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Professor Pumela Msweli is a South African academic, executive, and public intellectual known for her contributions to business education, leadership, and economic development. She is the Executive Dean and CEO of the University of South Africa's (UNISA) Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL), where she has implemented future-focused and integrated business models..[1]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Pumela Msweli was born in South Africa. She pursued an extensive academic journey, earning multiple advanced degrees in business, economics, and leadership:
- Bachelor of Science – University of the Witwatersrand, 1987[2]
- Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing – Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK, 1996
- Master of Business Administration (cum laude) – University of Exeter, UK, 1997[3]
- Doctor of Philosophy – University of Exeter, UK, 2001[4]
- MPhil in Development Finance – University of Stellenbosch, 2015[5]
- Professional Coaching Certificate – University of Cape Town, 2023[6]
Career and Leadership Roles
[edit]Msweli has held numerous leadership positions in academia and beyond. Her career highlights include:
- Executive Dean and CEO, UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership (2020–present)[7]
- Professor, Global Business (2019–2020)
- Learning and Development Specialist, South African Reserve Bank (2017–2018)[8]
- Adjunct Professor, Durban University of Technology (2016–2019)
- Executive Dean, University of Limpopo (2012–2014)
- Executive Dean, University of KwaZulu-Natal (2005–2007)
Visiting Professorships
[edit]Msweli has served as a visiting professor at:
- St Mary’s University, Canada
- University of Mauritius
- Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nurnberg, Germany (2016–2023)
- Romanian-American University, May 2023
Academic Contributions
[edit]Msweli has published extensively on business, economics, and leadership. Her works include books, book chapters, and peer-reviewed journal articles.
Books and Book Chapters
[edit]- How to Write Research Proposals: A Practical Guide for Business Students (2011)
- Direct Selling in Africa: Eight Rs in Building a Successful Direct Selling Business (2003)
- Contributions to edited volumes such as International Marketing (2005) and Personal Selling (2004)
Selected Journal Articles
[edit]- "Voices of Women on Boards Count: A Theoretical Framework for Gender Diversity," *Ovidius University Annals. Economic Sciences Series*, Vol. XXIII, 2023[9].
- "Welfare Effects of the AfCFTA on LDCs in Africa," *Journal of Public Administration*, Vol. 58, Issue 3, 2023[10]
- "Managing University Business Performance During the Fees Must Fall Movement," *Public and Finance Management*, Vol. 5, Issue 4, 2016
Conference Contributions
[edit]Msweli has presented research at international conferences, including:
- "Legitimacy and Connectedness of South African Universities to Local Economies," European Conference on Research Methods, 2024
- "The Welfare Effects of AfCFTA on the Manufacturing Sector in South Africa," RSEP International Conference, 2023
Community Engagement and Recognition
[edit]Msweli is deeply committed to community development and has received several awards for her contributions:
- African Humanitarian Award, 2006
- Black Women Association Entrepreneur of the Year, 2005
- Thuthuka Research Award, National Research Foundation (2003–2006)
She has also been actively involved in:
- Supervising over 20 doctoral students and 41 master’s students to completion
- Leading initiatives on women’s empowerment and education across Africa
Professional Affiliations and Public Service
[edit]- Council Member, University of Botswana (2021–2023)
- Board Member, NSFAS (2021–present)
- Member of the Ministerial Task Team on Public Sector Professionalisation (2021–present)
References
[edit]- ^ "UNISA's School of Business Leadership pioneers integrated, future-focused continental business model". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "University of the Witwatersrand Alumni Records". Wits University. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "University of Exeter MBA Program". University of Exeter. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "University of Exeter PhD Program". University of Exeter. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "University of Stellenbosch MPhil Programs". Stellenbosch University. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "University of Cape Town Professional Coaching Programs". UCT. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "UNISA's School of Business Leadership pioneers integrated, future-focused continental business model". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ "South African Reserve Bank HR Development". SARB. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
- ^ Msweli, Pumela (2023). "Voices of Women on Boards Count: A Theoretical Framework for Gender Diversity". Ovidius University Annals. Economic Sciences Series. 23.
- ^ Msweli, Pumela (2023). "Welfare Effects of the AfCFTA on LDCs in Africa". Journal of Public Administration. 58 (3).