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POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION

THESES & DISSERTATIONS SUPERVISED AND BEING SUPERVISED BY AGC ACADEMICS:

AGC PHD & MASTERS SUPERVISION:

2025

2025 – PHD THESES

  1. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2025) T. Naicker from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “’Exploring sustainable leadership: A hermeneutic phenomenological study of power, capital, and strategic action in a South African financial institution”.
  2. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2024) K. Sekoaila from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “’Institutional transformation: The case of the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)”.
  3. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2023) K. Mothopeng from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “‘Passing’ to get ahead: The assimilation of whiteness by black senior executives as a means to advance and maintain successful careers”.
  4. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2022; graduating in March 2026) N.O. Nwuneli from Nigeria, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Intuitive judgement among Nigerian small business owners and executives”.
  5. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2021) P. Naidoo from the United Arab Emirates, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An investigation into the exhibition of expatriate courageous leadership during the Covid-19 crises: Enriching the understanding of courageous leadership”.
  6. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2022; graduated in September 2025) R. Toefy from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Context-relevant strategic decision-making by leaders under crises conditions”.
  7. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2019; graduated in April 2025) S. W. Mbatha from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The experiences of black female leaders in corporate South Africa”.
  8. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2019; graduated in April 2025) B. Keene-Young from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The influence of normative whiteness in the South African private sector”.
  9. Supervisor: Peter, C. (initiated 2023) M. Christoffels from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The collective, relational and adaptive aspects of digital leadership practices in the deployment of high-performance computing in South Africa”.
  10. Supervisor: Peter, C. (initiated 2021; submitted final dissertation for external examination in 2024) K. Lala-Sides from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The key to unlocking relational rent in cross-sector collaborations between non-profit and for-profit organisations lies in the voice of the individuals involved in them”.
  11. Supervisor: Peter, C. (initiated 2021) J. Engelbrecht from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “How to improve organisational agility through complexity leadership”.
  12. Supervisor: Peter, C. (initiated 2019) B. Sekhukune from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Understanding how transparency and collective agency impacts decision-making”.
  13. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (initiated 2024) C. Matambo from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring how leaders' self-care behaviours influence employee wellness: A mixed-method study”.
  14. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (initiated 2023) E. Kanyagia from Kenya, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Gen-Z versus millennial workforce: Impact of e-leadership competencies on job performance in global virtual teams”.
  15. Supervisors: Dharani, B, & Dr. Szabla, D. (initiated 2022) L.G. Kesselaar from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The role of human agency in organisational change and innovation processes: Applying a self-cultural analysis lens of worldviews to understand behavioural intention towards change appropriation”.
  16. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (initiated 2018; graduated September 2025) E. Velentza from Greece, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Inclusion challenges at the intersection of marginalised identities: A study of black, migrant women in South Africa”.
  17. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (initiated 2018) N. Dass from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The trust development process: A longitudinal study of newcomers at the workplace”.
  18. Supervisor: Daya, P. (initiated 2022) D. Komitsch from Germany, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Cross-cultural leadership influences on organisational transformation: An empirical study of German companies based in South Africa”.

2024 – MPHIL DISSERTATIONS

  1. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2025) E. Richards from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring neurodivergent students’ experiences and perceptions of learning environments in business schools in the Western Cape”.
  2. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2025) K. Oyowe from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Employees as individual and relational agents: A case study of the City of Cape Town”.
  3. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2022; graduated in April 2025) S. Mthembu from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Investigating the phenomenon of unemployed black African youth labour market disadvantage”.
  4. Co-supervisors: Peter, C., & April, K. (initiated 2023) R. Ramharack from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Extreme leadership: A framework for emerging markets”.
  5. Supervisor: Peter, C. (initiated 2023) W. Zheng from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring the factors influencing interoperability adoption in South Africa’s mobile money service provider sector”.
  6. Supervisor: Peter, C. (initiated 2023) M. Kubeka from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Longevity of a social enterprise and its role as a social change agent in the City of Cape Town”.
  7. Supervisor: Peter, C. (initiated 2024) J. Wu from the United States of America, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring the role of three urban South African ‘artivist’ collectives in stewarding sustainability transformations towards pluriversal futures”.
  8. Supervisor: Peter, C. (initiated 2023) L. Strumpfer from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A case study testing an economic ecosystems framework to support inclusive innovation for sustainable urban development in Africa”.
  9. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (graduated June 2024) E. Buchholz from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Succession planning for leadership transformation in South African non-profit organisations”.
  10. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (submitted final thesis for external examination in 2024) A. Mokubung from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The impact of the generation gap on mentoring of black South African women”.
  11. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (submitted final thesis for external examination in 2024) N. Haffjee from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring abrupt identity change: A qualitative study of newly matriculated female youth in low-income areas of Cape Town”.
  12. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (initiated 2024) Erasmus from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Cultural revitalisation for combating gangsterism: The case of WCFNIPC as a social innovator”.
  13. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (initiated 2024) Ngwendu from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Self-efficacy fragmentation across spaces: African-black youth of Joe Slovo Park working in the city”.
  14. Supervisors: Dharani, B., & Surmeier, A. (initiated 2023) T. Makuzha from Zimbabwe, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring the inclusivity of African sculptors in the global art market”.
  15. Supervisor: Daya, P. (initiated 2022) B. Chirwa from Zambia, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “How does Mothers’ Day (menstrual leave policy) in Zambia inform the hiring and retention of female mechanical engineers in the manufacturing field?”.
  16. Supervisor: Daya, P. (initiated 2022) M. Moraoetsi Rakuoane from Lesotho, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Factors affecting the representation of women in organizations in Lesotho”.

2025 – EXECUTIVE MBA & MBA DISSERTATIONS

  1. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2025) S. P. Mondi from South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Thriving against the odds: How adversity shapes academic and career aspirations of university students”.
  2. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2025) B. Sanders from the United States of America, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Organisational bridges and identity anchors: Exploring cultural dissonance in executive immigration to South Africa”.
  3. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2024) Q. Douman from South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Designing a playbook for newly appointed and promoted first-time managers”.
  4. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2024) B.L. Potter from South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Navigating the impact of workplace culture, employee burnout, and organisational dynamics”.
  5. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2024; graduating March 2025) N. Mtanda from South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Aligning supply chain management capabilities with public sector organisational strategy in South Africa”.
  6. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2023; graduated 2024) U. Pearce from Ireland, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Emergent intra-organizational dynamics in a post-pandemic era”.
  7. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2022; graduated 2024) K. Moodley from South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Intersectional understanding of minority, Indian female leaders in the workplace”.
  8. Supervisor: Peter, C & Davids, L. (graduated 2024) W. Bell from South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Ethical leadership: The conflict between sustainable leadership and leading in the age of short-termism".
  9. Supervisor: Peter, C. (graduated 2024) F. Mynhardt from South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “How will semi-automation in manufacturing affect the immediate workforce: An exploratory case study in the South African context".
  10. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (graduated 2024) L. Gumedze from South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Theorizing employee reactions to automation: A study of the finance industry”.
  11. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (submitted final thesis for external examination in 2024). C. Laird from South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Managing and leading high-performance virtual teams: A comparative study of eSports and business team leaders”.
  12. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (submitted final thesis for external examination in 2024). A. Kadir from South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring the relationship between locus of control and artificial intelligence adoption: A deductive study of finance professionals”.
  13. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (submitted final thesis for external examination in 2024). C. Johnson from Namibia, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The impact of face-to-face versus hybrid work environments on technical skill transfer”.
  14. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (initiated 2024) K. Heinl from Germany, MIM, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Supporting emotional well-being of adolescents in expatriate families' during and after international relocation”.
  15. Supervisor: Daya, P. (initiated 2024) R. Sonday from South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring psychological safety for staff in student residences created within Higher Education”.
  16. Supervisor: Daya, P. (initiated 2024) C. Jansen from South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring the impact on leaders productivity and well-being in a hybrid work environment.

