College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2024 55 Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS Africa) and Teta 4IR Research Chair Prof Joash Mageto Director OVERVIEW The Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management was established in 1968 and is widely recognized for its education, training and research in the fields of transport economics, logistics, and supply chain management. The Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (Africa) was created within the Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management at the University of Johannesburg in response to the industry’s need for independent, unbiased, relevant, and up-to-date research. In 2007 ITLS (Africa) partnered with the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies at the University of Sydney, as part of a plan to enhance collaboration between the universities, advance information sharing and dissemination and build research ties. In 2018, the MOU with ITLS at the University of Sydney was extended for a further five years. To maximise the impact of transport and supply chain research on the South African society and economy, ITLS (Africa) provides specialist highlevel research services for both the private and public sectors, focusing on the most urgent research priorities in the country. ITLS (Africa) has, at its core, the skills, experience and network as well as a long history of providing research excellence to both the public and private sectors, in topics ranging from policy and government strategy to various customised transport solutions in all modes of transport TALENT MANAGEMENT AND CAPACITY BUILDING Dr Babra Duri Dr. Babra Duri is appointed as Senior Researcher at the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (Africa) within the Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management. She holds a doctorate degree in Transport Economics from the University of Johannesburg, a Master’s in Urban Studies from the University of Witwatersrand, and a second Master’s in Transport Economics from the University of South Africa. Her research interests include inclusive mobility, sustainable transport, gender and transport, and issues affecting people with reduced mobility. Employee Retention The Department currently has 4 Associate Professors: Prof Rose Luke Prof Noleen Pisa Prof Joash Mageto Prof Peter Kilbourn POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES (if applicable) including success The department offers the following postgraduate qualifications: BCom Honours in Transport Economics BCom Honours in Logistics Management MCom in Transport Economics MCom in Logistics Management MPhil in Logistics Management PhD in Transport Economics PhD in Logistics Management
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