Congratulations to the graduating class of 2022. Seated amongst you are phenomenal graduates who persevered through challenging circumstances to succeed. Some of you may take this CPUT qualification
and work in that exact industry, while others may turn an unrelated passion into a viable business. Whatever you end up doing, know that there is no challenge that grit, hard work and resilience won’t overcome.
This qualification should be just one of many investments you make in yourself. Lifelong learning will keep you a step ahead of the pack, and capable of adapting to a constantly changing world. As a graduate of CPUT you join a vast network of alumni who want to see you,
BOODSKAP VAN DIE VISEKANSELIER
Beste Graduandi
Geluk aan die graduerende klas van 2022. Tussen julle sit fenomenale graduandi wie volgehou het en sukses behaal het ten spyte van uitdagende omstandighede. Sommige van julle sal waarskynlik hierdie CPUT kwalifikasie neem en in daardie presiese industrie gaan werk, terwyl ander ’n onverwante passie in ’n volhoubare besigheid sal verander. Watookal julle op die ou end doen, weet dat daar geen uitdaging is wat deursettingsvermoë, harde werk en veerkragtigheid nie kan oorkom nie.
Hierdie kwalifikasie behoort net een van vele beleggings te wees wat jy in jouself maak. As jy lewenslank leer sal jy een tree voor die kompetisie bly en in staat wees om aanhoudend aan te pas by ’n wêreld wat gekenmerk word deur konstante verandering. As ’n gegradueerde van CPUT vorm jy nou deel van ’n groot netwerk van alumni wie jou en die Instelling wil sien floreer. Ek hoop dat jy, soos jy deur die geledere van jou industrie styg, geleenthede sal skep vir dié wie jou volg
Esi sidanga kumele sibe yenye yeendlela zokuziphucula. Ukuthi gqolo ukufunda oku kuza kukugcina uphambili kwabanye, kwaye ukwazi ukuzilungiselela ihlabathi elihleli nje liyatshintsha. Njengophumelele eCPUT uzakubayinxenye yoninzi lwabantu abaphuma apha (i-alumni) abafuna ukubona wena neli ziko niphumelela. Ndithemba ukuba ngelixa uphumelela phambili, udlulela kwezinye izikhundla emsebenzini wakho, uya kuvulela nabanye amathuba xa benkqonkqoza.
Prof Chris Nhlapo
and the Institution flourish. I hope that as you rise through the ranks of your own industry, that you will open the doors of opportunity to others when they knock.
Kind regards
Vice-Chancellor
Prof Chris Nhlapo
Vriendelike groete
Visekanselier
Prof Chris Nhlapo
Sibamba ngazibini
USekela-Tshansela UNjing Chris Nhlapo
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Alles moontlik is gedoen om seker te maak dat die inligting in hierdie boek korrek is. Die Universiteit behou hom egter die reg voor om te eniger tyd, indien die omstandighede dit vereis, veranderinge aan enige van die gepubliseerde besonderhede aan te bring.
PATRICK, Kwitonda Ishmwe VAN DYK, Gideon WESSELS, Matthew
COMPUTER ENGINEERING PLAATJIE, Sinobom Jetta
MASTER OF CONSTRUCTION
ADEKANBI, Adeola Olayinka
Title: Achievement of sustainable affordable housing in South Africa through effective implementation of planning techniques Supervisor: Dr EK Simpeh
MASTER OF ENGINEERING
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
CESAR, Sandro Duarte **
Title: Topside facilities’ ability to handle a new blend of crude oil Supervisors: Dr D de Jager; Dr M Nomnqa
DUBE, Noluthando
Title: Comparison of anaerobic digestion approaches using selected fibrous and non-fibrous organic waste Supervisors: A/Prof VI Okudoh; Dr E Van Rensburg
HENDRICKS, Siobhan Chloe **
Title: Supercritical fluid fractionation process development: A technoeconomic analysis of retrofitting an aroma production process
Supervisors: Prof TV Ojumu; Mr TFN Madzimbamuto
ISMAIL, Abdul Azeez
Title: The effect of membrane characteristics on the performance of membrane distillation system for the treatment of hypersaline brine Supervisors: A/Prof M Aziz; Mr J Naatho
JACOBS, Nurah
Title: The removal of selected pharmaceuticals from a municipal membrane bioreactor secondary effluent with reverse osmosis membranes
Supervisor: A/Prof M Aziz
KAKAMA, Natacha Kabata **
Title: Optimisation of hydrodynamic cavitation as an advanced oxidation option for removal of persistent contaminants in wastewater
Supervisors: Prof TV Ojumu; Prof L Petrik
KIANGANI, Jonathan Oumbenga
Title: Benchmarking protocols for proton exchange membrane water electrolysers
Supervisor: A/Prof MR Chowdhury
LENTOOR, Geraldine Joan
Title: Supercritical solvent impregnation of textiles with a therapeutic component
Supervisors: Prof TV Ojumu; Mr TFN Madzimbamuto
NDJATE KATAMBWE, Vinny **
Title: Performance and optimisation of a jet loop reactor pilot plant in the treatment of acid mine water using South African coal fly ash
Supervisors: Prof TV Ojumu; Prof L Petrik
NTSONDWA, Sindisiwe **
Title: The comparative analysis of adsorbents suitable for thermal desalination
Supervisors: Dr V Msomi; Dr M Basitere
