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Curriculum Vitae
Prof. Mgadla Isaac Xaba
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1. BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS
Surname Xaba
First Names Mgadla Isaac
Title Prof.
Telephone 016 – 910 3068
E mail address: Ike.Xaba@nwu.ac.za
2. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1981 – 1983 Primary Teachers Certificate (PTC)
1984 - 1985 Promoted to Head of Department: Higher Primary
Phase – Phamehlo Primary School
1985 – 1988 Promoted to Deputy Principal – Phamehlo
Primary School
1987 Appointed as Acting Principal – Phamehlo
Primary School
1988 – 1995 Requested transfer and appointed as teacher –
Lekoa Shandu Secondary School
1995 – 1997 Promoted to Head of Department – Qwelang
Primary School
1997 – 2002 Promoted to District Education Coordinator, later
renamed Institutional Development and Support
Officer – Gauteng Department of Education:
Sedibeng East District 7
2003 – date Joined the Potchefstroom University for Christian
Higher Education (now North-West University:
Vaal Triangle Campus
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3. QUALIFICATIONS
Professional:
Primary Teachers Certificate (PTC)
Completed: 1980 at the Sebokeng Teacher Training College.
Subjects: As prescribed for primary schools (Sub-standard A – Standard 6).
Specialisation: Music Theory and Practice – passed CUM LAUDE.
Won Music Competition organised for Music Specialist Students.
Adjudged Best Music Specialist Student for 1980 in the Orange-Vaal Region of the
Department of Education and Training.
Baccalareus Educationis (B.Ed.) CUM LAUDE
Completed: 1994 at the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education.
Field of Study: Educational Management.
Magister Educationis (M.Ed.) CUM LAUDE
Completed: 1996 at the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education.
Field of Study: Educational Management.
Dissertation: Factors influencing the job satisfaction of senior teachers in schools
predominantly attended by black students.
Philosophiae Doctor (Ph.D.)
Completed: 1999 at the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education.
Field of Study: Educational Management.
Thesis: Management development as a task of school managers at institutional level.
Academic:
Baccalareus Artium (B.A.)
Completed: 1993 at the University of South Africa.
Courses: Education 111; Economics 111 (Major Courses); English II; Communication I;
Sociology 1.
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4. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 1981 - 2002
By 2002, I had served as a teacher for 21 years in the education department, 13 years in the
old Department of Education and Training and 8 in the Gauteng Department of Education. In
the former dispensation I served as a Mathematics teacher in Standards 5 and 6, IsiZulu in
Standard 7, and Geography in Standards 7 – 10. I also served as Head of Department in the
Senior Primary Phase, Deputy Principal and Acting Principal at a Primary School. I further
served as District Education Coordinator (later renamed Institutional Development and Support
Officer) at the Sedibeng East District Office. It is at this level that I demonstrated managerial
and leadership skills, including refining my organisational, analytical and report-writing skills.
5. TEACHING EXPERIENCE: 2003 - current
School level: 1981 - 2002
Year Level Work experience Institution
1978 – 1979 Std 5, 7, 8 IsiZulu (teacher) Sebokeng Adult Centre
1981-1987 Std 5-6 Mathematics (Teacher) Phamehlo Primary
1987-1995
Standard 7 - 8
Standard 7
Standard 7-10
Mathematics (Teacher)
IsiZulu (Teacher)
Geography (Teacher)
Lekoa Shandu Sec.
1995-1997 - Grades 7
Grades 5 – 7
Grades 5 - 7
Mathematics (Teacher)
Geography (Teacher)
English (Teacher)
Qwelang Primary School
Tertiary level: 2003 - current
B.Ed Honours (Educational Management)
B.Ed. (3rd Year EDCC 321)*
Advanced Certificate in Education (Educational Management)*
Nation Professional Diploma in Education (Educational Management)”
B.Ed Honours (Financial Management)
B.Ed Honours (Research Project (NAVR & FOER)*
B.Ed. Honours (Human Resource Management & Development)
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Advanced Certificate (Education Human Resource Management 2003 – 2005)*
B.Ed Evaluation of Practice Teaching
* No more involved/phased out
Programme Development and preparation of Study Guides
EMLO 611 (postgraduate)
ONWB 624 (postgraduate)
EDCC 321 (undergraduate
6. RESEARCH SUPERVISION
Mentoring of Masters students: Completed studies
Co-supervisor
Z.J. Ndamase. 2004. The need for internships in the development of school principals.
