Doctor of Philosophy in Public Affairs
School of Public Management and Administration

Current Position

Senior Lecturer
University of Pretoria

Academic Degrees

1998 D. Admin University of Pretoria
1995 M. Admin University of Pretoria
1988 B. Admin. (Hons) University of Venda
1987 B. Admin University of Venda

Professional Experience

2000-present Senior Lecturer, University of Pretoria
1999-2000 Senior Lecturer, University of Venda
1999-2000 Head of Department, Public and Development Administration
1995-1999 Lecturer, University of Venda
1993-1995 Lecturer B (Public Administration)
1991-1992, Lecturer, University of the North (Qwaqwa)
1989-1991, Human Resources Officer, Venda Development Corporation LTD

Citizenship

South African

Professional Memberships

National Board of Directors (October 1999 - December 2000). SA Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM)

Overseas Travel

Canada, Turkey, France (three trips), United Kingdom, Zambia, Lesotho, and China

Selected Publications

Mafunsia, M.J. (2001) co-author - Mulayotewa: understanding the South African Constitution. SAFPUM

Mafunisa M. J. (ed.)(2000) Public Service Ethics. Kenwyn: Juta & Co.

Mafunsia, M.J. (forthcoming) Positive work ethic: multi-cultural perspective, Journal of Public Administration.

Mafunsia, M. J. (1999) Enhancing accountability and ethics in the public service: the case of the Republic of South Africa, in Frimpong, K. & Jacques, G.(Eds.) Corruption, Democracy and Good Governance. Botswana: Lightbooks, pp238 - 247.

Mafunsia, M.J. (1999) Developing a work ethic in the public sector, in Bozkurt, O & Moniz, J.V. (Eds.) La corruption politique et administrative/Political and Administrative Corruption. Brussels : International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS), pp191-198.

Research Activities

The emergence of Public Administration ethics in South Africa and implications for the age of transition.