I am a Professiona Officer within the Research Chairs and Centres of Excellence division at the National Research Foundation.  I am responsiblie for the day to day activities of the DSI-NRF Centres of Excellence and Flagship Programmes. I also provide support in the management of the mentioned programmes. In addition to that I oversee postgarduate scholarships and provide student support . My list of academic accomplishments include a Bsc degree in Botany, and a Bsc Honors degree in Botany which I obtained from the University of the Free State. I am currently enrolled for a post graduate diploma in Public Management in oder to improve my preffesional prospects.