KHOLISWA MALINDINI
Senior Lecturer
Elspark
Summary
Data analysis professional prepared to deliver impactful insights and drive business decisions. Adept in data visualization, statistical analysis, and database management, with strong focus on teamwork and adaptability. Known for reliability, analytical thinking, and results-driven approach. Skilled in Stata, Eviews, Python, and Excel, ensuring robust data solutions and strategic recommendations.
Experienced with data manipulation, statistical analysis, and data visualization. Utilizes advanced analytical techniques to uncover trends and inform business strategies. Track record of employing critical thinking skills to solve complex problems and deliver meaningful insights. Experienced with data mining and statistical analysis to uncover critical business insights. Utilizes advanced analytics tools to streamline processes and enhance data-driven decision-making. Strong understanding of data visualization techniques and predictive modeling to support strategic initiatives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Analytics Consultant
Altal Consulting Cc
08.2025 - Current
- Implemented data visualization dashboards using Tableau, facilitating real-time insights and fostering a data-driven culture within the organization.
- Conducted comprehensive data quality assessments and audits, ensuring integrity of analytics outputs for strategic initiatives.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define analytical requirements, translating complex data sets into actionable business insights.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve data quality and accuracy, resulting in more reliable analysis outcomes.
- . Improved data quality by identifying and resolving discrepancies, inconsistencies, and redundancies in multiple sources of information.
- Conducted regular reviews of analytical methodologies and technologies, staying abreast of industry trends to drive continuous improvement in data analytics capabilities.
- Applied statistical modeling techniques to forecast future trends and identify potential business opportunities.
- Conducted comprehensive data audits to ensure integrity, validity, and accuracy of analytical results.
- Enhanced data-driven decision making by implementing advanced analytics techniques and tools.
- Developed predictive models using statistical analysis, contributing to strategic planning and better resource allocation.
Researcher in Economic Modelling
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Johannesburg
05.2025 - Current
- Reason for leaving
- Responsibilities:
- To conduct macroeconomic research in South Africa with a particular focus on the country’s GDP compilation and analysis, Gross Fixed Capital formation trends and sectoral employment trends
- Conducted comprehensive research and analysis on financial regulations, enhancing compliance and guiding policy recommendations.
- Developed and maintained databases to streamline data retrieval, increasing efficiency in reporting processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and implement training programs, improving staff knowledge on accounting standards.
- Authored detailed reports summarizing research findings, contributing to strategic decision-making and enhancing organizational knowledge.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Utilized statistical packages to analyze data and create visualizations.
- Translated complex research findings into actionable recommendations for industry stakeholders.
- Improved data collection efficiency using innovative survey tools.
Senior Lecturer
Wits School of Governance
03.2023 - Current
- Since I joined the school, I have had the honour of developing and teaching the following courses:
- Masters’ Courses
- Advanced Public Finance
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Economics and Public Policy
- Decision-Making Methods
- Honours’ Courses
- Economics for Public Managers
- Analytical Methods (Introduction to Statistics)
- Public Finance and Performance Budgeting
- Executive Education Courses
- Public Finance and Fiscal Management
- Public Sector financial oversight and accountability
- Municipal financial reporting
- Introduction to Statistics
- Management of Municipal Assets and Liabilities
- Economic Modelling and Forecasting
- Financial aspects of project management
- Accounting and Financial Management
- In addition to my teaching roles, I supervise masters’ and PhD students’ research projects
- Produce well-structured, comprehensive, and well-polished study guides and supporting learning materials.
- Mentor colleagues and play an active role in the material development team.
- Apply strong writing skills to developing, modifying, reviewing, and updating interactive learning material
- Assessments and activities according to set learning outcomes up to and including Master's.
- Use various credible sources to obtain relevant, up-to-date information.
- Ensure the material is plagiarism-free.
- Support other units as requested
- Collaborated with academic committees to refine assessment standards and curriculum development, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.
- Delivered higher-level undergraduate and graduate courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs.
