Prof Joash Mageto Chairholder In 2022, the Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management secured the Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) 4IR Research Chair, valued at R5 million for a period of three years. The scope of activities of the research chair was aimed at enhancing TETA’s mandate to facilitate skills development and training in the transport sector. The research chair funding also included master’s and PhD bursaries for full-time students. Accordingly, two master’s and two PhD students were selected on merit as recipients of these bursaries. Two short learning programmes were developed, namely the Green Transport SLP and the Drone Applications in 4IR SLP. The SLPs were successfully presented to 200 participants from the transport industry respectively. The Green Transport SLP brought together postgraduate students, industry practitioners, and government representatives, fostering interdisciplinary engagement. The six-week programme enhanced participants’ understanding of sustainable transport and contributed to collaboration between academia, industry, and government. TRANSPORT EDUCATION TRAINING AUTHORITY (TETA) 4IR RESEARCH CHAIR School of Management The Drone SLP provided a comprehensive exploration of drone technology and its applications across industries. It covered theoretical requirements for licensing, regulatory compliance, and practical software training. The programme equipped participants with skills to apply drone technology in real-world scenarios, contributing to innovation and efficiency within the 4IR context. In addition, the research chair conducted an impact assessment of Transport Education Training Authority (TETA)-funded programmes. TETA, established under the Skills Development Act 97 of 1998, supports skills development across eight transport subsectors and is responsible for updating the Sector Skills Plan (SSP). The findings informed evidence-based policy and strategy development, strengthened alignment with industry needs, and supported continuous improvement in transport sector skills development. The research chair additionally conducted the Discrete Choice Modelling – Travel Behaviour Research Project, which examined pathways and planning frameworks to support sustainable transport transitions in South Africa and subSaharan Africa. The study focused on improving accessibility and reducing reliance on private vehicles, while addressing challenges related to spatial inequality, fragmented policies, and underperforming public transport systems. Using a stated preference (SP) survey of Gauteng commuters, the research analysed travel behaviour, mode choice, and willingness to pay, with particular emphasis on safety, cost, and travel time, to inform integrated land use and transport planning and promote inclusive, multimodal systems. The findings demonstrated that safety is the dominant factor influencing mode choice, with willingness to pay for improved safety far exceeding that for travel time savings. Enhancing both perceived and 67 College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2025
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