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We offer post graduate degrees in Engineering-, Technology and Innovation- and Project Management

28/08/2026

CONGRATULATIONS PROF SCHALK GROBBELAAR

Congratulations to Schalk Grobbelaar on being selected as a Director of the Institute for Timber Construction South Africa (ITC-SA) during its Annual General Meeting.

The ITC-SA is a registered non-profit company, a SAQA-recognised professional body and an ECSA-recognised voluntary association. It promotes quality, safety, professional development and compliance with industry standards in South Africa’s prefabricated timber roof truss sector.

This appointment recognises Prof Grobbelaar’s professional expertise and provides an important opportunity to contribute to industry development, governance and professional practice. GSTM wish Schalk every success in this role.

More about ITC-SA : https://itc-sa.org/

27/08/2026

REMINDER: VIRTUAL OPEN DAY: 27 AUGUST 2026
Honours in Engineering & Technology Management (ETM)

Join us to meet our Academic team, Students and Admissions team to learn more about the ETM programme, offered by the Graduate School of Technology Management, University of Pretoria.

🗓️ 27 August 2026
🕕 18:00 – 19:00 (UTC+02:00)
💻 Online | Join from anywhere!

It’s free, but spots are limited.
👉 Register now: https://shorturl.at/h30kE

Read more about the programme:
https://www.up.ac.za/graduate-school-of-technology-management/honours-engineering-and-technology-management-etm

26/08/2026

SOUTH AFRICA’s CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY HAS A RISK MANAGEMENT PROBLEM

Risk management is one of the most important tools a construction project has. Yet in South Africa, its implementation continues to fall
short, with real consequences for project outcomes.

New research by Schalk Grobbelaar, Kgotatso Masea, and Ferdinand Hassan set out to understand why. Through in-depth interviews with experienced industry professionals, the study identified both the barriers holding risk management back and the enablers that make it work.

The findings are pointed. Inadequate knowledge, communication breakdowns, financial constraints, and resistant attitudes are holding risk management back. But the research also shows what works: leadership support, clear policies, and proactive engagement. From these findings, the researchers developed a practical framework to help construction organisations close the gap between knowing risk management matters and really making it work.

Kgotatso Masea received the award for the second-best paper published in the South African Journal for Industrial Engineering at the annual SAIIE awards evening.

Access the full paper here:
https://sajie.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/3229/1355

Published in: South African Journal of Industrial Engineering

24/08/2026

FROM CONSTRUCTION TO INNOVATION: BUILDING A FUTURE BEYOND BOUNDARIES

“My path into Engineering and Technology Management was not the obvious one. I had built my academic foundation in Construction Management, and it was a field I was proud of. But I began to feel that there was more I wanted to understand, not just how things are built, but how technology is managed, how innovation is led, and how we can think more clearly about the big, messy problems the world keeps presenting us with. So I made a decision to follow that feeling, and I have not regretted it for a single day.

The ETM programme gave me exactly what I was looking for. Modules like Systems Thinking and Engineering, Technology and Innovation Management, and Engineering Technology Economics did not just teach me content. They changed the way I see things. I came in hoping to find better answers. What the programme actually gave me was a better way of asking questions, and an appreciation for just how deep and layered the world's challenges really are. That, to me, is more valuable.

I will not pretend the journey was always easy. There were moments when my group mates and I would look at each other under the pressure of deadlines and workload and say, "We will speak of this in past tense, but for now we have to make sure we speak good things about it." And now, on the other side of it, we absolutely do.

If you are thinking about this programme, take the step. It will stretch you, shape you, and leave you better equipped to face whatever comes next.” - Motlatsi Robert Rankoloko

20/08/2026

INNOVATION METHODS
There are many innovation frameworks - but which ones perform best in the real world? Share your comments: which approach works best in your environment, and what makes it succeed?

- Lean Startup
- Design Thinking
- Stage-Gate
- Agile innovation

19/08/2026

BUILDING TOMORROW WITH TIMBER: GROWING CONNECTIONS, INSPIRING CHANGE

Join the movement shaping the future of sustainable construction!

The Timber Construction Conference which will take place at Future Africa on 15 September, brings together academia, industry and government to drive innovation, collaboration and the adoption of timber construction across South Africa and beyond. Together, we're building a greener, more sustainable future—one connection at a time.

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclBhPf2sJ68c5G-pyK6_hYD9rj5cT-S8rG7E8iEKJ-f4zImA/viewform
Read more here:
https://www.growingtimberconnections.com/home/

18/08/2026

THINKING BEYOND ENGINEERING, LEADING THROUGH INNOVATION

“I am happy that I made the decision to pursue the Master of Technology and Innovation Management (MTIM) through UP’s GSTM. The programme challenged me to think beyond purely technical and engineering perspectives and helped me develop a broader strategic view of technology and innovation in industry. It combines strong theoretical grounding with hands-on learning, including impactful research and a clear focus on practical industry application in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Being recognised as one of the top-performing students in the MTIM class was a proud milestone in this journey.” - Kgololosego Kototsi

Read more about the MTIM programme:
https://www.up.ac.za/graduate-school-of-technology-management/masters-technology-and-innovation-management-mtim

17/08/2026

VIRTUAL OPEN DAY - HONOURS IN ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (ETM)

Join us to meet our Academic team, Students and Admissions team to learn more about the ETM programme, offered by the Graduate School of Technology Management, University of Pretoria.

🗓️ 27 August 2026
🕕 18:00 – 19:00 (UTC+02:00)
💻 Online | Join from anywhere!

It’s free, but spots are limited.
👉 Register now: https://shorturl.at/h30kE

Read more about the programme:
https://www.up.ac.za/graduate-school-of-technology-management/honours-engineering-and-technology-management-etm

13/08/2026

REMINDER: MTIM VIRTUAL OPEN DAY - 13 AUGUST 2026

Join us to meet our Academic team, Students and Admissions team to learn more about the MTIM programme, offered by the Graduate School of Technology Management, University of Pretoria.

🗓️ 13 August 2026
🕕 18:00 – 19:00 (UTC+02:00)
💻 Online | Join from anywhere!

It’s free, but spots are limited.
👉 Register now: https://shorturl.at/dlL3h

Read more about the programme:
https://lnkd.in/dFPAvDH7

12/08/2026

HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR TECH THAT DOESN'T EXIST YET?

The air traffic management industry is evolving fast. New technologies are emerging constantly and organisations that fail to identify and plan for them early risk falling behind.

New research by P Letaba and M Mkhize investigated how ATM organisations can do exactly that. Through expert interviews, the study examined the methods used to identify, prioritise, and plan for emerging technologies, and developed a practical framework to guide organisations through the process.

The framework draws on structured approaches including technology intelligence, technology foresight, and technology roadmaps, while emphasising the value of industry collaboration. The core message is clear: proactive planning and early identification are not optional; they are what separate competitive, operationally efficient organisations from the rest.

Access the published paper: https://doi.org/10.7166/36-1-3146
Published in: South African Journal of Industrial Engineering (1012-277X; E:2224-7890)

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