FINAL YEAR PROJECTS Graduate School of Technology Management

Title A Strategic approach to the marketing of high technology electronic equipment in the military in the RSA The forces that drive research and development in the steel industry Power utility systems modelling and performance analysis Riglyne vir strategiese beplanning vir tipiese mandaatgedrewe ondernemings as nuwe toetreders tot die kommersile mark n Strategiese beskouing van tegnologiebestuur asook relevante gereedskapstukke (X2) Technology strategy A true lifecycle approach for Telkom (SA) in a deregulated market n Ondersoek na die taak, eienskappe en vaardighede van die ontwikkelingsbestuurder Strategic positioning for product support (X2) Kreatiwiteit in Organisasies Increasing new product success through strategic integration of market and technological dimensions Aspects of importance to development type organizations facing commercialisation (2 copies) Die bepaling van kundigheidsvereistes vir fasiliteitsbestuur met behulp van n lewensiklus-stelselhirargie-matriks Riglyne vir toepaslike tegnologie in Afrika Strategiese perspektief vir privatisering van n openbare organisies in n ontwikkelingsomgewing Entrepreneurskap en innovasie en die situasie in Suid-Afrika (X2) Risk analysis in project cost, schedule, and performance by modelling, simulation, and assessment: A Case study Technology Management in the professional engineering business The application of maintenance partnering agreement in South African manufacturing industry Stelselontwikkeling: n Siklusmodel vir projekbestuur in die kleiner Suid-Afrikaanse onderneming Kriteria vir kompeterendheid van n staatsorganisasie in die privaat sector (2 Copies) Strategic thinking for the aviation industry of the Republic of China (ROC) on Taiwan The application of logistic support analysis to deployed air vehicle systems Initial capital for new ventures

Author Smit, HE Van den Berg, JC Percale, EU Aldrich, CS Benade, SJ Beukus, PE Dreyer, JB Erasmus, FJ Grobler, JH Hechter, GF Kingsley-Wilkins, GS Kotz, JF La Grange, JA Lombard, GC Louw, DC Luckman, JA Meyer, BCL Mohlakoana, GM Mller, G Nel, B v.d. L Nien-Chun, H Pinto, EJ Pistorius, TE

Supervisor Van Vuuren, MJC De Wet, G De Wet, G Beukman, CP De Wet, G Pretorius, MW Beukman, CP De Wet, G Beaukan, PC Beukman, CP Beukman, CP De Wet, G De Wet, G Beukman, CP De Wet, G Visser, JK De Wet, G Visser, JK Beukman, CP Beukman, CP De Wet, G Erasmus, F De Wet, G

Degree MBA MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM

Year 1984 1989 1990 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991

Title Sistematiese innovasie as drywer tot n suksesvolle produkontwikkelingstrategie Building a maintenance organization to implement the maintenance plan Bestuursperspektiewe in die evaluasie van risiko ten opsigte van multi-dissiplinre megaprojekte (2 Copies) A Limited Test Programme and an Analytical Hierarchy Process for System Selection: Cannon Case Study Ondersoek na die hundigheidsgereedskap wat gebruik word in dieproses van nuwe produkseleksie Structuring of the new venture n Bestuursfokus op Internasional Tegnologie Oordrag in die Krygstuig Nywerheid Deterministiese produktiwiteitsanalise van n hittebehandelingsaanleg A process for strategic innovation for entrepreneurs Meeting the challenge of decreasing technology life cycles An analysis of system innovation and technology development in transportation Potential competitive advantage in technology for South Africa (X2) Systems management in the South African Air Force A strategy formulation and implementation model for an arsenal The involvement of the military customer in the development process n Ondersoek na die taak, eienskappe en vaardighede Die ontwikkeling en implementering van n instandhoudigstrategie vir n tipiese groot Suid-Afrikaanse organisasie (X2) Logistics development for improved operational support n Metodiek vir die bestuur van tegnologie projekte in die krygstuigomgewing The nature and value of strategic management in construction companies Technology colony crumbling Flownet case study (Academia-industry technology transfer) Die waardebenadering in die onwikkelingsbestuuromgewing n Detail uitvoerbaarheidstudie om kommersile lewensvaardigheid te bepaal van n turbogenerator wat met sonenergie aangedryf word Die integrasie van tegnologie met die besigheid. n Strategiese benadering An analysis of the Republic of China army missile depot maintenance system (X2) Strategic thinking for the commercialisation of the aeronautical industry development centre (AIDC) Technology Acquisition and its strategic considerations Ontwikkeling van n strategies-tegnologiese bestuursisteem Die opstel van n doelgemaakte innovasievermostrategie

Author Pretorius, MW Pretorius, PG Pretorius, PWC Roux, IJ Rust, GP Safarik, J Schrder, WW Smal, CA Versluis, CD Aspden, AD Bouwer, AJ Braun, MWH Brazzoli, MS Chang-Ted-Wang Chung-yung Kuei Dreyer, Du Plessis, JP Fick, JJ Fourie, CJ Fourie, GP Grobbelaar, HA Haasbroek, AC Hanekom, DJ Hill, JS Kuang-Chung, Huang Kuo, Chunh Ping Lian, Ying-Chin Otto, MD Pieterse, JJ

Supervisor De Wet, G Visser, JK Beukman, CP De Wet, G De Wet, G De Wet, G De Wet, G Erasmus, FJ De Wet, G De Wet, G Beukman, CP De Wet, G Erasmus, FJ de Wet, G Beukman, CP Beukman, CP De Wet, G Beukman, CP De Wet, G AJ Buys Pretorius, MW Beukman, CP De Wet, G De Wet, G De Wet, G De Wet, G De Wet, G De Wet, G De Wet, G

Degree MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM

Year 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1992 1992 1992 1992 1992 1992 1992 1992 1992 1992 1992 1992 1992 1992 1992 1992 1992 1992 1992 1992

Title n Ondersoek na die waarde van inligting in toets en evaluasie Skepping van n kreatiwiteitskultuur in n organisasie New ILS model for the navy of the Republic of China

Author Snyman, DJ Swanepoel, SP Tai, ChiangSheng Tegnologie en die omgewing: n Beskouing van die intervlak asook gereedskap vir Van Rensburg, die bestuur daarvan HCJ Besigheidsplan: Die Friga Watt verkoelings kompressor (X2) Van Rooyen, JC Die noodsaaklikheid van formele batebestuur, en die invloied daarvan op die algehele Van Schalkwyk, prestasie van die onderneming DC Gevallestudie vir die Daarstel van n Raamwerk vir die Lewensvatbaarheidbesluite in Van Tonder, JF n Ho Tegnologie Metallurgiese Nywerheid (X2) A practical approach to strategic information systems planning Wilson, T Enhancement of pressure vessel technology to support maintenance in a Zerwick, AY petrochemical group Rooikat: n Nuwe Era in Wapenstelselvervaardiging in die RSA Albertein, P A software approach to technology and its management Barjaktarevic, V Strategic evaluation of R & D projects (X2) Chang, PN Strategic guidelines for technology management in weaponry acquisition Chenh-Tsung Wang A weapon system acquisition strategy for ROCAF Chen-Kuo Yen Knowledge management in technology based organisations Claassen, GJ The influence of technology management on development projects Coetzer, H Identifying South Africas competitive advantage De Witt, NA Tegnologiebestuur as deel van dei strategiese beplanningsproses Germishuizen, FJ The prediction of transition using chaos theory Grant, N An operational strategy management model for the ordnance production service (X2) Huang, HT Competitive strategy for the ordinance production service Huo-Yung Shih Instandhoudingsbestuur Joubert, AE Project management in the new electricity distribution industry Kinnear, GA

Supervisor De Klerk, AM CP Beukus Erasmus, FJ De Wet, G De Wet, G Erasmus, FJ De Wet, G Beukman, CP De Wet, G

Degree MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM

Year 1992 1992 1992 1992 1992 1992 1992 1992 1992 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993

De Wet, G De Wet, G

MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM

Research and analysis of a globalisation strategy for the ROC information service industry (X2) Transformation of a defence R&D institute in the era of peace (X2) The role of the project manager in labour-based civil engineering projects A model for the management of technology at divisional level in the CSIR Project cost-estimation undertaken by a petro-chemical industry versus cost-

Lee, Yuan-Lin Lin, SC Louw, W Louw, WJ Mkhonta, RM

De Wet, G Pretorius, MW De Wet, G De Wet, G De Wet, G De Wet, G De Wet, G De Wet, G Erasmus, JF Beaukman, CP & de Klerk, A De Wet, G De Wet, G De Wet, G De Wet, G Bekker, MC

MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM

1993 1993 1993 1993 1993

Title estimation done by engineering contractors Knelpuntbestuur (TOC) as bestuurbesluitnemingshulpmiddel A case study for the application of key management of technology principles in order to formulate a strategic business plan System development methodologies Die rol van tegnologie in maatskappye strategie Initial capital for new ventrues Produksiekwaliteit in Suid-Afrikaanse krygstuigbedryf Die skakel tussen materiaalbestuur en die klint Strategic management of the technology base of a small company (X2) A systems approach to product development at the CSIR/Aerotek A guide for implementing system management A systems approach to the C3I environment The Optimal Level of Reliability for and Engineering System Die rol van die tegnologie strategie in die stigting van strategiese besigheidseenhede Technology Support of Eskoms Strategic Market Expansion (X2) The improvement of a quality product by means of the OEM partnership(X2) n Oorsig van kritieke faktore vir nuwe-produk ontwikkeling Die ontwikkeling van organisasiestruktuur gebaseer op die ontwikkeling van tegnologie en gepaardgaande instandhoudingsmetodiek Maintenance Management: The Strategic Approach The Strategic Allience of ROC and RSA From Technology Approach to Economic Success (X2) The strategic alliance of ROC and RSA From technology approach to economic success (X2) Diagnostics as a basis for improvement in production management Competitive Strategies for the Defence Industry of the ROC The coordination of continuous and discontinuous process change strategies Strategy to facilitate learning in a South African processing industry: Outcomes-based individual self-paced learning for individuals A proposed S & T policy-making methodology Strategic management of users R & D Reliability in the sugar industry Die herstrukturering van n materiaalbestuurorganisasie van n staalvervaardiger

Author Moolman, AM Nortier, PB Pearce, M Pieterse GJ Pistorius, TE Rheeder, CJ Roos, JF Scribante, NP Simons, JB Smit, JP Tseng, KM Tuan, Nien-Tsu Van der Westhuizen, JC Van Deventer, D Verhoeven, C Viljoen, FR Vistor, ADW Vosloo, MM Yan, Chee-Wha Yann, Chee-Wha Yaw, YS Yu, CH Chang , RayYaung Grobler GJ Hsu, JS Lee, Ru-Long (Eric) Loock, CL Naud, BMB

Supervisor Erasmus, FJ De Wet, G De Klerk, AM De Wet, G De Wet, G Erasmus, F Erasmus, F De Wet, G De Klerk, AM Erasmus, F De Wet, G De Klerk, AM De Wet, G De Wet, G De Wet, G de Klerk, AM Erasmus, F Erasmus, JF De Wet, G De Wet, G Erasmus, JF De Wet, G Lombaard, JM Du Plessis, Y De Wet, G De Wet, G Erasmus, FJ Erasmus, FJ

Degree MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM

Year 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1993 1994 1994 1994 1994 1994 1994

