The Tshwane University of Technology’ (TUT) Dr Lawson Naidoo, Section Head: Research and Postgraduate Studies at the Faculty of Management Sciences, has been appointed to the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Curriculum and Quality Assurance.
The prestigious appointment, formally approved by Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, Minister for the Public Service and Administration, takes effect on 1 September 2025. The Committee plays a crucial role in shaping curriculum development, strengthening quality standards and advancing public sector training and education in South Africa.
Dr Naidoo brings to the role a wealth of expertise in supply chain management, research methodology, and public procurement, as well as a strong record of academic research and professional contributions. In addition to his appointment being a personal milestone, it also reinforces TUT’s standing as a leader in applied research and knowledge production that addresses both national and global challenges.
Congratulating him on the achievement, Dr Antonie Drotsky, Head of the Department of Marketing, Supply Chain and Sport Management, said: “We wish Dr Naidoo success as he represents TUT on this important platform and contributes towards shaping curriculum and quality assurance at the highest level.”
Newly appointed member of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Curriculum and Quality Assurance, Dr Lawson Naidoo, Section Head: Research and Postgraduate Studies at the Faculty of Management Sciences.