The North-West University is one of South Africa’s leading higher education institutions, celebrated for its commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and impact. With campuses in Vanderbijlpark, Potchefstroom, and Mahikeng, the NWU provides an environment where teaching, research, and community engagement thrive together. The Vanderbijlpark Campus is especially recognised for its close collaboration with industry, strong sense of community, and picturesque surroundings that inspire learning and innovation.
The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at NWU equips students with the knowledge, skills, and leadership capacity to shape the future of business, governance, and economic development in South Africa and beyond. The Faculty offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across its Schools of Accounting, Management Sciences, Economic Sciences, and Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management. Through its partnerships with industry, public institutions, and professional bodies, the EMS Faculty bridges academic theory with practical relevance—preparing graduates to contribute meaningfully to society and the economy. Visit our website https://commerce.nwu.ac.za/
The NWU Career Services provides comprehensive support to students and graduates as they transition from university to the world of work. Through career guidance, workshops, employer engagements, and internship opportunities, the Centre bridges the gap between academic study and professional practice. By partnering with leading companies and public institutions, it connects talent with opportunity — fostering employability, entrepreneurship, and lifelong career success. The Career Centre embodies NWU’s vision of producing graduates who are not only work-ready but world-ready. Visit our webpage https://services.nwu.ac.za/career-services
13 Ocotber 2025 - Vanderbijlpark
How to get to the NWU Vanderbijlpark Campus
Route map to the Vanderbijlpark Campus in Vanderbijlpark
Directions
R59 FROM JOHANNESBURG
Follow the R59 past Alberton to Vereeniging, go through Vereeniging and take the R42 to Vanderbijlpark. At the traffic light at the Pick ‘n Pay, turn left, go over the four-way stop and continue straight over the next four-way stop. At the three-way stop (River Spray on your left), turn right, go over the traffic light into Hendrik van Eck Boulevard, and the campus is on the left.
N1 (CEMENT HIGHWAY) FROM JOHANNESBURG
Follow the highway through the tollgate. Go past the four-way stop, past two traffic lights, drive in the direction of Sasolburg and then take the slipway on the left side, turn left and follow the road signs to the campus.
N12 FROM KLERKSDORP
Follow the N12 (Joe Slovo Road) straight towards Potchefstroom (N12 - Nelson Mandela Drive). Turn right onto the R53 (Parys Avenue) and continue straight on the R53, the road turns slightly left at the R42. Continue and turn right onto the R57 (Golden Highway). Turn left into Ravel Street and continue straight into Beethoven Street, straight into Frikkie Meyer Street, then into the slipway, straight into Hendrick van Eck Boulevard. Continue until you reach the NWU Vaal on the right.
GPS Coordinates:
S26°43’31.0”
E27°52’ 45.2”
Venue information
The seminar & exhibit will take place in Building A7A, Room 207 on the North-West University Vanderbijlpark Campus.
Directions
When entering through the main gate, proceed to the circle and take the second exit. Continue straight until you reach a T-section, where you should turn left. On your right-hand side, you will find a parking area available for general attendees and guests.
Exhibitors are requested to use the designated parking area located at the side of Building A8. Protection Services personnel will be on-site to assist and direct exhibitors to the correct parking and unloading points.
NWU Vanderbijlpark program
07:00 – 09:00 | Arrival & Set-Up
08:15 – 09:00 | Registration & Networking
09:00 – 09:45 | Opening Ceremony
- National Anthem & NWU Anthem
- Opening Remarks
- Welcome Address: Prof Jeffrey Mpahlele, DVC Research & Innovation, Community Engagement, PG Studies with assigned function of the Vanderbijlpark Campus.
