OUR SPEAKERS
Day 1 : Master Class( Research Conference)
Mr Tom Mkhwanazi
W&RSETA - CEO
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Ms Lindiwe Nhlapo CA (SA)
W&RSETA - CFO
Dr. Deborah Machard
Executive Strategic Planning, Performance and Evaluation (SPPE) at W&RSETA
Prof. Arthur G.O. Mutambara
Director and Full Professor
Institute for the Future of Knowledge
University of Johannesburg
Prof. Ryk Lues
Director: Centre for Applied Food Sustainability and Biotechnology-CUT
Chair Holder: CUT-W&RSETA Research Leadership Chair in Food Safety Culture and Sustainability
Prof. Pius Adewale Owolawi
Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Systems Engineering at Tshwane University of Technology
Prof. Dr. Thomas Dobbelstein
Head of the department of digital business management at Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University
Prof. Victor Virimai Mugobo
Professor of Marketing at the University of the Western Cape (UWC)
Dr. Semona Pillay
Lecturer and W&RSETA Leadership Chair College of Business & Economics University of Johannesburg
Dr. Netshakhuma Nkholedzeni
Postdoctoral Researcher
Dr. Terence Hermanus
Acting-Head of Department for Retail Business Management at CPUT
Dr. Beate Stiehler-Mulder
Adjunct Professor at UBI Business School
Ms Joyce Mxinwa
Marketing Professional
University of Johannesburg
Mr Baphile Duba
Business Strategist
Chairman - Mind Newtrition
Mr Norman Mafuratidze
Marketing Researcher & Lecturer College of Business & Economics University of Johannesburg
Mr Boesman Petrus Makae
Manager for Partnerships, Linkages, and the Office of the Principal at Motheo TVET College
Mr Nhlanhla Dimba
Accounting Officer at Mthashana TVET College
Ms. Ridwana Ibrahim
Marketing Researcher and Senior Marketing Tutor at the University of Johannesburg
OUR SPEAKERS
Day 2 : Main event( Research conference)
Mr Reginald Sibiya
W&RSETA Board Chairperson
Mr Tom Mkhwanazi
W&RSETA - CEO
Mr Sipho Shoba
W&RSETA - COO
Mr Barnabas Masekwameng
W&RSETA - ICT Executive
Mr Morongwa Calvin Molongoana
Deputy Director-General (DDG): Statistical Support and Informatics
Stats SA
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Mr Zukile Christopher Mosheshe Mvalo
Deputy Director-General: Skills Development Branch, Department of Higher Education and Training
Mr Erick Fundula Nenghwanya
CEO - (Namibia Training Authority)
Kganki Matabane
Black Business council - CEO
Prof. Nobukhosi Dlodlo
Associate Professor and Head of Department: Marketing, Retail Business & Sport Management at the Vaal University of Technology
Prof. Hesta Friedrich-Nel
Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences at the Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT)
Dr. Rutendo Hwindingwi PhD, MSc, Exec. Dip.,DBG
CEO and Founder of Tribe Africa Advisory
Dr BSV Mthethwa
Director and Accounting Officer at KZN CET College
Ms Jade Turner
Strategic Product Manager in the Automotive Industry.
College of Business & Economics
University of Johannesburg
Ms Gugu Sema
Senior Manager 4IR at MICT SETA
Thulile Mahlutshana
Human Resource and Training General Manager at Matus
Mr Zimasa “Mooshtaffa” Vabaza
Chief Media and Advertising Strategist
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Mr Yaeesh Moosa
Head of Marketplace -takealot.com
Mr Khulekani KK Mkhize
General Manager - Clicks Group Distribution Centre in KwaZulu-Natal
Mr Sivaan Marie
Human Capital & Transformation Director
Bidfood Corporate
Mr Tshepo Jeffrey Ngcobo
Deputy Secretary General, SACPO
Mr Richard Kuppan
National Training Manager- Chipkins Purato
Ms Gail Malada
Skills Development facilitator at Massmart Wholesale ( Makro and Masscash)
Mr Simon Eppel
Trade unionist and Director of Research at the Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union (SACTWU)
W&RSETA 2024 MASTERCLASS RESEARCH CONFERENCE STUDENT ESSAY COMPETITION FOR GRADE 09, 10 AND 11 LEARNERS
The Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&RSETA) is excited to announce the 2024 Masterclass Research Conference Student Essay Competition, designed specifically for Grade 09, 10 and 11 learners. This competition is a unique opportunity for young minds to engage with the ever-evolving wholesale and retail sector, a field at the forefront of technological innovation and economic change.
We challenge you to critically examine how emerging technologies and industry trends are shaping the future of retail. We encourage you to explore the challenges posed by e-commerce and automation, propose innovative solutions, and identify the key skills needed for success in this dynamic industry. Your insights could help illuminate future career paths and highlight the skills that will be in demand in the years to come.
COMPETITION DETAILS
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Who Can Enter: Grade 09,10, and 11 learners in Gauteng.
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Essay Requirements: Choose one of the topics below and write a 200-300 word essay that reflects your understanding and original ideas.
ESSAY TOPICS
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Emerging Technologies in Wholesale and Retail: How is the 4th Industrial Revolution reshaping the future of shopping and work?
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Preparing for the Future: What skills are essential for success in the wholesale and retail sector?
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Ethical Considerations of Automation in Wholesale and Retail: Balancing technological efficiency with the value of human labor.
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Career Opportunities in the Dynamic Wholesale and Retail Sector
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The Impact of Eommerce on the Wholesale and Retail Sector
Submission Deadline: 20 September 2024
Prizes: Great Prizes to be won
This is your chance to contribute to the conversation on the future of retail while showcasing your analytical and writing skills. We look forward to reading your insightful essays! Do not miss this exciting opportunity to make your voice heard and potentially shape the future of the wholesale and retail sector!
How to Submit: Submit your essay in PDF format to Gmulaudzi@wrseta.org.za or Tmukondeleli@wrseta.org.za
EVALUATION CRITERIA
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Your essay will be judged based on the following:
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Relevance: How well does your essay address the chosen topic?
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Clarity and Coherence: Is your essay logically organized, with a clear flow of ideas?
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Adherence to Word Count: Does your essay stay within the 200-300 word limit