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Our Faculty

At DaVinci Business School, our faculty is composed of highly qualified and experienced individuals who possess both a deep understanding of the subjects they facilitate and practical, real-world experience.

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Our academic staff works closely with students to create a dynamic learning environment that encourages personal and professional growth. Through self-reflection, self-discovery, and the exploration of new knowledge, our faculty guides students on a transformative learning journey to thrive in their remarkability and lead with impact.

  • Adrienne Berkowitz
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Business Administration (Milpark Business School), Bachelor of Technology in Human Recourse Development (UNISA), Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies (UNISA), National Diploma (UJ)
  • Babu Deon
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Business Administration (Milpark Business School), Bachelor of Technology in Human Recourse Development (UNISA), Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies (UNISA), National Diploma (UJ)
  • Dr Jan Bosman
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (UFS), Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (US), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (UPE)
  • Dr Hein Brand
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Technology and Innovation (The Da Vinci Institute), Master of Business Administration (UFS), National Postgraduate Diploma in Management (UNISA), Certificate in Human Resource Management (South African Management Development Institute - SAMDI) National Diploma in Joint & Multinational Operations. (TUT)
  • Esmé Brits
    QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources (UNISA), Higher Teaching Diploma (Bloemfontein Teaching College)
  • Dr Andy Brough
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Technology and Innovation (The Da Vinci Institute), Master of Arts in Organisational Leadership (Regent Business School), Bachelor of Education (Wits)
  • Ben Burger
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Science in Technology and Innovation (The Da Vinci Institute), National Higher Diploma in Total Quality Management (TUT), National Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (TUT)
  • Dr Linda Chipunza
    QUALIFICATIONS Linda holds a Philosophiae Doctor in Literature (UNISA), Master of Human Resource Management (HWU), Bachelor of Arts in English, History and Divinity (University of Rhodesia) and Certificate in Education (University of Rhodesia)
  • Loudine Claassen
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Human Resource Management (UJ), Bachelor of Arts Honours in Industrial Psychology (UJ), Bachelor of Arts in Communication (UJ)
  • Zito De Sousa
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Business Administration (Herriot-Watt University), Advanced Diploma in Taxation (UNISA)
  • Sushil Deva
    QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management (The DaVinci Institute)
  • Pieter Du Toit
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Technology and Innovation (The DaVinci Institute), Master of Business Leadership (UNISA), Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Human Resource Management (UNISA), Bachelor of Commerce (RAU)
  • Juliette Fourie
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Science in Management of Technology and Innovation (The DaVinci Institute), Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Industrial Psychology (SU), Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial Psychology (SU)
  • Dr Mark Fuller
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Management in Technology and Innovation 9The Da Vinci Institute), Master of Business Administration (Milpark Business School), Diploma in Business Management (Institute of Business Management)
  • Richard Goddard
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Science in Technology and Innovation (The DaVinci Institute), Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management (UNISA), Bachelor of Education (WITS)
  • Dr Heather Goode
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy in Education (UNISA), Master of Education (UP), Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics (RU), Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (UP)
  • Schalk Grobler
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy in Organisational Behaviour (UP), Master of Business Leadership (UNISA), Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management (UP), Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management (UP)
  • Portia Heynes
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Business Administration (UCT), Bachelor of Commerce in Banking (Damelin)
  • Blessing Kachere
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Business Administration (MANCOSA)
  • Dr Dzingai Katsamba
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy in Business Leadership (UNISA), Master of Business Administration (Regent Business School), Bachelor of Business Administration (IMM)
  • Tshepho Langa
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Business Administration (SU), Postgraduate Diploma in Economic Policy (UWC), Bachelor of Commerce (UKZN)
  • Madziva Tonderayi
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy in Strategy and Business Administration (GIBS), Master of Science in Engineering Management (UP), Master of Business Administration (Midlands State University), Bachelor of Engineering (National University of Science and Technology Zimbabwe)
  • Nadia Landman
    QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing (IMM)
  • Berenice Lue Marais
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Business Administration (The American University), Bachelor of Arts in Economics (The University of the District of Columbia), Diploma in Hotel Management (DUT)
  • Francois Minnaar
    QUALIFICATIONS Francois holds a Bachelor of Engineering (UP).
