Dr Hennie van Heerden received his PhD at the spring graduation ceremony in September 2018.  His PhD is titled "The road to purpose-fit selection of the construction manager".  

In his thesis he did a multidisciplinary study incorporating construction management psychology.  He proposed a construction management profile and skill set that is essential in order for managers to perform well and remain within the construction industry.  The construction industry is currently experiencing an exodus of skilled managers, creating a knowledge gap.  The South African Personality Inventory (SAPI) was used to test the profile of construction management students and interviews were conducted with industry specialists.  The outcome of this research offers a suggested construction management profile for future student selection at tertiary level.  Improved selection will lead to a profile fit workforce, thereby decreasing the current managerial exodus.  The proposed profile can be recommended for future implementation.  

Our Department congratulates Dr van Heerden and is proud to share in his success.