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The Fourth Industrial Revolution and COVID-19 in South Africa : the opportunities and challenges of introducing blended learning in education

- Mhlanga, David

  • Authors: Mhlanga, David
  • Date: 2021
  • Subjects: Blended Learning , COVID-19 , Challenges
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/487904 , uj:44431 , Citation: Mhlanga, D., 2021. The Fourth Industrial Revolution and COVID-19 Pandemic in South Africa: The Opportunities and Challenges of Introducing Blended Learning in Education. Journal of African Education, 2(2), pp.15-42.
  • Description: Abstract: The study aimed to critically investigate the opportunities and challenges of introducing blended learning in the education sector in South Africa after the COVID-19 disturbances. Using unobtrusive research techniques like the conceptual and documentary analysis the study discovered that the COVID-19 helped the education sector to embrace the various 4IR technological tools that are beneficial in facilitating teaching and learning. Also, the study found out that post-COVID-19 pandemic the opportunities for introducing blended learning are expanding access and being cost-effective and efficient. On the other hand, the study discovered that blended learning can suffer from various obstacles in South Africa which include the following, high levels of inequality, massive digital divide, resource constraints and skills shortages. Therefore, the study recommends that blended learning present some opportunity to embrace the 4IR in the education sector in South Africa which can help the sector not to lag the developments of the 4IR. However, it is important to ensure that there is a level playing field by dealing with challenges related to inequality, skills deficit and massive digital divide that is to bridge the gap between the haves and have-nots. This means that policies that are geared towards addressing the digital divide, skills shortages among educators need to be prioritised if blended learning is to be effective.
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The challenges in the high carbon ferromanganese industry and Prospects

- Kalenga, Michel, Kaleng, Wa

Present challenges and some critical issues for research in industrial/ organisational psychology in South Africa.

- Rothmann, S., Cilliers, F.V.N.

  • Authors: Rothmann, S. , Cilliers, F.V.N.
  • Date: 2007
  • Subjects: Industrial psychology , Organisational psychology , Identify , Tasks , Challenges
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: uj:5668 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2912
  • Description: The objective of this study was to determine a set of problems and critical issues that researchers in Industrial and Organisational Psychology deem to be important areas for immediate and future enquiry. The changing identity of this field of application is investigated, more relevant paradigms in the study of organisational health and wellness is explored and methods, techniques and interventions suitable to the South African context are suggested. Conclusions are formulated to increase the ability of organisations to work towards economic development, while promoting the wellness and quality of life of employees.
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Investigating challenges and barriers facing construction of small, medium-sized enterprises in credit accessibility in the South African construction industry

- Balogun, O.A., Ansary, N., Agumba, J.N.

  • Authors: Balogun, O.A. , Ansary, N. , Agumba, J.N.
  • Date: 2016
  • Subjects: Credit accessibility , Challenges , Construction SMEs
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/215071 , uj:21360 , Citation: Balogun, O.A., Ansary, N & Agumba, J.N. 2016. Investigating challenges and barriers facing construction of small, medium-sized enterprises in credit accessibility in the South African construction industry.
  • Description: Abstract: This study sought to investigate the challenges and the barriers facing Small and Medium –Sized Enterprises in South Africa construction industry in their quest to access credit from financial institutions for their business purposes. This study utilizes a combination of primary data emanating from structure survey questionnaires supplemented by secondary source of data from an extensive literature review, in order to present insightful commentary about credit accessibility with Construction SMEs in South Africa. The study was a cross-sectional survey that used semi-structured questionnaire to collect data from the sample. 50 questionnaires were distributed to Construction Company in Gauteng Province in in Johannesburg through a convenience sampling technique. The key barriers were identified include informational barriers, lack of managerial ability within construction SMEs. Limitation of the study have been note and recommendations for developing innovative approaches to making credit accessibility to construction SMEs in South African been discussed. The study contributes to the body of knowledge in the area of financing construction firm in developing countries in general, and in South Africa in particular.
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Industry engagement in work-integrated learning - exploring the benefits, challenges and realities

- Vaaland, Terje I., Govender, Cookie M.