  • Siddiah Muthee
    QUALIFICATIONS Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (Milpark Business School), Bachelor of Arts Honours in Applied Linguistics (UJ), Bachelor of Arts in Language Practices (UJ)
  • Dr Calvin Naidoo
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy in Business Leadership (UNISA), Master of Business Leadership (UNISA), Advanced Diploma in Supply Chain Management (UNISA), Bachelor of Theology (UNISA), Diploma in Accounting (Damelin)
  • Devlyn Naidoo
    QUALIFICATIONS Devlyn holds a National Diploma in Civil Engineering (UNISA, SDS), Diploma in Freight Science (UNISA SDS).
  • Dr Mthandazo Ncube
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Technology and Innovation (The DaVinci Institute), Master of Business Administration (UKZN), Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management (ExEd)
  • Theo Potgieter
    QUALIFICATIONS Theo holds a Master of Business Administration (UP), Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics (UP) and Diploma Economics (Indiana Agricultural Banking School, USA)
  • Dawn Pretorius
    QUALIFICATIONS / ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Master of Commerce in Finance (NWU), Bachelor of Technology in Risk Management (Wits Technikon) and Diploma in Company and Personal Tax, Trustee Law 1 and 2, Financial and Estate Planning (Institute of Bankers).
  • Patricia Roper
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Business Leadership (UNISA) and Bachelor of Commerce Business Economics (UNISA)
  • Dr Shaun Ruysenaar
    QUALIFICATIONS Philosophiae Doctor in Political Science (Edinburgh University), Masters in Geography and Environmental Management (WITS), Bachelor of Science in Physics and Geography (Rand Afrikaans University) and Bachelor of Science Honours (Wits).
  • Brian Scallan
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Business Administration (UCT), Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (UCT), Bachelor of Commerce in Economics (UNISA).
  • Dr Mamohau Sekgaphane
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Technology and Innovation (The DaVinci Institute), Master of Management in Technology and Innovation (The DaVinci Institute), Bachelor of Commerce Marketing (NWU)
  • Mokgethi Selebogo
    QUALIFICATIONS / ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Mokgethi holds a Master of Business Leadership (UNISA), Bachelor of Commerce (NWU) FIELD OF SPECIALISATION Business Management WORK BACKGROUND Mokgethi has over 20 years of working experience in the corporate world. He served as the CEO and Board member of Prowalco (Pty) Ltd, Sales Director for FedEx, and Independent Business Development Consultant for New Africa Petroleum (NAP). Mr Selebogo also served as the Accounts & Card Processing Manager for Oberthur Card Systems. He started his working career with Unilever South Africa as an Assistant Accounts Manager and a Sales Representative in 1993.
  • Prof Claudia Sigamoney
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy in Management of Technology and Innovation (The DaVinci Institute), Doctor of Philosophy in Theology (Team Impact University), Master of Business Administration (Regent Business School), Bachelor of Technology in Financial Management (UNISA)
  • Prof Paul Singh
    QUALIFICATIONS / ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Doctor of Philosophy in Human Movement Science (UP), Master of Arts in Human Movement Science (UKZN), Bachelor of Arts Honours in Physical Education (UKZN), Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education (UKZN) FIELD OF SPECIALISATION Strategic Management and Sports Management WORK BACKGROUND Prof Paul Singh started his career in education as Senior Lecturer at University of Pretoria, after which he headed the department of sport and movement studies at University of Johannesburg. Prof Singh has been specialising in sport and recreation as a management consultant since 2006. His notable experience saw him as Chief Director of Sport Support Services of Sport and Recreation South Africa where he oversaw and lead the following Directorates: International Relations; Sport Service Providers; Scientific Support; Research and Evaluation; Sport Infrastructure; and Major Events. He also had oversight of two state entities, viz. Boxing South Africa, and the South African Institute for Drug-free Sport.
  • Lionell Smith
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Strategy and Marketing) – Wits Business School, Bachelor of Science (BSc) – University of Witwatersrand, Management Advancement Programme (MAP) – Wits Business School and a leadership qualification from International Institute for Management Development (IMD) Switzerland – (Orchestrating Winning Performance, Strategy Management and Organisational Development).