Title The impact of the deployment of a product data management (PDM) system on the attainment of the goal of an enterprise The development of a requirements definition process for an aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul company Competitive strategy for the ordnance production service Strategic considerations in the acquisition of military technology Research & development project proposal selection an Armscor The strategy of technology acquisition for system integration companies The influence of technology on the real decline of commodity prices, with reference to ferrochrome Evaluation of the project management approach on a military electronics project The forces that drive research and development in the steel industry Description and critical analysis of the management of road and transportation research in the Republic of South Africa Translating technological innovation into success The strategic importance of concurrent engineering in the global village: A management perspective Methods for evaluating and selecting new product development projects in MAC devision at MINTEK Tegnologiese veranderings in die walserybedryf Improvement of cycle time new product development Project management for labour-intensive projects International technology transfer: A policy perspective form South Africa The establishment of service satisfaction management system support strategy formulation at Midrand Town Counsel Artificial intelligence approaches to maintenance fault diagnosis via expert systems A strategy of maintenance quality for ROC Navy A maintenance strategy for improving competitiveness within modern manufacturing environment Implementing entrepreneurship in an establishment organisation A national strategy for electrical appliances in the new South Africa Project Management in the IT industry: A current perspective Strategic management of defence technology Programversekering en risikobestuur Strategic guidelines for technology management in weaponry acquisition TQM in ordnance production (2 copies)

Author Pretorius, GDP Reinecke, JD Shih, Kuo-Yung Shu-Jen Peng Strydom, D Tang, SJ Van Aswegen, BH Van de Merwe, FL Van den Berg, JC Van der Walt, N Wang, LC Wright, EJ Barbarovich Hansen, VP Combrink, CP Dah-Lih. Jeng Esterhuizen, A Gadinabokao, WL Grunaw, MN Kuo, YH Lin, Tai-Lung Liu, PL (Kenny) Potgieter, HP Pretorius, MJS Prinsloo, NPG Tang, Chi-Lin Van Tonder, BJE Wang, ChengTsung Yang Hua-Hsin

Supervisor Pretorius, MW Lalk, J De Wet, G Lombaard, JM De Klerk, AM De Wet, G Pretorius, MW De Klerk, AM De Wet, G Marias, D & Uys, F De Wet, G De Wet, G De Klerk, AM De Wet, G De Klerk, AM De Klerk, AM CFI Pistorius Rust, GP Visser, JK Visser, JK Visser, JK De Wet, G Rust, GP Bekker, MC De Wet, G De Wet, G

Degree MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM

Year 1994 1994 1994 1994 1994 1994 1994 1994 1994 1994 1994 1994 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995 1995

MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MPM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM

Lombaard, JM

Title Zimstone international business plan and regional implementation report Risk management in system design and development Technology management could enhance the survival of engineering entrepreneurs Strategic guidelines for technology transfer for aeronautical weapon systems Strategic planning and guideline formulation for technology transfer in CSIST Ensuring effective management of the maintenance of the electrical system in a railway environment Strategic planning of new business ventures with the application if decision analysis A proposal for effective maintenance support in the South African Army A review of indicators for maintenance management and the proposal of a suitable framework The assurance of quality over the life-cycle of a water project constructed by means of labour-intensive construction methods Improving construction productivity a performance-based management approach Competitive analysis of the information industry in Taiwan, R.O.C. A planning framework for military research and development in South Africa A roadmap to the development of a labour enhanced road maintenance programme n Doelgemaakte ouditprosedure vir die tegnologiese innovasievermo van n onderneming Guidelines for a project post-mortem Growth of technology based firms of large corporations Technology transfer strategy for technology research and investigations (T-R-I), Eskom A framework for the development of outsourcing agreements in the continuous process industries A protection design framework for use by Eskom Mini-mill meltshop management Rooikat n Nuwe era in wapenstelselvervaardiging indie RSA The role of telecommunications in enterprise engineering methodologies The development of a system-dynamics model to simulate the dynamic behaviour of technology substitution Maintenance management in terms of life cycle management: A suggested approach using decision analysis Integrated product system acquisition and force development Transferring image processing technology to the Republic of China Air Force Strategic considerations for defence technology acquisition in Taiwan The conflict and challenge of leading technical personnel in the ROC National

Author Supervisor Yung-Hsiu, Lin De Wet, G Botha, JJ De Klerk, AM Brink, AJ De Wet, G Chang, Shan-Ying De Wet, G Cheng, Hao-Yu De Wet, G Coetzee, GP Visser, JK Crafford, GPQ Du Toit, W Farrell, FP Havenga, CFB Huang, D Lin, HY Louw, R Pienaar, DG Pieterse, JJ Staples, TJ Steyn, JHJ Strydom, JP Truter, JT Van der Walt Van Wyk, PR Albertyn, P Booysen, CL Botha, A Botha, AJ Burger, DF Chen, CF Chih-Yung-Lai Chu, Kuan-Yung

Degree MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM

Year 1995 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1996 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997

De Klerk, AM Visser, JK Lombaard, JM De Klerk, AM De Wet, G De Klerk, AM LM Lombaard De Wet, G Bekker, MC De Wet, G De Wet, G Pretorius, MW De Klerk, AM De Wet, G Steyn, H Pistorius, CWI Visser, JK De Wet, G De Wet, G De Wet, G De Wet, G

Title Defence Systems engineering and concurrent Engineering: Whats in it for manufacturers of mature industrial products Process for developing standards for Eskom distribution Towards improving engineering management of repair and upgrade programmes for armour systems in South Africa Methods for evaluating and selecting new product development projects in MAC division at Mintek A comparison between the installation of a telemetry system by means of a tender procedure and the in-house development of a telemetry system The strategic positioning of logistics in defence pre-acquisition management A framework for managing RDP water supply and sanitation programmes The implementation of the principles of maintenance management by the South African industries Transformation of a defence R&D institute in the era of peace Integrating quality management into a project management system: A case study at SASTECH Managing projects in the multi-project utility environment Instandhoudingsbestuur in n diensomgewing met spesifieke verwysing na n dieselelektriese lokomotiefomgewing Die uitvoering van n besigheidstransformasie projek by n medium grootte konstruksie maatskappy Strategic management of metering technology, Eskom Illustrative strategies for technology development of a rural community Framework for the licensing of a pebble bed modular reactor (PBMR) New technology introduction into the chemical process industries The strategy of technology acquisition for system integration companies Proposals for the strategic management and development of military technology in Taiwan ROC The effect of information technology on lead time reduction in the manufacturing company Development of a business process re-engineering framework for the transformation of a state-owned water utility company Role of the maintenance manager in optimising availability during the acquisition/development of rolling stock Systems engineering in the South African military environment Quantify the value of project management methodology as a management approach

Author Colborne, PA Crowdy, P De Beer, JB Hansen, VPB Hasenjager, CM Huang, His-Ju Kamienski, J Lebea, ML Lin, SC Meyer, AM Nell, JB Oberholzer, SJ Olivier, DW Phala, EF Radebe, KC Skopal, P Steytler, AJ Tang, SJ Tang-Hsin, Chen Teng, Kuei-Yung Thinyane, AM Van Heerden, N Van Lier, AG Van Zyl, SSF

Supervisor Steyn, H de V Steyn, H de V Visser, JK De Klerk, AM De Wet, G De Wet, G Steyn, H de V Visser, JK De Wet, G Bekker, MC Steyn, H de V Visser, JK Pretorius, MW De Wet, G Steyn, H de V De Wet, G De Wet, G De Wet, G Pretorius, MW Lalk, J Visser, JK Steyn, H de V M Kster

Degree MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MPM MEM MEM

Year 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997

Title for specific project application within non-project driven manufacturing organizations Die optimering van die waardetoevoeging van n inkomende logistiek- en aankoopfunksie by n mynsentrum Developing organizational human resources for sustained competitive advantage Merging to sustain the competitive edge in a service organisation (2 Copies) Management system for large high-technology innovation projects Investigation into the impact of human errors on industry with special reference to the process driven organisation Criteria for the successful transfer of Technology The successful introduction of new technology via small projects ISO 14000: Development of a life cycle management plan

Author Venter, PT Wang, DJ Woest, MS Wu, TM Botha, A Botha, H Botha, N De Vries-Venter, L Du Plessis, J Hollander, HL

Supervisor Pretorius, MW De Wet, G De Wet, G De Wet, G De Wet, G Pretorius, MW De Wet, G Lalk, J D Wet, G J Lombaard De Wet, G De Klerk, AM Visser, JK

Degree MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM

Year 1997 1997 1997 1997 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998 1998

Strategy and technology: A South African perspective Entrenching the principles of engineering management within local authorities focusing on water utilities Outsourcing: A service providers perspective Kempen, WL Die toepassing van ontwikkelingsbestuur op landelike waterontwikkeling Kilian, JG Computerised maintenance management systems: Requirements for successful Krger, L implementation and operation The five stages of growth model: A case study Laubscher, EM Ensuring successful product development in a small technology based company Louw, A Strategic audit on the catalytic converter industry in South Africa Mbuyu, MKK Project ranking and expenditure rationing methodology for Eskom fossil fuel electricity Nakedi, LMP generating power stations A decision model for successful technology commercialisation in the CSIR Strydom, IL Building performance excellence through the deployment of a South African V.d Merwe, PK excellence model A management approach creating a business excellence organisation Van Reeuwyk

De Klerk, AM De Wet, G Steyn, H de V De Wet, G L Lalk De Wet, G/Pretorius, MW De Klerk, AM J Lombaard Visser, JK De Klerk, AM Pretorius, MW

Proposal for a portfolio management system for polifins polythene development group Building engineering excellence through a quality approach The status of reliability engineering in the South African electronics industry Achieving and maintaining a competitive advantage in product development by the South African surface-based radar industry The acquisition and implementation of new process technology in the steel industry

Venter, TP Zaayman, E Barnard, RWA Bil, RZ Burger, HJ

MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM

1998 1998 1999 1999 1999

Title A normative model of innovation systems Strategic management of technology in the CSIR The application value of project management principles in a heavy engineering company Electrical energy management A new perspective on load management The application of quality principles during the development stages of a production system e-Project Management: A proposed model for the use of information technologies to facilitate collaboration on projects in distributed digital environments Elements of production management in a working job shop Understanding and developing growth strategy Entrepreneurial portfolio for business success Maintenance strategy development for an opencast mine Towards a new Product Development process for Arnaments Industry in South Africa A maintenance strategy for a multi-project environment Updates to the project management methodology of a diamond mining company The impact of the future development in the port of Durban, specifically the city terminals, on rail transport Development of a project plan for the establishment of electronic commerce training centres in the semi urban communities of Mpumalanga Province in South Africa Identifying South Africas competitive advantage A strategy for divestment of technology-based medium-sized business in RSA, with view to empowerment partnerships Kreatiwiteit in organisasies Total maintenance management in a modern metallurgical plant Integrating systems engineering in construction projects: Cost savings versus return on investment Applying the theory of constraints to increase economic value added A technology management strategy for the strategic management of modelling technologies in Sasol Tools for innovation in the knowledge services industry Description and critical analysis of the management of road and transportation research in the Republic of South Africa Achieving a strategic advantage in underground coal miming through maintenance management The development of a total life cycle perspective for process plant design Cirstel A new product development case study

