Dr Leandra Jordaan
I work at the intersection of information, wise judgement, and the social reality of people.
Research Expertise
About
Publications
Development of the EtsaTrans translation system prototype and its integration into the Parnassus meeting administration system
Southern African Linguistics and Applied Language Studies / Jun 01, 2007
Snyman, C., Ehlers, L., & Naudé, J. A. (2007). Development of the EtsaTrans translation system prototype and its integration into the Parnassus meeting administration system. Southern African Linguistics and Applied Language Studies, 25(2), 225–238. https://doi.org/10.2989/16073610709486458
An overview of the EtsaTrans machine translation system: compilation of an administrative domain
Literator / Jul 25, 2008
Ehlers, L. (2008). An overview of the EtsaTrans machine translation system: compilation of an administrative domain. Literator, 29(1), 231–248. https://doi.org/10.4102/lit.v29i1.108
Education
Rhodes University
Doctor of Philosophy: Information Systems, Department of Information Systems / October, 2020
Central University of Technology, Free State
Magister Technologiae: Information Technology, Department of Information and Communication Technology / March, 2010
Central University of Technology, Free State
Baccalaureus Technologiae: Information Technology, Department of Information and Communication Technology / March, 2006
Technikon Free State
National Diploma: Information and Communication Technology, Department of Information and Communication Technology / March, 2002
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.
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