PPM News

06 November 2025

Today, we honor the profession that turns vision into reality, transforming strategy into measurable success — and the project managers who make it happen.

Project management is the foundation of progress — guiding industries, organisations, and communities to deliver lasting impact. Project managers are the driving force behind every breakthrough: navigating complexity, inspiring teams, and fuelling innovation under pressure.

Over the years, project management has evolved into a globally recognised profession built on principles of strategy, structure, and leadership. It equips professionals with the tools to manage uncertainty, balance competing priorities, and ensure that innovation becomes reality — not just intention.

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06 October 2025

We are thrilled to share that on 1 October 2025, Prof Herman Steyn was awarded the esteemed PMI South Africa Chapter Lifetime Achievement Award! This is the highest individual recognition for excellence, leadership, and service to the project management profession.

This prestigious award recognizes Prof Herman Steyn’s outstanding leadership, dedication, and transformative contributions to the project management profession in South Africa and beyond. Through his impactful work in academia and industry, Prof Steyn has inspired countless professionals and elevated the field of project management. The Programme in Project Management (PPM) proudly celebrates this remarkable milestone! We are proud to have him as our course leader.

Congratulations, Prof Steyn, on this well-deserved recognition!

16 September 2025

The Programme in Project Management (PPM) offers great value for money. The course content is both challenging and enriching, providing delegates with a rewarding learning experience.

With its strict deadlines and emphasis on delivering high-quality work, the PPM embodies the principles of project management—in content, and in the way the course is structured and delivered.

All the presenters are experts in their respective fields and respond promptly and professionally to queries on all the various engagement platforms.

Whether you're considering a career in project management or are an experienced professional seeking a refresher, I highly recommend enrolling in the PPM through Enterprises University of Pretoria.
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10 September 2025

Congratulations to Dr Schalk Grobbelaar on receiving the SAIIE Award for Best Industrial Engineering Work conducted in Industry. As our distinguished Project Risk Management lecturer in the Programme in Project Management, this recognition reflects his meaningful contributions to the field and his commitment to advancing excellence in both practice and education.

12 July 2025

The 7th edition of the project management book Project Management for Engineering , Business and Technology by John M Nicholas of Loyola University Chicago and Herman Steyn of the University of Pretoria was launched early in July 2025.

The book addresses project management across all industries.

Both authors have extensive experience in industry, followed by decades of experience in university project management teaching. The book reflects these personal experiences, extensive research performed by the authors, and the wisdom and suggestions of colleagues and reviewers.

The book Project Management for Engineering, Business and Technology is published by Routledge of the Taylor & Francis Group and is available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook.

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14 April 2025

This Testimonial was written by Tertuis Cloete as a personal reflection and testimony on completing the Programme in Project Management (PPM) at Enterprises University of Pretoria and achieved the best student award.

I am Tertuis Cloete from Steinkopf, Northern Cape, working at the Department of Water and Sanitation on the Clanwilliam Dam project in the Western Cape.

Starting the online PPM course, I was already a project manager, but I needed a clearer grasp of comprehensive project management despite following the PMBOK approach. The course clarified how to effectively coordinate all aspects to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.

The course dramatically improved my understanding of project fundamentals: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. It taught me to integrate various knowledge areas and craft a cohesive Project Management Plan. I learned to break down the project scope into manageable work packages and connect time and cost factors for a strong project base.
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09 April 2025

This LinkedIn post was written by Mpolokeng Rammutloa as a personal reflection and testimony on completing the Programme in Project Management (PPM) at Enterprises University of Pretoria.

28 March 2025, was not just an ordinary day at the office, it was a celebration of resilience and achievement!

I want to take a moment to acknowledge the unsung heroes, the faceless champions who work tirelessly behind the scenes. You are the educational doulas who make every event possible. Your dedication truly impacts lives and I applaud you all! Well done team Enterprises University of Pretoria.

A special shoutout to our incredible alumni, who persevered through challenges and successfully completed their programmes. Congratulations to each and every one of you, this accomplishment is well-deserved!

As if the day could not get any better, I found myself on the receiving end. A huge thank you to Prof Herman Steyn and the entire academic team for delivering such an insightful programme Programme in Project Management - Enterprises.
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02 April 2025

On Friday, 28th March 2025, Enterprises University of Pretoria hosted a successful certificate ceremony to celebrate the achievements of participants in various professional programs presented by the Graduate School of Technology Management (GSTM). We were honored to have Dr Brighton Tshuma, Founder and Principal Consultant of PROJECTNEERS Consulting Engineers & Project Managers, and Director: Seleka Hydro Resources and Seleka Infra Eng. Ltd. as our esteemed guest speaker. Prof. Elma Van Der Lingen, Course Leader for the Programme in Innovation Management, welcomed attendees, while Prof. Herman Steyn, Krige Visser and Rudolph Oosthuizen presented respectively certificates for the Programmes in Project Management, Asset and Maintenance Management, Maintenance Management, Engineering Management, and Innovation Management. A heartfelt thank you to all faculty members, including Prof. Wynand Steyn, Dean of EBIT, and Mr. Henry Karow and Ms. Elna Venter from Enterprises University of Pretoria for their contributions to the event.

We congratulate all graduates and wish them success in applying their newfound skills in their careers!
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27 January 2025

Congratulations to Prof Herman Steyn on receiving the College of Performance Management Professor of the Year Award.

This esteemed award recognizes faculty members who demonstrate excellence in teaching, produce significant research outputs, and has published academic papers or books in performance management.

Prof Herman Steyn is widely acclaimed as the co-author (with J. Nicholas) of the renowned textbook Project Management for Engineering, Technology & Business, with its 7th edition set to be published in 2025. This textbook is used by universities worldwide and has been translated into multiple languages, including Polish, Mandarin, and Ukrainian.
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22 January 2025

PPM proudly congratulates Dr Schalk Grobbelaar, our esteemed lecturer for the Project Risk Management module, on his well-deserved promotion to Associate Professor.

Driven by a passion for envisioning opportunities, experimenting with ideas, analyzing scenarios, and crafting innovative solutions, he continues to make a profound impact in his field. His dedication, expertise, and contributions to the academic community are truly inspiring.

We wish him continued success as he embarks on this exciting new chapter of his career.

20 August 2024

Earlier today, PMI South Africa Chapter and the University of Pretoria took a significant step forward by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their ongoing collaboration. The MoU is designed to offer students enhanced opportunities to develop their projectmanagement skills and knowledge. Under the initiative, aspiring project managers will have access to workshops, seminars, networking events, and direct support from industry professionals—all aimed at preparing students for successful careers in project management.

Additionally, the enduring mentorship relationship between PMI South Africa Chapter and the University of Pretoria remains a cornerstone of this partnership. Experienced project management professionals will continue to offer students valuable insights and practical guidance, fostering their growth and development in the field.
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01 August 2024

We are thrilled to congratulate Dr Suzaan Pretorius, one of our esteemed delegates who completed the Programme in Project Management in 2007, on her recent appointment as a Senior Lecturer at the Graduate School of Technology Management (GSTM), University of Pretoria.

Dr Pretorius' journey is a testament to her unwavering determination and commitment to excellence. Her academic career began in 2015 when she joined GSTM as a part-time lecturer, driven by a passion for research. In 2016, she was appointed as a researcher at the same institution.

After completing her doctoral degree in 2019, Dr Pretorius was appointed as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Graduate School of Technology Management, a role she held from 2020 to 2022. Her research has taken an intriguing turn as she now investigates the influence of Artificial Intelligence on Project Management Maturity and its potential impact on the Project Management Office.
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