SSIRC Committees

Conference Chair

  • Prof Ephrem (EH) Redda, Research Professor, WorkWell Research Unit, North-West University

Conference Co-Chairs

  • Prof Crizelle Els, Director: WorkWell Research Unit, North-West University
  • Prof Herman van der Merwe, Deputy Dean, North-West University
  • Prof Babs Surujlal, Extraordinary Professor, North-West University

Administrator

  • Ms Suné Horn

Financial administrator

  • Ms Lourencia Augustinho

Local Organising Committee

  • Prof B Seetanah, University of Mauritius, Mauritius
  • Dr R Sannegadu, University of Mauritius, Mauritius

Scientific Committee

The Scientific Committee comprises the Chair of the Scientific Committee, the Head of the Reviewers Committee, Track Chairs, and Reviewers.

Chair of the Scientific Committee

  • Prof Ephrem (EH) Redda, WorkWell Research Unit, North-West University

Head of the Reviewers Committee

  • Prof Ankit Katrodia, WorkWell Research Unit, North-West University

Track Chairs

  • Dr Aletta Neethling, CPUT, Finance & Accounting
  • Dr Kelebogile Paadi, North-West University, Human Resource Management & Leadership
  • Prof Ankit Katrodia, North-West University, Marketing (Digital Marketing) / Sport & Leisure
  • Dr Wilbert Manyanga, North-West University, Business Resilience & Sustainability and Public Sector Management
  • Prof Liandi van den Berg, North-West University, Service Excellence in Higher Education Institutions
  • Prof Luzaan Hamilton, North-West University, Business Management
  • Prof Marinda Pretorius, University of Johannesburg, Economics and International Trade
  • Prof Precious Mncayi, North-West University, Economics & International Trade
  • Prof Martin Chanza, North-West University, Emerging Technology & Management
  • Prof. Natasha Ravyse, North-West University, Law

Reviewers

  • Provide expert, objective, and constructive scientific feedback on submissions assigned to them.
  • Assess the quality, originality, methodological rigour, and relevance of submissions in line with the conference themes and review criteria.
  • Make clear recommendations regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection within the stipulated review timelines.