2024

2024 – PHD THESES

  1. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2024) K. Sekoaila from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “’Institutional transformation: The case of the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)”.
  2. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2023) K. Mothopeng from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “‘Passing’ to get ahead: The assimilation of whiteness by black senior executives as a means to advance and maintain successful careers”.
  3. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2022) N.O. Nwuneli from Nigeria, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Intuitive judgement among Nigerian small business owners and executives”.
  4. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2022) R. Toefy from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Context-relevant strategic decision-making by leaders under crises conditions”.
  5. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2021) P. Naidoo from the United Arab Emirates, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An investigation into the exhibition of expatriate courageous leadership during the Covid-19 crises: Enriching the understanding of courageous leadership”.
  6. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2019; submitted final dissertation for external examination in 2024 & successfully passed – written dissertation) S.W. Mbatha from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The experiences of black female leaders in corporate South Africa”.
  7. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2019; submitted final dissertation for external examination in 2024 & successfully passed – written dissertation and online viva defence) B. Keene-Young from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The influence of normative whiteness in the South African private sector”.
  8. Supervisor: Peter, C. (initiated 2023) M. Christoffels from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The collective, relational and adaptive aspects of digital leadership practices in the deployment of high-performance computing in South Africa”.
  9. Supervisor: Peter, C. (initiated 2021; submitted final dissertation for external examination in 2024) K. Lala-Sides from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The key to unlocking relational rent in cross-sector collaborations between non-profit and for-profit organisations lies in the voice of the individuals involved in them”.
  10. Supervisor: Peter, C. (initiated 2021) J. Engelbrecht from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “How to improve organisational agility through complexity leadership”.
  11. Supervisor: Peter, C. (initiated 2019) B. Sekhukune from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Understanding how transparency and collective agency impacts decision-making”.
  12. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (initiated 2024) C. Matambo from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring how leaders' self-care behaviours influence employee wellness: A mixed-method study”.
  13. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (initiated 2023) E. Kanyagia from Kenya, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Gen-Z versus millennial workforce: Impact of e-leadership competencies on job performance in global virtual teams”.
  14. Supervisors: Dharani, B, & Dr. Szabla, D. (initiated 2022) L.G. Kesselaar from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The role of human agency in organisational change and innovation processes: Applying a self-cultural analysis lens of worldviews to understand behavioural intention towards change appropriation”.
  15. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (initiated 2018; submitted final dissertation for external examination in 2024) E. Velentza from Greece, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Inclusion challenges at the intersection of marginalised identities: A study of black, migrant women in South Africa”.
  16. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (initiated 2018) N. Dass from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The trust development process: A longitudinal study of newcomers at the workplace”.
  17. Supervisor: Daya, P. (initiated 2022) D. Komitsch from Germany, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Cross-cultural leadership influences on organisational transformation: An empirical study of German companies based in South Africa”.
  18. Supervisor: Daya, P. (initiated 2023) N. Sivula from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The paradox of employee engagement – Exploring employee disengagement and performance”.

2024 – MPHIL DISSERTATIONS

  1. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2022; submitted final thesis for external examination in 2024 & successfully passed) S. Mthembu from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Investigating the phenomenon of unemployed black African youth labour market disadvantage”.
  2. Co-supervisors: Peter, C., & April, K. (initiated 2023) R. Ramharack from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Extreme leadership: A framework for emerging markets”.
  3. Supervisor: Peter, C. (initiated 2023) W. Zheng from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring the factors influencing interoperability adoption in South Africa’s mobile money service provider sector”.
  4. Supervisor: Peter, C. (initiated 2023) M. Kubeka from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Longevity of a social enterprise and its role as a social change agent in the City of Cape Town”.
  5. Supervisor: Peter, C. (initiated 2024) J. Wu from the United States of America, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring the role of three urban South African ‘artivist’ collectives in stewarding sustainability transformations towards pluriversal futures”.
  6. Supervisor: Peter, C. (initiated 2023) L. Strumpfer from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A case study testing an economic ecosystems framework to support inclusive innovation for sustainable urban development in Africa”.
  7. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (graduated June 2024) E. Buchholz from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Succession planning for leadership transformation in South African non-profit organisations”.
  8. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (submitted final thesis for external examination in 2024) A. Mokubung from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The impact of the generation gap on mentoring of black South African women”.
  9. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (submitted final thesis for external examination in 2024) N. Haffjee from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring abrupt identity change: A qualitative study of newly matriculated female youth in low-income areas of Cape Town”.
  10. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (initiated 2024) Erasmus from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Cultural revitalisation for combating gangsterism: The case of WCFNIPC as a social innovator”.
  11. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (initiated 2024) Ngwendu from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Self-efficacy fragmentation across spaces: African-black youth of Joe Slovo Park working in the city”.
  12. Supervisors: Dharani, B., & Surmeier, A. (initiated 2023) T. Makuzha from Zimbabwe, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring the inclusivity of African sculptors in the global art market”.
  13. Supervisor: Daya, P. (initiated 2022) B. Chirwa from Zambia, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “How does Mothers’ Day (menstrual leave policy) in Zambia inform the hiring and retention of female mechanical engineers in the manufacturing field?”.
  14. Supervisor: Daya, P. (initiated 2022) M. Moraoetsi Rakuoane from Lesotho, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Factors affecting the representation of women in organizations in Lesotho”.

2024 – EXECUTIVE MBA & MBA DISSERTATIONS

  1. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2024) Q. Douman from South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Designing a playbook for newly appointed and promoted first-time managers”.
  2. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2024) B.L. Potter from South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Navigating the impact of workplace culture, employee burnout, and organisational dynamics”.
  3. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2024) N. Mtanda from South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Aligning supply chain management capabilities with public sector organisational strategy in South Africa”.
  4. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2023; graduated 2024) U. Pearce from Ireland, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Emergent intra-organizational dynamics in a post-pandemic era”.
  5. Supervisor: April, K. (initiated 2022; graduated 2024) K. Moodley from South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Intersectional understanding of minority, Indian female leaders in the workplace”.
  6. Supervisor: Peter, C & Davids, L. (graduated 2024) W. Bell from South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Ethical leadership: The conflict between sustainable leadership and leading in the age of short-termism".
  7. Supervisor: Peter, C. (graduated 2024) F. Mynhardt from South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “How will semi-automation in manufacturing affect the immediate workforce: An exploratory case study in the South African context".
  8. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (graduated 2024) L. Gumedze from South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Theorizing employee reactions to automation: A study of the finance industry”.
  9. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (submitted final thesis for external examination in 2024). C. Laird from South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Managing and leading high-performance virtual teams: A comparative study of eSports and business team leaders”.
  10. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (submitted final thesis for external examination in 2024). A. Kadir from South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring the relationship between locus of control and artificial intelligence adoption: A deductive study of finance professionals”.
  11. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (submitted final thesis for external examination in 2024). C. Johnson from Namibia, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The impact of face-to-face versus hybrid work environments on technical skill transfer”.
  12. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (initiated 2024) K. Heinl from Germany, MIM, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Supporting emotional well-being of adolescents in expatriate families' during and after international relocation”.
  13. Supervisor: Daya, P. (initiated 2024) R. Sonday from South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring psychological safety for staff in student residences created within Higher Education”.
  14. Supervisor: Daya, P. (initiated 2024) C. Jansen from South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring the impact on leaders productivity and well-being in a hybrid work environment.

2023

2023 – PHD THESES

  1. Supervisor: April, K. Mothopeng, K. (initiated 2023), from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “’Passing’ to get ahead: The assimilation of whiteness by black senior executives as a means to advance and maintain successful careers”.
  2. Supervisor: April, K. Nwuneli, N. O. (initiated 2022), from Nigeria, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Intuitive judgement among Nigerian small business owners and executives”.
  3. Supervisor: April, K. Toefy, R. (initiated 2022), from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Context-relevant strategic decision-making by leaders under crises conditions”.
  4. Supervisor: April, K. Naidoo, P. (initiated 2021), from the United Arab Emirates, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An investigation into the exhibition of expatriate
  5. courageous leadership during the Covid-19 crises: Enriching the understanding of courageous leadership”.
  6. Supervisor: April, K. Keene-Young, B. (initiated 2019), from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The influence of normative whiteness in the South African private sector”.
  7. Supervisor: April, K. Mbatha, S. W. (initiated 2019; handed in final dissertation Dec 2023), from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The experiences of black female leaders in corporate South Africa”.
  8. Supervisor: April, K. Watson, C. (initiated 2018; graduated March 2023), from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Understanding the under-representation of women in senior management in Africa in the context of perpetual practices of exclusion”.
  9. Supervisor: Peter, C. Maharaj, N. (graduated December 2023), from South Africa, PhD, “A Vedantic perspective on wholeness toward spiritual intelligence in leadership”.
  10. Supervisor: Peter, C. Lala-Sides, K. (initiated 2021), from South Africa, PhD, “The key to unlocking relational rent in cross-sector collaborations between non-profit and for-profit organisations lies in the voice of the individuals involved in them”.
  11. Supervisor: Peter, C. Lazarus, C. J. (initiated 2021), from South Africa, PhD, “Social innovation-based economic ecosystems to bridge formal-informal sector dualism”.
  12. Supervisor: Peter, C. Engelbrecht, J. (initiated 2021), from South Africa, PhD, “How to improve organisational agility through complexity leadership”.
  13. Supervisor: Peter, C. Sekhukune, B. (initiated 2019), from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Understanding how transparency and collective agency impacts decision-making”.
  14. Supervisor: Peter, C. Chili, W. (initiated 2019: LOA 2023), from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An empirical analysis of values-based leadership practices: Evidence from organisations listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange”.
  15. Supervisor: Dharani, B., Dass, N. (initiated 2018), from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The trust development process: A longitudinal study of newcomers at the workplace”.
  16. Supervisor: Dharani, B., Velentza, E (initiated 2021), from Greece, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Inclusion challenges of black, migrant women in South Africa at meso- and macro-level: An inductive study using hermeneutic phenomenology”.
  17. Supervisor: Dharani, B. Kesselaar, G. (initiated 2022), from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Deep structural analysis of human agency and planned
  18. organisational change: Applying a worldview lens to change supportive behavioural intention during a large-scale family-owned business”.
  19. Supervisor: Dharani, B. Kesselaar, G. (initiated 2023), Eva Kanyagia from the Kenya, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Gen-Z vs millennial workforce: Impact of e-leadership competencies on job performance in global virtual teams”.
  20. Supervisor: Daya, P. Komitsch, D. (initiated 2022), from Germany, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Cross-cultural leadership influences on organisational transformation: An empirical study of German companies based in South Africa”.
  21. Supervisor: Daya, P. Sivula, N. (initiated 2023), from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The paradox of employee engagement – Exploring employee disengagement and performance”.