Author Coetzee, FP Damm, OFRA Fourie, HM Hamman, AG Hamman, HN Hofmeyer, GWS Howse, HJ Hsiao, SJ Leibrandt, C Odendaal, MW Potgieter, MJ Schultz, MG Stadler, SR Van Biljon, JH Awuah, F De Witt, NA Hawkins, JE JH Grobler Maree, H Ngoma, JC Smith, M V.d. Bank, WJ Van Bavel, MG Van der Walt, D Van Heerden, JS Van Niekerk, F Van Wyk, G

Supervisor De Wet, G Pretorius, MW Bekker, MC Pretorius, MW Lombaard, JM Steyn, H de V v.d Walt, R De Wet, G D Winzker Visser, JK Steyn, H de V Visser, JK Bekker, MC Pretorius, MW SJ Coetzee De Wet, G AJ Buys Beukman, CP Visser, JK Lalk, J PJ Pretorius MW Pretorius Pretorius, MW D Marais Visser, JK Lalk, J Lalk, J

Degree MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM

Year 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000

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Title Developing a technology strategy for group five roads Africa Competitive strategies for the defence industry of the ROC The development of an auditing model to analyse a maintenance section in the public sector Key generic processes of a business Diagnostics as a basis for improvement in production management An analysis of communication problems in project management in the South African Air Force Instandhoudingsbestuur Guidelines for the selection and implementation of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system Project management in the new electricity distribution industry A guide to venture capital in South Africa A practical approach to up-front project planning Applying the theory of constraints (TOC) in the development information systems (MIS) Integration of the technology management process within COALlink Knelpuntbestuur (TOC) as bestuursbesluitnemingshulpmiddel The optimal level of reliability for an engineering system Engineering management within the SA Air Force Reasons why SAP implementations using ASAP often fail Vale-adding procurement for product development in a technology based industry Innovation Management: A general model for large organizations Evaluation of the project management approach on a military electronics project Technology in support of Eskoms strategic market expansion Analysis of a methodology to obtain a work breakdown structure built up from interdependent key project deliverables Application of theory of constraints to a multiple project environment Measurement of quality in engineering design Performance analysis of reticulation refurbishment projects in Eskom distribution southern region Methodology for small projects on Sishen iron ore mine Risk management-cost and opportunity a case study on project implementation in a fully operational plant Strategy for the development of technological capability in an automotive cluster: A technology transfer study Role of power and communications technology convergence in a changing electricity

Author Wisse, EA Yu, CH Bester, JA Caister, JP Jaw YS Jensen, DF Joubert, AE Joubert, W Kinnear, GA Koekemoer, DJ Luden, KT Malan, P Miller, AP Moolman, AM Nien-Tsu Tuan Pelser, JD Prinsloo, C Qacha, PR Roelofse, AJ Van de Merwe, FL Van Deventer, D Van Tonder, JC Wingard, DW Adendorff, ND Ahlschlager, RJ Brits, FR Brits, SJ Chabalala, SC Chinniah, V

Supervisor Pretorius, MW De Wet, G Visser, JK PJ Pretorius Erasmus, FJ Visser, JK Erasmus, FJ P Pretorius Beukman, CP R v.d Walt Bekker, MC Pretorius, PJ Pretorius, MW Erasmus, FJ De Klerk, AM Steyn, H de V Steyn, H de V De Klerk, AM Pretorius, MW De Klerk, AM De Wet, G Bekker, MC Steyn, H de V Pretorius, MW Bekker, MC Bekker, MC Visser, JK Pretorius, MW Pretorius, MW

Degree MEM MEM MEM MEM MPM MEM MEM MPM MPM MEM MPM MPM MPM MEM MEM MEM MPM MPM MEM MPM MEM MPM MPM MOT MPM MPM MPM MEM MEM

Year 2000 2000 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002

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Title distribution industry Framework for project portfolio selection in the SA mining industry Optimising the merisol drumming facility using the theory of constraints Standardised project management process to implement a mobile switching centre Manufacturing measures-driving the manufacturing process Implementing and utilising neural networks to optimise process and product quality Introducing project management in a bureaucracy, with specific reference to a routine road maintenance environment Value engineering integrated into business process of a product development company Deriving a conceptual framework for the development of a technology strategy for the SANDF Application of procurement management in successful project delivery on multi million rand construction projects Integrating technology management related to signalling in railway engineering Developing a technology strategy for the international business of Telkom SA in a deregulated market through the implementation of voice over internet protocol (Vo IP) on the terrestrial and satellite networks Mass customisation and the introduction of a quality management system in a sales and marketing environment Evaluating the use of NPV as a replacement criteria for nominal cost and time in project monitoring and control Technological entrepreneurship: A situational analysis of South Africa Risk management approach to project management within a telecommunication organisation Examining the application of the South African excellence model in water utility Application of the theory of constraints to project selection in a multi-project environment Model to link project success criteria to project control Investigation of an appropriate technology forecasting process for Sasol for the new energy era. Technology management in the deregulated electricity distribution industry: The South African case

Author Dangerfield, SR Dlamini, SO Doman, WP Dos santos, MPL Du Toit Sonnekus, P Du toit, CB Ferreira, AJ Gerryts, BA Greyling, JP Jansen van Rensburg, JJ John, M

Supervisor Bekker, MC M Smith H Steyn P Pretorius S Claasen P Viljoen Pretorius, MW Pretorius, MW Botha, JR Pretorius, MW AJ Buys

Degree MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MPM MEM MEM MPM MEM

Year 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002

Joubert, FJ Kannemeyer, JG Koekemoer, DJ Kohlmeyer, DK Kondlo, SN Lambrechts, HFJ Lambrechts, I Liquin, MA Madonsela, MGB

Bekker, MC Holt, H MO Kachienga Visser, JK CC Van Waveren M Smith H Steyn AJ Buys MO Kachienga

MEM MPM MPM MPM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM

2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002

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Title Author Decision making and risk management: A technological perspective Maistry, P Formulation and validation of a business centred maintenance model for the process Mannar, P equipment of a trailing suction hopper dredger Risk identification phase of project risk management: Theory and the South African Masztalerz, WA practice Application of SPC methods in power quality management Maudu, AB Analysis of business linkages between big and small enterprises in SA: The case Mzimela, SA study of Eskom and Sasol Development and evaluation of an improved cloverleaf model for the assessment of Oosthuizen, R technology readiness for commercialisation Project management performance measurement at the department of local Pivot, KJ government and development, Botswana Increase operational efficiency in a heavy haul railway environment by the use of risk Pretorius, W management principles Causes of delays and cost overruns: A case study on the construction of national Salim, SA archives records centre, Francistown Botswana Life cycle asset management: A holistic approach towards improving the performance Schuman,CA of physical assets Roadmap for infra red detector technology in SA Schutte, C Joint venture model(JVM) for assessment of partner capabilities: The case of Eskom Soni, Y Enterprises (PTY) LTD. Customised model for evaluating technology based new ventures Steyn, PJ ISO 9001: 2000 accreditation for project management in a metallurgical project Swart, AL environment Thwala, WV Design and implementation of a web-based project management model/system to manage small to medium size projects at the assembly plant of a local motor manufacturer Establishing and using meaningful performance measures in the asset management Van der Lith, J environment Project management methodologies can improve the existing models used for the Van der Merwe, commercialisation of state and quasi state assets LJ Troubleshooting project management in the IT environment Van Heerden, WM Assessment of the existing project risk management process at hatch Africa and Van Zyl, FJ proposals for improvement of selected parts thereof Life-cycle model/framework for the South African telecommunication industry Vermaak, BJ An investigation into emotional intelligence as an important attribute for Barry ML

Supervisor Visser, JK Visser, JK Visser, JK Claassen, SJ Kachienga, MO AJ Buys M Smith P Viljoen P Viljoen AC Brent Pretorius, MW

Degree MEM MEM MPM MEM MEM MEM MPM MPM MPM MEM MEM MEM MEM MPM MPM

Year 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002

F Lotz

Bekker, MC

Visser, JK Koster S Benade De Klerk, AM Pretorius, MW Du Plessis, Y

MEM MPM MEM MPM

2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2003

MPM

13

Title project managers Multiple project management: A case study of the minerals processing division at Mintek An analysis of the effect of major acquisition projects on the SAAF Quality customer relationship management Assessing the risk of change in information technology projects A technology audit of schoeman boerdery Determining outage scope and major component replacement using a risk based approach Defence projects alliances and partnerships that create synergies and improve project performance Technology assessment of the SA exhaust manufacturing industry The diffusion of a new technology into the marketplace: Implementing units Applying the theory of constraints to determine the selling price The development if an index for the measurement of maintenance performance Integrating the marketing and technology strategy of columbus stainless Integrating quality into project systems Automating Eskoms electricity reticulation networks: The business case for distribution automation systems The implementation and utilisation of a one-stop fuel and lubrication system An investigation into the implementation of synchronous manufacturing at Robert Bosch Brits Local company enabling as prerequisite for units introduction Evaluating maintenance management of control plant: A case study Engineering the enterprise architecture for the technology and operations division within Nedbank The use of generic project management principles to implement ISO 9001 in a services driven SME Exploratory study in identifying significant attributes of a successful project owner/client in the building and construction industries Application of TPM in maintenance: A case study of the benefits and problems of introducing and applying TPM in FMCG factory in South Africa Requirements for using design and construct contracting in civil construction: A case study on the development of a large complex infrastructure system Application of quality management approach to the preparation and issuing of

Author Bergman CP Bothma C Bouwer A Burger J Burger JH Dippenaar AJ Do Nascimento, G Du Toit PS Engelbrecht D. Essenglir B Ford JA Fourie NJ Gresse L Gtschaw, D Heine HDW Hlope, S Hohbach HH Jacobus TD Joubert C Joubert JJ Keller SGF Luvhimbi TB Marais JM Mavuso, MJ

Supervisor P Viljoen Pretorius, MW CC van Waveren Lalk, J De Wet, G Visser, JK Bekker, MC De Wet, G Pretorius, MW PJ Pretorius Visser, JK AJ Buys CC van Waveren Kachienga, MO Visser, JK PJ Pretorius Pretorius, MW Visser, JK SJ Benade CC van Waveren M Kster CC van Waveren Bekker, MC Bekker, MC

Degree MPM MPM MEM MEM MEM MEM MPM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MPM MEM MEM MPM MPM MEM MPM MPM

Year 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003

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Title enquiries in projects A decision-making model for managing project risk on nuclear fuel project Practising and measuring risk Managing production and operations for improved throughput: Exploiting the systems constraint Maintenance performance and control Analysis of project financing in the power sector in South Africa Closing the loop during TQM implementation: A case study at Telkom The project management framework for mining project studies Project selection criteria for landcare projects Using technology life-cycle analysis to determine the suitability of a strategic supplier alliance A case study of consultant and contractor selection processes in The City of Francistown, Republic of Botswana A model for value-added services management in the cellular industry Defining the role of the consumable supplier in the management of technology in the metallurgical industry in South Africa A systems approach to integrated project management systems for application in the multiple simultaneous IT projects environment: A case study Plant performance improvement through asset management Feasibility consideration for a tailored simulation based acquisition (SBA) approach Needs analysis & project portfolio management- The pre-project environment: A mining industry case study Water conservation and water demand management project for hotels Improving estimating techniques in the pulp & paper consulting engineering industry A quantitative analysis of the integrated planning and quality management system (IPQMS) An investigation into the application of distributed intelligence to project management Managing the Fuzzy Front End of new product development Investigation and further development of the functional classification of technology Performance measurement and management in a public sector organisation: a model for the SA Air Force Planning power system outages with decision analysis modelling Project selection and company strategy: Development of a project selection guideline

