Educational Background 🎓

1. Doctor of Philosophy in Disaster Management (Joint Degree)
   Vrije University Amsterdam & University of the Free State
   Thesis: Decentralisation of disaster management in South Africa
   (Submitted for examination)

2. Master of Arts – Public Management
   International University of Japan
   Research: Talent management and employee turnover in the Free State public sector
   GPA: 2.61 (approx. 77–79%)

3. Magister – Governance and Political Transformation
   University of the Free State
   Research: Gender equality and leadership governance in public service
   Distinction in dissertation, Overall: 74%

4. BA (Hons) in Public Management
   University of the Free State

5. B.Tech in Public Management
   Central University of Technology

6. National Diploma in Public Management
   Central University of Technology

Professional Experience 💼

• nGAP Lecturer, Nelson Mandela University
  Modules Taught:

  • Public Decision-Making

  • Procurement and Logistics Management

  • Disaster Risk Management

  • Governmental Relations

  • Postgraduate research supervision

• Teaching Assistant, International University of Japan (2016)
  Courses: Public HR Management, Public Finance, Policy Evaluation, Public Policy Process

• Consultancy/Advisory Projects:

  • Team member in the national review of South Africa’s National Disaster Management Framework (2005)

Research Interests 🔬

• Decentralisation and disaster governance

• Public sector ethics and leadership

• Local government and service delivery

• Risk communication in disaster management

• Human rights integration in disaster preparedness

• Fiscal decision-making and health service governance

• Public participation and accountability mechanisms

Awards and Honors🏆✨

Mr. Mokhele’s career is marked by significant scholarly recognition, including:

• Peer-reviewed publications in leading journals such as International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction and Jamba.

• Multiple conference presentations at top-tier national and international academic events.

• Chapter contributions in edited academic books on disaster and public management.

• Active participation in national advisory forums and external committees under the National and Provincial Disaster Management Centres.

Conclusion🌟

Mr. Mosekama Osia Mokhele emerges as a promising academic and public management professional who combines a strong academic background with practical engagement in policy-relevant disaster risk governance. His contributions to local government capacity-building, risk communication, and decentralised governance frameworks position him as a thought leader in disaster risk management in South Africa. His role as a research supervisor and active participation in academic conferences reflect his dedication to scholarly advancement and mentorship.

He stands out particularly for:

• Bridging academic insight with public sector challenges.

• Focusing research on real-world governance issues such as disaster decentralisation and service delivery.

• Contributing to both national frameworks and grassroots disaster preparedness strategies.

Overall, Mr. Mokhele exemplifies the qualities of an emerging leader in the field of public administration and disaster management.

Publications 📚

• 🦠 COVID-19 Disaster Response: South African Disaster Managers’ Faith in Mandating Legislation Tested?
  👨‍💼 Authors: O. Kunguma, A. Ncube, M.O. Mokhele
  📘 Journal: Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies, 13(1), pp.1–10
  📅 Year: 2021 | 📊 Citations: 18

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• 👩‍⚖️ Effective Implementation of a Strategic Framework for Gender Equality in the Public Service with Specific Reference to Leadership Governance
  👨‍💼 Author: M.O. Mokhele
  🏫 Institution: University of the Free State
  📅 Year: 2016 | 📊 Citations: 13
  📄 Type: Master’s/PhD Thesis

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• 📢 Investigating the Prevention and Mitigatory Role of Risk Communication in the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of Bloemfontein, South Africa
  👨‍💼 Authors: O. Kunguma, M.O. Mokhele, M. Coetzee
  📘 Journal: Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies, 13(1), pp.1–11
  📅 Year: 2021 | 📊 Citations: 8

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• 🧭 Centres or Units: Making Sense of Decentralisation of Disaster Management in South African Municipalities
  👨‍💼 Author: M.M. Osia
  📘 Journal: International Journal of Disaster Risk Management, 6(2), pp.19–38
  📅 Year: 2024 | 📊 Citations: 3

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• 🌍 Disaster Risk Management Challenges Towards Integrated Disaster Risk Management at the South African Municipalities: What Is Left Untouched?
  👨‍💼 Authors: M.O. Mokhele, A. Ncube, O. Kunguma
  📗 Book Chapter: Challenges, Strategies, and Resiliency in Disaster and Risk Management, pp. 242–276
  📅 Year: 2024 | 📊 Citations: 3

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• 🛠️ To Explore the Effectiveness of Capacity Development Strategies for Disaster Management in the Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality, South Africa
  👨‍💼 Authors: M.O. Mokhele, T. Fana, K.S. Ramolobe
  📘 Book: Development and Public Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa: The 21st-century …
  📅 Year: 2024 | 📊 Citations: 2

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• 🗣️ The Role of Language as a Catalyst in Communicating Early Warning Messages: A Case Study in Walmer Airport Valley Informal Settlement, Gqeberha, South Africa
  👨‍💼 Authors: M.O. Mokhele, A. Mvanyashe
  📘 Journal: International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, Article 105573
  📅 Year: 2025

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• 💰 Centralisation of Financial Decision-Making on Public Hospitals in the Eastern Cape Province
  👨‍💼 Authors: T. Fana, M.O. Mokhele
  📘 Journal: Africa’s Public Service Delivery and Performance Review, 13(1), Article 827
  📅 Year: 2025

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• 🔄 The Effects of Employee Turnover on the Loss of Organisational Knowledge in South African Municipalities: Balancing Rhetoric with Actual Practice
  👨‍💼 Authors: Y. Ndatshe, M.O. Mokhele, A. Jakoet-Salie
  📘 Journal: International Journal of Research in Business & Social Science, 13(7)
  📅 Year: 2024

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• 👥 Effect of Talent Management on Employee Turnover Intentions in the Public Sector: A Case of the Free State Department of Social Development
  👨‍💼 Author: M.O. Mokhele
  🏫 Institution: International University of Japan
  📅 Year: 2017

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