  • Dr Dolf Steyn
    QUALIFICATIONS Philosophiae Doctor in Information Science (UP), Master of Education in Computer Aided Education (UP), Bachelor of Education Degree (PU), Further Diploma in Education (S.A. College for Education and Further Training) and Higher Diploma in Education (Goustad College of Education)
  • Anusha Teeruth
    QUALIFICATIONS Postgraduate Diploma in Accountancy (UKZN), Bachelor of Commerce (UKZN)
  • Dr Greg Tosen
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Management in Technology and Innovation (The DaVinci Institute), Master of Science in Atmospheric Science (Wits), Bachelor of Science in Operations Research (UNISA) and National Diploma in Meteorology (TUT)
  • Jeanine Wills
    QUALIFICATIONS / ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Jeanine holds a Diploma in Human Resources (2005) from Damelin, Diploma in OD-ETD Practitioner (2016) from The Institute of People Development, and a Higher Certificate (MOTI) Sales and Management (2018) from Da Vinci Institute. FIELD OF SPECIALISATION Jeanine lectures Sales Management at The Da Vinci Institute from Metro Minds. WORK BACKGROUND Jeanine started her working career in the world of Freight Forwarding and Logistics. After 16 years of industry experience, exposure to all modes of transport, Imports and Exports, she decided to follow her passion for developing people and sharing her knowledge about the industry and took the leap in training and development.
  • Bham Farhana
    QAULIFICATIONS Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business and Marketing Management (UKZN), Bachelor of Commerce in Finance (UNISA)
  • Bronkhorst Vera
    Master of Philosophy in Management Coaching (USB), Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Industrial Psychology (UNISA), Postgraduate Diploma in HIV and AIDS Management (USB), Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial Psychology (USB)
  • Cantamessa Antonio
    Postgraduate Diploma in Managerial Accounting (AKADEMIA), Advanced Diploma in Financial Management (Regent)
  • Chikoto Ernest
    Master of Business Administration (UZ), Bachelor of Science (UZ)
  • Scholtz Dewald
    Doctor of Industrial Psychology (AIU - Atlantic International University), Master of Arts (UNISA), Master of Business Administration (WITS), Postgraduate Diploma in Information Management (UJ)
  • Sie Jacob Kofi
    Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Management (UJ), Master of Technology in Construction (University of Education - Winneba), Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Catholic University College of Ghana), Bachelor of Technology in Building Technology (Sunyani Technical University), Diploma in Building Technology (Sunyani Technical University), Diploma in Project Management, Financial Management, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, Customer Service, Leadership Studies and The International Business (Institute of Commercial Management)
  • Singh Chanderpaul
    Doctor of Philosophy in Human Movement Science (UP), Master of Arts in Human Movement Science (UKZN), Bachelor of Arts Honours in Physical Education (UKZN), Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education (UKZN)
  • Singh Terence
    Master of Business Administration (WITS), Master of Science in Chemistry (UKZN), Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (UKZN)
  • Thomas Pieta
    Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism Management (NWU), Master of Business Administration (Oxford-Brookes University), Postgraduate Diploma in Systems Thinking (UCT Graduate School of Business), Bachelor of Science Honours in Botany and Zoology (University of Rhodesia)
  • Tischlhauser Karl
    QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management (Eduvos), Bachelor of Commerce in the Management of Technology and Innovation (The DaVinci Institute), National Certificate in Project Management (Infomage and Rims group)
  • van den Berg Ruan
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Business Administration (NMMU), Master of Business Administration (Bond University)
  • van Niekerk Andries
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy in General Linguistics (SU), Master of General Linguistics (SU), Bachelor of Arts Honours in Linguistics (UNISA), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Linguistics (UNISA)
  • Willis Jeanine
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Business Administration (University of Wales), Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology (UNISA), Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (UNISA), Diploma in Education (WITS)
  • Davies Jerome
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Commerce in Finance (UCT), Postgraduate Diploma in Knowledge Management and Decision Sciences (SU), Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Accounting (UKZN), Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Economics (UCT)
  • Derah Rhodes
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Science in Economics (UZ), Master of Business Administration (HMC), Bachelor of Science Honours in Economics (UZ)
  • Derengi Lloyd
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Business Administration (MANCOSA), Master of Business Psychology (University of South Wales), Bachelor of Philosophy (Pontificia Universitas Antonianum)
  • Don-Pierrot Yolanda Deborah
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Business Administration (NWU), Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Financial Management (UJ), Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting (UJ), Certificate in Marketing (UJ)
  • Dorrington Samantha
    QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Commerce (UNISA)
  • Durr nee De Beer "Martha Magaretha (Marita)"
    QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminology (UNISA), Higher Education Diploma (Normaal College)
  • Esselaar Serita
    Master of Business Administration (Milpark Business School), Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law (RAU), Advanced Diploma in Management (RAU), Bachelor of Arts (UNISA)
  • Friedrich Wernher
