Cebisile Sibiya
KwaZulu Natal, Durban
Summary
A seasoned Human Resources professional and academic with extensive experience in lecturing, research supervision, marking, and organisational HR practice. Equipped with strong research capability and a solid academic background, complemented by over a decade of HR industry experience. Currently a Doctor of Business Administration candidate, with a passion for developing future leaders in HR and business.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Supervisor (Post-Graduate)
MANCOSA
07.2026 - Current
- Supervising postgraduate research students from proposal development to final research projects.
- Providing guidance on research methodology, academic writing, data collection, and ethical compliance.
Research Supervisor (Postgraduate)
Regent Business School
01.2025 - Current
- Supervising postgraduate research students in proposal development and final research projects
- Providing guidance on research methodology, academic writing, data collection, and ethical compliance
Marker / Academic Assessor
Regent Business School
01.2025 - Current
- Marking assignments, examinations, and research components for Commerce and Management Sciences modules
- Ensuring academic integrity and consistent application of assessment rubrics
Independent Lecturer - Commerce Modules
Regent Business School
01.2024 - Current
- Teaching modules including Human Resource Management, Business Management, Organisational Behaviour, Industrial Relations, and general Commerce subjects
- Preparing learning material, facilitating lectures, conducting assessments, and supporting student development
Human Resource Business Partner
Grindrod South Africa
01.2023 - Current
- Employee relations, performance management, talent development, and HR operational processes
- Supporting workforce planning, HR systems management, and organisational development
Payroll Manager
Grindrod South Africa
01.2023 - Current
- Managing full payroll operations for a complex logistics environment
- HR compliance, reporting, remuneration structuring, and process improvement
- Integrating HR industry experience into academic practice
Education
Doctor of Business Administration -
MANCOSA
Durban2026
Master of Commerce -
MANCOSA
01.2024
BCom Honours - Human Resource Management
MANCOSA
01.2022
Postgraduate Diploma in Management Sciences - Business Administration
Durban University of Technology
01.2021
Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resource Management
MANCOSA
01.2019
National Diploma - Human Resource Management
uMfolozi College - Richtek Campus
01.2012
Skills
- MS Office Suite
- Sage 300 People
- HR-Torque Payroll System
- Moodle LMS
- Research supervision and assessment
- Academic writing and editing
- Learning facilitation and curriculum development
- HR compliance and labour law
- Organisational development
Affiliations
SABPP
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Supervisor (Post-Graduate)
MANCOSA
07.2026 - Current
Research Supervisor (Postgraduate)
Regent Business School
01.2025 - Current
Marker / Academic Assessor
Regent Business School
01.2025 - Current
Independent Lecturer - Commerce Modules
Regent Business School
01.2024 - Current
Human Resource Business Partner
Grindrod South Africa
01.2023 - Current
Payroll Manager
Grindrod South Africa
01.2023 - Current
Doctor of Business Administration -
MANCOSA
Master of Commerce -
MANCOSA
BCom Honours - Human Resource Management
MANCOSA
Postgraduate Diploma in Management Sciences - Business Administration
Durban University of Technology
Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resource Management
MANCOSA
National Diploma - Human Resource Management
uMfolozi College - Richtek Campus