At the Department of Marketing Management at the University of Johannesburg, we believe that meaningful collaboration between academia and industry is key to shaping the future of marketing. Our partnerships are built on shared purpose — co-creating knowledge, empowering students with real-world insights, and driving innovation that meets the demands of a rapidly evolving marketplace. Whether you’re looking to engage top marketing talent, contribute to cutting-edge research, or inspire the next generation of industry leaders, this is where impactful connections begin.
Our Valued Industry Partners
We are proud to showcase the companies and professionals who have contributed to the success of our students and academic initiatives.
Mathapelo Mofokeng
Nestlé South Africa
Senior Brand Manager
Contribution: Presented a guest lecture to second-year Marketing students on the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) on the FMCG industry. She highlighted how AI enhances human input, reduces errors, and supports smarter decision-making across the value chain.
Mbali Nyembe
Red Bull South Africa
Digital Marketing Specialist
Contribution: Served as a guest lecturer for Diploma students, offering practical insights into personal selling and digital strategy within the South African market. Her session brought real-world relevance to classroom learning, exemplifying how UJ connects students directly with industry leaders.
Maphuthi Rankapole
KFC
Marketing Executive
Contribution: Delivered an inspiring guest lecture to third-year Marketing students, drawing from her experience leading the iconic KFC Streetwise Two campaign. Mrs Rankapole shared actionable advice on personal branding, freelancing, and the power of taking initiative to boost employability in competitive markets. A masterclass in bold, authentic marketing.
Aphiwe Bukani
McDonald’s South Africa
Marketing Manager
Contribution: Guest lectured for Higher Certificate Marketing students, sharing over 15 years of expertise across FMCG, QSR, telecommunications, and media sectors. Mr Bukani offered practical lessons on campaign development, stakeholder engagement, and strategic brand management—giving students a behind-the-scenes look at building national marketing success stories in South Africa.
CTM (Ceramic Tile Market)
Contribution: Sponsored prizes for top-performing students in the Diploma in Marketing Management (2024).
Old Mutual
Contribution: Sponsored a prize for the top student in the Advanced Diploma in Marketing Management (2024), supporting academic excellence and future readiness.
Markham (TFG Group)
Contribution: Provided vouchers to recognise the top-performing students in the Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Retail (2024). Awards were given across all three undergraduate years and for the best Advanced Diploma student.
Investec
Contribution: Sponsored a total of R9 000 in academic prizes for the top BCom Marketing Management students (2024) in the first, second, and third year.
PPS (Professional Provident Society)
Contribution: Sponsored the award for the top student in BCom Honours Marketing Management (2024), encouraging academic distinction at postgraduate level.
3M South Africa
Contribution: Gave a donation to the Department of Marketing Management in support of academic excellence, innovation and student advancement. This significant investment strengthens the department’s capacity to deliver future-ready marketing education and create high-impact industry collaborations.
Colgate-Palmolive
Contribution: Annual industry collaboration project with the Marketing Honours students.
Interested in Partnering with Us?
We welcome industry leaders who want to make a lasting impact. To explore collaboration opportunities, contact us at kathleens@uj.ac.za