Author Meintjies, FF Meyer PH Mkhonta, ESG Mofokeng, BT Mohohlo JR Morrison RB Mthombeni C Mulder J Nel, JJ Nyagwachi JN Oberholzer, SJ Peenz JL Pobe MAE Pretorius A Pretorius JL Priest JG Prinsloo S Saunders RH Schindler, MB Smith TL Spamer A Spamer HJ Staunton AP Van der Walt T Van der

Supervisor Steyn, H de V Visser, JK PJ Pretorius CC van Waveren MO Kachienga S Claasen Bekker, MC AC Brent Pretorius, MW Bekker, MC PJ Pretorius M W Pretorius P Viljoen JK Visser De Wet, G P Viljoen AJ Buys Bekker, MC Bekker, MC Du Plessis, Y Pretorius, MW Pretorius, MW CC van Waveren CC van waveren

Degree MEM MPM MEM MEM MEM MEM MPM MEM MPM MPM MEM MEM MPM MEM MPM MPM MEM MPM MPM MPM MEM MEM MEM MEM MPM

Year 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003

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Title Mass exploitation of radio frequency identification (RFID) Design and implementation of a project office for the North West region of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs Best practices in technology audit and assessment an integrated model for Sasol An implementation framework for a quality management system in an academic department The use of the logical framework analysis for the design of projects in the KwazuluNatal department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs A case study protocol to test a project management framework for managing projects on the edge Capacity planning and scheduling for drilling activities at surface mines Formulation of a strategy for the key role players in SA-NSI Developing a systems engineering management model for use by Eskom enterprises in order to gain a competitive advantage Analysis of time value of money in project management Investigating the influence of pre-project planning on project success in the fast moving consumer goods industry The Influence that fast tracking of a project has on the quality of a project applied in the SASOL environment Historical discontinuities within coal gasification technology as precursors to future developments Are maintenance strategies in the process industry optimised to maximise the environmental performance of assets? System integration with effective functional analysis in the SASOL operation environment The application of project management principles in small entrepreneurial firms in the aviation industry And exploratory assessment of the effect of the theory of constraints resource allocation method on the duration of multiple, concurrent projects Personalisation in Business progress TOC and Schoeman Boerderys Supply Chain The Practical Integration of Project and Knowledge Management Principles SEB power grid maintenance management: A case study ( Vol 1&2) The improvement of asset performance in the maintain and operate life cycle phase

Author Westhuizen J Van Dyk M Van Rooyen JT Van Staden AJF Van Waveren CC Vause DM Venter DJ Visser AA Vogel FJ Zarczynski W Zwane SA Barnard, E Basson, AP Baumann, PS Botha, A Claassen, LG Coetzee, HC Dass, PS De Bruin Roux, PJ De Jonge C De Jongh, JG Dlamini, ES Dowling, D

Supervisor Pretorius, MW Bekker, MC Pretorius, MW Pretorius, MW AC Brent P Viljoen PJ Pretorius De Wet, G SJ Benade MO Kachienga MC, Bekker CC van Waveren

Degree MEM MPM MEM MEM MPM MPM MEM MEM MEM MPM MPM MEM

Year 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2004 2004 2004

AC, Brent PJ, Pretorius F, Lotz Steyn, H MO, Kachienga PJ Pretorius JK, Visser JE, Amadi-

Msc(AppSc) 2004 MOT MPM MTM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004

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Title Advances in the analysis of systems of congestion A project-based mine closure model (MCM) for sustainable asset life cycle management Artificial Frequency Emissions and Possible Impacts on Human Health A methodology for managing consultancy project life cycles Investigating the relationship between IS Enterprise architecture and business strategy in Eskom distribution Strategy to facilitate learning in a SA processing industry: Outcomes-based individual self-paced learning for operators Reducing accidents in the mining industry: An integrated approach Creating strategic change in procurement orientation in the South African Automotive Industry; A case study of an original equipment manufacturers localization strategies for competitive advantage Cost determination, cost control and cost management in the sub 66 decline project at Harmony Golds Tshepong Mine A systems approach foe engineering design in wagon technology, Spoornet The Perceived importance of technical competence to Project Managers involved with acquisition of New buildings for Botswana Central Government Design of a project management office Motivation of Environmental projects in profit-orientated petrochemical companies An analysis and Evaluation of Project Risk Management Practice in Botswanas Telecommunications Sector Success measure in software projects Application of a South African life cycle assessment framework to the South African coal mining industry: Comparison of environmental performance with the economic vale of coal production A systems perspective on plant engineering Technology based business incubation : A review of South African Case Project risk management approach in the armaments corporation of South Africa A portfolio management approach for managing innovation Optimisation of generation procurement in the liberalised & deregulated power market: The case of Kenya power sector Application of project management principles versus project success rates Evaluating the design of the maintenance management system in Eskom distribution-

Author Erasmus, GB Fourie A Galli, S Goosen, MD Govender DM Grobler, GJ Jansen, JC Kalenga, CE

Supervisor Echendu A Brent Pretorius, MW Van Waveren, CC Pretorius, MW Du Plessis, Y

Degree MOT MPM MEM MPM MEM MEM MPM MPM

Year 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004

AC, Brent

Kamfer, PA Karim. IA Kenosi, BN Khair, MI Kruger, N Mabua FM Maema M Mangena SJ

F Vermaak SJ, Benade Y, du Plesis MC, Bekker AC, Brent Visser, JK SJ Benade AC Brent

MPM MEM MPM MEM MEM MPM MPM MPM

2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004

Mathee, DA Mbele, GTT Mkwanazi, JS Naicker, RC Ndwiga, HR Nkomo, J Phele, TJ

SJ, Benade MO Kachienga Visser, JK De Wet, G Kachienga, MO MC, Bekker CC van

MEM MEM MPM MEM MPM MPM MEM

2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004

17

Title high voltage plant: A case study Knowledge management in project environments Personalisation in business processes Constraints management applied in the oxygen steel making production process at Ispat Iscor Ltd. Vanderbijlpark The application of technology space maps to the management of chemical engineering competency acquisition A project management approach to integrated logistic support in a competitive hightechnology environment A Project management approach to integrated logistic support in a competitive hightechnology environment Solid waste management strategy in Botswana: A focus on the reduction of construction waste A case study on the maintenance practices within Eskom transmission The outsourcing of the operations and the maintenance function: A case study of the Nsikazi Bulk Water Supply Schemes Study of the South African Nano-Technology System Evaluation of a good practice prioritisation model foe technology projects within Nedbank Managing centrifugal pump reliability in the total cost of ownership context Corporate governance principles for project control Applying project management methodologies to develop an optimisation model for Haul Road Improvement Developing a model for the value assessment of end-of-life vehicles for use in the pelican project Application of operations and production management principles to improve performance at the XSTRATA Alloys Rustenburg Plant Critical factors determining adoption of quality management systems by research and development organisations in South Africa Risk Management During Idea Generation and Front-end Loading Do Technical Projects need a Socio-Cultural Dimension to be Successful? What can the South African Innovation Hub Learn from Taiwans Hsinchu Science Park

Author Pretorius, CJ Roux, PJDB Schoeman, CE Scorer, GJ Stole, FH Stolle FH Urio, AF Van Coppenhagen, C Van den Berg, JL Van der Merwe, DL Van der Merwe, J Van der Poe, J Van Jaarsveld, GJ Van Staden, R Van Wyk, PJ Viljoen R Zondo, RM Botha, JI Bredenkamp,JL Chan,KY

Supervisor Waveren H, Steyn Kachienga, MO

Degree MPM MEM MOT

Year 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2005 2005 2005

MW, Pretorius B le Roux B le Roux AC Brent CC, van Waveren JK, Visser AJ Buys PJ, Viljoen CC, van Waveren MC, Bekker M, Koster AC, Brent PJ Pretorius Van Waveren CC Visser,K Du Plessis,Y Pretorius,MW

MEM MPM MPM MPM MEM MEM MOT MPM MEM MPM MPM MPM MPM MPM MEM MPM MTM

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Title Total quality management in sastech projects: a case study of the application of the BD&I model to Sasols tank farm upgrade project Evaluation of the Bott Programme in the Eastern Cape to Establish its Viability as an Outsourcing Option for Water Services Provision Controlling scope change using risk management techniques Managing A Maintenance Department According to Systems Principles Sources and Patterns of Innovation in the CSIR Validating the Core Problem of Project Portfolio Management in a Multi-project Environment Project management methodology issues in small software development projects Using Transition Terms and Appropriate Metrics to Drive the Development/Production Transition: A Multiple Case Study Exploring a Method to create Mutual Understanding of Standardisation Concepts in the Department of Defence Development of a Risk Based Closure Cost Calculation Model Evaluating the Product Development Process in a Global Technology Company: A Case Study A Model for the Management of Non-Technical Energy Losses in residential Areas Do Standard Measurements of an Integrated Supply Chain Promote Local Productivity at the Cost of Global Productivity? The Characteristics of a Project Life Kyle Methodology in the South African Mining Industry: An Explorative Study Development of an Environment Based Model for Evaluation of Information Systems in the South African Government Environment What are the Key Success Factors Necessary in Successfully Implementing Projects in the Business Environment of China Procurement of Selected Engineering Services using Outsourcing to reduce Cost and Improve Science Delivery A Framework for the Design of an Air Cargo Handling Facility: A South African Case Study A new maintenance strategy model for strategic equipment using inspection methodologies and risk management A Forecast of the Impact in upgrading/ developing an International Airport on the Transportation Logistics of the Citys Local Industry The Application of the Theory of Constraints to the Sasol- Butanol Plant Quality Management in the Construction Industry in Developing Countries: Case

Author Dalmini, ME Daniell,G De Graeve, ME De Jager, JMC De Klerk, PJ De Klerk, SW De Swardt, PE De Villiers, NP De Waal, J Du Plessis, A Edwards, MA Figlan, TL Greyvenstein,L Hasse, GW Jere, SN Jiang, D Jongman,C Jooste, SF Jordaan, J Jrgensen, TPB Jugree, A Katende,JM

Supervisor MC,Bekker Brent,A H, Steyn Pretorius,P Pretorius, MW Viljoen,PJ P,Joubert Benade,S Buys,A Brent, AC Steyn,J MO Kachienga Viljoen,P Bekker,G Bekker,G Koster,M Visser,J C van Schoor JK, Visser CC van Waveren Pretorius,PJ Viljoen,P