- Opening Keynote: North West Department of Community Safety and Transport Management - Mr Wessels Morweng
09:45 – 10:00 | Panel Discussion on Research & Industry Priorities
- Mr Simon Ssikabira, Chief Director of Research, DoT
- Ms Mashabane Ouma Ledwaba, TETA Research & Knowledge Manager
- Prof Verona Leendertz, NWU – How NWU responds to industry trends
10:00 – 10:45 | Tea/Coffee Break & Expo Visit
10:45 – 12:00 | Panel Discussion – Position Yourself in the Transport and Related Industry
Panel of TETA Representatives -Ms Sizwe Dlamini & Ms Tinyiko Mayinga
- Mr Danie Baard
- Mr Ian Bird
- Mr Gerhard Marias
- Chaired by Mr Ramodise Tsolo, Taxi Chamber Chair & TETA NW spokesperson
12:00 – 13:00 | Student & Graduate Session – Careers & Future Trends
Participants: NWU Career Services, industry HR leaders, DoT HR, alumni, TETA, Government Internship Coordinators.
13:00 – 14:15 | Networking Lunch & Expo Floor Walkabout
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21 October 2025 - Mahikeng
How to get to the NWU Mahikeng Campus
Route map to the Mahikeng Campus
Directions
R53 FROM POTCHEFSTROOM
Follow the R53 from Potchefstroom to Ventersdorp. Follow the N14 from Ventersdorp to Coligny. Follow the R503 from Coligny to Lichtenburg. Follow the R503 from Lichtenburg to Mahikeng. Follow the N18 to the North-West University, Mahikeng Campus.
N14 FROM KRUGERSDORP
From Johannesburg, proceed to Krugersdorp. In Krugersdorp, take the N14 to Ventersdorp. Proceed with the N14 to Coligny. Follow the R503 from Coligny to Lichtenburg. Follow the R503 from Lichtenburg to Mahikeng. Entering Mahikeng on Nelson Mandela Drive, keep going straight for about seven kilometres. After passing a Sasol Garage, you will see the Mmabatho Palms Hotel on your right. Turn left at the robot in front of the hotel onto Albert Luthuli Street. Drive on for about 2,5 kilometres. Cross over the railway line and then look out for a set of robots going straight (not curving left). Look out for a water tower on your left. At the next set of robots, turn right into the entrance of the Mahikeng Campus.
GPS coordinates:
S25º49´44´´
E25º36´32´´
NWU Mahikeng program
07:30 – 09:00 | Arrival & Set-Up
09:00 – 10:00 | Registration & Networking
10:00 – 10:45 | Opening Ceremony
- National Anthem & NWU Anthem
- Opening Remarks by Master of ceremony Mr Hloni Putsoane & Ms Boiketlo Nkosi
- Welcome Address: Mr Jim Molautsi (Chief Director of Student life- MC)
- Opening Keynote: Kgosi Phenyo Motshegare (Barolong ba Lokaleng)
10:45 – 11:45 | Presentations on Research & Industry Priorities
- Academic students’ presentation | Mrrs Dlulane, Mokgaola and Mokoena
- Department of Transport | Mr Simon Ssikabira, Chief Director Research
- Transport Education and Training Authority | Ms Mashabane Ouma Ledwaba, Research and Knowledge Manager
- Skills gaps in the Road Freight Industry –Cross border road transport agency| Ms Khanyile Selebo (Manager Industry development)
- How do we stay on trend and respond to specific research aspects and industry requirements at the NWU University | Prof Volition Montshioa (Chairperson of colloquium-Business statistics, information systems and transport economics & Logistics Management)
11:45 – 12:00 | Tea/Coffee Break & Expo Visit
12:15 – 14:15 | Student & Graduate Session: Seek, Find and Secure Opportunities in Transport and related sectors
Panel Discussion with NWU Career Centre, Industry HR leaders, DOT HR Specialist, Alumni, TETA and Government Internship Coordinators, focused on recruitment, HR Development and Placement
- TETA- Mr Ramodise Tsolo
- NDOT- Ms Dinah Maleka| Director: HRD Sector
- Ngaka Modiri Molema District/ Mahikeng Local Municipality
- Yarona Rustenburg Rapid Transport
- Dee Nakedi SCM Consultancy /Tag fleet Management
- White Zulu Human Capital Management
14:15 – 14:30 | Closing Ceremony
- Reflections by Student Representative (FEMS student chapter chairperson and Transport and Logistics Management committee chairperson)
- Vote of thanks and closure :(Prof Dan Metsileng)
14:30 – 15:15 | Networking Lunch/ Career and Industry Expo-Open Exhibition Floor
Venue information
The Great Hall , Mahikeng Campus