963-8326

Qualification: Degree of Bachelor of Technology in Business Administration

Bio: Mrs Sathyanand is responsible for the efficient running of the department and is always available to assist students with their questions or queries.

Qualification: PhD in Management Sciences: Specialising in Public Administration

Bio: Dr Peggy Pinky Mthalane graduated with a degree: Doctor of Philosophy: Management Sciences, specialising in Public Management at the Durban University of Technology, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. She is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Information and Corporate
Management. She has lectured in Business and Information Management since 2003 until current (2024)
Her expertise and knowledge span around Self Evaluation Reports (SER) for programme reviews, recurriculation in the Qualification: Business and Information Management, offered across Durban and Pietermaritzburg campuses. She had a major contribution in the design of Project Management modules offered in the programme. She serves as an Editorial Board member for the International Journal of Education, Culture Society and various local and International journals in a review capacity. She serves as both the FRC and DRC Member within the Department of Information and Corporate Management. She is involved in Masters Doctoral supervision. Dr Mthalane reviews NRF (IREC) proposals for the Durban University of Technology. Mthalane was one of the organisers and session chair of a virtual International Conference entitled: “Fostering Innovative Advances in Applied Management”
(FinAAM) held by Management Sciences in 2021. Currently, she is the Deputy-Organiser of the 1st Biennial Interdisciplinary Conference of Business & Information Management to be held in October 2024.

Areas of interest: Customer Service delivery, Strategic Management, Project Management, Higher Education

Other interests: Public service delivery, Student Success and integration to HE.  Public policies, implementation, and Management

Discipline: Business and Public Administration

Recent Publications: Mthalane, P. P., Agbenyegah, A., & Dlamini, B. (2021). Household
Challenges, Family Dynamism and Online Learning under COVID-19
Pandemic in a South African University. International Journal of
Entrepreneurship and Business Development, 04(06), 819-827.Mthalane, P. P., Agbenyegah, A. T., & Dlamini, B. I. (2021). Reflection on student drop-out against the backdrop of COVID-19 in the South African Educational context amongst marginalised groups of students. AFRICAN SOCIOLOGICAL REVIEW, 25(1), 194-217. Retrieved fromMthalane, P.P. (2022).  Curbing Social  Impediments for Educational
Innovations in the Context of Higher Institute of Learning.  International
Journal of Innovation and Change 16(1), 323-343.Mthalane, P. P. (2022) Cultural Defects and Gender Disparities confronted by
Black Female Students at Institutions of Higher Learning: A case of a
University of Technology in South Africa. Central European Management
Journal 30(3), 1919-1935.

Reviewer/ Editor (Academic Journals):Journal of Applied Business Research – The Clute Institute:
Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management

Research focus area: Higher Education, Public Administration and Management, Student dropout, Digital Learning Systems, and Distributed Leadership

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Qualification: PhD, Doctor of Philosophy in  Management Sciences(Business Administration) (DUT)

University Committee Membership: 

• Faculty Research Committee
• Institutional Research Ethics Committee
• Faculty Research Ethics Committee

Research Activities: Scholarly Outputs, Supervision of Post- Graduate students

Professional Membership: Professional Editors Guild

Bio: Dr Ramsuraj more than 12 years of experience in the Public and Private Higher Education as a lecturer, Group Head of Research, Head of Academic Planning and Manager of Student and Academic Affairs. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Management Sciences) degree from the Durban University of Technology and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree amongst her other qualifications. Dr Ramsuraj has published articles in DHET listed peer reviewed academic journals both local and international. She was the Editor-in-Chief of an academic journal, the Educor Multidisciplinary Journal. At DUT she is involved with post graduate supervision and lecturing both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Research focus area: Entrepreneurship, Small Business development, Social Development, Sustainable Development, Business Management

Other interests: Innovative Teaching and Learning, Service quality in higher education

Discipline: Business Administration

Recent Publications:

Ramsuraj, T., 2023. Assessing the role of entrepreneurship industry and SMEs to economic growth in South Africa. International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), 12(7), pp.283-291. 

Enaifoghe, A. and Ramsuraj, T., 2023. Examining the Function and Contribution of Entrepreneurship through Small and Medium Enterprises as Drivers of Local Economic Growth in South Africa. African Journal of Inter/Multidisciplinary Studies, 5(1), pp.1-11.

Enaifoghe, A & Ramsuraj, T. 2023. The Dynamics of the New and Open Regionalism and Economic Integration in Asia and the Pacific Regions. Expert Journal of Business and Management (Forthcoming).

Enaifoghe, A. & Ramsuraj, T. 2023. The Rapidly Evolving Situation Impacted By The Emergence Of Covid-19 On Employee Efficiency. Global innovative forefront talent management (GIFT) Research and publication book series (vol. 2) (Forthcoming).

Ramsuraj, T., 2021. AN INVESTIGATION OF THE IMPACT OF POSTAPARTHEID INFORMAL ECONOMY POLICIES ON INFORMAL TRADERS IN SOUTH AFRICA. International Journal of Entrepreneurship, 25(4), pp.1-15.

Ramsuraj, T., 2021. COVID-19 and Beyond: The Ethical Challenges of Resetting Higher Education Institutions Services during and after the Pandemic. African Journal of Inter/Multidisciplinary Studies, pp.51-63.

