Personnel
Prof Helen Meyer
Programme leader: Human Resource Development +27 18 285 2573 helen.meyer@nwu.ac.za Building E3, Room 320, PotchefstroomBA Communication Studies (four-year degree including honours); honours degree in Psychology; Higher Diploma in Education (Level 8); PhD in Educational Psychology; registered assessor, moderator, curriculum development (design and develop learning programmes)
Human resource development, training and development, educational psychologyDr Helen Meyer has seven years’ experience in the private sector (banking), 12 years’ experience in the public sector (TVET colleges) as senior lecturer, head of department, head of division and skills development facilitator, as well as seven years in higher education as lecturer, senior lecturer, subject chair and programme leader. Her research expertise lies in human resource development, workplace bullying and curriculum development in higher education.
She was also interviewed by LitNet on the bullying and assault some teachers have to endure. See the article here
Ms Anélia Cordier
Administrative Assistant +27 18 285 2574 Anelia.Cordier@nwu.ac.za Building E3, Room 319, PotchefstroomMrs Petro Smith
Lecturer in Human Resource Development +27 18 299 1207 petro.smith@nwu.ac.za Building E3, Room 313, PotchefstroomBachelor of Training and Development specialising in Human Resource Development, honours degree in Training and Development.
Mrs Petro Smith has 25 years’ experience in human resource development, learning and development, skills development facilitation and curriculum/material design in the financial and manufacturing industries, and the government and parastatal spheres.
Dr Renier Els
Senior lecturer in Human Resource Development +27 18 285 2360 renier.els@nwu.ac.za Building E3, Room 318, PotchefstroomBachelor of Training and Development specialising in Human Resource Development; honours degree in Training and Development; master’s degree in Training and Development
Human resource development, training and development; quality managementRenier Els has 22 years’ experience in military training, including training of trainers, facilitation, assessment, moderation, quality assurance/management of training, of which the last seven years were in a senior management capacity for training (branch warrant officer). His research expertise lies in human resource development, training and development and quality management.