S. Kwatubana. 2004. The effectiveness of school governing bodies in dealing strategically with
HIV and AIDS in schools in the Vaal Triangle.
S.A. Dlomo. 2005. Turnover among mathematics and physical science educators in the Vaal
Triangle.
J. Phutha. 2005. The role of school governing bodies in whole school self-evaluation.
S. Ramakau. 2005. A management strategy for dealing with HIV/AIDS at school.
Supervisor
M.G. Khumalo 2005. Causes and effects of the non-disclosure of HIV/AIDS by educators:
implications for school management
M.J. Khumalo. 2005. The role of the school principal in fostering the creativity and
innovativeness of educators (Cum Laude).
TS Morebudi. 2005. An investigation of school physical environment safety in the Greater
Taung area.
V.A. Nhlapo. 2006. Managing school safety in the primary school.
B.G. Nthebe. 2006. Managing learner-discipline in secondary schools.
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T.E. Motsiri. 2008. Managing conflict in primary schools.
M.E. Motsiri. 2008. The correlation between the principal's leadership style and the school
organisational climate.
D.L. Ngubane. 2009. Financial accountability at schools.
N.S. Khumalo. 2009. Challenges facing school governing bodies in historically
disadvantaged schools regarding their roles and responsibilities.
L. De Bruin. 2014. Budget control and monitoring challenges of school governing bodies.
M.N. Makiri. 2015. The effectiveness of finance committees at schools.
Mentoring of Doctoral students: Completed studies
Promoter
G.T. Motsoeneng. 2005. The current leadership roles of school managers in a changing
educational environment.
A. Mabasa 2006. A change management model for school managers.
M.J. Lebusa. 2007. The prospects of fostering entrepreneurial praxes by school leadership at
historically disadvantaged schools in the Sedibeng area.
M. Tshabalala. 2008. A programme for parental involvement in the primary school.
V.A. Nhlapo 2010. A whole school approach to facilities maintenance.
Mbada N.A. 2013. A Success Case Method evaluation of school managers’ perceptions of
the effectiveness of the implementation of the HIV/Aids management at schools in the
Tshwane South District.
Nhlapo JM A qualitative appraisal of the meaning and challenges of the principal’s school
governance role in the Gert Sibande Region
Mentoring currently in progress:
Theses:
Serero PJ The effectiveness of School Governing Bodies regarding their overall school
governance mandate in the Gauteng Province
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7. RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
Peer reviewed national
Xaba, M.I. 2003. Managing teacher turnover. South African Journal of Education. 23:287-292.
Xaba, M.I. 2004. Governors or watchdogs? The role of educators in school governing bodies.
South African Journal of Education.
Xaba, M.I. 2004. The difficulties of school development planning. South African Journal of
Education. . 26(1):15-26.
Xaba M.I. & Ngubane D. 2010. Financial accountability at schools. Journal of African
Studies. Vol. 50.
Peer reviewed international
Xaba, M.I. 2006. An investigation into the basic safety and security status of schools’ physical
environments. South African Journal of Education. 26:565-580.
Xaba M.I. & Malindi MJ. 2010. Entrepreneurial orientation and practice: three case examples
of historically disadvantaged primary schools. South African Journal of Education.
30(1): 75- 90.
Xaba M.I. 2011. The possible cause of school governance challenges in South Africa. South
African Journal of Education. 21:201 – 211.
Xaba, M.I. 2012. A qualitative analysis of facilities maintenance — A school governance
function in South Africa. South African Journal of Education. 32:215-226.
Xaba, M.I. & Nhlapo, V.A. 2014. Principals’ views on challenges of their school governance
roles at schools. Africa Education Review, 11(3): 424-444
Xaba, M.I. 2014. A holistic approach to safety and security at schools in South Africa.
Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 5(20):1580-1589.
Xaba, M.I. 2015. The empowerment approach to parental involvement in education. J
Sociology & Social Anthropology, 6(2): 197-208.
Research project
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Mazibuko, N.J.L. & Xaba, M.I. 2004. The role of the school governing bodies in strategically
managing the HIV/AIDS pandemic (Report submitted to School Director: Prof. T.
Vermeulen.
Xaba, I 2008: Workplace policies on HIV and AIDS. Guidelines for educators. (In: L. Theron.
Resilient Educators. Unpublished research programme, pp 92-109).
