HIGHER EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

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1 MIAS DE KLERK CURRICULUM VITAE HIGHER EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. Organizational Behavior, University of Pretoria (2001) (With academic honors) (William H. Newman Award Nominee Academy of Management 2004) MBL, University of South Africa (UNISA) (1993) B (Eng.) Mechanical, University of Pretoria, 1985 UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION a solid academic background in the field of organizational behavior and industrial psychology, comprehensive understanding and experience of human behavior, organizational behavior, organizational development, change management and strategic management, complemented by a technical background from which I understand the operational aspects in organizations, and especially the people managing it supported by experience of successfully dealing with these issues on executive management level for several years. ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT (Part time) Study leader and Promoter for PHD students University of Pretoria Lecturer: Graduate School of Business Leadership, Unisa (2002, 2004) Business Ethics (MBL course) Lecturer: Business School, North West University ( ) Organizational Behavior, Change Management, Strategic Management, Strategic thinking, Entrepreneurship External examiner (Current): M Phil (Ethics); Rand Afrikaans University (RAU) Business Ethics (MBL course - GSBL Unisa) OTHER ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE Environmental Management (MBA course University of Pretoria, University of the North ( ) Lecturer:

2 (1999) Entrepreneurship; Bachelor of Business Administration, North West University Management studies; B Tech program, Vaal Triangle University of Technology ( ) Main research interests: The individual in the organization, specifically, constructs such as personal meaning, work motivation and work commitment. Research grants: National Research foundation of South Africa (2000): Research on meaning, work motivation and work commitment. PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS De Klerk, J.J., Boshoff, A.B., Van Wyk, R. (2001). The relationship of personal meaning with work commitment and work motivation. In Minors, P. (Ed.) Proceedings of the 8 th Annual International Conference on Advances in management. Athens, July 8 11, Vol ISSN: X. De Klerk, J.J., Boshoff, A.B. & Van Wyk, R. (2002). Personal meaning as a critical variable in Organizational Behavior In: Lee, S.M. & Chongsithiphol, S. (Ed.) Proceedings for the Pan Pacific Conference XIX, Nebraska-Lincoln: Pan Pacific Business Association, ISBN De Klerk, J.J., Boshoff, A.B. & Van Wyk, R. (2002). Work commitment: new insights from an existential approach. In: Lee, S.M., & Chongsithiphol, S. (Ed.) Proceedings for the Pan Pacific Conference XIX, Nebraska-Lincoln: Pan Pacific Business Association, ISBN De Klerk, J.J., Boshoff, A.B. & Van Wyk, R. (2002). Understanding work commitment: an investigation into relationships from an existential realm. Proceedings for 9 th Annual International Conference on Advances in Management. Boston, July 10 13, 2002, De Klerk, J.J., Boshoff, A.B. & Van Wyk, R. (2002). Personal meaning: can organizational behavior learn from existentialism? Proceedings for 9 th Annual International Conference on Advances in Management. Boston, July 10 13, 2002, De Klerk, J.J., Boshoff, A.B. & Van Wyk, R. (2002). Personal meaning as a source of work motivation. Proceedings for 9 th Annual International Conference on Advances in Management. Boston, July 10 13, 2002, 74. De Klerk, J.J. (2002). Personal Meaning as a Critical Variable in Organizational Behavior. Proceedings for 5 th Annual Conference, College of Business and Economics, 3 rd Volume. United Arab Emirates University. United Arab Emirates. UAE University-College of Business Education,

3 De Klerk, J.J., Boshoff, A.B., Van Wyk, R. (2002). Personal meaning and work motivation. Proceedings for 5 th Annual Conference, College of Business and Economics, 3 rd Volume. United Arab Emirates University. United Arab Emirates. UAE University-College of Business Education, De Klerk, J.J., Boshoff, A.B., Van Wyk, R. (2004). Assessing work wellness in South Africa: Can Northern American instruments be applied? Proceedings of 2nd South African Work Wellness Conference. North West University. Potchefstroom, South Africa. De Klerk, J.J., Boshoff, A.B., Van Wyk, R. (2004). Work wellness - does workplace spirituality have a role to play? Proceedings of 2nd South African Work Wellness Conference. North West University. Potchefstroom, South Africa. PEER REVIEWED CONFERENCES De Klerk, J.J., Boshoff, A.B., Van Wyk, R. (2001). The relationship of personal meaning with work commitment and work motivation. 8 th Annual International Conference on Advances in Management. Athens, Greece. De Klerk, J.J. (2002). Personal Meaning as a Critical Variable in Organizational Behavior. 5 th Annual Conference, College of Business and Economics, United Arab Emirates University. Al-Ain. United Arab Emirates. De Klerk, J.J., Boshoff, A.B., Van Wyk, R. (2002). Personal meaning and work motivation. 5 th Annual Conference, College of Business and Economics, United Arab Emirates University. Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates. De Klerk, J.J., Boshoff, A.B., Van Wyk, R. (2002). Personal Meaning as a Critical Variable in Organizational Behavior. Pan-Pacific Conference XIX. Bangkok, Thailand. De Klerk, J.J., Boshoff, A.B., Van Wyk, R. (2002). Work commitment: New insights from an existential approach. Pan-Pacific Conference XIX. Bangkok, Thailand. De Klerk, J.J., Boshoff, A.B., Van Wyk, R. (2002). Meaning: Can Organizational Behavior learn from Existentialism? 9 th Annual International Conference on Advances in Management. Boston, USA. De Klerk, J.J., Boshoff, A.B., Van Wyk, R. (2002). Toward the understanding of work commitment: An investigation on relationships from an existential realm. 9 th Annual International Conference on Advances in Management. Boston, USA. De Klerk, J.J., Boshoff, A.B., Van Wyk, R. (2002). Personal Meaning as a source of work motivation. 9 th Annual International Conference on Advances in Management. Boston, USA. De Klerk, J.J. (2004). Spirituality in Practice: a Study on the relationship of meaning with work commitment and motivation. William H. Newman Award Nominee for outstanding papers based on recent dissertations. 64 th Annual Meeting of the Academy of Management. New Orleans, USA.