  • Authors: Vaaland, Terje I. , Govender, Cookie M.
  • Date: 2018
  • Subjects: University-Industry Linkages , Work Integrated Learning , Challenges
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceeding
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/290633 , uj:31555 , Citation: Vaaland, T.I. & Govender, C.M. 2018. Industry engagement in work-integrated learning - exploring the benefits, challenges and realities.
  • Description: Abstract: The purpose of the paper is to identify benefits and challenges for businesses serving as hosts for business students involved in work integrated learning (WIL) initiatives. A student and educator perspective on WIL targeting businesses is also identified. A literature review is applied for analyzing work integrated learning in a business perspective. This perspective is supplied with statistical data from a survey of business students and business educators revealing the extent and relevance of connectedness to businesses within curriculum and learning process. Four gaps between business schools and businesses are identified, which should be closed for a successful WIL. These are related to institutional support systems, the student mentor at the business school versus the host firm mentor, the student versus the host firm mentor/business peers, and gaps between curriculum and business cases/tasks. The findings have primarily implications for the business school both on institutional level and on mentor level. It is assumed that WIL has a marginal focus within businesses unless students are directly contributing in solving real business problems. Literature employing a business perspective on WIL is limited, and calls for further empirical research in order to design realistic and relevant WIL assignment in a business context.
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Improving the success rate of business process re-engineering projects : a business process re-engineering framework

- Nkomo, Aphelele, Marnewick, Carl

  • Authors: Nkomo, Aphelele , Marnewick, Carl
  • Date: 2021
  • Subjects: Business process re-engineering (BPR) , Challenges , Roles
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/478544 , uj:43252 , Citation: Nkomo, A. & Marnewick, C., 2021, ‘Improving the success rate of business process re-engineering projects: A business process re-engineering framework’, South African Journal of Information Management 23(1), a1259. https://doi. org/10.4102/sajim.v23i1.1259 , ISSN: (Online) 1560-683X
  • Description: Abstract: Background: Financial institutions in South Africa are implementing business process re-engineering (BPR) on a regular basis because of the fast-changing industry. However, the success of these projects is low because of the lack of clearly defined roles, an unclear definition of what BPR is, the inability to link BPR projects to organisation strategies and the lack of documentation to guide BPR activities. Accordingly, there is a need to define a framework to guide the implementation of BPR projects. Objectives: The researchers embarked on this study in order to define a framework to ensure improvement of BPR in financial institutions. The framework should assist in providing guidelines when conducting BPR activities and will enable plans for BPR projects in terms of knowing which skills and roles to source for these projects. Method: A conceptual BPR framework was developed and BPR experts from financial institutions were then engaged to determine whether the framework would work. The engagements included understanding the challenges faced and how they could be combated, understanding the roles involved and determining if organisations had BPR frameworks in place. This subsequently led to a final framework being consolidated. Results: This study presents the recommended BPR framework that can be used by financial institutions to achieve success in their projects. The framework incorporates project management and change management processes and ensures alignment of BPR activities with the project phases. It also ensures that the activities are clearly stipulated and the roles performing the activities are clearly defined. It considers time management, planning aspects and effective communication within BPR projects. Conclusion: The proposed framework can be used by financial institutions to manage their re-engineering projects. This framework overcomes most of the known challenges and combines two disciplines, that is, project management and business process re-engineering.
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Impact of virtual learning space in teaching learners with Moderate Intellectual Disability

- Jacob, Udeme Samuel, Pillay, Jace

Exploring the challenges in leadership roles experienced by nurse managers in a mining primary healthcare setting in South Africa

- Nene, Sanele E.

  • Authors: Nene, Sanele E.
  • Date: 2021
  • Subjects: Leadership roles , Challenges , Experiences
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/482830 , uj:43797 , Citation: Nene, S.E., 2021, ‘Exploring the challenges in leadership roles experienced by nurse managers in a mining primary healthcare setting in South Africa’, Curationis 44(1), a2196. https://doi.org/ 10.4102/ curationis.v44i1. 2196
  • Description: Abstract: Background: The challenges in leadership roles hinder the rendering of quality primary healthcare service in the mines. Mining, the heart of the South African economy, requires good health to its personnel to carry out operations. However, nurse managers, the leaders in a mining primary healthcare setting experience difficulties in their leadership roles. Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore and describe the challenges in leadership roles experienced by nurse managers in a mining primary healthcare setting in South Africa. Method: The study was conducted in a mining primary healthcare setting in West Rand, Gauteng province, South Africa. A qualitative, exploratory, descriptive design that is contextual in nature, using a phenomenological approach, was adopted. Data from nurse managers in the mine were collected and data saturation was reached by the seventh participant. The study followed Giorgi’s four stages of the phenomenological descriptive data analysis. An expert independent coder in qualitative research coded the data, and consensus on the findings was reached with the researcher. Results: Three subthemes emerged from the study: mining management and unions interfere with nurse managers’ leadership roles, incongruent mining primary healthcare policies and communication gap between nurse managers and mining management. Conclusion: The triangulation of nurse managers, mining management and unions requires a collective fusion to directly tackle the challenges in leadership roles in mining primary healthcare.
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Exploring challenges impeding sustainable supply chain practices in mining sector

