• Readiness Assessment for Mining Projects 

  Mulder, Hardus (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  The front–end planning phase of a project potentially has the biggest impact on the outcome of the implementation phase. Globally, significant research has been conducted into the relationship between the quality of front–end ...
• A novel systems approach to energy poverty in sub-Saharan Africa : a South African informal settlement case study 

  Okoye, Perpetua Ifeoma (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  Mitigating energy poverty requires a multi-criteria decision protocol integrating socio-economic, cultural, environmental, and technical systems, influencing energy access, and consumption. Situations of energy poverty are ...
• A critical evaluation of risk on large scale logistics projects 

  Xu, Dafeng (University of Pretoria, 2020-02-22)

  As an important basis in decision-making, risk assessment has been applied in many fields. However, most risk analyses of logistics projects are still at their infancy, wherein qualitative methods are applied. Performing ...
• A Roadmap for the Titanium Metal Industry of South Africa 

  Roux, Nicolene (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  The South African titanium metal industry is underdeveloped and has a fragmented value chain. The aim of this study was to investigate fragmentation within the local titanium metal value chain by using industry technology ...
• A systematic design of e-commerce logistic from collaborative management theory perspective 

  Liu, Huaqiong (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  In the 21st century, e-commerce (electronic commerce) has witnessed explosive development, while the problems such as the imperfect logistics system and backward information platform exposed are also increasing. This ...
• The South African polycentric water resource governance-management nexus : parlaying an institutional agent and structured social engagement 

  Boonzaaier, Johann H. (University of Pretoria, 2018)

  Water resource concerns, coupled with subsequent intensive needs for energy and food production along with the greatest deterioration of ecosystems seen during the last 50 years were identified as a global crisis in the ...
• Convergence from chaos to order in capital projects using chaos attractors – an explorative study 

  Hasse, Gunther Willy (University of Pretoria, 2020-01)

  Successful capital projects contribute to sustain society and accelerate socio-economic development due to its inherent multiplier effect. The linear project management paradigm does not seem to stem either historical or ...
• The Effect of Project Types and Project Life Cycle Phases on Leadership Style 

  Pretorius, Suzaan (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  With the current trend towards empowered teams, hierarchical company structures are increasingly being replaced by team-based ones. As a result, a shift in the classic understanding of leadership is needed and research on ...
• Dynamics of Technology Acceptance to the Sustainability of eHealth Systems in Resource Constrained Environments 

  Fanta, Getnet Bogale (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  Healthcare in developing countries is confronted with a shortage of skilled healthcare workforce, medical errors, inequity and inefficient healthcare service delivery. Innovative ways of solving healthcare problems through ...
• Competition between key project participants during project execution : a system dynamics approach 

  Chitongo, Mutizwa Alfred (University of Pretoria, 2019-07-31)

  Project management is one of the most important forms of management due to its versatility, demand and widespread use in almost every field and organisation. Yet, poor project performance continues to be commonplace. ...
• An Investigation into Requirements Volatility using Systems Dynamics Modelling - The Design of a Requirements Engineering Research Tool 

  Scribante, Naudé Pieter (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  A project aims to deliver a system, product or service that satisfies the needs and desires of an end user. A large body of research exists in the field of requirements engineering, which reviews the problem of eliciting ...
• Evaluating the Management, Measurement and Prediction of Business Competitiveness 

  Grobbelaar, Schalk (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  A company is a complex system that operates within an even more complex ecosystem. For companies to survive and grow, they must remain competitive. To achieve this, companies should understand how they influence and are ...
• Scientometric assessment of R&D priority areas in South Africa : a comparison with other BRICS countries 

  Makhoba, Xolani Simphiwe (University of Pretoria, 2018)

  The study aimed to look at the priority areas of South African terms of technology development and the impact thereof. In terms of publications, a bibliometric analysis of selected research priority areas in South Africa ...
• Complex Technology Roadmap Development in the Context of Developing Countries 

  Letaba, Tshotleho Petrus (University of Pretoria, 2018-02-21)

  Technology roadmaps are useful for much longer technology planning periods in which past performance might not determine the future. They are also very useful in translating strategies into implementable actions, with clear ...
• An examination of the relationships between the transfer of information and communications technologies and capacity building towards sustainable development of small and medium enterprises : a focus on Rwanda and Tanzania 

  Mulamula, George S. L. (University of Pretoria, 2016)

  In the modern era, it is widely acknowledged that information and communication technologies have become foundational to every aspect of human endeavor and well-being. The policies of private and public sector organizations, ...
• An analysis of challenges in implementing an equipment reliability improvement strategy : case study Eskom Camden Power Station 

  Tsekoa, Keiso Lebohang (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  In the late 2000s Eskom has been committed in maintaining and improving the levels of plant performance. Eskom main focus was on improving the production critical equipment reliability. Eskom Asset Management Department ...
• An investigation into the drivers and barriers to energy efficiency within medium and large manufacturing firms operating within the eThekwini municipal area 

  Singh, Resham (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  Preliminary investigations on energy efficiency of manufacturing firms operating in South Africa have shown that no previous study on the barriers and drivers to energy efficiency was conducted. It was also found that ...
• Development and evaluation of a framework for an engine of innovation in complex adaptive systems 

  Malik, Pravir (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  The emerging, multi-disciplinary field of Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS) is an alternative to linear, reductionist thinking. It is based on the observations that real-world systems, regardless of scale, are emergent, ...
• A system dynamics approach to managing project risks in the electricity industry in sub Saharan Africa 

  Ogano, Noah Omondi (University of Pretoria, 2016)

  In Africa, major projects are presently in progress to upgrade and expand energy sector infrastructure. Many such projects have run into delays, quality problems and cost overruns. To overcome these challenges, Governments ...
• Risk simulation in a portfolio of port and rail capital projects 

  Joubert, Francois Jacobus (University of Pretoria, 2015)

  There are some advantages of using quantitative risk assessment methods over more traditional qualitative risk assessment methods. The cost and schedule impacts of project risks can be better described when using ...

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