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Dr Leandra Jordaan

I work at the intersection of information, wise judgement, and the social reality of people.
Education

Rhodes University

Doctor of Philosophy: Information Systems, Department of Information Systems / October, 2020

Grahamstown

Central University of Technology, Free State

Magister Technologiae: Information Technology, Department of Information and Communication Technology / March, 2010

Bloemfontein

Central University of Technology, Free State

Baccalaureus Technologiae: Information Technology, Department of Information and Communication Technology / March, 2006

Bloemfontein

Technikon Free State

National Diploma: Information and Communication Technology, Department of Information and Communication Technology / March, 2002

Bloemfontein
Experience

Central University of Technology, Free State

Deputy Director: Web & Print Editing / November, 2009 — Present

Universities South Africa

Research Consultant / July, 2022 — Present

The Advancing Early Career Academics project, supported by the Department of Science and Innovation, is being implemented through USAf. Those prepared to serve as mentors for early career academics will be able to volunteer their services on an online mentorship resource platform that is nationally coordinated. I play a key role within the team as a researcher and business analyst in realising the project deliverables. My particular focus is a study on mentorship and the development of an online mentoring platform informed by the study, and to design concept and technical requirements for an online academic capacity development resource platform.

Central University of Technology / September, 2023 — Present

The position plays a key role in partnering with the lines of business to ensure the ICT Services align with the University strategy. It is pivotal to the alignment of IT resources to business needs. This role will assist the business in preparing new project requests, helping to convey the needs in the language most understandable to technology professionals. The primary goal will be to maximise the benefits of technology to further the university's goals. Ensuring delivery of information technology solutions that generate business value and confirms that the results are measured and communicated. This role is responsible for IT portfolio management, organisational change, and business relationship management. It is a new position within the institution.

Research Expertise
Information Systems
Phronesis
Ethnography
Organisational research
Information architecture
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About
I am an ICT and IS expert with experience in higher education support services, championing various complex projects, programmes and frameworks to improve cross-disciplinary communication, optimize the use of available resources, and ensure an excellent user experience when accessing information across all digital platforms. Servant leadership, organizational acumen, and innovative/analytical problem-solving combined with extensive ICT expertise and a blend of other relevant disciplines, equip me with a unique perspective to design and implement effective solutions where people and information converge. Professional Focus: Adding measurable value to any organisation seeking to navigate the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of digital transformation, implementing frameworks for effective communication, increased synergy, and organizational success through the resulting innovation.

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