- Mulongo, Ndala Yves, Kholopane, Pule

  • Authors: Mulongo, Ndala Yves , Kholopane, Pule
  • Date: 2017
  • Subjects: Mining industry , Challenges , Sustainability
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/243732 , uj:25194 , Citation: Mulongo, N.Y. & Kholopane, P. 2017. Exploring challenges impeding sustainable supply chain practices in mining sector.
  • Description: Abstract: Growing pressures from various players such as governments, non-governmental organizations, and customers have impelled business corporations to address the economic, environmental, and social issues associated with their supply chain activities. Consequently, the concept of sustainability has become a buzzword among scholars and industry practitioners. Although, the concept of sustainability is attaining high level of importance in Europe, America, and Asia due to its ability of ensuring environmental sustainability, in Africa the integration and application of sustainability’s concept is facing several challenges. To date, several studies were conducted to investigate the barriers affecting sustainability practices in mining sector at country’s level. However, an investigative study regarding the barriers of sustainability practices in mining sector of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), which involve fifteen African countries is missing, this paper aims at filling this gap. The data were collected through a quantitative approach. At least 1 423 participants were involved in the survey. The findings revealed that the major barriers blocking the development of Sustainable Supply Chain in mining industry of SADC region include Lack of commitment on environmental deterioration, lack of communication and knowledge sharing, Ineffective monitoring and control system, lack of effective policy and legislation direction, high cost associated with the implementation of SSCM, Poor Supplier Commitment, lack of green practitioners, poor senior managements’ commitment, lack of recycling activities. Lack of Political commitment and support, Lack of managerial support and practical tools, and inadequate individual capacity.
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Examination of safety performance regulations in the Ghanaian building construction industry

- Mustapha, Zakari, Aigbavboa, Clinton, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

  • Authors: Mustapha, Zakari , Aigbavboa, Clinton , Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku
  • Date: 2015
  • Subjects: Challenges
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/68188 , uj:17701 , Citation: Mustapha, Z., Aigbavboa, C. & Thwala, W.A. 2015. Examination of safety performance regulations in the Ghanaian building construction industry. , ISBN: 978-0-86970-787-6
  • Description: Abstract: The construction industry worldwide plays a significant role in the economic growth of many countries. However the construction industry also has a poor safety record. The Ghanaian building construction industry is faced with a lot of risk due to non- compliance with the safety regulations. The objective of this paper is to examine safety performance regulations in Ghana and identify areas to improve Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). The study documents findings from published literature. The review was conducted on safety practices and challenges in Ghana. The findings showed that the Ghanaian construction industry faces a lot of challenges. These include: weak regulatory and development framework, financial, human resource and material constraints. These challenges have been attributed to lack of a legal mandate to enforce rules, regulations and professional standards. It was also noted that the Government leadership in the structuring of the OHS policy should be committed. The OHS policy adoption and development in Ghana should follow the minimum requirement of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions.
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Challenges of joint ventures in the construction industry : literature review

- Mba, Marie F. Bekale, Agumba, Justus N.

Challenges of Geotourism in South Africa : a case study of the Kruger National Park

