Coordinator: Emerging Scholars' Initiative/ Programme Manager IHEAR
Email: babrahams@sun.ac.za
Tel: +27 21 808 3542
Brent Abrahams is the Programme Manager for the IHEAR and coordinator of the Emerging Scholars Initiative (ESI) at the Centre for Scholarship and Capacity Development in Africa based at Stellenbosch University. The ESI is a collaborative project within the Centre for Scholarship and Capacity Development in Africa that aims to develop emerging African scholars with strategic partners in Africa by providing affordable and quality competency-based learning in collaboration partner institutions to enable and enhance scholarship development and career training.
Brent holds a PhD in Conservation Ecology from Stellenbosch University, which focused on the state of knowledge production and use within the context of invasive species management in South Africa. His research and interests draw on insights from various disciplines including science studies, organisational studies and socio-ecological sciences. He has a particular interest in studying the linkages between research and implementation, social-environmental, systems, science studies, research monitoring and evaluation.
Ms Mia Andersen
Coordinator: SU Unit for International Credentialing
Email: mandersen@sun.ac.za
Tel: +27 21 808 9002
Mia Engelbrecht is responsible for the Stellenbosch University Unit for International Credentialing (SU-UIC), a unit within the ACS. She is responsible amongst others for the coordination and development of structures and processes of the SU-UIC. Mia has a BCom honours degree in Human Resource Management from Stellenbosch University. She has been working at SU International since 2017 where she started within the Global Education Centre before moving to the SU-UIC in 2020.
Mr Francois Viljoen
Coordinator: SUI-Online Learning Designer
Email: fviljoen@sun.ac.za
Tel: +27 21 808 9420
Francois Viljoen is the Online Learning Designer at Stellenbosch University International (SUI) African Doctoral Academy. He is responsible for designing online course offerings and providing high quality course delivery for webinars and other short courses. Francois also contributes a broad technical skill set to his role at SUI. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Business Information Technology from the University of Greenwich and a PGCE in Further Education and Training from the University of South Africa. Francois joined the SUI African Doctoral Academy in 2024.
Mr Edgar Rinquest
Finance and Short Courses Administrator: ACS
Email: erinquest@sun.ac.za
Tel: +27 21 808 9516
Edgar Rinquest joined the Centre in the spring of 2022. Although fairly new to Stellenbosch University International, he has been contributing to the University since 2016. Born and raised in the picturesque town of Stellenbosch, Edgar completed all his schooling and tertiary education in this beautiful setting. In 2012, he earned his BCom degree in Financial Accounting from Stellenbosch University and after a few years away, he returned as an employee to his alma mater.
Mrs Alrecia Abrahams
Centre Administrator
Email: alrecia@sun.ac.za
Tel: +27 21 808 4281
Mr Kamogelo Matenchi
Administrator: Unit for International Credentialling
Email: kamogelo@sun.ac.za
Tel: +27 21 808 3399
Kamogelo Matenchi is an Administrator for the Stellenbosch University Unit for International Credentialing (SU-UIC), a unit within the CSCDA. They are primarily responsible for providing administrative and logistical support within the SU-UIC and liaising with the Examinations Council of Lesotho (ECoL). Kamogelo is also currently pursuing a PhD in Biochemistry at Stellenbosch University, specialising in Systems Biology. They hold a Master of Science in Molecular and Cell Biology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management in the field of Business Administration from the University of the Witwatersrand.
Mr Luther Chipembere
Intern: African Doctoral Academy
Email: adainfo@sun.ac.za
Tel: +27 21 808 5640
Luther Chipembere is currently preparing for his PhD in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Stellenbosch University. His research focuses on international trade, policy, and research and development as they relate to food systems. More specifically, his work aims to develop new knowledge, skills, perspectives, and ways of thinking necessary to address food security challenges and promote sustainable food systems. He has been involved in several high-level research projects, including the development of the Western Cape government’s Africa Agriculture Strategy. Luther is also a member of the International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA). He started as the ADA Intern in July 2023.
Mr Lloyd Banda
Intern: Emerging Scholars Initiative
Email: 27782182@sun.ac.za
Lloyd is an intern for the Emerging Scholars’ Initiative and a Ph.D. Candidate in Political Science at Stellenbosch University. As an interdisciplinary scholar, Lloyd has cultivated a burgeoning expertise in applying econometric methods to the realms of policy analysis, economic management, and development economics. His research focuses on governance issues and the influence of governmental policies on both domestic and international development issues, with a central focus on Sustainable Development Goal 16—peace, justice, and strong institutions.