- Contributed to program accreditation efforts by compiling documentation and participating in site visits with external evaluators.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary courses, fostering a comprehensive learning experience.
- Developed assessment tools that accurately measured student progress toward learning objectives.
- Served on various university committees, supporting initiatives aimed at enhancing overall institutional effectiveness.
- Evaluated success of teaching methods via regular collection of feedback from both peers and students.
- Delivered engaging presentations at academic conferences, raising the profile of the institution within the broader academic community.
- Developed and delivered innovative curricula that enhanced student engagement and improved overall academic performance.
- Led interdisciplinary research initiatives, fostering collaboration and producing impactful publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Spearheaded the integration of digital tools into coursework, improving accessibility and learning outcomes for diverse student populations.
- Conducted assessments and evaluations of student performance, providing constructive feedback to support continuous improvement and development.
Senior Lecturer
University of the Witwatersrand
07.2016 - Current
- Based on the role of a Senior Lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand and the specified guidelines, here are eight resume experience statements:
- Developed and delivered innovative curricula in Economics of Public Policy, Public Finance and Data Analytics at a postgraduate level that enhanced student engagement and improved overall academic performance.
- Led interdisciplinary research initiatives within the Wits School of Governance, fostering collaboration and producing impactful publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Mentored junior faculty and graduate students, enhancing teaching methodologies and promoting academic excellence across departments.
- Supervised PhD and Masters research projects fostering solid academic and scientific research foundations.
Lecturer
Wits School of Governance
07.2016 - 03.2023
- Since I joined the school, I have had the honour of developing and teaching the following courses:
- Masters’ Courses
- Advanced Public Finance
- Quantitative Methods
- Honours’ Courses
- Economics for Public Managers
- Analytical Methods (Introduction to Statistics)
- Public Finance and Performance Budgeting
- Executive Education Courses – Developed and Taught
- Public Finance and Fiscal Management
- Public Sector financial oversight and accountability
- Municipal financial reporting
- Management of Municipal Assets and Liabilities
- Economic Modelling and Forecasting
- Financial aspects of project management
- Accounting and Financial Management
- In addition to my teaching roles, I supervise masters’ and PhD students’ research projects
- Produce well-structured, comprehensive, and well-polished study guides and supporting learning materials.
- Mentor colleagues and play an active role in the material development team.
- Apply strong writing skills to developing, modifying, reviewing, and updating interactive learning material
- Assessments and activities according to set learning outcomes up to and including Master's.
- Use various credible sources to obtain relevant, up-to-date information.
- Ensure the material is plagiarism-free.
- Support other units as requested
Researcher
Financial and Fiscal Commission
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Responsibilities
- To conduct research on intergovernmental relations in South Africa with a particular focus on the local sphere of government
- To provide policy recommendations to inform intergovernmental policy formulation in the country.
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and quality results that supported organizational objectives.
- Facilitated workshops and presentations to communicate research insights, fostering collaboration and enhancing stakeholder engagement.
- Evaluated existing research methodologies, recommending improvements that increased accuracy and relevance of findings.
- Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment.
Academic Director
Wits School of Governance
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Responsibilities
- To oversee the implementation of the university policies and rules and ensure compliance and enforcement.
- To oversee the implementation of the university policies and rules and ensure compliance and enforcement.
- To keep the school’s academic activities running smoothly, oversee the educational aspects of students’ lives, including giving advice and direction on educational paths and meeting graduation requirements.
- Liaise with students and academic staff to create the most effective educational environment possible.
- Additionally, I conducted internal curriculum reviews and development to ensure that content is current and relevant, meets quality standards, and provides sufficient resources to support and enhance the efficiency of our academic programs.
- Produce well-structured, comprehensive, and polished study guides and supporting learning material.
- Mentor colleagues and play an active role in the material development team.
- Apply strong writing skills to developing, customising, reviewing, and updating interactive learning material.
- Assessments and activities according to set learning outcomes up to and including Masters’ level.
- Utilize various credible sources to obtain relevant and up-to-date information.
- Ensure material is plagiarism-free.
