What is your current professional activity? and your involvement in sport?
I am a Call Centre Agent, Department of Water Affairs Sport, Recreation, Arts & Culture National Executive Committee Chairperson, Sport Coordinator based in a municipality ward council, General Secretary and coach of Mamelodi United Footbal Club, Owner of Dipapading Sports & Promotions CC.

Why did you choose to attend the FIFA/CIES Certificate in Sport Management at NMMU?
I wanted to interact with a diversified group of people from all walks of life in Sport so as to gain more knowledge in sport administration, especially, as I am chairing my department's sport. NMMU style of facilitation, lecturing clearly proceed to be a good choice and still is.

What were your expectations before the start of the course? and… were they met?
In the beginning, I must admit that I was a bit sceptical as to whether NMMU would be able to pull through and provide the programme. Yes, NMMU lived to its reputation as the university of choice.

What would you say are the key strengths of the FIFA/CIES Certificate in Sport Management?
The manner in which the programme is laid out (Presentation and Facilitations by lectures) in all subject created an enabling environment for students to participate fully.

Which benefits (on a personal and/or professional level) did you gain from attending the course?
Knowldge of preparing Business Plans, How to approach would be sponsors, Conflict resolutions within organizations, and the Martketing thereof has made to be more hands on in terms of sport matters.

What is your best memory/highlight of the course?
Marketing and Communication modules were for me the best as one was allowed to bring out the best in terms of dealing with the media, and being able to inform the sponsors hwy one needed funds from them by way of marketing strategies, objectives, SWOT Analysis Matrix.

Would you recommend the FIFA/CIES Certificate in Sport Management? Why?
Yes, I would as I already have recommended 6 of my colleagues in the department who are serving with me in the National Executive Committee, and just on 26/10/2009, many of my colleagues in the same NEC, are eager to enroll for the course next year.

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