2023 – MPHIL DISSERTATIONS

  1. Supervisor: April, K. Mthembu, S. (initiated 2022), from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Investigating the phenomenon of unemployed black African youth labour market disadvantage”.
  2. Co-supervisors: Peter, C., & April, K. Ramharack, R. (initiated 2023), from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Extreme leadership: A framework for emerging markets”.
  3. Supervisor: Peter, C. Barends, Z. (Graduated July 2023), from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Inclusive innovation in a time of repression: The case of the Wilvan School of Dance”.
  4. Supervisor: Peter, C. Peinke, S. (Graduated December 2022), from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The impact of work seeker support platforms on the development of South Africa’s unemployed youth”.
  5. Supervisor: Peter, C. Zheng, W. (initiated 2023), from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring the factors influencing interoperability adoption in South Africa’s mobile money service provider sector”.
  6. Supervisor: Peter, C. Kubeka, M. (initiated 2023), from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Longevity of a social enterprise and its role as a social change agent in the City of Cape Town”.
  7. Co-supervisors: Dharani, B. & Peter, C. R. (initiated 2023), from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Designed for exclusion: An exploratory study of women in the aviation and aerospace industry”.
  8. Co-Supervisors: Dharani, B. & Surmeier, A. Makuzha, T (initiated 2023) from Zimbabwe. MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring the inclusivity of African sculptors in the global art market”.
  9. Supervisor: Dharani, B. Haffjee, N. (initiated 2023) from South Africa. MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa. “Exploring abrupt identity change: A qualitative study of newly matriculated female youth in low-income areas of Cape Town”.
  10. Supervisor: Dharani, B. Mokubung, A. (initiated 2021), from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “How do mentorship relationship expectations differ across the different generations of African black women?”.
  11. Supervisor: Dharani, B. Buchholz, E. (initiated 2021), from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Succession planning for leadership transformation in South African non-profit organisations”.
  12. Supervisor: Daya, P. Chirwa, B. (initiated 2022), from Zambia, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “How does Mothers’ Day (menstrual leave policy) in Zambia inform the hiring and retention of female mechanical engineers in the manufacturing field?”.
  13. Supervisor: Daya, P. Moraoetsi Rakuoane, M. (initiated 2022), from Lesotho, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Factors affecting the representation of women in organizations in Lesotho”.

2023 – EXECUTIVE MBA & MBA DISSERTATIONS

  1. Supervisor: April, K. Pearce, U. (initiated 2023), from Ireland, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Emergent intra-organizational dynamics in a post-pandemic era”.
  2. Supervisor: April, K. Moodley, K. (initiated 2022), from South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Intersectional understanding of minority, Indian female leaders in the workplace”.
  3. Supervisor: April, K. Rapiya, A. (initiated 2022), from South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Identity challenges related to African spirituality in the South African workplace”.
  4. Supervisor: April, K. Laalje, S. (initiated 2022), from South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The role of adaptive leadership in employee engagement during crises”.
  5. Supervisor: Peter, C. Bell, W. (initiated 2023), from South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Ethical leadership: The conflict between sustainable leadership and leading in the age of short-termism".
  6. Supervisor: Peter, C. Mynhardt, F. (initiated 2020), from South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “How will semi-automation in manufacturing affect the immediate workforce: An exploratory case study in the South African context".
  7. Supervisor: Dharani, B. Gumedze, L. (initiated 2023), from South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Theorizing employee reactions to automation: A study of finance industry”.
  8. Supervisor: Daya, P. Parker, S. (initiated 2022), from South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Purpose beyond numbers: The challenge of employment equity and transformation initiatives”.
  9. Supervisor: Daya, P. Somers, M. (initiated 2022), from South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Understanding the role leaders play in creating a human organisation”.
  10. Supervisor: Daya, P. Geduld, A. (initiated 2022), from South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring neurodiversity: The relationship between ADHD and procrastination”.
  11. Supervisor: Daya, P. Fadiran, L. (initiated 2022), from South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Examining the trajectory of women's advancement in healthcare leadership: A comprehensive analysis of progress and impact”.

2022

2022 – PHD THESES

  1. Supervisor: April, K. Nwuneli, N. O. (initiated 2022), from Nigeria, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Intuitive judgement among Nigerian small business owners and executives”.
  2. Supervisor: April, K. Toefy, R. (initiated 2022), from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Context-relevant strategic decision-making by leaders under crises conditions”.
  3. Supervisor: April, K. Naidoo, P. (initiated 2021), from the United Arab Emirates, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An investigation into the exhibition of expatriate courageous leadership during the Covid-19 crises: Enriching the understanding of courageous leadership”.
  4. Supervisor: April, K. Keene-Young, B. (initiated 2019), from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The influence of normative whiteness in the South African private sector”.
  5. Supervisor: April, K. Mbatha, S. W. (initiated 2019), from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The experiences of black female leaders in corporate South Africa”.
  6. Supervisor: April, K. Watson, C. (initiated 2018), from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Understanding the under-representation of women in senior management in Africa in the context of perpetual practices of exclusion”.
  7. Supervisor: April, K. Sihela, J. (initiated 2018; graduated December 2022), from Namibia, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The lived experiences of black managers in accessing top management positions within the Namibian private corporate sector”.
  8. Supervisor: April, K. Kallarakkal, S. (initiated 2016; graduated December 2022), from India, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Role modelling for organisational citizenship behaviours in not-for-profit organisations: A phenomenological investigation in Tanzania”.
  9. Supervisor: Peter, C. Maharaj, N. (initiated 2020), from South Africa, PhD, “A Vedantic perspective on wholeness toward spiritual intelligence in leadership”.
  10. Supervisor: Peter, C. Lala-Sides, K. (initiated 2021), from South Africa, PhD, “The key to unlocking relational rent in cross-sector collaborations between non-profit and for-profit organisations lies in the voice of the individuals involved in them”.
  11. Supervisor: Peter, C. Lazarus, C. J. (initiated 2021), from South Africa, PhD, “Social innovation-based economic ecosystems to bridge formal-informal sector dualism”.
  12. Supervisor: Peter, C. Engelbrecht, J. (initiated 2021), from South Africa, PhD, “How to improve organisational agility through complexity leadership”.
  13. Supervisor: Peter, C. Sekhukune, B. (initiated 2019), from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Understanding how transparency and collective agency impacts decision-making”.
  14. Supervisor: Peter, C. Chili, W. (initiated 2019), from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An empirical analysis of values-based leadership practices: Evidence from organisations listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange”.
  15. Supervisor: Peter, C. Hermanus, L. (initiated 2019), from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The centre cannot hold: Understanding the process of decentralisation in sustainable energy transitions in African C/cities”.
  16. Supervisor: Dharani, B., Dass, N. (initiated 2019), from South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The trust development process: A longitudinal study of newcomers at the workplace”.
  17. Supervisor: Dharani, B., Velentza, E (initiated 2021), from Greece, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Inclusion challenges of black, migrant women in South Africa at meso- and macro-level: An inductive study using hermeneutic phenomenology”.
  18. Supervisor: Dharani, B. Kesselaar, G. (initiated 2021), from the United Arab Emirates, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Deep structural analysis of human agency and planned organisational change: Applying a worldview lens to change supportive behavioural intention during a large-scale family-owned business”.
  19. Supervisor: Daya, P. Komitsch, D. (initiated 2022), from Germany, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Cross-cultural leadership influences on organisational transformation: An empirical study of German companies based in South Africa”.