- Matshusa, Khodani, Leonard, llewellyn, Thomas, Peta

  • Authors: Matshusa, Khodani , Leonard, llewellyn , Thomas, Peta
  • Date: 2021
  • Subjects: Geotourism , Challenges , Kruger National Park
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/489750 , uj:44665 , Citation: Matshusa, K.; Leonard, L.; Thomas, P. Challenges of Geotourism in South Africa: A Case Study of the Kruger National Park. Resources 2021, 10, 108. https://doi.org/10.3390/ resources10110108
  • Description: Abstract: As a new phenomenon, geotourism research is on the rise. Although South Africa has some interesting geoheritage sites, not much has been done to investigate the potential contribution of geotourism to the tourism sector, the protection of natural resources and employment generation, let alone the challenges that may be experienced in promoting geotourism. Therefore, this paper aims to describe the concept of geotourism and to identify the challenges of geotourism. It achieves this by looking at the case of the Kruger National Park, one of the largest game reserves in Africa, containing an abundance of geotourism sites. This research adopted a qualitative approach, with data collection involving semi-structured interviews with sixteen key informants to understand the challenges of geotourism. Manual content analysis was employed for analysing the data. A significant finding was that there were seven potential challenges in promoting and developing geotourism in the Kruger National Park: (1) a lack of packaging and marketing; (2) a lack of infrastructure; (3) security and access to geoheritage sites by tourists; (4) access to finance and markets; (5) destruction of geoheritage sites; (6) social challenges and (7) regulatory challenges. The results indicated that these challenges of geotourism can lead to negative perceptions about geotourism and can negatively impact the potential for geotourism development towards effective local social sustainability, especially for communities abutting the KNP. The major contribution of this study is its expansion of the geotourism academic literature through newly generated data on the challenges of geotourism in South Africa. Furthermore, this study theoretically contributes to the body of knowledge on geotourism and its challenges in Africa, particularly regarding the Kruger National Park.
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Challenges faced by teachers living with HIV

- Moyo, Zvisinei, Perumal, Juliet

  • Authors: Moyo, Zvisinei , Perumal, Juliet
  • Date: 2019
  • Subjects: Challenges , Discrimination , HIV/AIDS
  • Language: English
  • Type: Article
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/404376 , uj:33909 , Citation: Moyo, Z. & Perumal, J. 2019. Challenges faced by teachers living with HIV.
  • Description: Abstract: As the most stigmatised epidemic in history - Human immunodeficiency virus and Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) has proven to be a fierce challenge to humanity. The stigmatisation associated with the HIV/AIDS pandemic continues to destroy societies worldwide. The present study was designed to explain the challenges faced by teachers living with HIV. Transformational and ethics of care theories framed this research study. A narrative research design rooted in social constructivism was used to gather qualitative data. The data were analysed using qualitative content analysis; descriptive, process and emotion codes were used to interpret the data. Key findings speak to affected teachers’ social exclusion, stigmatisation and discrimination, inadequate care and support, physical debilitation as well as psychological stress and depression. All these conditions resulted in teachers being unable to perform their tasks at optimal level in South African schools.
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Challenges faced by stakeholders in the road construction projects in the Gauteng province of South Africa

- Mashwama, Nokulunga X., Mushatu, Winnie S., Aigbavboaa, Clinton. O.

  • Authors: Mashwama, Nokulunga X. , Mushatu, Winnie S. , Aigbavboaa, Clinton. O.
  • Date: 2018
  • Subjects: Challenges , Construction industry , Roads
  • Language: English
  • Type: Conference proceedings
  • Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/289429 , uj:31402 , Citation: Mashwama, N.X., Mushatu, W.S. & Aigbavboaa, C.O. 2018. Challenges faced by stakeholders in the road construction projects in the Gauteng province of South Africa. Proceedings of the Creative Construction Conference.
  • Description: Abstract: This study adopted a quantitative approach as the purpose was to investigate the challenges faced by stakeholders in the road construction projects in the Gauteng province of South Africa. This study adopted quantitative research and a well-structured questionnaire was distributed to different construction companies in Gauteng Province, which were registered with various approved councils construction professionals and contractors such as civil engineers, project managers, directors, quantity surveyors, construction managers and resident engineers. The questionnaires were sent via e-mails, some were delivered to the known construction companies by the researcher and some were distributed during site clarification meetings of contractors and consultant’s bidders on Gauteng Department Roads and Transport tenders.75 Questionnaires were distributed and 50 came completed and eligible to use. Random sampling method was used to select the respondents in various organizations. Research findings revealed that Community unrest and land proclamation were the highest ranked factors that pose a major challenge in the road construction, time, financial constraints, cash flow, lack of proper panning, resources, delivery of material, plant and equipment, shortage of skilled labourers, lack of equipment, lack of materials, performance guarantees, project duration/period, cost overruns were the major challenges facing the stakeholders in roads construction projects in South Africa. In conclusion, proper planning, communication is vital to overcome the challenges and government at the other hand needs to partner with private companies in terms of transferring skills and upgrading the upcoming contractors by emerging them with sustainable, independent contractors. Therefore, any challenges found in roads construction might be eliminated in the future projects by lesson learned, by planning for the upcoming project properly and also by identifying possibility risk at the early stage of the project.
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Challenges affecting leadership development in the construction industry

- Liphadzi, Murendeni, Aigbavboa, Clinton, Osunsanmi, Temidayo, Thwala, Wellington Didibhuku

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