- Postdoctoral fellow, University of the Western Cape
Experienced development practitioner, researcher, lecturer, and operations manager with over 20 years of leadership experience across the private, government, higher education, and civil society sectors. Completed a PhD in Development Studies focused on Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus applications for improved food security and sustainable livelihoods for poor communities. Skilled in research, project management, stakeholder engagement, organisational leadership, fundraising, governance, training, and policy-oriented analysis.
Experience
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2026–presentPostdoctoral Fellow , University of the Western Cape
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2025–presentFounder , People & Petals Pty Ltd
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2024–2025Operations Manager , Fossil Free SA
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2023–2024PhD Research Assistant, University of the Western Cape
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2012–2023Services Manager, Intellimali Pty Ltd
Education
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2026University of the Western Cape , PhD Development Studies
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2020University of the Western Cape , Master’s Degree in Development Studies
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2010University of Cape Town , Honours Degree in Social Science (Development Studies)
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1991University of South Africa , Higher Education Diploma
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1987University of the Western Cape , Bachelor of Economics
Publications
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2025Investigating complexities and opportunities related to extractivism in Africa, New Agenda: South African Journal of Social and Economic Policy
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2024Towards integrating the WEF nexus into food systems thinking: A case study of the Philippi Horticultural Area, New Agenda: South African Journal of Social and Economic Policy
Contact Mark for
- General
- Media request
- Speaking request
- Consulting / Advising
- Research collaboration
- Research supervision
- Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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