Funulwazi Development Academy (FDA)

Dr. M.H Mabaso - CEO

Dr Mbongeni Hezekia Mabaso is currently a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a Non-Profit Company (NPC) also registered as a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) named Funulwazi Development Academy trading as FDA. Dr Mabaso makes major corporate decisions, manages the overall operations and resources of the organisation, as well as facilitating effective communication between the company directors and other stakeholders.

He previously worked at Durban University of Technology (DUT) as a Senior Lecturer in chemistry, Researcher in the focus area of Separation Technologies, and also was responsible for Community Engagement as a Coordinator in the Faculty of Applied Sciences. Dr Mabaso holds a PhD degree in chemistry and an MSc degree in Educational Science and Technology.

Ms. T.C Madikane - Academic Manager

QUALIFICATION: Btech Chemistry and an MBA
* Work Experience: 20 years lecturing in Chemistry and 9 Years as Executive Director of Travel Agency
* 5 Years as Board Member for Majuba TVET College and served as both an Exco member and an Academic Board member.

* As an Academic Manager in the company, Ms Thandeka Madikane is responsible to design, plan, conduct and implement corporate training programs, policies and procedures. She also creates and distributes training schedule, and establish priorities associated with strategic organisational needs and plans for the defined academic focus areas.

Mr. M.N Khumalo - Administration Manager

QUALIFICATION: National Diploma in Management and B-Tech Degree in Business Administration
* Mr Mthokozisi Khumalo is currently the Administration Manager of the company.
* His main responsibilities include planning, coordinating and managing all administrative procedures and systems.
* He also allocates duties to his staff and assesses their performance as well as providing staff coaching and guidance in order to achieve maximum efficiency.

Dr. B Kabane - Facilitator

QUALIFICATION: PhD
* Dr Kabane Bakus is currently working as a learner facilitator. I am involved in interviewing staff and managers to assess training needs, design learner guides in line with QCTO curriculum, organizing off-site and in-site activities as required for learner skills and development.
* Dr Kabane mainly focus on Physical Chemistry and it's applications for industrial processes.

Mr. N Mabaso - Facilitator

QUALIFICATION: Btech Chemistry and PGCE in Teaching
* Work Experience: 2years Teaching in Mathematics and Physical Sciences, 4 years Executive Director of Nuffsaid Sciences

Dr. S. Shange - Facilitator

QUALIFICATION: PhD in Chemistry
* Area of Expertise: Environmental chemistry and Nanoscience
* Dr Shange is currently working as Learner Facilitator. Sindisiwe is currently involved in designing learner guides in line with QCTO curriculum and organizing off-site and in-site activities as required for learner skills and development. Dr Shange mainly focusses on Analytical Chemistry and it's applications for industrial processes.

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