“My main aim is to transform our community through education by setting up academic institutions in dynamic equilibrium with its social, ecological and economic environment striving continuously for excellence in education, research and technological service to the African continent.”

Dr.Kenny Netshiongolwe established the Southern Africa Future Institute of Innovation and Technology (SAFIIT) to achieve his stated aim of transforming society through quality education which will be in harmony with the social, economic and ecological environment. This firm belief was the driving force which created the SAFIIT. Dr.Kenny Netshiongolwe realised that if one could motivate tens of thousands of talented youngsters and give them global level professional education while instilling in them a sense of values, then there could be no reason why they would not become global leaders. With this vision in mind, Dr. Kenny Netshiongolwe established SAFIIT, bringing together some of the brightest minds from the scientific, academic and corporate community to take the first step towards his dream.

As president, SAFIIT is working toward the goals of improving student success, retention, and graduation; building a robust Online presence; creating strong transfer partnerships with community colleges; increasing SAFIIT’s endowment to help make a SAFIIT education more affordable for students; and making sure SAFIIT delivers fully on the promise of its mission statement.

Grounded to his dreams, he has always believed in the policy of lending one eye on vision and one eye on implementation. It is therefore no surprise that Dr. Kenny Netshiongolwe innovative leadership strategies have transformed SAFIIT into a sustainable, value driven institution set to transform the private education landscape of the Continent.

Education:

Dr.Kenny Netshiongolwe holds a PhD in Educational Administrationin from International Institute of Cambodia University of Technology(IICUT),PhD in Business Administration from AZTECA University and interdisciplinary Ed.D. technology and research methodology from Ballsbridge University and MBA from Milpark Business School, Masters in Aviation Management from  Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica(UNEM) , Bachelor in Management from Walter Sisulu university, a bachelor’s in Logistics Management from UNISA and National Diploma in Purchasing Management from(Wits Technikon) University of Joburg.

Executive Education

Executive Development Program: University of Stellenbosch Business school(USB),Senior Management Program: University of Pretoria, Leadership Development Program, Leadership and Labour Relations Development Program and Management Development Program: Wits Business School. Municipal finance: Department of National Treasury South Africa. Post-Crisis Hospitality Management Certificate.

"Work hard and build up a constructive thinking for future generations. There should be no room for jealousy in our community,lets buid one another and not pull each other down.”

Dr. Kenny Netshiongolwe

 

Email: vice-chancellor@safiit.university

Executive Assistant: chantal@safiit.university

Tel: +27 (0)65 975 4384

An analytical, proactive and versatile professional with extensive expertise and qualifications in Engineering, Science and Management together with Appointments in Academic Institutions, Educational Consultancy, gained within practical and professional career environments including key skills in a senior teaching and training environment. Analytical, intellectual and logical, a forward planner and strategist who rapidly identify essentials and generates effective procedures, protocols and solutions. Demonstrates high levels of skill in lateral thinking, problem-solving and decision-making based on pragmatism and sound judgment. An accomplished and respected educator, capable of conveying complex concepts in an easily understood way. Commands credibility at all levels through breadth of knowledge and personal integrity.

An experienced highly qualified Educator, Education Consultant, Professional Engineer, Academic and Intellectual.

Over twenty years of teaching, planning, writing and several related academic assessments as well as practical related consultancy

Former member of Rhodes University Council and Cubes(Centre for Urban Built Environment Studies) of Wits University

I have short courses from the then the University of Port Elizabeth (now NMU) and University of Cape Town

I passed Rhodes University Customary Law Degree Course, plus Political Science I and Public Administration I from University of Fort Hare

Qualifications: 

MA, M.Phil, Ph.D in Central Asian Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.

Awards & Honours: 

1. Visiting Faculty, L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana, Kazakhstan (May-June 2014)
   2. "Letter of Appreciation" from L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana, Kazakhstan for contribution to the success of Summer School (June 2013).
   3. Visiting Scholar, Mongolian Academy of Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (July-August 2011).
   4. Visiting Faculty, School of International Studies, Peking University, Beijing, China (2005-06).
   5. Joint Secretary, Association of ASIA Scholars (an Asia-wide Network of ASF Alumni Fellows) since 2009.
   6. Award of Honour conferred on behalf of Centre for Indian Studies in Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar (2007).
   7. ASIA Fellows Award (2005-06) from Ford Foundation funded Asian Scholarship Foundation, Bangkok (Thailand).

International Collaboration/Consultancy: 

1. Book Review Editor for South Asia, Asian Ethnicity Journal (Routledge, UK) since January 2013.
   2. Member, Editorial Board, Khabarshy (Herald), a Journal of L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Astana, Kazakhstan since September 2013.