Name : BYAMUKAMA JOHN BERCHMANS, Current Address : 33 Woodley Street, Kimberley Cell : +2778 086 4895 E-mail : [email protected]

Current Position : Senior Lecturer, School of Economic and Management Sciences, University EDUCATION

2011 - 2014: Doctor Technologiae in Business Administration (DTECH): Tshwane University of Technology, Business School. Title of Thesis: A SOCIO-ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF FACTORS THAT AFFECT AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITIES IN THE TOURISM SECTOR OF GAUTENG PROVINCE, SA 2006 - 2008: Master of Development (MDEV): , Turfloop Graduate School of Leadership. Title of dissertation: AN EVALUATION OF HOUSEHOLD DEPENDENCY ON MICROFINANCE IN FLORA PARK, POLOKWANE MUNICIPALITY, LIMPOPO PROVINCE, SA. 2004 - 2005: Bachelor of Arts Honours: University of Limpopo, Majored in Philosophy

2001: Bachelor of Arts: Majored in Philosophy, Alokolum National Major Seminary (Gulu) affiliated to Urbaniana Pontifical University, Philosophy

1998: Matric – St Joseph’s Seminary, Uganda

Research Interests: Entrepreneurship, Development finance, Community development and Innovation Studies

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE: 2017 – To date: Senior Lecturer in Business Management, School of Economic and Management Sciences. : Lecturing Management Science modules Strategic Management, Logistic Management, Project management. Curriculum Development: : Actively involved in the BCom review programme, School of Economic and Management Sciences. : Involved in the development of the Certificate and National Diploma in Human Resource Management Practice modules by carefully looking at the SAQA Core, Fundamental and Elective unit standards as well as the critical cross-field outcomes. : Involved in the material development of the Human Resource qualification : Presented various qualifications to various SETA bodies for continuous accreditation and renewal. 2008 -2015: Taught Human Resource Management (SAQA ID: 49692, Level 5) FETC in Human Resource Management Practice (SAQA ID: 49691, Level 4), Marketing Management, Marketing Research, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Strategic Management. : Registered Assessor and Moderator with South Board of People Practice for Human Resource Management Qualification. 2019 : Currently championing seminar series, research workshops and research dissemination in the School of Economics and Management Sciences 2017- 2018: Registered Assessor and Moderator with Public Service SETA for National Diploma in Public Administration 2016: Postdoctoral Research Fellow under the Supervision of Prof Mammo Muchie DST/NRF, SARChI on Innovation Studies, TUT. 2016 : Currently conducting a study in the area of Business incubation and High growth SMMEs. : Conducted corporate training in Monitoring and Evaluation with ForumIS. : Organised two Postgraduate Academies at the TUT, Business School and recently at the University of Johannesburg, attracting over 60 postgraduate students at Doctoral and Masters Level. : Currently an Associate Editor of the African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development (AJSTID) and TUT, Journal of Creativity, Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship. 2008 – 2012: Lecturer, Department of Business Management, Jeppe College, Pretoria Campus

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE 2012 – 2015: Campus Manager FET College, Jeppe College, Johannesburg Campus 2012 – 2015: Served as Campus Manager, leading 70 staff members, managed both SETA and DHET NATED 191 programmes for National certificates and National Diploma programmes. : Ensured that class lectures and monitoring of programme rollouts were effective. : Provided leadership on College development and improvement planning at various strategic senior management meetings and made valuable contributions towards the development of college programmes, products and future operations. : Provided leadership on financial management, general management of institution, information as well as community networks and partnerships for skills development and experiential training for students. : Promoted extra-mural activities among staff and students.

Achievements: An increase in student enrolments from 800 in 2011 to approximately 3000 by 2015. : Increment in the number of graduands in all programmes : Established effective experiential partnerships for student placements. : Created learner support mechanisms to provide counselling and career advice to Students as well as academic performance. : Good staff retention and stability in programme rollouts

GENERAL EXPERIENCE 2006 – 2007: Marketing and Communications Intern, University of Limpopo 2005 : Intern, Small Enterprise Foundation, Tzaneen, Limpopo Province, responsible for creation of Microfinance loan groups, training and development of loan usage and business creation. 2002 – 2003: Worked at Coca cola Marketing and Sales department, as an accounts developer for retail outlets. : Creating new accounts, implementing sales targets : Creating product visibility through merchandizing, door to door visitations and apply in addition allocated available Coca-Cola equipment to various retail outlets. : Monitor outlet sales, advise and initiate new sales strategies for area market growth and substance.

