Nelson Mandela University - Department of Business Management

ITS Financial Planning is offering two Financial Planning Internship opportunities in Gqeberha (Walmer).

This opportunity is open to students completing their third year of BCom or postgraduate studies in fields such as Financial Planning, Accounting, Law, and other BCom-related disciplines.

Successful candidates will receive hands-on experience in financial planning, research, client support, and the use of AI-driven tools within a professional financial advisory environment. The internship also includes a structured onboarding and training programme designed to support career progression from Junior Para-Planner to Senior Para-Planner or Financial Advisor level.

📍 Gqeberha (Walmer)
💰 Average starting income: R5 000 p.m.
📹 Application process: Submit a short 1–2 minute video introducing yourself and explaining why you would be a great fit.

Applications without a video will not be considered.

Apply here: https://form.asana.com/?k=PFg_-ie1YYDAdTIs7MOsnA&d=1205990807367194

In celebration of Mandela Day, the Department of Business Management visited Northern Lights Special Needs School, spending time with the learners and teachers while supporting our local community.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this meaningful initiative. Every act of kindness makes a difference.

The Department of Business Management congratulates Ms Nonkululeko Khumalo on successfully completing the Early Career Academics Advancement Programme (ECAAP) and the Assessment in Higher Education Short Learning Programme (SLP), achieving a Distinction Pass in the latter.

The certificates were presented at the Nelson Mandela University Business School on 15 July.

We commend Ms Khumalo on this achievement and wish her continued success in her academic and professional development.

The Department of Business Management is proud to support Northern Lights Special Needs School this Mandela Day.

We invite staff, students, and the wider university community to help us make a meaningful difference by contributing any of the items listed on the poster.

📍 Drop-off point: Ms Nasreen Adams’ office (MB1102)
📅 Closing date for donations: 15 July

Dr Welcome Kupangwa, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Business Management, was recently invited to share his experiences in publishing research outputs from a PhD thesis with colleagues at the School of Accounting. To date, Dr Kupangwa has generated 13 scholarly outputs from his doctoral research, comprising nine peer-reviewed journal articles and four papers presented at national and international conferences. This publication record highlights the potential for doctoral research to contribute significantly to academic knowledge beyond the completion of the degree. During his presentation, Dr Kupangwa discussed three key areas of academic publishing: positioning a thesis for publication, converting thesis chapters into publishable manuscripts, and developing effective academic publishing and manuscript management strategies. The session provided practical insights and guidance for academics seeking to maximise the research impact and publication potential of their postgraduate studies.

Wishing all our students the very best for the June 2026 exams 📚✨

📢 Postgraduate Studies Information Session

The Department of Business Management invites all prospective candidates to an exclusive online information-sharing session hosted by our Head of Department, Dr Jasmine Kinsman.

🗓 Date: 29 May
⏰ Time: 10:00
📍 Platform: Microsoft Teams

This session is tailored for candidates interested in applying for the following programmes:

BCom Honours Business Management

PGDip Financial Planning

MCom Business Management

✨ Gain valuable insights into admission requirements, programme structure, and career opportunities.

👉 Interested candidates must scan the QR code or follow the link below to join the session.

Don’t miss this chance to take the next step in your academic journey with the Department of Business Management! Try this link if you can’t access the QR code: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTMwOGJiMzktZmE4MS00MGM0LWJhN2EtMDRhNzc0NzA3MzY1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22bd70eeb3-a537-435a-937c-7cd330dc74d8%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2279a580ca-c279-41dc-9bc4-d69fc52d6b37%22%7d