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PHYSICAL REGISTRATIONS (From 1 June 2024)
KMSA Paid-up Members: R4 000
Non-members: R5 000
Speakers: R3 000
Student / Retired: R 850
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PHYSICAL EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION (Closed on 31 May 2024)
KMSA Paid-up Member: R3 500
Non-members: R4 500
Speakers: R3 000
Student / Retired: R 850
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VIRTUAL REGISTRATION
KMSA Paid-up Members: R2 000
Non-members: R2 500
Speakers: R1 800
Student / Retired: R 550
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Please note that online registration is now closed, should delegates which to attend in person they can register at the venue. Virtual attendees can contact kmsaservices@vdw.co.za
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Silver Sponsors:
Dr Thinus Bekker
Dr. Thinus Bekker, General Manager Applied Research and Knowledge Transfer at the Rand Water Institute. He is an Independent Non-Executive Director with a PhD in Digital Governance, Certified Director, ITIL and PMP certifications, and 33 years of experience in the digital technology and information industry. He is involved in academia as post-graduate co-supervisor and assessor.
Bavuyile Swekile
Bavuyile Swekile is a student from The University of the Western Cape, currently pursuing her Masters in Library and Information Science focusing on the use of ICTs in support of Knowledge Management in research institutions. She did her Bachelor of Library and Information Science at the University of her and also did Honours in Anthropology at the University of Fort Hare. While trying to find her career path Bavuyile has been working at The University of the Western Cape Library as a student assistant, currently she’s working at the UWC library as a research assistant.
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Hein Spingies
Hein Spingies brings over 30 years of extensive expertise in Knowledge, Records & Document, and Information Management across diverse sectors, including entertainment, finance, government, and telecommunications. With a strong focus on implementing robust strategies and leveraging cutting-edge technologies, Hein excels in optimising knowledge harvesting, sharing and dissemination.
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As the Knowledge Manager at the Road Accident Fund (RAF), Hein spearheads initiatives to enhance and innovate business processes and foster the adoption of best practices. His previous roles include overseeing Information Resources at the NRF, leading KM projects at IBM, where he designed KM, ECM and Records Management strategies for large and medium corporates and the implementation of electronic library management systems.
Dr Kavisha Nandhlal
Dr Kavisha Nandhlal is the Founder and Director of The Innovation Space (PTY) Ltd. Her company has a core focus on consulting in innovation, design thinking and research. She is the author of the book, Initiate DESIGN THINKING that highlights how design thinking can be used to forge new pathways towards sustainable development.
Nelisiwe Jama
Nelisiwe Jama, is a registry clerk at Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA). She resides in Pretoria but born in Kwazulu Natal. She is a Masters student at the University of the Western Cape. Her goal is to embark on the academic journey and specialise in knowledge management and also to be able to preserve and harvest indigenous knowledge.
Kelebogile Mosimege
Kelebogile has been working in various roles within the information services field for over 15 years and is currently employed as a DD: Information & Knowledge Management at the DCoG. Her qualifications include a BIS in Library Science from UP, an Honours degree from UNISA, and a PostGraduate degree in Info & Knowledge Systems from Stellies. She is also currently pursuing a Masters degree. Kelebogile’s passion lies in identifying best practices and finding solutions to knowledge management challenges in local government, which is the focus of her Masters thesis.
Lauren de Kock
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Ms Lauren de Kock is an acclaimed trainer and speaker and has equipped numerous NGOs around South Africa to develop and strengthen their improvement programmes. She is the Regional Director of Quality Improvement for Aurum Institute, which is a proudly African organisation working to advance health science and innovation to create a healthier world for future generations. She is currently supporting to the National Department of Health, HIV and STI programme, by developing, testing, and spreading a national QI programme.
Lauren has a track record of using innovative and diverse methodologies to empower professionals and their organisations acquire, implement, and apply knowledge and skills to change their behaviour and the systems in which they work. She led the development of and has authored numerous teaching aids and educational tools for health care providers, that have been endorsed by the National Department of health and are widely used throughout South Africa.
Joadine Freeman
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Ms Joadine Freeman is the SALGA Senior Advisor for Knowledge Management. Joadine Freeman is a passionate Knowledge Management professional, specializing in knowledge and content management.
She passionately champions the importance of knowledge sharing and collaboration, viewing them as crucial components in achieving organisational objectives.
Dr Nikiwe Momoti
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Dr Nikiwe Momoti teaches Knowledge Management at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). She has held several Senior Management positions managing ICTs, Knowledge and Information Management, Records, Archives and Libraries.
