Thokozani Ian Nzimakwe

Thokozani Ian Nzimakwe is currently employed as an academic in the School of Management, IT, and Governance at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He holds a doctoral degree in Public Administration and Management from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Before joining academia, he was in the public service for 14 years in various government departments. His research interests are local governance, public sector accountability, public finance, ICT, and public sector reforms. He has published widely in scholarly journals, contributed to various book chapters, and has attended and delivered papers at national and international conferences. He worked as a Lecturer at Mangosuthu University of Technology. He started his career in 1988 when he joined the Department of Health. Between 1999 and 2001 he was seconded to the Compliance Division of the KwaZulu-Natal Gambling Board. In 2002 he was appointed as a Lecturer in the Department of Public Administration and Management at Mangosuthu University of Technology in Umlazi, Durban. In January 2007 he joined the then School of Public Administration and Development Management of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He has more than 20 years in academia.

Publications

Coalitions in South African Local Government and the Implications for Public Service Delivery
Coalitions in South African Local Government and the Implications for Public Service Delivery
Thokozani Ian Nzimakwe, Sakhile Zondi. © 2024. 14 pages.
The decision to establish coalition governments in South Africa is one that lies firmly on political parties. Ultimately the electorate does not have a say in its formation. It...
The Impact of Talent Retention and Management Practices on Service Delivery Outcomes in the South African Public Service
The Impact of Talent Retention and Management Practices on Service Delivery Outcomes in the South African Public Service
Thokozani Ian Nzimakwe, Sindy Olive Mbele. © 2024. 17 pages.
Talent management requires the identification of talented employees who work in the organisation. The South African public service continues to have a high concentration of an...
Using Technology and Innovation to Streamline Agile Project Management
Using Technology and Innovation to Streamline Agile Project Management
Vannie Naidoo, Thokozani Ian Nzimakwe. © 2022. 21 pages.
Agile project management has transformed due to the rapid advancements in technologies. Digitisation of work processes has also contributed to increased efficiencies and lowering...
Board Diversity and Its Effects on the Functionality of Boards in South Africa
Board Diversity and Its Effects on the Functionality of Boards in South Africa
Thokozani Ian Nzimakwe. © 2021. 23 pages.
The structure and composition of the board are determined by the characteristics of an organisation, its environment, and its information needs. If the role of the board is to...
M-Government and Its Application on Public Service Delivery
M-Government and Its Application on Public Service Delivery
Vannie Naidoo, Thokozani Ian Nzimakwe. © 2019. 14 pages.
Technology has taken over every aspect of society. It is only fitting that governments embrace technological changes in society and develop m-government for the technologically...
Government's Dynamic Approach to Addressing Challenges of Cybersecurity in South Africa
Government's Dynamic Approach to Addressing Challenges of Cybersecurity in South Africa
Thokozani Ian Nzimakwe. © 2019. 18 pages.
Cybersecurity is the practice of making the networks that constitute cyber space secure against intrusions. The aim is to maintain the confidentiality, the availability and...
Government's Dynamic Approach to Addressing Challenges of Cybersecurity in South Africa
Government's Dynamic Approach to Addressing Challenges of Cybersecurity in South Africa
Thokozani Ian Nzimakwe. © 2018. 18 pages.
Cybersecurity is the practice of making the networks that constitute cyber space secure against intrusions. The aim is to maintain the confidentiality, the availability and...