As the Education Faculty Senate representative and former Postgraduate coordinator, I have exercised institutional leadership by streamlining departmental supervision processes and institutionalising developmental initiatives, such as the "Braai and Brainwaves" talks, to foster a vibrant research culture. My sustained involvement in the Higher Degrees and Internationalisation committees further reflects a deep commitment to institutional citizenship and the successful achievement of UWC’s strategic and developmental goals

1. University of the Western Cape

   • Education Faculty representative on UWC Senate (2026-)

   • International Conference on Inclusive Education Faculty committee (2026)

   • Member of the 5th Black Afrikaans writers symposium advice committee (2025)

Organisation of the symposium, reviewing presentations and deciding on keynotes speakers

1. • Member of the Education Higher Degrees Committee (2024-2026)

Reading research proposals and ethical clearance applications for further approval.

2. Stellenbosch University

   • Stellenbosch Law Review technical editor (2019-2021)

Managing reviews and final articles according to journal guidelines.

2. • Afrikaans and Dutch departmental research committee

Co-organiser of US conference for young researchers (USAN) (2017, 2018)

 I developed a systematic programme of departmental events designed to streamline ethical clearance workflows, establish consistent supervision tracking, and foster a vibrant research culture through a structured calendar of developmental workshops and scholarly events.

1. University of the Western Cape

   • Programme coordinator for SP & FET orientation day at Education Faculty (2 Feb. 2026)

   • Member of Education Faculty academic planning committee (2026)

   • Member of Education Faculty internationalisation committee (2025-2026)

   • Member of CALT conference organising committee (2025)

   • Member of the BEd-committee (2023)

Representative for the Language Education department.

Reporting on all projects regarding the BEd programme within the Faculty.

2. Cape Peninsula University of Technology 

   • Member of the SPFET language committee (2021, 2022)

Development of inclusive language activities and campaigns within the department.

• Contact person for female students in need (mother role in department): For all female students who need assistance with personal matters for them to complete their studies.

Interpersonal communication and fostering positive relationships with colleagues.

3. Stellenbosch University

   • Law Faculty teaching and learning (2018-2021)

Coordinating and participating in developing faculty guidelines for the recognition and promotion of good teaching. 

3. • Law Faculty Social impact (2019-2021)

Reporting and evaluations of social impact projects within the Law Faculty.

3. • Afrikaans and Dutch departmental research committee

Organisation of postgraduate symposium (2017)

4. As a PhD student:

   • Manager of International Association of Afrikaans | 2018

   • Leader in Jongeren Tour to Netherlands and Belgium | 2014, 2016, 2017