2022 – MPHIL DISSERTATIONS

  1. Supervisor: April, K. Mthembu, S. (initiated 2022), from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Investigating the phenomenon of unemployed black African youth labour market disadvantage”.
  2. Co-supervisors: Dharani, B., & April, K. Ogutu, M. (initiated 2020; graduated December 2022), from Kenya, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The impact of social background and social identity in developing social change leaders”.
  3. Supervisor: Peter, C. Barends, Z. (initiated 2022), from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Inclusive innovation in a time of repression: The case of the Wilvan School of Dance”.
  4. Supervisor: Peter, C. Peinke, S. (initiated 2021), from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The impact of work seeker support platforms on the development of South Africa’s unemployed youth”.
  5. Supervisor: Dharani, B. Mokubung, A. (initiated 2021), from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “How do mentorship relationship expectations differ across the different generations of African black women?”.
  6. Supervisor: Dharani, B. Buchholz, E. (initiated 2021), from South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Succession planning for leadership transformation in South African non-profit organisations”.
  7. Supervisor: Dharani, B. Ilonga, M. (initiated 2020), from Namibia, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Education public-private partnership (ePPP) in Namibia: The challenge of high dropout rates”.
  8. Supervisor: Daya, P. Chirwa, B. (initiated 2022), from Zambia, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “How does Mothers’ Day (menstrual leave policy) in Zambia inform the hiring and retention of female mechanical engineers in the manufacturing field?”
  9. Supervisor: Daya, P. Moraoetsi Rakuoane, M. (initiated 2022), from Lesotho, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Factors affecting the representation of women in organizations in Lesotho”.

2022 – EXECUTIVE MBA & MBA DISSERTATIONS

  1. Supervisor: April, K. Hickley, G. (initiated 2022), from South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Understanding the utilisation of self-talk in overcoming barriers to manifesting leadership”.
  2. Supervisor: April, K. Moodley, K. (initiated 2022), from South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Intersectional understanding of minority, Indian female leaders in the workplace”.
  3. Supervisor: April, K. Rapiya, A. (initiated 2022), from South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Identity challenges related to African spirituality in the South African workplace”.
  4. Supervisor: April, K. Laalje, S. (initiated 2022), from South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The role of adaptive leadership in employee engagement during crises”.
  5. Supervisor: Peter, C. Kuhla, G. (initiated in 2021), from South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “How are organisations actively fostering the development of digital skills, among managers?”.
  6. Supervisor: Peter, C. Chetty, W. (graduated in December 2022), from South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The role of leadership and organisational values and culture in sports organisations, does it determine success?”.
  7. Supervisor: Peter, C. Singh, S. (graduated in December 2022), from India, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The gig economy and the challenges of transmission of organisational values”.
  8. Supervisor: Peter, C. Matthew, C. (graduated in December 2022), from South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Employee voice and silence behaviours: Understanding the factors employees take into consideration when deciding whether to speak up or remain silent”.
  9. Supervisor: Peter, C. Sokolsky, N. (graduated in `December 2022), from South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Organisational culture within Groote Schuur Hospital and its effect on the mental wellbeing of its junior doctors”.
  10. Supervisor: Dharani, B. Both, B. (graduated in December 2022), from Namibia, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The role of agile leadership for change intentions: A study on digitization”.
  11. Supervisor: Dharani, B. Muller, B. (graduated in December 2022), from Namibia, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Locus of control of individual employees and their perceived ability to accept organizational changes”.
  12. Supervisor: Dharani, B. Rutherford, R. (graduated in December 2022), from South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Shared leadership within family business: A board management focus”.
  13. Supervisor: Dharani, B. Gumedze, K. L. (graduated in December 2022), from South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Theorizing employee reactions to automation: A study of finance industry”.
  14. Supervisor: Daya, P. Voges, P. (initiated 2022), from South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A human-centred model of performance in a South African bank”.
  15. Supervisor: Daya, P. Taala, M. (initiated 2022), from South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Understanding the factors impacting the retention of African black engineers in Kwazulu-Natal”.
  16. Supervisor: Daya, P. Ragolane, N. (initiated 2022), from South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring the wellbeing of individuals that fall into lower LSM groups in Kwazulu-Natal”.
  17. Supervisor: Daya, P. Sewpersad, A. (initiated 2022), from South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring the wellbeing of individuals that fall into lower LSM groups in Cape Town”.
  18. Supervisor: Daya, P. Kachere, L. (initiated 2022), from Zimbabwe, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A study of the manifestations of microaggressions in South Africa”. 

2021

2021 – PHD THESES

  1. Supervisor: April, K. Naidoo, P. (initiated 2021), United Arab Emirates, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The role of courageous leadership in Covid-19”.
  2. Supervisor: April, K. Keene-Young, B. (initiated 2019), South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Study of attitudes to whiteness among senior managers and owners in the South African private sector, and the extent to which this impact on their views of employment equity”.
  3. Supervisor: April, K. Simelane, W. (initiated in 2019), South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An exploratory study: Experiences of black female leaders in the energy industry”.
  4. Supervisor: April, K. Sihela, J. (initiated in 2018), Namibia, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A critical perspective on diversity & inclusion in the Namibian private corporate sector”.
  5. Supervisor: April, K. Watson, C. (initiated in 2018), South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Investigating the under-representation of females in the management pipeline: Management cultures of exclusion across Africa”.
  6. Supervisor: April, K. Kallarakkal, S. (initiated in 2016), India, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Leading by example for organizational citizenship behaviour in international non-governmental organizations”.
  7. Supervisor: April, K. Myeza, A. (graduated in December 2021), South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A conceptualisation of the psychology of black African professionals in relation to business leadership in South Africa”.
  8. Supervisor: Peter, C. Maharaj, N. (initiated in 2021), South Africa, PhD, “A Vedantic perspective on wholeness toward spiritual intelligence in leadership”.
  9. Supervisor: Peter, C. Lala-Sides, K. (initiated in 2021), South Africa, PhD, “The key to unlocking relational rent in cross-sector collaborations between non-profit and for-profit organisations lies in the voice of the individuals involved in them”.
  10. Supervisor: Peter, C. Ali-Hassan, A. (initiated in 2021), Somalia, PhD, “Transnational entrepreneurship in South Africa: Beyond the informal cross-border trading”.
  11. Supervisor: Peter, C. Lazarus, C. J. (initiated in 2021), South Africa, PhD, “Social innovation-based economic ecosystems to bridge formal-informal sector dualism”.
  12. Supervisor: Peter, C. Engelbrecht, J. (initiated in 2021), South Africa, PhD, “How to improve organisational agility through complexity leadership”.
  13. Supervisor: Peter, C. Sekhukune, B. (initiated 2019), South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Understanding how transparency and collective agency impacts decision-making”.
  14. Supervisor: Peter, C. Chili, W. (initiated 2019), South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An empirical analysis of values-based leadership practices: Evidence from organisations listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange”.
  15. Supervisor: Peter, C. Hermanus, L. (initiated 2019), South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The centre cannot hold: Understanding the process of decentralisation in sustainable energy transitions in African C/cities”.
  16. Supervisor: Dharani, B., Dass, N. (initiated 2019), South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The trust development process: A longitudinal study of newcomers at the workplace”.
  17. Supervisor: Dharani, B., Velentza, E (initiated 2021), Greece, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Inclusion challenges of black, migrant women in South Africa at meso- and macro-level: An inductive study using hermeneutic phenomenology”.
  18. Supervisor: Dharani, B. (Jan-Jun), Maharaj, N. (initiated 2021), South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Vedantic lens on wholeness toward spiritual intelligence in leadership”.

2021 – MPHIL DISSERTATIONS

  1. Supervisors: Dharani, B. & April, K. Ogutu, M. (initiated 2020), Kenya, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The impact of social background and social identity in developing social change leaders”.
  2. Supervisor: April, K. van Loggerenberg, M. (initiated 2019), South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The impact of gender intersectionality on creative leadership in the South African film industry”.
  3. Supervisor: Peter, C. Barends, Z. (graduating July 2022), South African, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Inclusive innovation in a time of repression: The case of the Wilvan School of Dance”.
  4. Supervisor: Peter, C. Peinke, S. (graduating July 2022), South African, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “From the bottom-up: The impact of ICT interventions on South Africa’s unemployed youth”.
  5. Supervisor: Dharani, B. Mokubung, A. (initiated 2021), MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “How do mentorship relationship expectations differ across the different generations of African black women?”.
  6. Supervisor: Dharani, B. Buchholz, E. (initiated 2021), South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Succession planning for leadership transformation in South African non-profit organisations”.
  7. Supervisor: Dharani, B. Ndlovu, Z. (initiated 2021), South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An investigation into cloud partner development Equity Equivalent Investment Programs and practitioner and participant perceptions of their value”.
  8. Supervisor: Dharani, B. Ilonga, M. (initiated 2020), MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Education public-private partnership (ePPP) in Namibia: The challenge of high dropout rates”.