Degree MPM MPM MPM MEM MEM MTM MTM MEM MEM MPM MEM MPM MTM MPM MPM MPM MPM MTM MPM MTM MTM MTM

Year 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005

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Title Study Kampala Uganda: Causes of Poor Quality work in Construction Leading to Structural Failure Technology Roadmap: Is it applicable to Maintenance Management? Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of Water use in South Africa: The Rosslyn Industrial Area as a case Study Managing Multiple Projects with Limited Resources Risk Categorisation of Products used for the Construction of Eskom Distribution Assets Proposed Technology Framework fro the Second Network Operator A project management framework for the development of new software products A Case Study of the Department of Science and Technologys Poverty Reduction Projects using Enterprise Development Process Model Developing an Operational Strategy for Small Medium Micro Enterprise (SMME) in the Building and Construction Industry The Integration of Knowledge Management and Project Management: The competitive Edge for a Telecommunications Organization A Situation Analysis of the Management of Change in Information and Communication Technology in the classroom, in the Selected Independent Schools A decision model for selecting a project management methodology for integrating and developing software systems Internalising Environmental Costs: A Case Study of the Minerals Extraction Industry in South Africa Minimising Dysfunctional Internal Competition: A Strategy Enabler Model Enterprise Integration Architecture A Proposed Model Derived from Enterprise Architecture Views Towards a Requirements Management Process for the Armaments Corporation of South Africa Project Management as a Performance Based Management Style to Implement the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) of Metropolitan Municipalities (MM) in South Africa Planning, Utilisation and Performance of Ballast Cleaning On-Track Machines on Spoornet Railway Line A Study of the Theory of Constraints Management Philosophy, As Applied to the Pulp and Paper Industry An Investigation into the Current Practice of Project Portfolio Selection in Research and Development Divisions of South African Minerals and Energy Industry Integrated Decision Making in Production Asset Management in the Water Supply

Author

Supervisor

Degree

Year

Kruger, R Landu, L Lawrence, PR Le Roux, AJ Makgothi, MW Malan, JF Mashimbye, MJ Mawela, TV Minnaar, M Nel, N Nell, L Nyoka, M Philips, AR Pieters,JH Potgieter, MJ Prinsloo, JC

Visser,JK Brent,A Viljoen,P CC van Waveren Pretorius,MW K. Yannakou Yannakou, AA Benade,S Verhaege, A H, Steyn Brent, AC Kruger,CJ Benade,S Brent, A Koster,M

MEM MET MPM MEM MTM MPM MPM MEM MTM MTM MPM MPM MEM MEM MPM MPM

2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005

Ramatsea,T Robinson, TG Rutsch,K Scwellnus, WF

Pretorius,MW

MEM MEM

2005 2005 2005 2005

PJ, Viljoen CC van

MTM MEM

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Title Industry in South Africa The Effect of restructuring of the electricity distribution industry on procurement management in Eskom distribution in Northern region The Development an Application of a Holistic Life Cycle Approach to Managing Products in the South African Automotive Industry Investigating the Determinants of Sustainability and Competitive Advantage in Mature Monopolised Industries Through a Proposed Technology Management Framework The Use of Project Management in the Implementation of an HIV/AIDS Programme in the Workplace A Model to Integrate the Maintenance and Production functions in a FMCG Manufacturing Organization A Case Study on Maintenance and RSA Public Service Delivery-Identification and Assessment of the Implementation Factors which Influence Service Delivery within the Repair and Maintenance Programme The Impact Knowledge Management on the Process Engineering Function at Sasol Technology People Management in the Project Environment A decision-making model for a dump truck fleet mid-life rebuild project on an open pit mine An Analysis of the Application of Project Risk Management in Small and Medium Enterprises in the field of Electronics Design and Manufacturing The Role of Relationship Management in the Successful Outsourcing of Production Critical Maintenance in a Physical Asset Intensive Environment Applying Project Management Methodologies to Develop an Optimisation Model for Haul Road Improvement The Effect of Management Excellence on the Quality of Deliverables in the Electrical Construction Environment. A Namibian Case Risk Management of Non-Metallic Process Plant Equipment An investigation into the transfer of technology and capability building in the mining environment Critical Success Factors for the Brownfield Capital and Renewal Projects A Case Study on Technology Licensing The Critical Factors that influence the Implementation of a Successful Product Lifecycle Management System (PLM) The impact of the Metanational environment on Technology Management in

Author Shandu, RS Singh, N Smith,H Snyman, D Snyman, PS Stockwell, G

Supervisor Waveren MO, Kachienga

Degree MPM MPM

Year 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005

Yannakou,A Bekker, G JK, Visser JE, AmadiEchendu Benade,S

MEM MPM MEM MPM

Tabane, TMR Twala,TA Van Driel, PJH Van Heerden, JK Van Niekerk, AJ Van Staden,R Viljoen, EP Viviers, J Vorster, M Warchol, J Bitta, T Bonthuys, JR Botes, FV

MEM MPM MPM MPM MEM MPM MEM MEM MTM MPM MTM MEM MEM

2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2006 2006 2006

Kster, M JK, Visser Visser, JK Kster, M CC van Waveren Visser, K MW, Pretorius JE, AmadiEchendu AmadiEchendu, JA Benade, SJ Verhaghe, A

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Title knowledge-base Multinational ICT companies Identifying Technology Transfer Gaps / Deficiencies Between the Suppliers and Receivers Technology Capabilities The impact of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 on tenders awarded to historically disadvantaged individuals The Link Between Project Management and Strategic Management: Realising Strategy Success Expanding the role of the chief information officer (CIO) in the power utility parastatal Eskom Distribution: South African Perspective Developing Causal Loop Diagrams And System Archtypes as a Diagnostic Tool for Complex Systems Strategic Management of Land Mobility Technologies in the Global Environment Effective Performance Appraisal for Small Engineering Organisations Research Project Report: evaluation of Technology Strategy Application in the South African mining Industry Final Product Quality Control is Crucial in Ensuring effective Design for Manufacture Best practises of the South African Automotive Supplier Industry in the initial stages of their product lifecycle in terms of Technology Management Corporative case studies of post investment reviews to develop a financial evaluation process Buffer sizing for the critical chain projact management method The requirements of a Modern day Maintenance Manager in the Sasol Synfuels Secudan Complex Computerised information system: comparison of relative impacts on planned project duration within a multi-project environment A Model to Assess the Risk Profile of Land Reform Projects Project Management Maturity Models in the Mining Industry Development of an improved impact assessment methodology for large water resource infrastructure projects in South Africa Integrated Life Cycle Asset Management: An Innovative Model for the Water Utility Sector Construction Projacts in Africa: A Risk Quantification Matrix for use by Local Industries Project Management maturity in the Civil Engineering Consulting Industry

Author Botha, AP Botha, B Britz, J Chisholm, VC Coates, PJQ Conradie, DF De Swardt, AV Du Plessis, MJ Erasmus, P Fick, MP Fouche, E Geekie, A Gounden, J Govender, S Grobler, HF Grobler, PJ Hadebe, NM Haffejee, M Harber, DS Holderness, E

Supervisor Pretorius, MW Pretorius, PJ Buys, A Kruger, CJ Claasen, S Pretorius, MW Van Waveren, CC Ross, V Van Waveren, CC Buys, AJ Van Waveren, CC Steyn, HdeV Visser, JK

Degree MTM MEM MPM MPM MEM MEM MEM MTM MEM MEM MTM MPM MEM MEM

Year 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006

Visser, JK Steyn, H Brent, AC Brent, AC Visser, JK Steyn, HdeV

MPM MPM MPM MEM MPM MEM

22

Title Estimation of projact commissioning cost and start-up time Exploration of the relationship between Effective Transformational Change Management and successful Project Management in a six Sigma Environment- A Quantitative Approach Exploring the relationship between effective transformational change management and successful project management in a six sigma environment a quantitative approach Theory of Constraints project Time Management in multiple, Concurrent projects: Investigation of Assumptions Regarding Human Behaviour During Project Planning A Systems Approach to Enterprise Architecture: Practical guidelines for holistic enterprise architecture A systems approach to enterprise architecture: Practical guidelines for holistic enterprise architecture A case study on the use of digital electrical protection relays in Sasol Successful Implementation of Strategic Objectives in a Multi-Project Enviroment Customer integrated and systematic product development processes and implementation Management framework to stimulate innovation through open source software projects in the in the South African IT industry Simulation study to determine the optimal Line Synchronisation Approach, JIT or TOC, for an Unbalanced Serial Production Line A framework to Measure the Success of the Quality Management System in a Steel works Human Behaviours in Reliability Engineering The peoples housing process in the Western-Cape Province: Towards Sustianable Program Life Cycle Management: - A hierarchical Classification of Negatively Influencing Factors The Defence Industry has to manage Engineering Processes in a different Manner to get Products to the Market The transfer of commercialisation of technology from South Africa to foreign markets in the financial services industry Implementing Critical chain Project Management in multi-project Environment: A Case study A comparative analysis of application of risk analysis methods in the construction industry

Author Jacobs, FA Jordaan, TM

Supervisor AmadiEchendu, JE Verhaege, A

Degree MEM MEM

Year 2006 2006

Jordaan, TM

Verhaeghe, A

MEM

2006

Kago, JC Kieser, HC Kleser, H Kleynhans, A Lagoudis, M Lambani, NL Langenhoven, M Lessing, EFJ Lewis, M Lochner, T Lourens HC

Viljoen, PJ Benade, SJ Benade, S AmadiEchendu, JE Steyn, HdeV Benadi, SJ Benade, S Pretorius, PJ Lalk, J AmadiEchendu, J Brent AC

MPM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MTM MEM MPM MEM MPM

2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006

Louw, AA Lubbe, FH Lucas, GHG Makombe, BC

Benade S Brent, AC Viljoen, PJ Steyn, H Visser, JK

MEM MTM MPM MEM

2006 2006 2006 2006

23

Title Quantitative decision making maintain or replace Towards the development of an innovation audit framework for South African Information and communication technology companies Evaluation of telehealth centres in the Eastern Cape Province Increasing profit through the application of throughput accounting principles An Investigation into Debswana Diamond Companys Ability to Implement A Technology transfer Strategy Measures for successful Technology Forward Integration: An example of Semi-Solid metal casting in South Africa Technology evaluation of terrestrial trunk radio (TETRA) for railway communications in South Africa Enhancing Knowledge Sharing in the Engineering Environment Project Management Process in Eskom distribution group north East Area of Northern Region Analysis of Process Innovation in Diagnostic Pathology Services Assessment of stakeholder project management maturity for the western regional electricity distributor A model for evaluating the economic feasibility of farm scale biodiesel production systems Knowledge management practicse within the South African construction industry Project Management as a Platform for Building Organisational Knowledge Towards an improved technology transfer approach for end-of-pipe technology solutions in the South African industry Integrating Hill and Goloratts approaches to operations management Routine road maintenance condition indicators A Study into the Effectiveness of an Availability Focused Strategy in the Pertochemical Industry A procurement decision making framework model for Metrorail Rolling Stock A procurement decision making framework model for metrorail rolling stock The relationship between project quality and functional specifications as used by

Author Marais, E Marshall, SJ Mbanga, MA Meyer, AM Mokone, F Moos, OM Mpofu, CW Muller, WJ Ndlela, DA Nyatlo, SM Petlane, BP Pienaar, JH Qwabe, VA Ramathe, SST Resenga, SW Roberts, N Robertson, JG Rossouw, E Rylands, MN Rylands, MN Schoeman, CJ

Supervisor Visser, K Pretorius, MW Kachienga, MO Pretorius, PJ Pretorius, MW Pretorius, MW Buys, AJ Kruger, CJ Viljoen,PJ Kachienga MO Steyn, HdeV Brent, AC Steyn, HdeV Kachienga MO Brent, AC Pretorius, P AmadiEchendu, JE Visser, JK Van Waveren, CC Van Waveren, CC Amadi-