8. BOOKS AND CONTRIBUTION TO BOOKS
Contribution to books
Mentz, P.J. & Xaba, M.I. (2007). Perspectives on the school as an organization. In. Van der
Westhuizen, PC. (ed.). Schools as Organizations. Pretoria: Van Schaik Publishers
ISBN 978 0 627 02742 0.
Janson, M. & Xaba, M.I. (2007). The organisational culture of the school. In. Van der
Westhuizen, PC. (ed.). Schools as Organizations. Pretoria: Van Schaik Publishers
ISBN 978 0 627 02742 0.
Book review
Peltzer, K. (et al.) 2005. Educator supply and demand in the South African public education
system. Integrated Report. Report prepared for the ELRC. Cape Town: HSRC Press.
Reviewer for journals
South African Journal of Education
Journal of Educational Studies
Journal of Education
Africa Education Review
Acta Academica
Journal of Educational Sciences
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Journal of Sociology and Social Anthropology
9. PROFESSIONAL EXPOSURE AND APPEARANCES
National conferences
2006 January 18-20.
Paper presentation: Considerations for school safety .EASA National Conference. Illanga
Estate, Bloemfontein.
2010 January.
Paper presentation: An investigation of school governance challenges in South Africa.
EASA National Conference, Quest Conference Estate. Vanderbijlpark.
2011 Janauary. Paper presentation
Principals accounts of their school governance challenges.
EASA National Conference, Sun City Conference Centre, Rustenburg.
International conferences
2005 January.
Paper presentation: Governors or watchdogs: the role of educators in SGBs. 3rd Hawaii
International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii.
2007 October. Paper presentation:
The prospects of fostering entrepreneurship customs at historically disadvantaged schools.
5th International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Windhoek, Namibia.
2008 November. Paper presentation:
Entrepreneurial orientation and practice: three case examples of historically disadvantaged
primary schools
6th International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Maputo, Mozambique.
Peer Reviewing for conferences proceedings
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Education Association of South Africa (EASA)
International Conference on Entrepreneurship and Innovation
10. EXTERNAL EXAMINATION
Masters Degrees (M.Ed.)
Mini dissertations:
Central University of Technology, Welkom.
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.
University of South Africa, Pretoria.
Johannesburg University.
Full dissertations
Central University of Technology, Welkom.
University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.
University of South Africa, Pretoria.
Johannesburg University.
University of the Western Cape
Doctoral Degrees (Ph.D. & D.Ed.)
University of Western Cape.
Central University of Technology (Welkom).
Stellenbosch University.
University of KwaZulu-Natal.
University of South Africa, Pretoria.
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Johannesburg University.
11. EXTERNAL MODERATOR
B.Ed Hon.: SLO1007 RAU
M.Ed Internships Johannesburg University
IMSOO1 Central University of Technology.
ACE, Educational management: Central University of Technology, Welkom.
ACE Educational management: University of the Western Cape.
12. COMMUNITY SERVICE IN UNIVERSITY CONTEXT
Theme Responsible department
Nature of involvement
Workshop: School Development Planning
Schools in the Free State and Gauteng Departments of Education
Training SGBs and SMTs
Consultant on Educational Management and Leadership
Individual school principals and SMT members
Consultation
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13. MEMBERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION IN SOCIETIES, COUNCILS
Committee Year
NWU Vaal Triangle Campus Senate
NWU Human Rights Commitee
NWU Ethics Commitee : Vaal Traingle
Executive Research Committee: School of Educational Sciences, Vaal Triangle
Optentia Focus Area Research Committee
2007 - 2009
2007 – to date
2007 - 2015
2006 – 2010
2014 - date
14. MEMBERSHIP OF EDITORIAL STAFF
SA Journal of Education 2007 – 2012.
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15. INVOLVEMENT COMMUNITY SERVICE
Training of school stakeholders in school development planning – Khunoana Primary School
(Evaton) May.
Training of school stakeholders in school development planning Zitha Primary School
(Evaton).July.
Training of SMT and staff on conflict management, teambuilding and education labour law –
Thuthukani-Tswelopele Primary School (Ennerdale). January.
Address to school stakeholders on Strategic and Operational planning – Zitha Primary School
(Evaton). November.
Training of SMT and school stakeholders on School development Planning – Isiqalo Primary
School (Westonaria – Bekkersdal) April, May.
Address to the Professional Educators Union’s Gauteng Province’s Annual General Meeting:
Ten years of democracy – celebrating and defending the gains made. (August).
Guest Speaker: Weiler’s Farm Combined School Matric Farewell.
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