2021 – EXECUTIVE MBA & MBA DISSERTATIONS

  1. Supervisor: April, K. Sweeney, J. (graduating in July 2022), South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A critical evaluation of the attrition rates of black and Camissa financial advisors/brokers in the financial services industry in South Africa”.
  2. Supervisor: April, K. Reimers, D. (graduating in July 2022), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An intersectional approach to the glass ceiling: Under-representation of women in senior architectural management positions”.
  3. Supervisor: April, K. Gono, T. (graduating in July 2022), Zimbabwe, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Adaptive leadership in Southern Africa during the Covid-19 pandemic”.
  4. Supervisor: April, K. Worship, G. (graduating in July 2022), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Affirming or alienating: How affirmative action affects Coloured/Camissa women in senior roles”.
  5. Supervisor: April, K. Du Plessis, T. (graduating in July 2022), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Managing generation Y talent in the public sector: A phenomenological study in the City of Cape Town”.
  6. Supervisor: April, K. Davids, L. (graduated in July 2021), South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Leading change: In and through a crises”.
  7. Supervisor: April, K. Miyen, N. (graduated in July 2021), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Understanding the lived experiences of women in management in the mining industry in South Africa”.
  8. Supervisor: April, K. Downes, J. (graduated in July 2021), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A phenomenological understanding of the enablers and stumbling blocks of emotional maturity”.
  9. Supervisor: April, K. Lamba, K. (graduated in July 2021), Malawi, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Congruence of values: A case of Malawian leadership”.
  10. Supervisor: Peter, C. Chetty, W. (graduating in July 2022), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The role of leadership and organisational values and culture in sports organisations, does it determine success?”.
  11. Supervisor: Peter, C. Singh, S. (graduating in July 2022), India, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, S. Singh from India. “The Gig economy and the challenges of transmission of organisational values”.
  12. Supervisor: Peter, C. Matthew, C. (graduating in July 2022), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Employee voice and silence behaviours: Understanding the factors employees take into consideration when deciding whether to speak up or remain silent”.
  13. Supervisor: Peter, C. Sokolsky, N. (graduating in July 2022), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Organisational culture within Groote Schuur Hospital and its effect on the mental wellbeing of its junior doctors”.
  14. Supervisor: Peter, C. Kuhla, G. (graduating in July 2022), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “How are organisations actively fostering the development of digital skills, among managers?”.
  15. Supervisor, Peter, C. Ah-Singh, C. (graduated July 2022), South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Reimagining the fresh produce system in the South African context”.
  16. Supervisor: Peter, C. Govender, D. (graduated July 2021), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An accessible cardiac care facility”.
  17. Supervisor: Peter, C. van Rheede, S. (graduated July 2021), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The influence of transformational leadership on workforce agility”.
  18. Supervisor: Peter, C. Sookun, A. (graduated July 2021), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Evaluating the drivers and impact of crisis communication strategies used by leadership in South Africa’s professional services sector during the covid-19 pandemic”.
  19. Supervisor: Peter, C. Motsa, N. (graduated July 2021), Swaziland, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A study of change management in a public enterprise: The case of Eswatini Water Services Corporation”.
  20. Supervisor: Peter, C. Camarhina, R. (graduated July 2021), Portugal-South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An ontological analysis of the construction industry: Exploring transitions to industrialisation”.
  21. Supervisors: Peter, C. & Swart-Opperman, C. Chetty, Y. (graduated July 2021), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Investigating news consumption as a predictor of fake news acceptance: An empirical study”.
  22. Supervisor: Dharani, B. Bleekers, R. (graduating in July 2022), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Examining the relationship between attribution styles and pro-social behaviour”.
  23. Supervisor: Dharani, B. Jose, T. (graduating in July 2022), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Workplace spirituality: How effective is workplace spirituality to black South Africans in Western-dominated commerce settings?”.
  24. Supervisor: Dharani, B. Behesnelian, V. (graduating in July 2022), Ethiopia, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, Structures and policies in the succession of family businesses”.
  25. Supervisors: Daya, P., & Bick, G. Malila, C. (graduating in July 2022), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Hybrid or not? Exploring a hybrid work model in a public service organisation”.
  26. Supervisor: Daya, P. Moses, C. (graduating in July 2022), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring the representation and marginalisation of females in leadership roles within the manufacturing industry”.
  27. Supervisor: Daya, P. Bbosa, C. (graduating in July 2022), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Lived experiences of millennial women during Covid-19”.
  28. Supervisor: Daya, P. Majola, M. (graduating in July 2022), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Diversity, inclusion and performance: A case study at Bidvest facilities management”.

2020

2020 – PHD THESES

  1. Supervisor: April, K. Keene-Young, B. (initiated 2019), South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Study of attitudes to whiteness among senior managers and owners in the South African private sector, and the extent to which this impact on their views of employment equity”.
  2. Supervisor: April, K. Simelane, W. (initiated in 2019), South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An exploratory study: Experiences of black female leaders in the energy industry”.
  3. Supervisor: April, K. Sihela, J. (initiated in 2018), Namibia, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A critical perspective on diversity & inclusion in the Namibian private corporate sector”.
  4. Supervisor: April, K. Myeza, A. (initiated in 2018), South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A conceptualisation of the psychology of black African professionals in relation to business leadership in South Africa”.
  5. Supervisor: April, K. Watson, C. (initiated in 2018), South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Investigating the under-representation of females in the management pipeline: Management cultures of exclusion across Africa”.
  6. Supervisor: April, K. Jackson, R. (initiated in 2017), South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Investigating the impact of globalization, connectivity and social media on leadership behaviour in the organisational context, and the impact on the future of values-based leadership”.
  7. Supervisor: April, K. Andries, L. (initiated in 2017), South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Trusting leaders: Empowering organizational leaders to catalyse trust, based on evidence from social neuroscience”.
  8. Supervisor: April, K. Kallarakkal, S. (initiated in 2016), India, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Leading by example for organizational citizenship behaviour in international non-governmental organizations”.
  9. Supervisor: April, K. Zhou, Y., B. (initiated in 2017, graduated in December 2020), China, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A tale of two countries: Adapting Chinese leadership styles to a South African context”.
  10. Supervisors: Dharani, B. & April, K. Mehlomakulu, L. (initiated in 2019, discontinued in 2020), South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Investigating factors which may be omitted in unconscious bias training in the workplace”.
  11. Supervisor: Dharani, B. Dass, N. (initiated in 2019), South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring the role of organizational culture in influencing behavioural trust of newcomers at the workplace”.
  12. Supervisor: Peter, C. Sekhukune, B. (initiated 2019), South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Understanding how transparency and collective agency impacts decision-making”.
  13. Supervisor: Peter, C. Chili, W. (initiated 2019), South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An empirical analysis of values-based leadership practices: Evidence from organisations listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange”.
  14. Supervisor: Peter, C. Hermanus, L. (initiated 2019), South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The centre cannot hold: Understanding the process of decentralisation in sustainable energy transitions in African C/cities”.
  15. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Wallis, E.J. (initiated 2018), South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Differentiating between uncertain and risky decision-making in the entrepreneurial context: A neuro-economic investigation”.
  16. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Abrahams, T. (initiated 2019), South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Critical self-reflection experiences of women leaders in the workplace”.
  17. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Hall, Y. (initiated 2019), Zimbabwe, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Hybrid professional administrative staff in higher education institutions: An exploratory study on talent development”.
  18. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Vermeulen, A. (initiated 2020), South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Ethical organisational culture in sub-Saharan Africa: An ubuntu model for the financial services industry”.
  19. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Botha, C. J. (initiated 2019), South Africa, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring the disharmony between the temporary and permanent organising forms in a parastatal”.