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (UNISA), Master of Science in Computer Science (UNISA), Bachelor of Science Honours in Computer Science (UNISA), Bachelor of Commerce in Information Science (UNISA), Certificate in Leadership and Management Development (UNISA)
  • Goddard Belinda
    QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Arts (UNISA)
  • Goldberg Jonathan
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Business Administration (SU), Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Administration (SU), Bachelor of Commerce in Business Administration (UPE), Bachelor of Laws (UPE)
  • Gora Benard
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Management in Finance and Investment (WITS), Bachelor of Science Honours in Statistics (UZ)
  • Harmse Christoffel
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Commerce in Economics (UP), Master of Commerce in Economics (RAU), Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics (UP), Bachelor of Commerce in Education (UP)
  • Hlatshwayo Mzwakhe Fyters
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Business Administration (MANCOSA), Bachelor of Sciences Honours in Education (UJ), Advanced Diploma in Management (Milpark Business School)
  • Kennard Catherine Monique
    QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Arts honours in Strategic Brand Communication (Vega School), Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communication (Varsity College)
  • Khanyile Jabulani
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Business Administration (UJ), Advance Diploma in Labour Law (UKZN), Diploma in Labour Relations, Business Administration, Public Relations and Personnel Management (UKZN)
  • Kleyn Lesley-Anne
    QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Arts in Organisational Communication and Change (UNISA), Certificate in Digital Marketing (UCT)
  • Mahohoma Tinaye
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences (DUT), Master of Management Sciences (DUT), Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Economics (Midlands State University)
  • Makamure Goldmarks
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies (UNIZULU), Master of Arts in Sociology (UL), Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Development Planning and Management (UL), Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Psychology (UL)
  • Manley Mark
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies (Common Wealth Open University), Master of Education (WITS), Postgraduate Diploma in Education (UKZN), Bachelor of Arts in Education (UKZN), Higher Diploma in Communication (WITS)
  • Masau Willard
    QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management (Regent Business School), National Higher Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (University of Zimbabwe), National Diploma in Technical and Vocational Education (University of Zimbabwe)
  • Mashigo Lebone Bernard
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Management in Technology and Innovation (The DaVinci Institute), Postgraduate Diploma in Business Leadership (The DaVinci Institute), Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management (The DaVinci Institute), Diploma in Public Relations (Varsity College), Certificate in Camerawork and Lighting (City Varsity)
  • Mathaba Puleng Phumzile
    QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science Honours in Agricultural Economics
  • Mgolombane Sinaye
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Business Administration (Milpark Business School), Diploma in Horticulture (Peninsula Technikon)
  • Mokhabela Taelo
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Business Administration (De Montfort University), Bachelor of Education Honours (UL), Bachelor of Arts in Education (UL)
  • Mokoka Nosisa Veronica
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Public and Development Management (WITS), Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources Management (WITS), Bachelor of Arts in Community Health Nursing Science and Nursing Administration (UNISA), Diploma in Midwifery (King Edward V111 Nursing College, KZN), Diploma in General Nursing (Free Nursing College, East London) and Certificate in Finance and Accounting (WITS)
  • Mqulwana Nobantu Medimang
    QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Economics (Rhodes University), Diploma in Logistics and Transport (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport)
  • Mtetwa Senzeni
    QUALIFICATIONS Master of Commerce in Financial Economics (UJ), Bachelor of Science Honours in Mathematics (RAU), Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences (RAU)
  • Muchesa Evans
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainable Agriculture (UFS), Master of Science in Extension and Resource Economics (UP), Bachelor of Science Honours in Extension and Resource Economics (UP), Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness (Solusi University)
  • Musakwa Mercy Tsitsi
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (UNISA), Master of Science in Economics (University Zimbabwe), Bachelor of Science Honours in Economics (University Zimbabwe)
  • Naidoo Lawson
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Business Administration (TUT), Master of Science in Organisational Leadership (TUT), Bachelor of Technology in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (TUT)
  • Naidoo Prevendren
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Behaviour (UP), Master of Human Resource Management (UP), Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management (UP), Bachelor of Commerce in Aviation Management (UP)
  • Nell Jan
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management (UJ), Master of Commerce in Industrial Marketing (NWU), Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Marketing (NWU), Bachelor of Commerce in Economics (NWU)
  • Osundiran Adeola Oluwatoyin
    QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (UJ), Master of Commerce in Logistics Management (SU), Bachelor of Commerce Honours (SU) Executive Master of Business Administration (University of Nigeria), Bachelor of Science in Economics (University of Ibadan)
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