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
CIVIL ENGINEERING
MOHOBANE, Lekhooa Ford
Title: Removal of nitrate in raw water using a vertical roughing filter with an external carbon source
Supervisors: Mr C Mutsvangwa; Dr YO Asante
MUGEJO, Kudzai *
Title: Infrastructure perfomance and irrigation water governance in Genadendal, Western Cape, South Africa
Supervisors: A/Prof B Ncube; Mr C Mutsvangwa
SWARTZ, Maverick **
Title: Effect of polycarboxylate superplasticiser on the adsorption and rheology of self-compacting concrete paste
Supervisors: A/Prof R Haldenwang; Dr W Mbasha
ENERGY
APRIL, Dominic Gerard
Title: Enabling technologies in microgrid deployment
Supervisor: Prof MTE Kahn
DARRIES, Gassan
Title: Energy potential assessment and design of a run-off-river hydropower plant
Supervisors: A/Prof AK Raji; Dr AO Ayeleso
DUVENHAGE, Theunis Johannes **
Title: Proposed mitigation techniques for non-compliance challenges of a grid-connected photovoltaic plant Supervisor: Prof KM Aboalez
ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL
INDARJIT, Elisha
Title: Software defined networking based on centralized control for smart grid communication
Supervisors: Dr M Adonis; Dr A Brandt
JOUBERT, Marthinus Laurentius **
Title: Orbital configuration and maintenance of nanosatellite constellations through electric propulsion
Supervisors: Dr G Wiid; Prof R Van Zyl
LUBAMBA, Chadrack Ntambwe **
Title: IEC61850 Standard-based transformer tap changer control for power system stability
Supervisors: Mr M Ratshitanga; Dr M Mnguni
NGONGO, Prosper Kabasele
Title: Design of 3-phase static modular double conversion LithiumIon-based UPS system Supervisor: Prof MTE Kahn
SEITLHEKO, Bokang
Title: Design of an intelligent requirements engineering tool for IoT applications in an agile environment Supervisor: Dr L Mwansa
SELISA, Phehello Hendrick
Title: Development of a GPS Based Sun Tracking System for Solar Power Generation on a Moving Platform Supervisor: A/Prof AK Raji
THYS-DINGOU, Dieuveil Orcel **
Title: Design and development of the ALICE CRU user logic firmware for the MID readout chain
Supervisor: A/Prof AK Raji
VAN NIEKERK, Bruce Alistair
Title: Energy detection from vhf to x band using software defined radio technology
Supervisors: A/Prof R Haldenwang; Dr W Mbasha
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING: SMART GRID
LUMINA, Sampi Denis
Title: Algorithms for voltage stability control in a power system network with integrated microgrids
Supervisors: Dr MES Mngunim, Dr YD Mfoumboulou
QUALITY
AH SHENE, Clint Lester Thomas
Title: A systems engineering assessment for a Performance Management System at Air Force Base Ysterplaat in Cape Town Supervisor: Dr B Swartz
JARDINE, Charlene Juhanita
Title: Validation of an organisational structure design to ensure an effective Quality Management System within the food industry in South Africa
Supervisor: Dr S Bosman
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
OLADIPO, Babatunde
Title: Title: Ferric precipitation and metal sorption in biohydrometallurgical processes
Supervisor: Prof TV Ojumu
CIVIL ENGINEERING
WENTZEL, Lance
Title: A Corporate Social Responsibility Model to Achieve Sustainable Business Perfomance of SME in the South African Construction Industry
Supervisors: Dr J Fapohunda; Prof R Haldenwang
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
FAJUKE, Ibukun Damilola
Title: Optimal design and evaluation of a solar bifacial PV-wind-split genset hybrid power system
Supervisor: A/Prof AK Raji
SHOWERS, Obu Samson
Title: Development of an energy management system for fuel cell/ lithium-ion battery hybrid electric vehicles
Supervisor: A/Prof AK Raji
TSHEMESE-MVANDABA, Nomzamo
Title: Modelling and Controller design of a Flotation Column
Supervisors: Prof R Tzoneva (Late); Dr MES Mnguni
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING: CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
BABATUNDE OLADIPO
MSc Chemical Engineering (OAU Nigeria) SUPERVISOR Prof Tunde Victor Ojumu
TITLE: FERRIC PRECIPITATION AND METAL SORPTION IN BIOHYDROMETALLURGICAL PROCESSES
Acidic ferric ion is critical for the extraction of metal during bioleaching of sulphide ores, however, the bioleaching efficiency is limited due to the sorption of desired metals by unavoidable iron (ferric) precipitate. Babatunde Oladipo’s doctoral thesis investigated the effect of solution conditions on the surface properties of iron precipitate, generated in a typical biohydrometallurgical process. He unravelled mechanistically the form of interaction that exists between the sorbed desired metal and the precipitate. He established that while the sorption kinetics can be described accurately by the pseudosecond order rate model, the sorption mechanism is chemisorption and was initiated by ion exchange. The findings from his thesis may be applied in bioleach operations not only to manage iron precipitate, but it may also improve desired metal recovery from such operation, thereby improving the economics of the process in the mining industry. The thesis formed the basis of his international journal publication. It was also presented at International Biohydrometallurgy Symposium – the only scientific meeting in his field of biohydrometallurgy – in Perth, Australia, November 2023.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING: CIVIL ENGINEERING