- Support other units as requested
- Spearheaded academic program development, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and enhancing student engagement through innovative curricula.
- Led strategic planning initiatives, resulting in improved program delivery and increased stakeholder collaboration across governance sectors.
- Directed faculty training and development initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and enhancing teaching effectiveness within the institution.
- Implemented data-driven assessment strategies, facilitating evidence-based decision-making and optimizing academic performance metrics across programs.
- Led curriculum development initiatives, enhancing academic offerings and ensuring alignment with governance standards and best practices.
- Oversaw assessment processes, ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements and enhancing program quality through data-driven decision-making.
Education
Certificate - OG-Core Macroeconomic Modelling for South Africa
United Nations Department of Economic And Social Affairs
United States Of America03-2025
Certificate - Network Modelling for Trade and Investment
Santa Fe Institute - Complexity Global School
Wits Rural Campus, Mpumalanga12-2023
Ph.D. - Economics
University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Certificate - Developing and Teaching an Online Course
MAGNA Publications
Online01.2020
Certificate - Comprehensive Statistics Course using STATA
Centre For Statistical Analysis And Research
Wits Club, Johannesburg01.2018
M.Com - Economics and Econometrics
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa05-2016
B.Com honours - Economics and Econometrics
Walter Sisulu University
Mthatha01.2014
B.Ed - Commerce
Walter Sisulu University
Mthatha01.2009
Skills
Advanced Macroeconomics and Microeconomics
undefinedReferences
- Caryn, Abrahams, Researcher Director, caryn.abrahams@wits.ac.za, 0117173645, Wits University
- Pundy, Pillay, PhD Supervisor, pundy.pillay@wits.ac.za, 0117173808, Wits University
- Kambidima, Wotela, Academic Director, Kambidima.wotela@wits.ac.za, 0117173677, Wits University
Academic fellowship/awards
Certificate of excellence Economic Research Southern Africa (ERSA) and Walter Sisulu 2012
Affiliations
- The Econometric Society - An International Society for advancing Economic Theory about statistics and mathematics.
- The Econometric Society - An International Society for advancing Economic Theory about statistics and mathematics
- Africa Finance and Economic Association
- Association for Social Economics
- Economic Society of South Africa (ESSA)
- Economics Research of Southern Africa (ERSA)
PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCE PAPERS
- Malindini, K. (2024). BRICS Expansion: A New Dawn for Intra-Regional Trade Dynamics? South African Journal of International Affairs.(Accepted).
- Malindini, K. (2022). Rethinking export diversification to stimulate resilience against future economic shocks in Sub-Saharan Africa. Studies in Economics and Econometrics Volume 46, 2022 - Issue 4, 282-300. https://doi.org/10.1080/03796205.2022.2143886
- Malindini, K. (2022). Reconfiguring Special economic zones for sustainable development and inclusive growth in Africa: A theoretical review. Working Paper Series on Charter Cities in Africa, March 2022, published by Charter Cities Institute. https://chartercitiesinstitute.org/research/working-paper-series-on-charter-cities-in-africa
- Malindini, K. (2021). Institutional Quality and Economic Performance in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Region: A Dynamic Panel Analysis. African Journal of Governance & Development, 10(2), 294 - 315. https://doi.org/10.36369/2616-9045/2021/v10i2a1
- Ncwadi, R. and Malindini K. (2016). Examining the long-run relationship between household debt and household savings in South Africa - an Error Correction Model and Granger Causality. Quarterly Journal of Econometrics Research, Vol 2 (1), 17 – 26.
- Malindini, K. and Mackett O. (2019) - Trade liberalisation and female employment in Botswana and South Africa. GLOBUS Research Papers (online) ISSN: 2535-2504, 14/2018. Globus Reconsidering European Contributions to Global Justice.
