2024 W&RSETA RESEARCH CONFERENCE
Embracing Digital Disruption and Future of Work: Charting a Course for Success in the Wholesale and Retail Sector
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
The W&RSETA Research Conference will provide a platform for sharing and dissemination of key research outcomes and trends for strategic implementation within the Wholesale and Retail sector:
Sub-themes:
The Role of Higher Education in Navigating Digital Disruption and Workforce Transformation
Impact of Digital Technologies on Economic Metrics and Workforce Dynamics
Strategic Adaptations in Response to Digital Transformation
Embracing Innovation for Competitive Advantage in Retail
The Future Skills Gap: Bridging the Divide Between Industry Needs and Labour Market Skills
DAY 2: MAIN EVENT RESEARCH CONFERENCE
Topic: Way forward
15:45 PM - 16:30 PM
Chief Executive Officer (CEO), W&RSETA
Mr Tom Mkhwanazi
Deputy Secretary General, SACPO
SACTWU
Chief Operations Officer (COO), W&RSETA
Mr Sipho Shoba
15:45 PM - 16:30 PM
Topic: Vote of Thanks
Mr Tshepo Jeffrey Ngcobo
Mr Simon
Eppel
Dr Sibusiso Mthethwa
Director and Accounting Officer at KZN
CET College
Session 1: Opening & Welcome
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Head of Marketing, Retail Business and Sport Management at Vaal University of Technology (VUT)
Prof. Nobukhosi Dlodlo (PhD)
Mr Reginald Sibiya
W&RSETA Board Chairperson
Topic: The Role of Higher Education in Navigating Digital Disruption and Workforce Transformation
09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Deputy Director-General (Skills Development Branch), Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) - (Online)
Mr. Zukile Mvalo
Topic: The Future Skills Gap: Bridging The Divide Between Industry Needs And Labour Market Skills
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Founder & CEO, Tribe Africa Advisory
Dr. Rutendo Hwindingwi
Ms Gail Malada
Skills Development Facilitator at Massmart Wholesale (Makro and Masscash)
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Panel Discussions: (15 mins)
Human Capital & Transformation Director at Bidfood Corporate
Mr Sivaan Marie
Human Resource and Training General Manager at Matus
Ms Thulile Mahlutshana
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Black Business Council (BBC)
Mr Kganki Matabane
Statement of Support
15:45 PM - 16:30 PM
Session 2: Wholesale and retail sector: Growth, Impact, Employment Trends and Recovery within 4IR Landscape
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
ICT EXECUTIVE - W&RSETA
Mr Barnabas Masekwameng
Mr Morongwa Calvin Molongoana
Deputy Director-General (DDG): Statistical Support and Informatics Stats, SA
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Topic: Wholesale and retail sector: Growth, Impact, Employment Trends and Recovery within 4IR Landscape
Topic: Challenges In The Future Retail Landscape, Trends, and Skills Development Recommendations
15:00 PM - 15:45 PM
Chief Executive Officer, Namibia Training Authority
Mr Erick Fundula Nenghwanya
Mr Khulekani Mkhize
General Manager at Mahogany Ridge DC Clicks Group
15:00 PM - 15:45 PM
Panel Discussions (15 mins)
Head of Marketplace at Takealot
Mr Yaeesh Moosa
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Senior Manager 4IR at MICT SETA
Ms Gugu Sema
Mr Richard
Kuppan
National Training Manager- Chipkins Purato
Session 3: Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Transforming Retail Operations through Innovative Technologies
13:30 PM - 14:15 PM
ICT EXECUTIVE - W&RSETA
Mr Barnabas Masekwameng
Mr Zimasa Vabaza (Mooshtaffa)
Chief Media and Advertising Strategist at WSG Africa
13:30 PM - 14:15 PM
Topic: Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Transforming Retail Operations through Innovative Technologies
Topic: A Customer Engagement Model for South African Automotive Dealerships: A Service Innovation Perspective
14:15 PM - 15:00 PM
