Njabulo Mkhize

Experienced academic and consultant with expertise in Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) and teaching, curriculum development and quality assurance, postgraduate supervision, empirical research and analysis. Strong background in strategic planning, policy advisory, econometric modeling, and government financial management.

INTERIM CEO: UNISA OPEN SCHOOL - UNISA OPEN SCHOOL - UOS - Building No. 5, Sunnyside Campus, Crn. Steve Biko and Justice Mohammed streets, Sunnyside, PRETORIA, 0001

(2023-01)

• Provide leadership for strategic planning of the School's future as an integral part of UNISA's institutional planning process and vision
• Foster a cohesive, clear vision for teaching and learning that aligns all aspects of the School—curriculum, instruction, assessment, policy, equity, and culture, towards student learning
• Provide oversight of the implementation of the School's strategic and operational plans for an innovative and transformative Secondary education
• Ensure delivery of quality Secondary education, excellence in teaching and learning, commitment to rendering excellent student service and support, and operational excellence
• Lead and direct the implementation of a curriculum used and regulated by the Department of Basic Education (DBE), aligned with the educational philosophy of the School that inspires a positive learning climate
• Oversee and guide the development and implementation of the School's operational plans and KPI's in support

Consultant - Health Systems Trust (HST)

(2019-01 - 2019-12)

Study on the Financial Risk Protection for Universal Health Coverage in South Africa. Study sponsored by HST.

ASSESSOR: TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT - ETDP-SETA

(2017-01 - 2017-12)

Conduct outcome-based assessment: ETDP-SETA, SOR Number: 518037

Consultant - Financial and Fiscal Commission (FFC) and Health Systems Trust (HST)

(2013-01 - 2014-12)

Is Public Health care Adequately Funded in South Africa? study sponsored by the Financial and Fiscal Commission and Health Systems Trust (HST).

Consultant - United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

(2010-01 - 2010-12)

UNDP Support to the Health Sector in Limpopo, Health Planning and Support Programme, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

• Costing analysis of health care services
• Analysis of NTSG and HPTD grants
• Capacity building on health economics
• Policy advisory role and programme support
• Analysis of relevant health sector policies

Consultant - Gerson Lehrman Group

(2010-01 - 2010-12)

Analysis of S.A. Steel Manufacturing Sector, Gerson Lehrman Group - USA.

Consultant - Gauteng Department of Health

(2008-01 - 2009-12)

Activity-Based Costing: Primary Health Care Package: Gauteng Provincial Department of Health, Programme Management Unit (PMU).

Doctoral Degree - Economics - University of South Africa (UNISA) (2016-12)

Master of Social Science - Economics - University of KwaZulu-Natal (Pietermaritzburg) (2001-12)

Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) - Economics - University of KwaZulu-Natal (Pietermaritzburg) (1997-12)

Bachelor of Social Science - Economics, Business Administration, Legal Studies, Econometrics - University of KwaZulu-Natal (Pietermaritzburg) (1996-12)

Matric (Grade 12) with exemption - Pholela High School (1992-12)