- Malindini, K. and Maciko, L. (2025) – Privatisation of State-Owned Enterprises in South Africa: Implications for Aspiring Developmental States. Chapter 5 - The State and Development in South Africa Impasse, Prospects, and Challenges. ISBN 9781032679754, Routledge Contemporary South Africa
- Malindini, K. (2018) - Income inequality and FDI in South Africa: An Auto-Regressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) Approach. Proceedings of the 2018 African Review of Economics and Finance Conference, held on 22-23 August 2018 at the Wits Business School, University of the Witwatersrand 2 St David’s Place, Park town, Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Malindini K., (2021) – Impact analysis of institutional quality on foreign direct investment inflows into the SADC region; accepted for presentation at the Macroeconomics Symposium organised by the University of KwaZulu-Natal, which occurs on 21 October 2021, virtually.
- Malindini K., (2021) – The effects of Institutional quality, financial development on foreign direct investment inflows into the SADC region – to be presented at the Annual virtual conference on Economics and Public Policy - 20 December 2021; Jindal School of Government and Public Policy in O. P Jindal Global University in India.
- Malindini, K. (2019) - Determinants of Institutional Quality in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region: A panel data analysis. The African Review of Economics and Finance Conference was held at the Wits Business School, University of the Witwatersrand 2 St David’s Place, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa, on 29-30 August 2019.
- Malindini K, Mackett O., (2019) - Least Developed Countries and the European Union trade agreements: The case of Lesotho and Mozambique. Presented at a Globus Conference on Trade, Development, and Global Justice held at Oslo University on the 14 – 15 March 2019.
- Mackett, O, Malindini K, and Pillay P (2017)- Trade and Development in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Presented at a Globus Conference on Trade, Development and Global Justice held at Wits University on the 30th May – 1st June 2017.
- Malindini K. (2025): The Governance Dividend: Institutional Quality and FDI Growth in Southern Africa, African Review of Economics and Finance
- Malindini K., Ramantswana, T. (2025) - Interrogating the role of digital transformation on FDI inflows in South Africa: The archetype approach – Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance journal.
- Malindini K., (2024) - Leveraging foreign direct investment inflows for sustainable economic recovery in the SADC region.
Community Engagements
- Academic Committee Served
- 2021 – to date: NRF Panel Member - Economics
- 2019 - to date: WSG Workload Committee
- 2021 - to date: Member of the Faculty (CLM) Board
- 2018-2020: Academic staff representative at the faculty (CLM)Staffing & Promotions Committee
- 2018 – 2020: Chairperson of the WSG Management Committee (ManCom)
- 2018-2020: Member of the Faculty (CLM) Academic Planning Committee
- 2017 – 2019: Member of the WSG Transformation Committee.
Journals Currently Reviewing for
- Journal of African Foreign Affairs 2020 - to date
- African Journal of Governance and Development 2021 - to date
- Journal of Econometrics and Economics 2023 – to date
- South African Journal of Economics and Management Sciences 2024 – to date
- Digital Policy, Regulation and Governance Journal 2023 – to date
- Journal of International Law and Policy 2024 – to date
Timeline
Data Analytics Consultant
Altal Consulting Cc
08.2025 - Current
Researcher in Economic Modelling
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
05.2025 - Current
Senior Lecturer
Wits School of Governance
03.2023 - Current
Academic Director
Wits School of Governance
10.2018 - 07.2020
Researcher
Financial and Fiscal Commission
05.2018 - 09.2020
Senior Lecturer
University of the Witwatersrand
07.2016 - Current
Lecturer
Wits School of Governance
07.2016 - 03.2023
Ph.D. - Economics
University of The Witwatersrand
04.2001 -
Certificate - OG-Core Macroeconomic Modelling for South Africa
United Nations Department of Economic And Social Affairs
Certificate - Network Modelling for Trade and Investment
Santa Fe Institute - Complexity Global School
Certificate - Developing and Teaching an Online Course
MAGNA Publications
Certificate - Comprehensive Statistics Course using STATA
Centre For Statistical Analysis And Research
M.Com - Economics and Econometrics
Nelson Mandela University
B.Com honours - Economics and Econometrics
Walter Sisulu University
B.Ed - Commerce
Walter Sisulu University