The Department of Operations Management of the University of South Africa is proud to host the African Operations Management Conference on 2 – 4 October in Muldersdrift, Gauteng. Our theme for 2017 is “Competitive Operations Management for Driving Africa Forward” and the aim of the conference is to promote exactly that by bringing together industry giants and experienced academics in this unique international setting. Not only is networking with national and international delegates encouraged and facilitated, but the conference also serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas, concepts and research. Our vision is to be in the front line and to drive Africa forward by harnessing the knowledge and experience within the field of Operations Management.
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Ms Anthea Amadi-Echendu (Chair), Dept of Operations Management, UNISA
Prof Marcia Mkansi, Dept of Operations Management, UNISA
Prof Louis Kruger, Dept of Operations Management, UNISA
Prof Rigard Steenkamp, Dept of Operations Management, UNISA
Prof Marcus Ambe, Dept of Operations Management, UNISA
Dr Barnes Sookdeo, Dept of Operations Management, UNISA
Dr Sumei van Antwerpen, Dept of Operations Management, UNISA
Dr Alet Tolmay, Dept of Operations Management, UNISA
Mr John Mashala, Dept of Operations Management, UNISA
Ms Leonie Louw, Dept of Operations Management, UNISA
Ms Elriza Esterhuyzen, Dept of Operations Management, UNISA
Mr Tshilidzi Nenzhelele, Dept of Business Management, UNISA
Ms Cheryl Rielander, Dept of Operations Management, UNISA
Mr Feizel Ally, Dept of Operations Management, UNISA
Ms Matshidiso Tsholetsane, Dept of Operations Management, UNISA
Ms Zainab Aziz, Dept of Operations Management, UNISA
WORKSHOPS
On the morning of Monday 2 October, 5 two hour workshops will be presented. Three workshops will be presented in parallel, meaning that delegates will have the option to attend 2 workshops. Delegates who have registered for the conference can attend the Workshops at no additional cost. Delegates who would like to attend the Workshops only have to pay the Workshop fee.
Please see the "PROGRAMME" page for more information.
POST-GRADUATE COLLOQUIUM
Masters & Doctoral candidates will be able to present their studies to a qualified panel of reviewers at a colloquium in order to help these students improve their studies.
INDUSTRY VISITS
On the afternoon of Monday 2 October, two industry visits are presented. Please see the "PROGRAMME" page for more information.
CPD
CPD accreditation for the conference will be awarded by the following organisations. Please mark on the registration form the organisation you are a member of and also supply your membership number.
Confirmed partners:
South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Saiosh): 5 CPD points for full participation
REGISTRATION FEES
All fees will be charged in South African Rand (ZAR). Payments can be made by means of direct deposit into the conference account, or by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or American Express).
(before 15/07) (16/07 - 31/08) (01/09 - 15/09)
Workshops on 2 October R 2 000 R 2 250 R 2 500
Conference: Full delegatesa R 4 500 R 5 000 R 6 000
Conference: Studentsb R 2 500 R 2 500 R 2 500
Conference: Daily feec R 3 000 R 3 000 R 3 000
a Includes admittance to all sessions, workshops on 2 October, all conference material including the Book of Abstracts, refreshments during the conference breaks, lunches, the
welcoming function and conference dinner, the industry visits (only a limited number of seats per visit available)
b For post-graduate students – proof of student status to be supplied by supervisor
c Option available only for delegates who wish to attend one day only
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation of registrations after payment has been made will be subject to the following rules:
Cancellation before 30 June 2017: 25% of fees paid will be forfeited
Cancellation between 1 and 31 July 2017: 50% of fees paid will be forfeited
Cancellation after 1 August 2017: 100% of fees paid will be forfeited
Cancellations should be done in writing to the conference organiser, Thereza Botha