Reviewer/ Editor (Academic Journals): African Journal of Business and Economic Research; Educor Multidisciplinary Journal  Held status of Editor-in-Chief from 2017 to 2019 published volumes 1,2,3.

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Qualification: PhD: Business Administration (DUT)

Bio: Dr. Ngibe is currently employed as a lecturer in the Department of Information and Corporate Management and has six (6) years of academic experience. He holds a PhD in Business Administration and is one of Durban University of Technology’s promising emerging published academics in the Faculty of Accounting and Informatics. In the fields of entrepreneurship, small business growth, business administration, innovative leadership, and higher education research, he has produced more than ten (10) DHET accredited peer reviewed academic research publications. Dr. Ngibe supervises master’s and PhD students and serves as an external examiner for master’s and PhD programs in various South African universities. He also serves on various DUT committees and is an editorial board member for the Journal of Business and Economic Development, World Journal of Education, and Contemporary Journal of Management. Above all, Dr. Ngibe is a very dedicated scholar, contentious individual, passionate researcher, a transformational leader, commander of excellence, and a pillar of the community.

Areas of interest: Entrepreneurship, Small business development, Service quality in higher education

Other interests: Service quality in higher education, Service quality in municipalities, Adoption of contemporary management practices, Leadership development studies

Discipline: Business Administration

Recent Publications:Publications can be accessed using the Orchid or Google Scholar Link below.https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4954-1460

https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=musawenkosi+ngibe&oq=

Bio: Mrs Reddy is involved in lecturing within the Diploma and Advanced Diploma qualifications in the Department. Modules include, Research Practice and Principles 1, Leadership and Systems Thinking Management and Business Fundamentals 1. The various positions and roles that span over the various years include other than lecturing, Work Integrated Learning Co-ordinator, Curriculum Champion/ programme re-curriculation and development, Programme Co-ordinator, subject co-ordinator, examiner, moderator.

Qualification: Masters in Business Administration (UKZN)

Qualification: Masters in Management Sciences in Administration and Information Management

Qualification: M.Tech (DUT), M.Ed (UKZN)

Bio:  Mrs Padiachee has been lecturing since 1986 to date.  She has lectured in the Diploma, Advanced Diploma and BTECH degree programmes in the Department of Information and Corporate Management. Her lecturing modules encompass Research Practice and Principles 3, Information Management and Technology 4, Business Administration 3, and Professional Practice and Business Fundamentals 2. In addition to lecturing, she has held various positions and roles over the years, including involvement in Work Integrated Learning, timetabling, serving as a subject coordinator, examiner, and moderator.

Bio: Ms Bingwa has been a lecturer in the Department of Information and Corporate Management since 2016. She has lectured at various levels ranging from first to fourth year of study. Ms Bingwa is also involved with Master’s co-supervision. She is also the subject Coordinator for Project Management 2, Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship, and Business Fundamentals 1 since 2017. She is very passionate about her students and has been involved with Peer mentoring since 2019. She is humble, caring, and strives to create a nurturing learning environment for all students.

Bio: Mrs Moodley-Bhulaye has been a lecturer in the Department of Information and Corporate Management since 2017. She has lectured at various levels of study. The various positions and roles that span over the various years include, other than lecturing, is module/subject co-ordinator, examiner, moderator, peer reviewer and leading the student mentoring initiative for ECP Students.

Qualification: Masters in Management Sciences in Administration and Information Management 

Qualification: Masters in Business Information Management (DUT-2023)
Bachelor of Technology in Office Management and Technology (DUT-2019)
Diploma in Office Management and Technology (DUT-2018)
Discipline: Business and Public Administration

Bio: Mr. Luthuli is responsible for the recruitment of new companies to become involved in the ICM departmental activities, WIL student placements; monitoring of students during WIL; student assessments; and providing and engaging in work preparedness programs for students eligible for training. He is also a passionate, dedicated PhD candidate and a researcher within the ICM department, specializing in the field of Business and Information Management.

Recent Publications: Luthuli, M.; Nkomo, N.; Moyane, S. Examining Front-Line Administrative Services in a Selected Public Higher Education Institution. Educ. Sci. 2024, 14, 422. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14040422

Orchid or Google Scholar Link:  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2696-5375

Bio: Samkelisiwe Phokoye is a WIL Coordinator whose expertise lies in the captivating convergence of Business and Information Management. Currently pursuing her PhD in Business and Information Management, Samkelisiwe has demonstrated her determination and insatiable appetite for learning.Her passion for ensuring students’ employability shines through her role as a WIL Coordinator, where she orchestrates programs aimed at bridging the gap between academia and industry. Samkelisiwe’s commitment to excellence is evident in her efforts to cultivate opportunities for students, ensuring they gain practical experience and secure employment upon graduation.

Areas of interest: Industry-Academia Collaboration, Information Management

Discipline: Business Administration

Qualification: Masters in ICT (DUT)

Bio: Amongst his many responsibilities, Mr Naidoo is tasked with the maintenance and upkeep of the 200 computers in four department computer labs and one faculty computer lab, ensuring that the computer labs he oversees are fully functional and always kept up to date with the latest computer technology. Mr Naidoo is also always willing to assist staff and students and can always be seen interacting with them, assisting computer related queries. Mr Naidoo is well liked and respected by all our students as he is always available to advise students and share his expertise.