World of Work Strategy Group (WSG)

Members (2024):

•  Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi — (Group Chairperson) and Vice-Chancellor and Principal, University of Johannesburg
• Professor Roelien Brink — Director: Cooperative Education, Tshwane University of Technology
• Dr Colin Thakur — Director: InSETA Research Chair in Digitalisation; Durban University of Technology
• Professor Sibusiso Moyo — Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation & Engagement of Durban University of Technology
• Professor Thobeka Ncanywa — Professor in Economics and Acting Director: Postgraduate Studies at Walter Sisulu University
• Dr Olebogeng Selebi — Deputy Director: Centre for the Future of Work at the University of Pretoria
• Mr Maliviwe Lumka — CEO of the Human Resource Development Council
• Ms Cathy Sims — Executive Director of the South African Graduate Employers Association NPC (SAGEA).
• Dr Phethiwe Matutu — Universities SA (ex officio member)

Priority focus areas for 2024

• Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and Internships;
• The impact of 4IR;
• Graduate Destinations;
• Entrepreneurship Development;
• Societal changes in work and the impact of new technological trends.