2020 – MPHIL DISSERTATIONS

  1. Supervisor: Dharani, B. Ilonga, M.E.H. (initiated 2020), Namibian, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Eliminating poor performance in Namibian schools”.
  2. Supervisors: Dharani, B. & April, K. Ogutu, M. (initiated 2020), Kenya, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The impact of social background and social identity in developing social change leaders”.
  3. Supervisor: April, K. van Loggerenberg, M. (initiated 2019), South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The impact of gender intersectionality on creative leadership in the South African film industry”.
  4. Supervisor: April, K. Dhlamini, B. (initiated 2017), South Africa, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Collaboration of policy makers and spiritual healers”.
  5. Supervisors: Peter, C. & Hamman, R. Robertson, C. (initiated 2020), South African, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, "Waste recycling in emerging market context".
  6. Supervisor: Peter, C. Peinke, S. (initiated 2020), South African, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “From the bottom-up: The impact of ICT interventions on South Africa’s unemployed youth”.
  7. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Nassar, A. (initiated 2019), South African, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An exploration of work-life integration on women’s career advancement choices at a state-owned entity”.
  8. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Stewart, C. (initiated 2018), South African, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, "The role of epistemic curiosity in enabling the learning of graduates who are transitioning to the world of work”.
  9. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Mahadeo, S. (initiated 2018), South African, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, "Professional working mothers’ self-care practices and the impact on their perceived coping ability”.
  10. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Chimhandamba, N. (initiated 2018), South African, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, " “The embodied needs of women in the workplace: An exploratory study in the retail industry". (3rd year in 2020 and handed in December 2020).

2020 – EXECUTIVE MBA & MBA DISSERTATIONS

  1. Supervisor: April, K. Reimers, D. (graduating in December 2021), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An intersectional approach to the glass ceiling: Under-representation of women in senior architectural management positions”.
  2. Supervisor: April, K. Davids, L. (graduating in July 2021), South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Leading change: In and through a crises”.
  3. Supervisor: April, K. Miyen, N. (graduating in July 2021), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Understanding the lived experiences of women in management in the mining industry in South Africa”.
  4. Supervisor: April, K. Downes, J. (graduating in July 2021), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A phenomenological understanding of the enablers and stumbling blocks of emotional maturity”.
  5. Supervisor: April, K. Lamba, K. (graduating in July 2021), Malawi, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Congruence of values: A case of Malawian leadership”.
  6. Supervisor: April, K. Kotze, S. (graduated in December 2020), Namibia, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Female leaders and gender role stereotypes as perceived by women through an intersectional lens”.
  7. Supervisor: April, K. Gunda, R. (graduated in December 2020), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The psychological effects on people as a result of them feeling excluded”.
  8. Supervisors: Dharani, B. & April, K. Witbooi, E. (graduated in July 2020), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The influence of self-talk valence on successful entrepreneurship”.
  9. Supervisor, Peter, C. Ah-Singh, C. (graduating July 2022), South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Reimagining the fresh produce system in the South African context”.
  10. Supervisor: Peter, C. Govender, D. (graduating July 2021), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, "An accessible cardiac care facility".
  11. Supervisor: Peter, C. van Rheede, S. (graduating July 2021), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The influence of transformational leadership on workforce agility”.
  12. Supervisor: Peter, C. Sookun, A. (graduating July 2021), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Evaluating the drivers and impact of crisis communication strategies used by leadership in South Africa’s professional services sector during the covid-19 pandemic”.
  13. Supervisor: Peter, C. Motsa, N. (graduating July 2021), Swaziland, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A study of change management in a public enterprise: The case of Eswatini Water Services Corporation”.
  14. Supervisor: Peter, C. Camarhina, R. (graduating July 2021), Portugal-South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, "An ontological analysis of the construction industry: Exploring transitions to industrialisation".
  15. Supervisors: Peter, C. & Swart-Opperman, C. Chetty, Y. (graduating July 2021), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Investigating news consumption as a predictor of fake news acceptance: An empirical study”.
  16. Supervisors: Swart-Opperman, C. & Bick, G. Bomba, H. (graduating July 2021), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Teaching case – R&D in explosives manufacturing: From innovation to stagnation and back again”.
  17. Supervisors: Swart-Opperman, C. & Bick, G. Karim, M. (graduating July 2021), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Case study – Robotics at Dimension Data: Friend or foe of the human in process automation”.
  18. Supervisors: Swart-Opperman, C. & Bick, G. Gumedze, L.K. (graduating July 2021), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “South African Institute of professional Accountants (SAIPA): Bringing artificial intelligence (AI) to the accounting profession”.
  19. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Mudzamiri, L. (graduating July 2021), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The influence of management styles on employee commitment: An exploratory study of successful and effective managers”.
  20. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Mohammed Noh, B. (graduating July 2021), Malaysia, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The influence of effective leaders on employees’ motivation and productivity in oil and gas organizations”.
  21. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. van Wyk, R. (graduating July 2021), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Leading teams in times of unpredictability: A comparative study of business and sports team leaders”.
  22. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Simpson, W. (graduating July 2021), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Succession planning dynamics in family-owned business in the Western Cape”.
  23. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Skosana, V. (graduating July 2021), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The influence of the psychological contract on Nures’ motivation at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital Emergency Unit”.
  24. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Witten, Q. (graduating July 2021), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An exploratory investigation into the commercial Black Soldier Fly industry in South Africa”.
  25. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Kamati, T. (graduating July 2021), Namibia, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Employee absenteeism in various job categories in a Namibian mining company: A phenomenological study”.
  26. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Gajewski, A. (graduating July 2021), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A career of fulfilment: Attracting and retaining talented millennials to NGO’s in the green economy”.
  27. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. le Hané, R.J. (graduated July 2020), Namibia, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Information-seeking behaviour of commercial farmers: A mobile-based information service model”.
  28. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Potgieter, J. (graduated July 2020), South Africa, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The experience of international students in South African management education”.
  29. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Avenant, A. (graduated July 2020), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Barriers construction managers experience when coaching young professionals: An exploratory case study”.
  30. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Rich, B. (graduated July 2020), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Factors that affect employee engagement in the fast-moving consumer goods industry in South Africa”.
  31. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. le Roux, J-P. (graduated July 2020), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Factors contribution to the growth of software development talent among unemployed matriculants”.
  32. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. van Zyl, K. (South African). “The role of emotional intelligence in sales performance in the South African construction industry”.
  33. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Gwiya, K. (graduated July 2020), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The impact of restructuring on employee motivation”.
  34. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Singh, K. (graduated July 2020), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A critical evaluation of maternity leave policies and the impact on women in business”.
  35. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Muhammad Gangraker, M. (graduated July 2020), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The impact of innovation on firm success at Geo-Pollution Technologies: An environmental SME consultancy located in the Western Cape”.
  36. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Schwartz, P. (graduated July 2020), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A comparative study of managers’ and engineers’ perceptions of performance measurements in a South African aerospace company”.
  37. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Naidoo, R. (graduated July 2020), South Africa, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The relationship between absenteeism and job satisfaction amongst financial advisors at a financial institution in the Cape Peninsula”.
  38. Supervisor: Dharani, B. Mundoza, F.E. (initiated 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Compensating for skills-shortcomings when transitioning into leadership roles: A study of engineers”.

2019

2019 – PHD THESES

  1. Supervisor: April, K. Keene-Young, B. (initiated 2019), South African, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Influence of Normative Whiteness in the South African Private Sector”.
  2. Supervisor: April, K. Simelane, S. W. (initiated 2019), South African, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Experiences of Black Female Leaders in Corporate South Africa”.
  3. Supervisors: April, K. & Dharani, B. Mehlomakulu, L. (initiated 2019), South African, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Missing Factors Within Unconscious Bias Training in the Workplace”.
  4. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Hall, Y. (initiated 2019), Zimbabwean, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Talent Management Optimisation: Perceptions and Experiences of Professional Staff in Hybrid Spaces in Higher Education Institutions”.
  5. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Abrahams, T. (initiated 2019), South African, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Leader Development Journey: The Role of Critical Self-Reflection as a Self-Development Tool for Women Leaders in the Workplace”.
  6. Supervisor: Peter, C. Sekhukune, B. (initiated 2019), South African, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Understanding How Transparency and Collective Agency Impacts Decision Making”.
  7. Supervisor: Peter, C. Chili, W. (initiated 2019), South African, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An Empirical Analysis of Values-Based Leadership Practices: Evidence from Organisations Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange”.
  8. Supervisor: Peter, C. Hermanus, L. (initiated 2019), South African, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Centre Cannot Hold: Understanding the Process of Decentralisation in Sustainable Energy Transitions in African C/Cities”.
  9. Supervisor: April, K. Sihela, J. (initiated 2018), Namibian, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Critical Perspective on Diversity & Inclusion in the Namibian Private Corporate Sector”.
  10. Supervisor: April, K. Myeza, A. (initiated 2018), South African, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Conceptualisation of the Psychology of Black African Professionals in Relation to Business Leadership in Africa”.
  11. Supervisor: April, K. Watson, C. (initiated 2018), South African, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Investigating the Under-Representation of Females in the Management Pipeline: Management Cultures of Exclusion in Africa”.
  12. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Marks, J., & Wallis, E. (initiated 2018), South Africans, PhD, “Differentiating between Uncertain and Risky Decision-Making in the Entrepreneurial Context: A Neuroeconomic Investigation”.
  13. Supervisor: April, K. Dharani, B. (initiated 2017), Kenyan, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Organizational Life Cycle and Happiness at Work: Investigating Best-Fit for Employees Based on their Locus of Control Expectancy”.
  14. Supervisor: April, K. Zhou, Y. (initiated 2017), Chinese, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Tale of Two Countries: Adapting Chinese Leadership Styles to a South African Context”.
  15. Supervisor: April, K. Jackson, R. (initiated 2017), South African, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Contextual Leader Behaviour Adaptability”.
  16. Supervisor: April, K. Andries, L. (initiated 2017), South African, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring the Mediating Role of Leaders’ Self-Efficacy in their Propensity to Trust their Followers”.
  17. Supervisor: April, K. Kallarakkal, S. (initiated 2016), Indian, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Leading by Example / Role Modelling for Organisational Citizenship Behaviours in Not-for-Profit Organisations”.

