Ngami Phumzile Pewa

• Assist faculty and postgraduate students in developing research proposals.
• Coordinate the preparation of grant applications and funding proposals.
• Help align research projects with departmental and institutional goals.
• Oversee the implementation of approved research projects.
• Ensure adherence to timelines, budgets, and ethical requirements.
• Coordinate logistical aspects such as fieldwork, transcription, or translation support.
• Ensure all research activities comply with institutional and national research ethics standards.
• Support researchers in obtaining ethical clearance for studies involving human subjects.
• Serve as a link between the department, research offices, funding agencies, and external partners.
• Disseminate research-related information, such as calls for proposals, workshops, or policy updates.
• Track research outputs, including publications, conference presentations, and student theses.
• Compile progress reports and research activity summaries for the department, or funding bodies.
• Organize research, development workshops, and training for staff and students.
• Mentor junior researchers or postgraduate students in research methodology and academic writing.
• Manage research budgets, procurement, and allocation of research materials or equipment.
• Maintain a database of active projects, researchers, and publications.
• Coordinate events like research seminars, colloquia, and conferences.
• Facilitate the publication and showcasing of research outputs (e.g., through newsletters, websites, or journals).

• Assist the Ethics Committee Chair in overseeing the committee's operations.
• Act as Chair in their absence, leading meetings, and decision-making processes.
• Collaborate closely with the chair to ensure the smooth functioning of the ethics review process.
• Review and assess research proposals for ethical compliance, particularly in the humanities and arts disciplines.
• Provide constructive feedback to researchers to ensure that their projects meet ethical standards.
• Help evaluate risk levels and recommend approval, conditional approval, or rejection of proposals.
• Help formulate, review, and update ethical guidelines and policies specific to the School of Arts.
• Advocate for ethical research practices among staff and students.
• Promote awareness of issues like informed consent, cultural sensitivity, data protection, and intellectual property.
• Participate in ethics committee meetings, discussions, and deliberations.
• Assist in preparing agendas, reports, and documentation for meetings.
• Guide newer committee members, and contribute to capacity-building efforts.
• Act as a point of contact for researchers seeking guidance on ethical matters.
• Liaise with departmental ethics representatives, faculty, and institutional research offices.
• Help coordinate training sessions or workshops on ethics for staff and students.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with approved ethical standards in research projects.
• Assist in investigating ethical concerns, complaints, or breaches, and contribute to the resolution process.
• Support periodic audits, or reviews, of ongoing projects.
• Contribute to annual reports and institutional reviews of ethical practices.
• Ensure accurate documentation of committee decisions, correspondence, and feedback to applicants.

As a lecturer, I perform the following tasks:

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) using digital/online teaching and learning methods (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Moodle, known as Learn).
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Internet, and Email).
• Teach a variety of modules within the Department of African Languages.
• Design undergraduate and postgraduate study material
• Contribute to curriculum development within the faculty.
• Initiate, conduct, and sustain high-level research.
• Work in a team with members of the department and faculty.
• Perform leadership and administrative duties related to the faculty.
• Supervise and provide consultation sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• I have 21 years of teaching experience in a school context.
• I am a peer reviewer for several academic journals.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Implemented classroom management techniques that fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
• Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success.
• Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress.
• Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
• Provided constructive feedback on assignments, empowering students to take ownership of their learning and academic growth.
• Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.