LANCE WENTZEL
MTech: Construction Management
SUPERVISOR
Dr Julius Ayodeji Fapohunda
CO-SUPERVISOR
AProf Rainer Haldenwang
TITLE: A CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY MODEL TO ACHIEVE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS PERFORMANCE OF SMES IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Lance Wentzel’s research utilised partial least square structural equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) to develop a novel corporate social responsibility (CSR) model for the achievement of sustainable business performance of SMEs in the South African construction industry. The research revealed specific CSR perceptions; CSR drivers, and CSR implementation challenges, all of which have substantial predictive capabilities to influence CSR activities considered by SMEs to achieve sustainable business performance. Some of the work has been published in a journal article, and the remainder has been submitted for publication.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
IBUKUN DAMILOLA FAJUKE
MTech: Electrical Engineering
SUPERVISOR
AProf Atanda Kamoru Raji
TITLE: OPTIMAL DESIGN AND EVALUATION OF A SOLAR BIFACIAL PV-WINDSPLIT GENSET HYBRID POWER SYSTEM
Ibukun D Fajuke developed a model for the optimisation of hybrid power system consisting of bifacial Photovoltaic (PV), wind turbine, battery and split generator set using Giza Pyramid Construction (GPC) optimisation algorithm. The system was modelled and simulated in MATLAB/Simulink environment. His model accurately determined the appropriate component selection of the hybrid system, reduced the life cycle cost of the system, and mitigates the environmental effects of the system in the society. The outcome of his study will not only help to ease the transition from conventional energy generation sources to renewable energy sources, it will also assist researchers, decision makers, government agencies, and energy solution companies to optimally size and analyse the major components of a HPS before they are finally implemented.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
OBU SAMSON SHOWERS
MEng Electrical Engineering
SUPERVISOR
AProf Atanda Kamoru Raji
TITLE: DEVELOPMENT OF AN ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR FUEL CELL/LITHIUM-ION BATTERY HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES
Samson Obu Showers developed an energy management system for a fuel cell/ lithium-ion battery hybrid electric vehicle to optimize power distribution. The EMS was designed and developed using optimisation algorithm in a MATLAB/Simulink/ StateFlow environment, and validated in real-time using TYPHOON HIL. His method accurately improved the fuel cell performance, reduced the electrical stress exerted on the fuel cell, increased the productive lifespan of fuel cell and battery, minimised fuel consumption, and increased the electric vehicle travel range, leading to improved performance. The outcome of this research will accelerate fuel cell electric vehicle adoption, assuage travel range anxiety, and provide vital data for researchers.
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
DOCTOR OF ENGINEERING: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
NOMZAMO TSHEMESEMVANDABA
MTech Electrical Engineering SUPERVISOR
Prof Raynitchka Tzoneva (Late) CO-SUPERVISOR
Dr Mkhululi Elvis Siyanda Mnguni
TITLE: MODELLING AND CONTROLLER DESIGN OF A FLOTATION COLUMN
Ms Tshemese-Mvandaba’s doctoral study addressed the advanced controller design for a multivariable system. Advanced controllers are needed to address the intricate interactions that characterise complex industrial processes. Hence, designing control systems that mitigate the stability issues in these systems is important. The research looked at different innovative control design methods and algorithms which are based on decentralised coupled and decentralised dynamic decoupled closed-loop systems. The developed closed-loop model of the flotation process was implemented in a realtime platform using the TwinCAT automation software and industry standard-based Beckhoff PLC through the model transformation technique. The research deliverables and validation of the concept were achieved, and they apply to the industrial process control, and automation sector, as well as to research, teaching, and training at universities and research centres.