Degree MEM MTM MEM MEM MEM MPM MEM MEM MPM MTM MEM MTM MPM MTM MTM MTM MEM MEM MEM MEM MPM

Year 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006

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Title system integrators Failure modes of conveyer belts deployed in mining applications A process framework for customising software quality models A comparison of commercial broadband technologies available to SME and SO HO users in South Africa Aligning environmental and regulatory procedures with a holistic project management approach for mine residue deposits The theory of constraints method of resource allocation for multiple projects: An Investigative Study on the impact that different Heuristics have on Project duration Linking projacts to business strategy through Project Portfolio Management an empirical study Project management maturity: Developing a project management maturity model and identifying the industry benchmark in public funded road infrastructure projects Development of a Project Methodology for a High Technology Development Environment The Effect of Applying BEE Principles in Procurement Management of Large Civil Engineering (Roads) projects An investigation into the commercialisation of paint pigment technology Project Management Maturity in a New System Development Company Using the technology space map for resource allocation for development projacts in matrix-type organisations Prevalence and Success of Portfolio Management Systems in South African New Product Development Companies The industrial application of renewable energy in South Africa: case study of a large depot Determining the capacity constraint resource in an undergroun coal production section A strategic approach for the effective implementation oa f reliability improvement and management programme Creating an operations management system that is based on the principles of the theory of constraints (TOC) to generate valid build schedules for Behr Pta A model for process engineering management in the South Africal pulp and paper industry Selection and deployment of a method to evaluate the echievable benefits of

Author Schoeman, D Sibisi, M Slabbert, J Snyman, BJ Spoelstra, H Stander, MJ Swanepoel, DJ Swart, PJ Van der Schyff, JH Van der Westhuizen, J Van Eck, L Van Eeden, GJ Van Gerve, A Van Heerden, AHG Van Heerden, FJ Van Zyl, B Vermeulen, JP Viviers, JA Zieleniewski, MI

Supervisor Echendu, JE AmadiEchendu, JA Van Waveren, CC Buys, A Brent, A Steyn, H Buys, A Steyn, HdeV Bekker, MC Horak, E AmadiEchendu, JE Steyn, HdeV Pretorius, MW Steyn, JL Visser, JK Pretorius, PJ Visser, JK Pretorius, P Pretorius, MW Brent, AC

Degree MTM MEM MEM MEM MPM MTM MEM MEM MPM MEM MEM MPM MEM MTM MEM MEM MEM MTM MEM

Year 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006

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Title extending technologies for uneconomical coul resources in South Africa A strategic approach for the effective implementation of a reliability improvement and management programme New product development with dynamic decision support Development of an enhanced production readiness review checklist Defining the project management roles of mining project managers and consulting project managers under EPCM contracts Factors that influence the process of adoption of SMART instrumentation in conventional process plants The technology assessment of demand side bidding within the South African context Which maintenance activities should be outsourced by local authorities? Investigation the need to centralise project management in a non-projects orientated enterprise Factors affecting the successful delivery of RDP housing projects in the Department of Housing Outsourcing of refractory functions in the steel industry An analysis of the impact of interoperability towards 3G technology diffusion in the South African mobile communication industry The influence of management process on achieving power project objectives: A case study of Kengen projects The applicability of TOC methodologies in the Eskom power stations return to service projects Integration of project management and system engineering in PBMR Project management maturity: An assessment of maturity for developing pilot plants The development of maintenance performance indicators for an alloy processing plant The effects of outsourcing research and development within Eskoms research and innovation department A study to investigate if a high performance culture can be sustained at Tshikondeni mine Power transmission expansion: A new financial evaluation framework for SA The development of a maintenance framework for an Eskom peaking open cycle gas turbine plant in a high demand environment A technology selection framework for the telecommunications industry in developing countries using the example of Wimax and UMTS

Author Van Zyl, B Venter, JP Burger, I Chonco, MW Grobbelaar, E Grover, HK Hasheela, RT Mathibe, SP Matsimela, LS Moggee, H Mtsweni, DM Ngiela, HO Singh, A Naidoo, R Mittermaier, HK Nell, H Mathebula, ME Van Deventer, JPC Maboke, SN Ramdhani, SR Ruder, K

Supervisor

Degree MEM

Year 2006 2006 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007

Van Waveren, CC Pretorius, P Bekker, MC AmandEchendu Pretorius, MW Visser, K Bekker, MC Bekker, MC Petorius, P Kachienga, OM Bekker, MC Pretorius, P Lalk, J Steyn, HdeV Visser, K Walwyn, D Bekker, G Kachienga, MO Ellis, HJP Pretorius, MW

MEM MEM MPM MEM MEM MPM MEM MPM MEM MEM MPM MPM MEM MPM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM

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Title Software process management in the South African telecommunications sector Development of a toll road framework for Namibia An investigation into the effect of the MIDP on the competitiveness of the South African automotive industry Reducing risk through a diverse product portfolio Partnering on information management projects in South Africa Development of strategic power transmission expansion for Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN) in 2010 Investigating the availability of resources for nuclear power plants in South Africa The effect of procedures, systems and training on variation of results when using risk principles for making decisions Development of a simplified maintenance performance standard incorporating speed, quality and cost parameters A strategy for commercialisation of technology based services in Cell C The effect of new product development and portfolio management processes on new product success rates in certain large South African food companies Barriers and challenges that South African R&D companies face in technology commercialization process: The Sasol R&D case study An assessment of the extent to which life cycle assessment is used as a decisionmaking tool in Southern Africa Strategic utilization of information technology within retail banking Towards assessing the social sustainability performance of the petroleum industry in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria A roadmap for aligning an electricity distribution business units maintenance strategic plan to the corporate strategic plan of the organization: A case study of Eskom Distribution From feasibility to reality: A predicament for the mining industry in South Africa The future of successful project management in the South African context: Current trends Construction risk assessment model for the insurance industry in South Africa Linking technology transfer to economic development: A South African perspective Qualitative Measurement of Maintenance Performance in the Mining Industry A unique systems engineering process for subsystems for the gas-cooled nuclear reactor Residential load management diversity quantification: Case study

Author Kempff, G Dax, AB Britz, JH Brits, RJC Bisschoff, H Singh, K Mangena, J Fisher, DW Michael, M Mukunyandela, M Dersley, NN Mbokazi, P Le Roux, WH Chauke, LM Bubou, GM Mahunonyane, KE Van Aswegen, GD Uys, L Joubert, JP Abidakun, OO Hollhumer, H Drijfhout, F Pandaram, RAJ

Supervisor Benade, S Van Waveren, CC Steyn, JL Buys, AJ Benade, SJ Kachienga, MO Koster, M Visser, K Ellis, H Pretorius, MW Walwyn, D Pretorius, MW Brent, AC Buys, AJ Brent, AC Van Waveren, CC Kster, M Barry, ML Visser, JK Pretorius, MW Visser, JK Lalk, J Amadi-

Degree MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MTM MTM MTM MEM

Year 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007

MPM MPM MPM MTM MEM MTM MTM

2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007

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Title A case study into IP commercialisation The differential impacts of external vs. internal technology acquisition on a firms performance Diffusion of technology in the South African private healthcare market The requirements engineering process in the software product life-cycle Towards modelling macro influencing factors to address South African energy challenges: A focus in electricity demand and climate change Telecommunications vendor transformation in answer to the challenges presented by next generation technology operators The implementation of theory of construction in the South African automotive industry Toward determining critical success factors for SME electrical contractors in the construction industry in South Africa Mining business development in Angola: The case study of diamond mining Applying TOC to the procurement process in a South African public funded company The effectiveness and financial viability of the condition based monitoring practice (oil sampling-dissolved gas analysis) for failure prediction on power transformers within distribution An investigation into the high turnover of artisans in a FMCG manufacturing company Benefits realisation from IT projects: The case of a major South African financial institution Time to market of new telecommunication services: Case study of Telkom SA Demand responsive approach: Eligibility criteria for selecting communities of rural water supply investment in Mozambique Improving sustainability of hydro-meteorological telemetric networks in Mozambique The most important success factors for implementation of government projects in Mozambique Environmental criteria for selection of rural water supply projects in Mozambique Baseline audits on reliability, availability and maintainability (RAM) of the telecommunication support infrastructure Development of a project management methodology for the consulting engineering industry The science in technology transfer Decision making and management of pre-investment in a program of projects

Author John, A Tiheli, T Van der Watt, AJ Du Toit, A Engelbrecht, CC Liebenberg, JJ Fakir, N Sebone, MF Holtzhausen, A Jansen v Vuuren, M Brijmohan, Y

Supervisor Echendu, J AmadiEchendu, J Pretorius, MW Pretorius, MW Benade, SJ Brent, AC Kachienga, MO Le Roux, B Barry, ML Kachienga, MO Le Roux, B Visser, JK

Degree MTM MEM MEM MPM MTM MTM MPM MPM MPM MEM MEM

Year 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007

Mokotong, HM Mogoba, LW Van der Scholtz, L Muianga, A Banze, HMJ J, PA Loforte, SS Ngema, M Labuschagne, JT Mostert, JN Botha, R

Pretorius, P Bekker, MC Pretorius, MW Brent, AC Bekker, MC Barry, ML Brent, AC Buys, AJ Steyn, HdeV Buys, AJ Steyn, HdeV

MPM MPM MPM MPM MPM MPM MPM MTM MPM MEM MPM

2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007

28

Title Evaluating the quality management system applied in Eskom distribution Engineering work management process: A case study Success factors and efficient processes for derivative development: A case study on a successful military vehicle prototype development Integrated maintenance performance measurement model for the electrical distributors Technology roadmapping for technology planning: A study of the South African mining industry The impact of human factors on the operational phase of asset life cycle management in a petrochemical company The critical success factors that supports a quality culture: A comparative study within a centralised service organisation An investigation into the reasons why recent engineering graduates decide to become managers Investigating individual consumers preferences of electronic banking technologies Concurrent Engineering and the automotive supplier industry in South Africa An assessment model for project management competency in the South African automotive components supplier industry Technology and skills mismatch: A Transnet freight rail case study A critical review of the supplier selection process within Nokia Siemens networks Competition in the telecommunications vendor industry: The influence of Chinese markets in Africa Investigation into the benefits of the implementation of an EPM system and tools in medium and large organisations in Botswana Small, micro and medium road contractor development in Namibia: An adjusted method to developing SMMEs in the Namibian road sector Industrial information technology: Managing the making or breaking of a modern manufacturing company An evaluation of the adequacy of the most commonly used pro forma contract within the South African mining construction industry Quality improvement: A systematic tool for customer satisfaction through meeting service level targets in a corporate helpdesk Toll Roads an appropriate method of road user charging for Namibia? Profile of the project manager in the mining industry Matrix Management: The de facto approach to managing multiple projects

Author Lephoi, LG Ndaba, AP Mthimkhulu, M Zulu, MS Nair, T Viljoen, SJ Mpesi, B Sinxoto, PB Mutisya, MK Coetzee, D Pathar, K Prema, BB Thomas, G Tlhomelang, K Buys, BF Van Niekerk, HJ Smith, A Chiliza, TSM Helmich, A Raath, J Kriel, HJ

Supervisor Van Waveren, CC Steyn, JL Visser, JK Pretorius, MW Van Waveren, CC Van Waveren, CC Barry, ML AmadiEchendu, J Steyn, JL Steyn, HdeV AmadiEchendu, J Bekker, MC Wolmarans, H Barry, ML Kster, MJF Kruger, MC Bekker, MC Bekker, MC Kster, MJF Bekker, MC Steyn, HdeV

