Phindiwe Kamolane

Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with over 15 years of progressive experience spanning audit, higher education leadership, and digital transformation. Currently serving as Programme Lead for the Centre for Augmented Intelligence and Data Science (CAIDS) at UNISA, coordinating research commercialisation and innovation management. Previously led institution-wide digital transformation as CODeL Programme Executive, managing Moodle LMS rollout and 10M+ annual online assessments. Also, a PhD candidate specialising in AI-driven data governance. Proven track record in strategic programme delivery, stakeholder engagement, and bridging the gap between research, technology, and measurable impact.