Carla Meyer

Motivated and dedicated final-year Master's student in Transport Economics at Stellenbosch University, with a strong academic track record and a passion for advancing sustainable, safer, and more efficient transport systems. Experienced in leadership and mentoring roles, with a proven ability to support and inspire peers. Currently studying full-time while working as a part-time Junior Lecturer in the Department of Logistics and a researcher for Golden Arrow Bus Services.

Eager to contribute to the field of transport economics through research, policy development, and practical application.

Transport Researcher at Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) (2025-06 – Present)

Project with Stellenbosch University and the University of Cape Town, Centre for Transport Studies. Golden Arrow Bus Services fare structure analysis project looks at how the current fare system is designed and whether it is fair, affordable, and efficient for commuters, while also considering how the fare structure affects travel behaviour, revenue sustainability, and access to public transport in Cape Town.

Junior Lecturer at Stellenbosch University (2025-01 – Present)

Part-time Junior Lecturer, lecturing 3 modules

• Information Systems 112 - Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Knowledge Skills 172 - Computer Literacy: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Project Management 314 - Standards of Project Management (PMBOK)

Teaching Assistant at Stellenbosch University (2024-01 – 2024-12)

Teaching assistant (peer-to-peer facilitation). Assistant for Dr Kurt Marais (lecturer at Stellenbosch University)

Team Participant at JSE University Research Challenge (2025-02 – Present)

The JSE University Challenge is a competition where South African university students test their knowledge of economics, finance, and current affairs through analysing the stock market

• Top 5

Intern at Meyer and Ferreira Furniture (2021 – 2024)

Intern during university recess periods 2021-2024

• Experience in Admin, Finance, Warehouse Operations, and Specialised Cargo Freight Forwarding

Intern at Melbro Pty Ltd (2019-06 – 2019-07)

Month Internship

• Experience in Warehousing, Freight Forwarding, Quality Assurance, Planning and Purchasing

Masters of Commerce in Transport Economics – Stellenbosch University (2025-01 – 2026-09)

Bachelors of Commerce Honours in Transport Economics – Stellenbosch University (2024 – 2024)

Bachelors of Commerce in Management Science (Focal Area: Logistics and Supply Chain Management) – Stellenbosch University (2021 – 2023)

Certificate in Advanced Transportation, Logistics and Supply Chain Management – Venice International University (2024-07 – 2024-07)

National Senior Certificate in General – Stellenberg Highschool (2016 – 2020)