Degree MPM MEM MEM MTM MEM/MPM MTM MEM MTM MEM/MPM MPM MEM MEM MTM MPM MPM MEM MPM MEM MPM MPM MPM

Year 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008

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Title Effective management of maintenance technology A team performance model using team mental models for government IT projects A critical review of project management systems for application in a civil engineering company The peoples housing process in the Western Cape Province: Towards sustainable program life cycle management: A Hierarchical classification of a negatively influencing factors Improving safety performance reporting: A focus on the South African platinum mining industry The effects of information technology portfolio management in helping organisations manage the value of IT investments Critical factors affecting quality performance in construction projects: The case of construction projects in the electricity industry in Kenya Appropriate technologies in Africas sustainable water supply Decision-making tools: Disposal of a petro-chemical plant Development of a management system framework for environmental remediation An exploratory study of project management methodologies for smaller projects in the mining environment Patent intelligence as a proxy for science and technology linkage indication The effect of project management maturity on portfolio project management software tool adoption Development of a model for accelerating beneficiation in the platinum minerals sector of South Africa Equipment maintenance strategies: The link between strategy compliance and emergency work Analysis of the adoption of technology strategy in knowledge-based firms in Lesotho The impact of leadership style on team dynamics of project success: An investigation of the RDL Systems Group A business case framework for post mine closure The effect of human error on maintenance performance in a technology organisation Effectiveness of project management in multi-disciplinary engineering projects within the enterprises division of Eskom An investigation into power station condition monitoring systems: An Eskom case study The relevance of emotional intelligence in project management for the aviation industry

Author Moleki, PS Nakene, M Gonteb, RA Lourens, HC

Supervisor Visser, JK Verhaege, A Bekker, MC

Degree MEM MPM MPM MPM

Year 2008 2008 2008 2008

Jordaan, JT Bopape, MS Ogano, NO Maumela, KG Kitching, P Gous, D Mathibe, DO Phohole, ADL van der Westhuizen, T Tshakuma, TS Pretorius, C Sekoati, MJ De Klerk, TE Maluleke, GT Nortje, AR Madau, I Sibanda, KF Richards, Y

Brent, AC Verhaege, A Pretorius, L Pretorius, MW Van Waveren, CC Brent, AC Van Waveren, CC Pretorius, MW Benade, SJ Brent, AC Visser, JK Verhaege, A Heunis, C Pretorius, L Visser, JK Pretorius, L AmadiEchendu, J Barry, ML

MEM MTM MPM MTM/MEM MTM MPM MPM MTM MEM

2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008

MEM MTM MPM MPM MEM MTM MTM MTM

2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008

30

Title A performance analysis of total project quality management in Africon Evaluation of barriers to the implementation of ballastless track technology in South Africa The establishment of best practices for the formation of R&D alliances in South Africa Lowering the electrical net system demand of Eskom in South Africa, utilising multiple time zones as a tool An evaluation of the absorptive capacity of the military for advanced technology Practical measurement criteria for progress reporting of mineral processing plant construction projects A stage gate process for business integration projects An assessment of people skills and the training of people skills in project management Benchmarking engineering asset management in oil refining Technology integration: The influence of technology on organizational strategy Promoting the adoption of electricity efficient technologies as an alternative to generation capacity expansion in South Africa: A case for the ferrochrome industry A case study of the make or buy decisions taken by Tongaat Hullett Sugar in the white sugar mill and fructose sugar mill projects Government financial support for high technology, high risk new ventures A water resource compliance monitoring and enforcement framework for biofuels feedstock production Acquisition of scarce ICT skills to support and maintain Lesotho Government-wide Data network Analysing the impact of femtocells on the converging ICT and media industry value works Sanitation technology procurement model for Buffalo City municipality The use of a phased approach to manage technology transfer projects for socioeconomic development Identification of critical success factors in ERP solutions within the freight forwarding industry. The example of UTi Management of electrical switchgear in petro-chemical plants Project control and risk management for project success: A case study
Key issues in addressing the shortage of ICT skills within the Lesotho Revenue Authority

Author Jansen van Rensburg, SJ Ramsunder, V Molose, R Du Toit, JCF Jacobs, MJ Price, RPB Palamootil, MM Coetzee, JH Sibanda, S Mdunge, OZ Manzi, MJ Raghunandan, A Coetzee, S Makubela, L Sekamane, MTH Naude, R Booi, S Beukman, EA Thomas, R Wilkinson, WT Mudau, R Makoa, R

Supervisor Benade, SJ Venter, JP Pretorius, MW Brent, AC Pretorius, L Buys, AJ Steyn, HdeV Steyn, HdeV Verhaege, A AmadiEchendu, J Buys, AJ Brent, AC Walwyn, D Pretorius, MW Brent, AC Weeks, RV Pretorius, MW Kachienga, MO Steyn, HdeV Barry, ML AmadiEchendu, J Pretorius, L Weeks, RV

Degree MEM MTM/MEM MTM MEM MEM MPM MPM MPM MEM MEM MTM MPM MEM MPM MTM MEM MTM MEM MTM MEM MEM MTM

Year 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008

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Title The implementation of total quality management of the suppliers of components to the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the South African motor industry The impact of project management on the performance and standard of education in the central region of the North West province An investigation into the reasons for poor contractor performance on large projects at ArcelorMittal Newcaste Managing risk in a South African project environment Investigation into technology trends and skills in the power generation environment Innovation as a factor in technology incubation management in South Africa Technology roadmapping for coal mining: A South African case study Identification of requirements for technology improvements in underground mining New approaches to technology transfer in the CSIR, a public research institute Classifying projects by effort The return on investment in new product development in the telecommunications industry: A case of Vodacom Lesotho Effectiveness of project cost management in third world countries Intangibles make a difference in project management South Africa as an outsourcing destination Environmental management systems as cooperative governance tools to promote sustainable development in South African metropolitan cities Project management competence: The case of a South African Armaments company An investigation into the factors that lead to the successful implementation of a technology strategy within a petro-chemical organisation The South African solar water heating (SWH) Industrys project management practices Theory of constraints unleashes the coal production potential Assessment of sustainable development principles in the mining and minerals sector in South Africa: The case of Anglo American Platinum Rustenburg A framework for the outsourcing of electrical maintenance functions Analysis of research trends in asset and maintenance management A model for selection and application of project risk analysis techniques Assessment of project management implications for outsourcing design engineering

Author Hussain, F Markor, CY Potgieter, AJ Chihuri, S Sewsanker, P De Witt, GA Lephauphau, O Maswanganyi, NM Geldenhuys, NLP Fick, H Tlelima, M Nkhahle, T Gericke, E Jose, S Mokgohloa, MF Ntshosho, KM Chiba, SN Melane, M De Beer, WA Nyandoro, JI Maphumulo, TN Ali, ML Mahgoub, A Maphalala, N

Supervisor Van Waveren, CC Bekker, G Bekker, G Pretorius, L AmadiEchendu, J Antonites, AJ AmadiEchendu, J AmadiEchendu, J Walwyn, D AmadiEchendu, J Walwyn, D Pretorius, L Van Waveren, CC Buys, A Brent, AC Koster, M Walwyn, D Van Waveren, CC Le Roux, B Verhaege, A Visser, JK Visser, JK Pretorius, L Koster, M

Degree MPM MPM MPM MPM MEM MTM MEM MEM MTM MPM MEM MTM MPM MTM MEM MPM MTM MPM MEM MPM MEM/MPM MTM MTM MEM

Year 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008

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Title services at Sasol Technology Can the application of system engineering methodologies benefit projects in the process industries in South Africa? The programme management office as innovation enabler in the hetero-technological railway environment Project management maturity within the Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs: developing a tool to advance the project management maturity to the next possible highest level The effectiveness of available tools for project risk management in De Beers Application of business process management (BPM) techniques in IT projects: A case study of the Banking industry in South Africa An investigation into behaviours in and performances of a R&D operating unit A technology readiness assessment model for the process industry: the gas to liquids (GTL) case study Effect of run of min ore and plant efficiency on carats recovery at CTP: case study The benefits of critical chain project management (CCPM) as perceived by consultants and practitioners The selection and customisation of a technology forecasting model for business intelligence firms in South Africa Required support processes for the sustainable implementation of a maintenance optimisation process Sustainable innovation in software development: South African software development companies in focus Sustainability reporting challenges: towards a framework for improved reporting processes and effectiveness Factors influencing construction delays and cost overruns: the implementation of 2010 World Cup stadia in South Africa The criteria for managing diversity in South African-based engineering construction organisations operating internationally Business process reengineering in the construction enterprise Factors influencing the success of multiple projects (Transnet Freight Rail) Assessment of methods applied by mining companies in South Africa to minimize the cost of the support life cycle of large dump truck fleets An investigation into the effectiveness of four qualitative risk models The effect of the project risk management processes on ICT projects the case of an

Author Van der Merwe, DCS Swanepoel, JH Mkhize, N

Supervisor Benade, SJ Buys, A Mulder, J

Degree MPM MEM MPM

Year 2008 2008 2008

Pretorius, W Ncube, D Brent AC Coetzee, G Mphahlele, PC Stewart, C Kulehile, MT Mostert, ML Herselman, CF Day, B Baloyi, L Miranda, JA Jali, SM Nethathe, JM Klopper, S Mller, SP Mogale, PJ

Van Waveren, CC Benade, SJ

MPM MPM MTM MEM MEM MEM MTM MTM MTM MTM

2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009

Pretorius, MW Kster, MJF Steyn, HdeV Weeks, RV Visser, JK Benade, S

Bekker, MC Barry, ML Benade, SJ Van Waveren, CC Pretorius, L Kruger, LLSJ Barry, ML

MPM MEM MPM MEM MEM MPM MTM

33

Title ICT organisation Contribution of support schemes to innovativeness in the South African Automotive component industry Assessment of mining asset optimization at Sishen Iron Ore mine, South Africa The link between strategic management and project management: the case of strategy development and implementation and project management in Botswana Development of an appropriate framework for the selection of sustainable sewage purification processes in South Africa A cases study of human factors in reliability improvement programmes Technology evaluation for selection and implementation in petrochemical industry Technology and business strategy integration: an Anglo American PLC study Technology familiarity and its influence on customer resistance to new products: the de Beers DEB Tech case study Technology roadmapping in mining: a case study of South African platinum mining firms Technology management development of cost indicators of technology management within certain large chemical companies of South Africa An analytical study of project management within a large South African Petrochemical industry institution Defining success factors for implementing SAP in the South African environment Success factors for electric furnace reline projects Factors that are perceived to result in projects finishing late and over budget in a South African mining project Evaluation of innovation fund effectiveness in promoting the economic competitiveness of South Africa The impact of organisational culture on multi-cultural project teams in a large enterprise within the energy sector of the South African economy Factors enhancing management of intellectual capital for competitive advantage in the construction industry of South Africa Framework for optimal diffusion of innovative industrial automation technology at Sasol Managing intellectual property in the defence environment: the South African perspective Successful transfer of technology in a downstream affiliate of multinational petroleum company The importance of innovation for firm performance in the automotive component