2019 – MPHIL DISSERTATIONS

  1. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Nasser, N.  (graduating December 2021), South African, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa. “An Exploration of the Influence of Work-Life Integration on Women’s Career Advancement Choices at a State-Owned Entity”.
  2. Supervisor: April, K. Mandelise van Loggerenberg (graduating December 2021), South African, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Gender Impediments for Creative Women in the South African Film Industry”.
  3. Supervisor: April, K. Busisiwe Dhlamini, South African, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Policy-Making Centred Around South African Arts and Culture”.
  4. Supervisor: Peter, C. Peinke, S. (graduating 2021), South African, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “From the Bottom-Up: How Unemployed South African Youth Experience Digital Platforms Providing Access to Jobs”.
  5. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Stewart, C. (graduating July 2021). South African, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa. “The Role of Epistemic Curiosity in Self-Directed Learning among Recently Employed Graduates”.
  6. Supervisors: Swart-Opperman, C. & Meldrum, B. Chimhandamba, N. (graduating December 2020), South African, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Embodied Needs of Women in the Workplace: An Exploratory Study”.
  7. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Mahadeo, S. (graduating April 2020), South African, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Working Mothers’ Self-Care Practices as a Coping Mechanism: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis”.
  8. Supervisors: Peter, C. & Hamman, R. Robertson, C. (graduating December 2020), South African, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Waste Recycling in an Emerging Market Context".

2019 – EXECUTIVE MBA & MBA DISSERTATIONS

  1. Supervisor: April, K. Kotze, S. (graduating December 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Gender Role Stereotypes of Leaders as Perceived by Women Across Cultures in a South African Context”.
  2. Supervisor: April, K. Zietsman, D. (graduating July 2020), South African, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Why women leave management positions in South Africa”.
  3. Supervisor: April, K. Gunda, R. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Psychological Effects on People as a Result of Them Feeling Excluded”.
  4. Supervisor: April, K. & Dharani, B. Witbooi, E. (graduating July 2020), co-supervision with B. Dharani, South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Influence of Self-Talk Valence on Entrepreneurship”.
  5. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Singh, K. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Women’s Experiences of the Impact of Maternity Leave Policies on their Career Progression”.
  6. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Potgieter, J. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Experiences of International Students in a South African MBA Programme”.
  7. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Kwiya, K. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Impact of Restructuring on Employee Motivation at a Multinational Chemical and Energy Company”.
  8. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Avenant, A. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An Investigation into the Barriers Construction Managers Experience in the Coaching of Young Professionals in the South African Construction Industry”.
  9. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Van Zyl, K. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Sales Performance”.
  10. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Schwartz, P. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Multi-Methods Case Study of Performance Measurement of Engineers in a South African Aerospace Company”.
  11. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Le Roux, JP. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “How to Effectively Grow Software Development Talent among Non-Tertiary Educated Individuals”.
  12. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Rich, B. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Factors Influencing Employee Engagement at Red Bull South Africa”.
  13. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Naidoo, R. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Low Productivity in the Workplace due to Employee Fatigue”.
  14. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Cangraker, Z. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Impact of Innovation on Performance in SMEs”.
  15. Supervisor: Peter, C. Govender, D. (graduating December 2021), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An Accessible Cardiac Care Facility”.
  16. Supervisor: Peter, C. Cann, J. (graduating July 2020), American, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Potent Combination of Green Tech and Economy of Scope: Making the Case for Metal Additive Manufacturing in Emerging Markets”.
  17. Supervisor: Peter, C. Maulloo, P. (graduating July 2020), Mauritian, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Inequality and the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Africa”.
  18. Supervisor: C. Mashunye, T. (graduating July 2020), Zimbabwean, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Understanding Corporate Transitions in an African Context: Implications for Corporate Leadership and Business Strategy”.
  19. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Le Hané, R. L. (graduated October 2019), Namibian, EMBA, University of Science and Technology, Namibia, “Information-Seeking Behaviour of Commercial Farmers: A Mobile-Based Information Service Model”.
  20. Supervisor: April, K. De Klerk, K. (graduating July 2019), South African, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Impact of Reintroducing Coloured Retirees in the Western Cape to the Workforce: Fostering Financial Independence to restore Dignity”.
  21. Supervisor: April, K. Madonko, N. (graduating July 2019), South African, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Engaging Hearts and Minds: A Study of Effectiveness of Leaders Communicating Organisational Values”.
  22. Supervisor: April, K. Thaivilain, C. (graduating July 2019), French, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Space for Conversations on Organisational Changes Toward Sustainability”.
  23. Supervisor: April, K. Chimenya, G. (graduating July 2019), Zimbabwean, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Leading in a VUCA World: A Sense-Making Perspective”.
  24. Supervisor: April, K. Mpherwane, M. (graduating July 2019), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Powerless but Accountable: A Teaching Case Study of Former SABC Group CEO, Lulama Mokhobo”.
  25. Supervisor: April, K. Cassuto, C. (graduating July 2019), South African-French, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “After the Rainbow: South African Youth Identities and Relevance to Aspirations of Non-Racialism”.
  26. Supervisor: April, K. Dalwai, A. (graduating July 2019), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Impacts of Digital Markets on the Leadership Styles at SA Financial Services Companies”.
  27. Supervisor: April, K. Sikatali, N. (graduating July 2019), Zambian, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Young Female Leaders in Technical Roles”.
  28. Supervisors: April, K. & Dharani, B. Giannaros, M. (graduating July 2019), South African-Greek, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Experiencing Boredom at the WEF: An Exploratory Study”.
  29. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Diassakoula, C. I. (graduated July 2019), Zimbabwean, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Employee Perceptions about a Wellness Programme at Navachab Mine, Namibia”.
  30. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Da Silva, D. (graduated July 2019), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Factors Affecting the Effectiveness of Business Intelligence: A Case Study of a Professional Services Organisation”.
  31. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Reid, R. (graduated July 2019), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Cognitive Computing: Adoption and Implications in Technology Start-Ups Within the Western Cape”.

2018

2018 – PHD THESES

  1. Supervisor: April, K. Sihela, J. (initiated 2018), Namibian, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Critical Perspective on Diversity & Inclusion in the Namibian Private Corporate Sector”.
  2. Supervisor: April, K. Myeza, A. (initiated 2018), South African, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Conceptualisation of the Psychology of Black African Professionals in Relation to Business Leadership in Africa”.
  3. Supervisor: April, K. Watson, C. (initiated 2018), South African, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Investigating the Under-Representation of Females in the Management Pipeline: Management Cultures of Exclusion in South Africa and Namibia”.
  4. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman Marks, J., & Wallis, E. (initiated 2018), South Africans, PhD, “Differentiating between Uncertain and Risky Decision-Making in the Entrepreneurial Context: A Neuroeconomic Investigation”.
  5. Supervisor: April, K. Jackson, R. (initiated 2017), South African, PhD University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Investigating the Impact of Globalization, Connectivity and Social Media on Leadership Behaviour in the Organisational Context, and the Impact on the Future of Values-Based Leadership”.