INFORMATICS AND DESIGN
DIPLOMA
FASHION
HARMANS, Snethemba
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT
KLAASE, Llewelyn Randall
NATIONAL DIPLOMA
GRAPHIC DESIGN
GREYBE, Bernard Arno
LASKER, Tashreeq
YEKWA, Khanyo
ADVANCED DIPLOMA
FASHION
KOOPMAN, Carlin
BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE
FASHION
NOGQALA, Sisipho
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES AWARDED
FACULTY OF INFORMATICS AND DESIGN
MAGISTER TECHNOLOGIAE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
BURE, Rebecca Dzidzai
Title: A cybersecurity governance framework for broadband expansion projects in the Western Cape
Supervisors: Prof BM Alexander; Prof JO Daramola
PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT
LEE SHEW, Vicky-Lee Vasanti Theresa
Title: The current nature of public relations practitioner roles in brand activism in organisations in South Africa
Supervisors: Prof LJ Theo; Dr A Mbinjama
MANTUNGWA, Thembela
Title: Relationship-building between communities and astronomical observatories in South Africa
Supervisor: Prof LJ Theo
MASONDO, Mpho Roberta
Title: Reputation management on social media: A case study of SA female hip hop artists
Supervisor: Prof LJ Theo
DOCTOR TECHNOLOGIAE
DESIGN
MORKEL, Jolanda De Villiers
Title: An exploration of the studenttutor interaction in the live online architectural design critique
Supervisor: Prof JC Cronjè
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
INFORMATICS
ETIM, Ernest Sunday
Title: e-Readiness of the South African informal sector for electronic portal technology support
Supervisor: Prof JO Daramola
UDEKWE, Emmanuel
Title: Effective utilisation of human resource information systems in the South African health sector
Supervisors: Prof CG Iwu; A/Prof AC De la Harpe; Prof JO Daramola
FACULTY OF INFORMATICS AND DESIGN
DOCTOR TECHNOLOGIAE: DESIGN
JOLANDA DE VILLIERS MORKEL
Bachelor of Building Arts; Bachelor of Architecture SUPERVISOR
Prof Johannes C Cronjè
TITLE: AN EXPLORATION OF THE STUDENT-TUTOR INTERACTION IN THE LIVE ONLINE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CRITIQUE
Jolanda De Villiers Morkel explored a prominent architectural studio practice in a synchronous online learning setting. Conversation, Experiential Learning, and Cognitive Apprenticeship theories were employed to investigate critique interactions. Situated in a blended part-time architecture programme in South Africa, this research produced novel insights into the moves, modes, and methods employed when students are guided by tutors, toward acquiring design expertise. The study reveals the formative, iterative, formal, and immersive dimensions of their interactions. In addition to explaining the characteristics of the live online critique and the studenttutor relationships in this setting, it offers a syntax, the Crit Notation Method (CNM), and a Crit Interaction Model (CIM) to guide future post-pandemic design critique practices and research.
FACULTY OF INFORMATICS AND DESIGN
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: INFORMATICS
ERNEST SUNDAY ETIM
MTech: Entrepreneurship SUPERVISOR
Prof Justine Olawande Daramola
TITLE: E-READINESS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN INFORMAL SECTOR FOR ELECTRONIC PORTAL TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
Ernest Etim accessed the e-readiness of the South African informal sector to leverage Web portal technology. Data was collected from 490 respondents within Cape Town Metropole using a survey research design. PLS-SEM (Partial Least Square – Structural Equation Modelling) was performed on a research model comprising constructs from the three IS Theories (SET, UTAUT, TRI) and internal and external factors of e-readiness.
The findings show that external factors, personal expectations, and beliefs influence e-readiness; whereas gender, type of informal work, and internal factors had no significant influence. The study offered new insights into the e-readiness of the South African informal sector and the benefits of web portal technology adoption.
FACULTY OF INFORMATICS AND DESIGN
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY: INFORMATICS
EMMANUEL UDEKWE
MTech: Business Administration
SUPERVISORS
Prof Chux Gervase Iwu; Adjunct Prof Andrè Charles de la Harpe; Prof Justine Olawande Daramola
TITLE: EFFECTIVE UTILISATION OF HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN HEALTH SECTOR
Emmanuel Udekwe explored the effectiveness of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) usage in the public health sector of South Africa. Innovation diffusion theory, knowledge-based theory and Technological, Organisational and Environmental (TOE) frameworks were adopted to develop the Managerial, Technological and External (MTE) factors framework for the effective use of HRIS in the South African health sector.
The study found, among others, the lack of skilled health workers’ access and knowledge of HRIS, lack of HRIS upgrades, and lack of funds as major reasons for the ineffective HRIS in the health sector. The study recommends the implementation of the MTE factors framework, including the guidelines for effective workforce management using HRIS.