4 De Klerk, J.J., Boshoff, A.B., Van Wyk, R. (2004). Assessing work wellness in South Africa: Can Northern American instruments be applied? 2nd South African Work Wellness Conference. North West University. Potchefstroom, South Africa. De Klerk, J.J., Boshoff, A.B., Van Wyk, R. (2004). Work wellness - does workplace spirituality have a role to play? 2nd South African Work Wellness Conference. North West University. Potchefstroom, South Africa. OTHER CONFERENCES De Klerk, J.J. (2000). The case of Heartware versus Hardware. South African Institution of Chemical Engineers 9 th National Meeting, South Africa. De Klerk, J.J. (2002). Creating meaning in life. 8 th Annual International Creativity Conference in Africa. South Africa. De Klerk, J.J. (2002). Creating a strategy focused organization through a successfully implemented Balanced Scorecard. 3 rd Annual SA Best Practices Strategy Symposium. Johannesburg. South Africa. De Klerk, J.J. (2003). Creating meaning in business. 9 th Annual International Creativity Conference in Africa. South Africa. De Klerk, J.J. (2003). Utilising Benchmarking to Isolate Existing Hindering Blocks in Achieving Production Excellence and Building the Foundation for Implementing Corrective Procedures. Productivity Performance Measurement in Manufacturing Symposium. Johannesburg. South Africa. De Klerk, J.J. (2004). Meaningful change in your life and job. 10 th Annual International Creativity Conference in Africa. South Africa. De Klerk, J.J. (2004). Writing a Code of Ethics A case study. 4 th Annual Business Ethics Network Africa (BEN-Africa) Conference. Stone Town, Zanzibar. BUSINESS EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES CURRENT POSITION: Executive Consultant: Sasol (2004 to present) Having spent many years in various management positions in Sasol Synfuels, I now coach and consult group-wide in the Sasol Group on the following aspects: Consulting on all aspects of, organizational development and organizational renewal, such as: Change management Organizational culture Conflict management, conflict resolution and mediation Organizational trauma Stress management Emotional intelligence Leadership

5 Organizational spirituality Personal growth and development Strategic planning, organizational design and organizational architecture Executive leadership development, team development and team growth. Executive mentoring and coaching HR Consultant development Management development Ethics and governance. PREVIOUS POSITIONS (Sasol Synfuels): MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE TEAM: Strategy and Change ( ) The Strategy and Change team was a high caliber in-house consulting group, responsible for optimizing and aligning the human energy and business strategy in Sasol Synfuels. The Corporate Executive Board (USA) identified the Strategy and Change team as a world best practice and published an article on to this extent in October My duties covered the following: Change management, mobilization programs and Organizational Development. Strategic planning and organizational design and structuring Executive leadership development, team building and team growth. Executive coaching Business Performance Management, Knowledge management and Continuous improvement. Ethics and governance. Member of high profile committees such as the: Sasol Strategy Team, Sasol Organization Development Team, Sasol Globalization Network, Sasol Ethics Committee PREVIOUS POSITIONS (Sasol Synfuels): Member of the Executive Team (SHERQ) ( ) Responsible for the management of Sasol Synfuel s SHERQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality) activities (320 employees). Accomplishments: Integrated all SHERQ aspects successfully into a coordinated approach and established SHERQ firmly as a core part of the business strategy. Divisional Manager (Business Development) ( ) Provided customer services, project management, marketing, planning. Accomplishments: Recipient of the General Manager s medal for special contribution towards the business plan.

6 Divisional Manager (Construction Services) ( ) Responsible for major construction projects and manufacturing workshops (280 employees). My work history previous to 1990 is not deemed to be of specific interest for this position. Affiliations Chairperson Centre of Industrial and Organizational Psychology Advisory Committee (University of South Africa) Partner Executive Coaching International, LLC (USA) Academy of Management (USA) Member Institute of People Management Member Highveld Ridge Business Chamber Management Committee Chairperson University of Pretoria Alumni Association (Eastern Transvaal Region) Chairperson National Safety Association of SA (Northern Transvaal Region)

7 PERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES A passion for teaching and research with demonstrated success. A unique talent to work with people, to inspire them and to coach them to realize their full potential. The competency to effectively integrate the latest insights from theory and the business environment. A motivated, creative, versatile and visionary thinker. Creative and effective change manager and strategic planner. Effective leader, manager, mentor and coach. Trusted counselor for various personal issues. Ability to simplify complexity. Excellent writing, presentation and communication skills. OTHER ACTIVITIES Organizational Development consultation for various ministries and schools Team building facilitation for community leadership groups Coaching of societal leaders, counseling and therapy Motivational speaker Assistance programs with the mentally handicapped Contact details (027) (Work) PO Box (027) (Home) Secunda, 2302 (027) (Cell) South Africa - [email protected] (Home)