Publications:  Byamukama, J. 2020. Effects of Geographical Concentration of Tourism Enterprises on Innovation and Growth in the . Work in progress.  Validation of Experience economy perspectives on tourism businesses in Kimberley, Northern Cape, . Work in Progress.  Gumede, N,. Byamukama, J & Dakora, E. 2019.Contemporary perspectives on fiscal decentralization and New local government in South Africa. Ghana Journal of Development Studies, Vol 16(2). DOI: 10.4314/gjds.v16i2.3  Byamukama, J & Muchie, M. 2017. South African Entrepreneurial Activities in Tourism Sector: A Case of SMMEs in Tshwane Municipality. Paper presented at the 10th International Conference for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development, 31st August – 1st September, Thessaloniki, Greece.  The Education Commission, 2016. Forming the Optimal Skills Pledge and Levy. A Global Perspective and Policy Recommendations. Background Paper The learning Generation, Economic and Strategy Consulting.  Byamukama, J. B. (2014). Analysing socio-economic factors affecting African entrepreneurial activities in the tourism sector: A case of Tshwane Municipality, South Africa. European Social Sciences Research Journal, 3(2), 1-17.  The viability of African Entrepreneurial activities in the Tourism sector: A case of Tshwane Municipality, Gauteng Province. No 2015-003. Written by Byamukama John Berchmans, Mammo Muchie and Worku Zeleke

OTHER ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL AWARDS AND WORKSHOPS

 Serving member of the Sol Plaatje University Senate committee 2017 - 2020  Member of the Sol Plaatje University examination committee for Senate.  Senate nominee to the Sol Plaatje University student services council.  Serving as Residence Warden, Sol Plaatje University.  Attained distinction doctoral supervision course with January 2020.  Professional Registration as Master of HR Professional with the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP)  Registered assessor and Moderator with SABPP for the National Diploma in Human Resource Management Practices  Registered assessor and moderator with Public Service SETA for National Diploma in Public Administration  Presenter at the International Conference for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development, 31 Aug – 1st Sept 2017.  Attended the Sixth African Unity Renaissance conference, 2016, Johannesburg.  Attended Conference on Regional Integration organized the Thabo Mbeki Leadership Institute, 2016

SKILLS Computer Skills  Ability to apply Microsoft office packages (Excel, Word, Power Point, Access)  Ability to use internet and Email.

Research Skills:  Ability to conduct research in both qualitative and quantitative research design  Ability to analyse and generate meaningful interpretations of data using statistical packages like SPSS and Qualitative packages  Research supervision skills for postgraduates at Masters and Doctoral Levels. Attended and passed with distinction a 5 months short course on Strengthening Doctoral Supervision. Rhodes University.  Written Research proposals and participated in data collection activities

Leadership Skills:  Served as Campus Manager in Higher education environment, steering leadership and responsible for providing guidance, empowering employees in order to enhance their efficiency and effectiveness during my tenure at the TVET College.  Coordinated research workshops, seminars, collaboration opportunities as a member of the Faculty research committee.  Appointed Residence warden 2018 – 2020.

Planning and Organising Skills:  Participated in Faculty strategic meetings, curriculum development at Sol Plaatje University.  Involved in the planning and organizing of critical college activities, schedules and operations.

Analytical and Problem solving Skills:  Responsible for daily running of campus academic activities.  Handling of daily grievances among various stakeholders, Parents, Staff, Students.  Responsible for University student residence and operations at Sol Plaatjie University.

Communication Skills:  Presentation: presented at various workshops, conference, departmental and University.  Writing: have authored and co-authored academic papers, involved in peer review activities and currently an Associate editor of accredited Journal.  Facilitation: conducted training for professionals in the work place and the University student community.

References: Dr. Edward Dakora School of Economic and Management Science Sol Plaatje University Tel: 053 491 0125 Email: [email protected]

Dr. Risimati Maurice Khosa Lecturer: Department of Entrepreneurship, Supply-Chain, Transport, Tourism & Logistics Management College of Economic & Management Sciences University of South Africa Tel: 012 429 8293 E-mail: [email protected]

Ms. Caroline Hoorn Director: Mardan Enterprises Industrial Psychologist Tel: +27767226901 Email: [email protected]