2018 – OTHER MASTERS DISSERTATIONS

  1. Supervisor: April, K. Mandelise van Loggerenberg (graduating December 2021), South African, MPhil University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Gender Impediments for Creative Women in the South African Film Industry”.
  2. Supervisor: April, K. Busisiwe Dhlamini, South African, MPhil University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Policy-Making Centred Around South African Arts and Culture”.
  3. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Co-supervision with B. Meldrum. Chimhandamba, N. (graduating December 2020), South African, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Embodied Needs of Women in the Workplace: An Exploratory Study”.
  4. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Mahadeo, S. (graduating April 2020), South African, MPhil, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Working Mothers’ Self-Care Practices as a Coping Mechanism: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis”.
  5. Supervisor: C. Page, A. (graduated December 2018), South African, MTech, Cape University of Technology, South Africa, “A Review of Resource Efficiency and Cleaner Production in South Africa: Barriers and Opportunities”.
  6. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Sibela, G. (graduated April 2018), Namibian, MLCM, University of Science and Technology, Windhoek, Namibia, “Factors Influencing Voluntary Turnover Decisions amongst Non-Commissioned Officers within the Namibian Defence Force Head Quarters in Windhoek (DHQ)”.

2018 – EXECUTIVE MBA & MBA DISSERTATIONS

  1. Supervisor: April, K. Zietsman, D. (graduating July 2020), South African, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Why women leave management positions in South Africa”.
  2. Supervisor: April, K. Gunda, R. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Psychological Effects on People as a Result of Them Feeling Excluded”.
  3. Supervisor: April, K. Kotze, S. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Gender Role Stereotypes of Leaders as Perceived by Women Across Cultures in a South African Context”.
  4. Supervisor: April, K. Co-supervision with B. Dharani. Witbooi, E. (graduating July 2020), co-supervision with B. Dharani, South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Influence of Self-Talk Valence on Entrepreneurship”.
  5. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Singh, K. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Women’s Experiences of the Impact of Maternity Leave Policies on their Career Progression”.
  6. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Retief, Z. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Work Experiences of Foreign Nationals in the Agricultural Industry in the Western Cape”.
  7. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Avenant, A. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An Investigation into the Barriers Construction Managers Experience in the Coaching of Young Professionals in the South African Construction Industry”.
  8. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Van Zyl, K. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Sales Performance”.
  9. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Schwartz, P. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Multi-Methods Case Study of Performance Measurement of Engineers in a South African Aerospace Company”.
  10. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Le Roux, JP. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “How to Effectively Grow Software Development Talent among Non-Tertiary Educated Individuals”.
  11. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Rich, B. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Factors Influencing Employee Engagement at Red Bull South Africa”.
  12. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Naidoo, R. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Low Productivity in the Workplace due to Employee Fatigue”.
  13. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Cangraker, Z. (graduating July 2020), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Impact of Innovation on Performance in SMEs”.
  14. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Le Hané, R. L. (graduating October 2019), Namibian, EMBA, University of Science and Technology, Namibia, “Information-Seeking Behaviour of Commercial Farmers: A Mobile-Based Information Service Model”.
  15. Supervisor: April, K. De Klerk, K. (graduating July 2019), South African, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Impact of Reintroducing Coloured Retirees in the Western Cape to the Workforce: Fostering Financial Independence to restore Dignity”.
  16. Supervisor: April, K. Madonko, N. (graduating July 2019), South African, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Engaging Hearts and Minds: A Study of Effectiveness of Leaders Communicating Organisational Values”.
  17. Supervisor: April, K. Thaivilain, C. (graduating July 2019), French, EMBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Space for Conversations on Organisational Changes Toward Sustainability”.
  18. Supervisor: April, K. Gerald Chimenya (graduating July 2019), Zimbabwean, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Leading in a VUCA World: A Sense-Making Perspective”.
  19. Supervisor: April, K. Maijang Mpherwane (graduating July 2019), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Powerless but Accountable: A Teaching Case Study of Former SABC Group CEO, Lulama Mokhobo”.
  20. Supervisor: April, K. Pierre Cassuto (graduating July 2019), South African-French, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “After the Rainbow: South African Youth Identities and Relevance to Aspirations of Non-Racialism”.
  21. Supervisor: April, K. Afzal Dalwai (graduating July 2019), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “The Impacts of Digital Markets on the Leadership Styles at SA Financial Services Companies”.
  22. Supervisor: April, K. Namuziya Sikatali (graduating July 2019), Zambian, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Young Female Leaders in Technical Roles”.
  23. Supervisor: April, K. Co-supervision with B. Dharani. Margaux Giannaros (graduating July 2019), South African-Greek, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Experiencing Boredom at the WEF: An Exploratory Study”.
  24. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Diassakoula, C. I. (graduating July 2019), Zimbabwean, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Employee Perceptions about a Wellness Programme at Navachab Mine, Namibia”.
  25. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Da Silva, D. (graduating July 2019), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Factors Affecting the Effectiveness of Business Intelligence: A Case Study of a Professional Services Organisation”.
  26. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Reid, R. (graduating July 2019), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Cognitive Computing: Adoption and Implications in Technology Start-Ups Within the Western Cape”.
  27. Supervisor: April, K. Gunzburg, T. (graduated June 2018), Belgian, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Rainbow Accents; Exploring the Lived Experiences of Non-Standard English Accented Speakers in Western Cape Workplaces”.
  28. Supervisor: April, K. Vergo, O. (graduated June 2018), British, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An Investigation into the Relationship between Masculinity, Culture and Self-Leadership in South African Men”.
  29. Supervisor: April, K. Pillay, G. (graduated June 2018), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “SMME Owners Self-Care: Business Success and Stress”.
  30. Supervisor: April, K. Kimoro, V. (graduated June 2018), Kenyan, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Study on the Inclusive Leadership of Millennials in the Workplace”.
  31. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Nzombe, S. (graduated June 2018), Zimbabwean, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “An Exploration of Manager to Executive Transition in Zimbabwe’s Private Sector”.
  32. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Smit, L. (graduated June 2018), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Exploring the Nature of Expatriate Coping Strategies within in Mining Industry”.
  33. Supervisor: Swart-Opperman, C. Kurji, J. A. (graduated June 2018), Kenyan, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Uber-Driver Partners in Cape Town – A Motivational Study”.
  34. Supervisor: April, K. Janse van Rensburg, H. (graduated June 2017), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “How the ‘Sorbet Way’ of Servant Leadership is Scooping Up Success”.
  35. Supervisor: April, K. Cooper, J. (graduated June 2017), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Emotional Intelligence and CDMSE in GSB MBA Students: Gender & Age Differences”.
  36. Supervisor: April, K. Guntern, S. (graduated June 2017), Swiss, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Assessment of the Effectiveness of Reducing the Sources of Burnout in Switzerland”.
  37. Supervisor: April, K. Earle, J. (graduated June 2017), British, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Organizational Restructuring and the Employee’s Psychological Contract”.
  38. Supervisor: April, K. Wyndham Quin, L. (graduated June 2017), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Resources for Resilience: A Study of Non-Profit Volunteers in Africa”.
  39. Supervisor: April, K. Mackenzie, C. (graduated June 2017), South African, MBA, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Multichannel Marketing Effects on the Purchase Decisions of Oncology Physicians in South Africa”.

2017

2017 – PHD THESES

  1. Supervisor: April, K. Kallarakkal, S. (initiated in 2016), Indian, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Leading by Example for Organizational Citizenship Behaviour in International Non-Governmental Organizations”.
  2. Supervisor: April, K. Andries, L. (initiated in 2017), South African, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Trusting Leaders: Empowering Organizational Leaders to Catalyse Trust, Based on Evidence from Social Neuroscience”.
  3. Supervisor: April, K. Dharani, B. (initiated in 2017), Kenyan, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “Organizational Lifecycle and Locus of Control: Investigating Happiness at Work”.
  4. Supervisor: April, K. Supervisor: April, K. Zhou, Y., B. (initiated in 2017), Chinese, PhD, University of Cape Town, South Africa, “A Tale of Two Cities: Cross-Cultural People Management between Newcastle, SA and Haimen, China”.

2017 – OTHER MASTERS DISSERTATIONS

  1. Supervisor: April, K. Dhlamini, B. (South African, Black female), MPhil, “African identity and history: The role of arts and culture”.
  2. Supervisor: April, K. Schwartz, C. (South African, White female), MBA, “Habits, tools and techniques of successful female breadwinners in leadership roles”.
  3. Supervisor: April, K. Vergo, O. (South African, White male), MBA, “Use of storytelling and psychodrama: Interventions to transform maladaptive male behaviours and beliefs”.
  4. Supervisor: April, K. Kimoro, V. (Kenyan, Black female), MBA, “Millennials and leadership in the current business environment”.
  5. Supervisor: April, K. Pillay, G. (South African, Indian male), MBA, “Stress impact of business success on SMME leaders”.
  6. Supervisor: April, K. Gunzburg, T. (Belgian, White female), MBA, “Non-native speaker status as a source of discrimination in the workplace”.