A Framework For Sustainable Water Supply Needs: A Case Study Of South Africa
Monarch is happy to announce the recently authorised research proposal by PhD in Leadership Candidate Mr. Hudson Maila. His research focuses on the important issue of how leadership affects the availability of sustainable water supply. Mr. Maila brings consider knowledge to the research having worked in the industry for decades.
The Research
Sustainable water supply is a problem in many parts of the world. Central to the problem is the lack of adequate water supply which has engulfed the sub-Saharan Africa region. In South Africa, similar negative effects show deficiencies in meeting water supply needs in a sustainable manner. The deficiencies are linked to the estimated 5.3 million households with limited access to water, making the situation deeply concerning because this figure is above the estimated global average rate of 3.7 million people per country. If these challenges are not overcome, one possible impact is a diminished water supply that may lead to a lack of clean drinking water, degeneration of human health and environmental standards, as well as excessive disruption to economic activities.
The focus of this research will be on the water supply system in South Africa. The research will employ a qualitative inquiry approach in accordance with the Monarch Standard Research Process Flow. A triangulated research approach will be used to review the scholarly literature, including content analysis of existing data and interviewing key stakeholders. A review of the scholarly literature for leadership, governance and social justice will be undertaken. The aim of this research is to develop a new conceptual framework, that can inform the policy and strategy to meet sustainable water supply needs in South Africa.
The Researcher
Mr. Maila Hudson is a Dual PhD / DOAL Combined Program Candidate. He holds an Master of Management from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg and both a Master of Technology in Public Management and an Honours Bachelor of Administration from The University of South Africa (UNISA). At present, he holds the position of Senior Human Resource Manager at Rand Water where he drives the strategic focus of the Human Resource initiatives. Previous to that, he held the position of Lead Facilitator and Acting Director of Human Resource Development at the National Department of Public Works. His management career has spanned over 20 years in HR roles. He also holds certificates in Coaching Learners (NQF level 3) and Mentoring Colleagues (NQF level 4) obtained from Mentornet. He is also a member of COMENSA-Coaching and Mentoring South Africa and the Institute of Directors South Africa.