Author Stijger, RMR Rademeyer, GF Sarefo, MR Human, D Boloko, MW Fuzile, P Kara, VR Nabbie, A Mkhize, MB Gopichund, R Mhlotshana, B Sayanna, S Mcewan, N Strangfeld, V Manthata, O Perumal, K Mathebula, ET Mabitsela, PS Malaka, SM Kenamile, M van Vollenhoven,

Supervisor Steyn, J Pretorius, L Barry, ML Brent, AC AmadiEchendu, J Pretorius, MW Buys, AJ Steyn, J AmadiEchendu, J Walwyn, D Weeks, RV Benade, SJ Steyn, HdeV Steyn, HdeV Kachienga, MO Weeks, RV van Waveren, C Kachienga, MO Verhaeghe, AE Pretorius, MW Buys, AJ

Degree MEM MEM MPM MEM MTM MEM MTM MTM MTM MTM MPM MEM MPM MEM MTM MPM MEM MTM MEM MEM MPM

Year 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009

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Title manufacturing industry in South Africa The fundamental challenges and impacts of allocating resources to multiple or concurrent projects The use of technological roadmapping by firms in Africa: a case study of Econet Telecom Lesotho The adoption of new technology and user readiness: the case of South African mobile telephone users The decay in welding skills on construction projects required for economical growth in South Africa Factors affecting the implementation of reliability centred maintenance in water utilities in South Africa An integrated value proposition model for 21st century organizations An investigation into the awareness of key role players regarding their required level of involvement across the project life-cycle at a major mining company Technology acquisition decision process for coal mining: a Sasol mining case study A service culture impact analysis on project management at power stations in Eskom A comprehensive model on resource allocation in the maintenance departments at Sasol Synfuels The role of local subsidiaries in the global innovation strategy of MNCS: the extent to which the local subsidiaries change their roles from pure manufacturers to ones where they also do some innovation Outsourcing management of radio access network planning and operations for mobile telecommunication operators in Sub-Saharan Africa The relationship between activity in the automotive value chain and the role and importance of innovation An investigation on how professional engineering services offered to wireless operators can be improved Valuation of intellectual property: investigation into the validity of valuation models for petrochemical, chemical and mining companies in South Africa The carbon emissions of cellular concrete bricks compared to normal concrete bricks for building in Gauteng Technology licensing: is it sill a solution for Natrefs new technological challenges? Investment criteria for high-technology new ventures An investigation into the effectiveness of formalised environmental management systems in the South African metallurgical industry Proposed generic framework for optimal maintenance management A cost/benefit model for collaboration applications delivered as an utility

Author BG Armstrong, EJ Seoli, MA Shabangu, BJ Benade, AR Makhubele, NC Coetsee, B Oosthuizen, HP Munzhelele, M Meyer, RA Naidoo, P Bak, SR

Supervisor Steyn, HdeV Mugabe, J Buys, AJ Pretorius, L van Waveren, CC Heunis, C Bekker, MC Pretorius, MW Weeks, RV Heunis, C Pretorius, MW

Degree MTM MEM MEM MEM MEM MPM MPM MEM MPM MEM MTM

Year 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009

Mphefu, G Untiedt, MP Solly, ST Darko, OK van Niekerk, SP Nkoane, ST Heera, V Abboo, TI Oosthuizen, BD de Beer, AN

Buys, AJ Steyn, J Weeks, RV Walwyn, D Brent, AC Pretorius, MW Buys, AJ Brent, AC Pretorius, L Pretorius, MW

MEM MPM MPM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM MEM

2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009

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Title Guidelines for the application of strategic management principles regarding identity management implementation: a South African telecommunications case study Deployment of engineering asset management: a case study

Author Mama, MN Mothlabedi, TSP

Supervisor Kruger, CJ AmadiEchendu, J Bekker, MC Brent, AC Bekker, MC Barry, ML Steyn, J Kachienga, MO Walwyn, D

Degree MPM MTM MPM MTM MEM MTM MTM MPM MPM

Year 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009

Management of variances in the planning-production cycle Treadwell, A An investigation into a method to quantify the social impact/footprint of Procter & Mabaso, K Gambles operations in South Africa Post project evaluation: the case of Nova Vida Housing, Angola Lara, TG Development of a project selection framework at Absa Dill, E An investigation of a selected automotive supplier park in South Africa from a logistics Mammen, V perspective The comparative economics of diabetic patient management Botha, L An investigation into the accuracy and validity of intellectual property valuation methods used by South African ICT sector companies in establishing fair market value The acquisition of armaments and information & communication systems: a comparative study within the South African Department of Defence A structured approach for the classification of components in the design of a new generation nuclear plant Defining success for a complex nuclear engineering project in South Africa Merging municipals projects implementation and poverty diminution through labour intensive construction methods Selecting strategies for the decommissioning of nuclear facilities Technology audit: the state of human language technologies R&D in South Africa Casual factors for project cost overruns in the petrochemicals industry in South Africa An investigation of the relationship between project success and project manager experience and qualifications Technology advancements in the chromite benefication industry Outsourcing maintenance functions for service level improvement: a case within South African manufacturing industries Technology roadmapping: the case of a systems integration organisation in South Africa Technology assessment: the case of a systems integration organisation in South Africa Best practices in R&D management for the South Africa Air Force Effects of environmental impact assessments on the timely finalisation of investment Engelbrecht, HL

Truter, S Dreyer, DK van Niekerk, SI Kweka, AL Tshepe, T Grover, AS Simelane, M du Toit, R Jacobs, B Mollo, SW Venter, SC Venter, T van Eden, B Stolting, H

Buys, AJ Visser, JK Steyn, HdeV Bekker, MC Brent, AC Pretorius, MW Steyn, HdeV Barry, ML Pretorius, L Pretorius, L Pretorius, MW Pretorius, MW Buys, AJ Brent, AC

MPM MEM MPM MPM MEM MTM MPM MPM MTM MEM MEM MEM MTM MEM

2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009

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Title projects in the South African ferro-alloy industry Outsourcing of maintenance and design Identification of failures in MV and LV switchgear a case study of industrial complex The investigation of team efficiency factors that are influenced by the effective implementation of an activity alignment process The development of a competency measurement tool for use in a mechanical engineering working environment using technology management tools Interactive voice response design for increased self-service in banking Risk management methodology during feasibility, conceptual design and detailed design stages of engineering projects within Eskom enterprises Evaluating strategic maintenance decision making Development of innovative funding mechanisms for mining start-ups A study of the factors influencing innovation capability at Jwaneng mine An investigation into project management methodology in the South African telecommunications industry Automotive component manufacturer innovation: the construction of linkages with foreigners to innovation Assessment of the effectiveness of the initiatives to address the engineering skills shortages in Eskom Knowledge management in project based organisation Risk management in the consulting industry Theory of constraints focus on continuous improvement in manufacturing at Barloworld Planning, controlling and scheduling of resources in a multi-project, and resource constrained environment Investigating the incorporation of technology assessment and environmental impact assessment practices for sustainable development Development of a model to assess flotation as a technology for the beneficiation of slurry in the South African coal mining industry Maintenance performance indicators (MPIs): an analysis of the South African Mining Industry Life cycle costing on capital projects in a facilities management environment A study of managed services for South African mobile communication service providers Appropriateness of R & D investment decision making in the South African

Author Visser, SF Mpati, SA Strydom, I Maskell. PG Krause, W Lamola, J Grobbelaar, S Mothomogolo, J Moje, M Bisschoff, DF Booth, M Kgole, M Motjale, M Kruger, J Blom, L Zulu, S Tshangela, MM Fourie, JR Kotz, RLM Thusi, LM Geldenhuys, CJ Veale, RV

Supervisor Visser, JK AmadiEchendu, JE van Waveren, CC Pretorius, MW Benade, SJ Barry, ML Visser, JK Kachienga, MO Buys, AJ Bekker, MC Pretorius, MW Verhaeghe, A Benade, SJ Pretorius, L le Roux, B Pretorius, L Brent, AC Brent, AC Visser, JK de Waal, J Staphorst, L Walwyn, DR

Degree MTM MEM MPM MEM MTM MEM MTM MPM MPM MPM MTM MEM MTM MPM MTM MPM MTM MEM MEM MPM MTM MEM

Year 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009

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Title electronics industry during the 2008/2009 economic downturn The development of a critical success factors model for project implementation in a consulting engineering firm Developing an assessment model for transition to an open source software strategy A comparative study for an effective inventory strategy for mechanical seals in a petrochemical environment Evaluation of cost effectiveness of remote access to protection relays in substations: Eskom Northern region Exploration of methodologies to execute civil engineering consulting projects in South Africa successfully despite the current skills shortage Functionality assessment for service delivery: a case study of court infrastructure Effective project risk management for data warehouse development Project procurement management: a case study on contracting strategies applied in various contracting models, on business development & implementation model, using new engineering contract. Application of the Eindhoven University of Technology Maintenance Model to develop a maintenance strategy for newly acquired technology

Author Mujati, L Mosisili. T Weber, WH Ngomane, E van der Merwe, J Ramanyimi, T Legodi, I Noruwana, S

Supervisor Kachienga, MO Kruger, CJ Pretorius, L Kachienga, MO Barry, ML AmadiEchendu, JE Barry, ML Lalk, J

Degree MPM MTM MEM MTM MPM MEM MPM MPM

Year 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009

Masina, MB Dodoo END

Pretorius, L Van Waveren CC Steyn H de V Steyn JL Venter JP Barry ML Brent AC

MEM MPM

2009 2010

Factors influencing project quality in the design phase of building projects. A case in the Botswana Department of Building and Engineering services (DBES) Assessing the project management maturity at Transnet Rail Engineering Technology transfer compliance with TMC requirements for global supply: A case study of Toyota SA motor parts suppliers TQM performance criteria for the electricity supply industry in Namibia Critical Chain Project Management: Human behaviour during project planning and execution An investigation into the application of a Multi Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) technique to assess renewable energy technologies Influence of employee qualification level on firm innovation performance in the automotive industry Technology roadmapping for technology planning: The case of Eskom technology planning practices Implementation of maintenance approaches in order to improve maintenance performance 38

Kuhlase SS Ndamase AM Awase E Weston CT Mkhize W

MPM MTM MEM MPM MTM

2010 2010 2010 2010 2010

Liebenberg GA Bengani TM Jones CE

Steyn JL Pretorius MW Visser JK

MPM MTM MEM

2010 2010 2010

Title

Characterising a learning conducive project environment The development of the Sustainable Technology Balance Sheet: a generic technology assessment tool to assess the sustainability of renewable energy technologies. Leading a Technical Organisation through Change: A Focus on the Key Drivers Affecting Communication An assessment of the portfolio management technique used by the government with specific reference to PBMR and HIV/AIDS research Towards determining the important managerial concepts to develop technician competency for the instrumentation and control discipline in a petro-chemical environment Planning and implementation of Information Systems/Technology (IS/IT) projects; a South-African study The Linkage between Technology & Maintenance Management a focus on Heavy Mining Equipment (HME)

Author Geekie WW Peach WD

Supervisor Verhaeghe AE Brent AC

Degree MPM MTM

Year 2010 2010

Ramkhelawan T Sithole PE Keyser AC

Barry ML Walwyn DR Barry ML

MEM MPM MEM

2010 2010 2010

Ngwane M Nandjiwa EI

Benade SJ Visser JK

MPM MTM

2010 2010

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