Department of Information Technology Services Staff Profiles
University of Venda
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The University of Venda has appointed Mr Sam Khoza as the Director Information and Communication Technology with effect from 01 February 2019. Before joining UNIVEN, Sam Khoza worked as Group ICT Manager at Foskor overseeing the ICT department, Director: Cooperate Information Management at the City of Tshwane, Director: ICT Architecture and Integration at the Department of Public Service and Administration. He also worked in various Government Departments including the following: Land Affairs, Housing, Minerals and Energy. Mr Khoza obtained his Master’s degree in Information Technology from the University of Pretoria 2004.
Phone: +27 15 962 8320
Email: sam.khoza@univen.ac.za
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Dr. Nkhumbuleni Tendani Ratshitanga is the Head: IT Support Services which is one of the four units within the Department of IT Services. This section is responsible for providing IT related support to staff, students, and the entire university community. This includes procuring, installing, distributing, and maintenance of desktops, laptops, and other related IT equipment. This section is also responsible for ensuring efficient management of the IT ServiceDesk, audiovisual facilities, computer laboratories, software register and telecommunication. It is also responsible for providing digital literacy/skills to the University community.
Dr. Ratshitanga also contributes to the development, implementation and reviewing of IT strategy, IT roadmap, policies and processes that contribute in ensuring that the University gets value from every IT investment. He plays an active role during the initiation, planning and implementation of digital transformation projects within the University.
He is part of the IT management team which is led by the Director IT Services. He also attends IT Steering Committee which is a committee that coordinates and monitors the IT performance in the University. He also attends faculty board meetings.
Through his PhD study, Dr. Ratshitanga fathered VIVHO IT Governance (ITG) Model. The name “VIVHO” was derived from the following keywords that should guide ITG role players during the implementation of IT in an organisation. The words are Visioning, Intelligence, Value Delivery, Holistic Approach and Oversight. On the 5th of May 2022, the Model had been presented in HEITSA (Higher Education Information Technology South Africa) which is a platform for IT Directors, CIOs and IT managers from public higher education institutions in South Africa.
Dr. Ratshitanga holds B.Sc. and B.Sc. Hons qualifications from University of Limpopo. He also holds Master in Public Management (MPM) and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Venda. He also holds a Certificate of Competence on COBIT 5 Foundation from APMG International. He has recently acquired a Certificate of Competence on Information Technology Management for Chief Information Officer Teams from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Department: Department of IT Services
Designation: Head: IT Support Services
Qualifications: B.Sc, Higher Education Diploma (H.E.D) and B.Sc. Hons (UL)
Master in Public Management (MPM) and Doctor of Philosophy (Univen)
Certificates of Competence
COBIT 5 Foundation (APMG International)
Information Technology Management for Chief Information Officer Teams (Wits Digital Campus)
Phone: +27 15 962 8484
Email address: Nkhumbuleni.ratshitanga@univen.ac.za
Office: 67 Ground Floor, Main Admin Building
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Throughout his employment history it has become evident, that his strengths and passion lie in Front-End Development and the ability to think Out of the Box. Johannes Magadani is able to solve problems in a cost-effective manner.
In addition to this, He has proven that he is able to adapt to a variety of environments by consulting and developing project for various organizations such as MLab, SowerTech, Providence Software Solutions and private banking sector of Standard Bank Group, which he feels is advantageous in multinational projects.
Johannes Magadani is a driven individual and committed to working with integrity, whilst striving to improve himself. His determination to succeed and to upskill to new Technologies.
Designation: Online Technologist (SharePoint Developer)
Department: Department of Information Technology Services
Qualification: GRD 12 (SECONDARY SCHOOL), DIP (UNISA), ADV DIP(UNISA)
Telephone: 015 962 9385
Email: johannes.magadani@univen.ac.za
Office: ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Building
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Throughout his employment history it has become evident, that his strengths and passion lie in System Development and the ability to think on his feet in pressure driven situations. Godfrey Tharage is able to solve problems in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
In addition to this, He has proven that he is able to adapt to a variety of environments by consulting and developing project for various organizations such as SARS, Department of Home affairs and private banking sector of Nedbank and Investec, which he feels is advantageous in managing multivendor and multinational projects.
Tharage is a driven individual and committed to working with integrity, whilst striving to improve himself and those around. His determination to succeed not only personally but for his employers has often resulted in being asked to mentor and train fellow staff members.
Designation: Senior Systems Analyst & Developer
Department: Department of Information Technology Services
Qualification: GRD 12 (SECONDARY SCHOOL), NAT (PRETORIA TECHNIKON), HBIS (TSWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY)
Telephone: 0159628844
Email: Godfrey.Tharage@univen.ac.za
Office: ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Building, Office Number , Floor Number