School of Social Sciences

Dr. Mabuyi Gumede

Dr. Mabuyi Gumede

Senior Lecturer

DisciplineCultural and Heritage Tourism

Email gumeden1@ukzn.ac.za

Contact Number 031-260-2711

CampusHoward College Campus

Office Address MTB 2nd Floor Office 261

Last Updated 7 months ago

Degrees Held

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Cultural and Heritage Tourism, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2018
  • Post-graduate Diploma in IDP and Community Leadership, University of the North West, 2011
  • Certificate in Gender Mainstreaming in Local Government, Linkopings State University (Sweden), 2010
  • Master of Arts in Recreation and Tourism, University of Zululand, 2003
  • Bachelor of Education (Hons), University of Zululand, 1998
  • Bachelor of Arts (Sociology and Pedagogics), University of Zululand,1992
  • Secondary Teachers Diploma, Eshowe College of Education, 1988.

Experience

  • 2023 to date: Senior Lecturer/ Programme Coordinator: UKZN Culture and Heritage Tourism Programme
  • 2012-2022: Lecturer: UKZN Culture and Heritage Tourism Programme
  • 2012 to date – Lecturer at UKZN, offering Research Methodology and IT for Tourism, Survey of significant heritage sites in SA and Environmental Impacts of Tourism.
  • 2009-2011 – Worked as a Researcher in Nkangala District Municipality.
  • 2007-2008 – Lecturer at the University of Zululand offering Research Methodology in Tourism, Natural Resource Management and Customer Service Excellence.
  • 1994-2006 – Taught at various high schools specializing in Geography, Afrikaans and Life Orientation.
  • 1989-1993 Worked as a Library Assistant at the University of Zululand.

Awards

  • 2019, 2020, 2022: The Best Teacher Award, awarded by the School of Social Sciences (Culture Cluster)
  • 2022: The Award of a Young and Emerging Public Intellectual awarded by the School of Social Sciences
  • 2022: The Certificate of Recognition for being a Community Engagement Activist by the School of Social Sciences
  • 2022: The Inspiring Leader Award by the UKZN Department of Student Residence Affairs

Research Interests

  • Land Reform and Redistribution
  • Marine Tourism Governance
  • Cultural and Heritage Tourism
  • Social Stratification and Gender Inequality
  • Migration, Mobility and Refugee Studies
  • Conflict and Environmental Management
  • Sustainable Development
  • Community Based Tourism
  • Events Planning and Management

Teaching Interests

  • Research Methodology and IT in Tourism
  • Significant Heritage Sites in South Africa
  • Environmental Impacts of Tourism
  • Contemporary Leaders and Related Sites
  • Principles of Tourism Management

Complete Research Record / Selected Publications

Community Involvement

  • Facilitating the Writers Retreat for the University of Zululand (African Languages) Emerging Academics.

Teaching Expertise

  • Environmental Impacts of Tourism (CHTM 202)
  • Survey of Significant Heritage Sites in South Africa (CHTM 209)
  • Contemporary Leaders and Related Sites (CHTM 303)
  • Research Methodology and IT in Tourism (CHTM 304)
  • Principles of Tourism Management (CHTM 703)

Leadership Roles

  • 2023- to date: School of Social Sciences MANCO Member
  • 2023 to date: School of Social Sciences Academic Leader (Acting): Community Engagement
  • 2022 to date: School of Social Sciences Staff Wellness Champion
  • 2021 to date: Member of the CHUM ‘We Care’ Programme

Student Supervision