Dr. Zamokuhle Mbandlwa
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Department of Governance
- zmbandlwa@kab.ac.ug | ZamokuhleM@dut.ac.za
- Ph.D. (DUT), MPA (DUT), BSS (UKZN), BTech (DUT), NDip (DUT), Nated Dip (Coastal KZN TVET), Dip (Workers College/UKZN), NQF5 Cert (NWU), NQF5 Leadership Cert (DUT), Cert (TRREE), Cert (Ain Shams).
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Kabale University is proud to host Dr. Zamokuhle Mbandlwa, a distinguished Visiting Scholar from South Africa, with extensive academic and leadership experience. Dr. Mbandlwa holds a Ph.D. in Public Administration/Management from Durban University of Technology and has earned numerous qualifications, including a Master’s in Public Administration and multiple certificates in leadership and research ethics. As an experienced academic, he has served in various teaching, leadership, and research roles at reputable institutions, accumulating over 10 years of experience in lecturing, supervising Master’s and Ph.D. students, and publishing widely in his field. Dr. Mbandlwa has held executive roles, such as Implementation Support Practitioner (ISP), advising senior management on strategic university initiatives, and serving as an academic leader at the Centre for African Governance and Development. He has received several prestigious awards, including Researcher of the Year at Durban University of Technology. Dr. Mbandlwa is also actively involved in curriculum development, community engagement, and serves as an editor and reviewer for academic journals. His presence at Kabale University enriches our academic community, bringing a wealth of knowledge, research expertise, and a commitment to excellence in higher education.
Download CVQualifications
- PhD in Public Administration/Management – Durban University of Technology, 2021
- Masters in Public Administration/Management – Durban University of Technology, 2018
- Bachelor of Social Sciences Degree – University of KwaZulu Natal, 2020
- Bachelor of Technology in Public Administration – Durban University of Technology, 2015
- National Diploma in Public Administration – Durban University of Technology, 2014
- Nated Diploma in Public Administration/Management – Coastal KZN TVET College, 2012
- Political and Social Development Diploma – Workers College/University of KwaZulu Natal, 2014
- NQF 5 Certificate in Fundamentals of Leadership – North West University, 2014
- NQF 5 Leadership Certificate – Durban University of Technology Business School, 2024
- Certificate in International Research Ethics – Training and Resources in Research Ethics Evaluation, 2021
- African Climate Ambassador Certificate – Ain Shams University (Egypt), 2022
Research Interests
- Public Administration
- Ethical Leadership
- Service Delivery
- Governance and Policy Development
- African Political Systems
- Sustainable Development
- Higher Education Management
- Public Sector Innovation
- Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods
- Climate Change Policy in Africa
Publications
Projects
Supervision
Completed and ongoing Masters and PhD students’ supervision.
- Geyevu, Mawuena. Consequences of illegal electricity connections at Quarry road Informal Masters, Durban University of Technology. 2021. (Main Supervisor). Successfully completed.
- Nyadeni-Sibiya, Lindiwe-Memory. Job satisfaction amongst employees in the Department of Education, eThekwini region. Doctor of Philosophy in Management Sciences: Human Resources. 2023. Successfully completed.
- Kweyama, Nkululeko. Safety and security in selected Public Secondary Schools: A case study of KwaZulu-Natal (Pinetown District) Hammarsdale circuit: Masters, Durban University of Technology (Main Supervisor). 2020. Successfully completed.
- Mr SP Master’s in Public Administration. Durban University of Technology. Main and only supervisor. 2022.
- Ms WS Xulu. Master’s in Business Administration. Durban University of Technology. Main and only supervisor. 2022.
- E.M. Mahlangu. Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration. Durban University of Technology. 2022.
- Lucky Dube. Master’s in Public Administration. Durban University of Technology. 2023
- Marcia Mkhize. Master’s in Public Administration. Durban University of Technology. 2023.
- N. Mwamba. Master’s in Public Administration. Durban University of Technology. 2023.
- N Mngadi. Master’s in Public Administration. Durban University of Technology. 2023.
- S.T. Mhlongo. Master’s in Public Administration. Durban University of Technology. 2023.
- A. Ngcobo. Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration. Durban University of Technology. 2023.
- D. Banda. Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration. Durban University of Technology. 2023.
- E. Mensah. Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration. Durban University of Technology. 2023.
- P. Mupa. Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration. Durban University of Technology. 2023.
- S. Masinga. Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration. Durban University of Technology. 2023.
- M. Dabula. Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration. Durban University of Technology. 2023.
- P.S. Mkhwanazi. Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration. Durban University of Technology. 2024.
- Zondi. Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration. Durban University of Technology. 2024.
- C. Newman. Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration. Durban University of Technology. 2024.
- Ngcobo. Master’s in Public Administration. Durban University of Technology. 2023.