About me

I am an organisational and strategic communication researcher with an avid interest in stakeholder engagement, stakeholder relationship building, stakeholder inclusivity, change-orientated communication and crisis communication. In line with the contemporary communication context, my research aims to incorporate postmodern and critical thought, showcasing an appreciation for the plurality of voices to allow stakeholder enablement and empowerment.

I have six years' experience in Public Relations and Communication Industry and has worked in higher education for the past 13 years as Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor and Professor in Organisational Communication in the Department of Communication Science at the University of South Africa.

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Awards

National Research Foundation C2 rated researcher
National Research Foundation (South Africa, Pretoria) - NRF, 2024-2029

Organisational Affiliations

School of Media and Communication, Murdoch University

Past Affiliations

Professor, University of South Africa (South Africa, Pretoria) - UNISA

Associate Professor, University of South Africa (South Africa, Pretoria) - UNISA

Senior Lecturer, University of South Africa (South Africa, Pretoria) - UNISA

Lecturer, University of South Africa (South Africa, Pretoria) - UNISA

Research Fellow, University of South Africa (South Africa, Pretoria) - UNISA

Education

Marketing Communication
01/2002–12/2004, BA Marketing Communication , University of Johannesburg (South Africa, Johannesburg) - UJ
Corporate Communication
01/2006–12/2006, BA Hons Corporate Communication , University of Johannesburg (South Africa, Johannesburg) - UJ
Communication
01/2008–12/2010, Master Degree (Communication), University of South Africa (South Africa, Pretoria) - UNISA
Communication
01/2011–06/2013, Doctor of Philosophy, University of South Africa (South Africa, Pretoria) - UNISA