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Prof. Nelesh Dhanpat

Associate Professor & Deputy Head of Department (HRM)
Name: Nelesh Dhanpat
Location: DRing 402A Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Industrial Psychology and People Management Academic Staff  Staff Members

Contact Details:
Tel: +27 (0)11 559 4479

Email: neleshd@uj.ac.za

About Prof. Nelesh Dhanpat

Professor Nelesh Dhanpat is a highly respected HRM researcher and academic with over ten years of experience. He serves as the Deputy Head of the Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management (HRM Programme) and leads a team of 15 academics, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role. Prof. Dhanpat teaches Human Resource Management in the 4th year Advanced Diploma and People Strategy in the Masters of Strategic Human Resource Management. Prof. Nelesh is dedicated to providing his students with a solid understanding of HRM principles and practices. He has supervised several honours, masters, and PhD studies to completion. He is also an external examiner for master’s and doctoral studies at various South African universities. He holds professional memberships with the South African Board of People Practitioners, the African Academy of Management, and the European Academy of Management. Recognized for his expertise, he is a Y2-rated researcher by the National Research Foundation (NRF).In addition to his academic work, he has facilitated large-scale learning interventions for corporates and state-owned enterprises. His extensive knowledge and experience make him well-equipped to help organizations improve their HRM practices and achieve their strategic goals. Prof Nelesh’s research is widely recognized and has been presented at both local and international conferences. He has published numerous research articles in esteemed scholarly journals, highlighting his commitment to advancing the field of HRM through rigorous scientific research. He is also a highly respected member of the academic community, serving on the editorial boards of several prominent local and international journals:

  • SAGE Open – Editorial Board
  • South African Journal of Human Resource Management – Assistant Editor
  • South African Journal of Industrial Psychology – Section Editor
  • Frontiers in Psychology – Guest Associate Editor; Handling Editor; Review Editorial Board
  • South African Journal of Business Management – Editorial Board
  • Frontiers in Health – Associate Editor
  • African Journal of Employee Relations – Editorial Board
  • Journal of Psychology in Africa – Consulting Editor
  • South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences – Editorial Board Member

Highest Qualification:  PhD Human Resource Management, University of Johannesburg

Research interests: Human Resource Management, Positive Organisational Behaviour, Work and Organisational Psychology

Research publications

  • Dhanpat, N., Buthelezi, Z. P., Joe, M. R., Maphela, T. V., & Shongwe, N. (2020). Industry 4.0: The role of human resource professionals. SA Journal of Human Resource Management, 18, 11.
  • Patience, M. G., De Braine, R., & Dhanpat, N. (2020). Job demands, job resources, and work engagement among South African nurses. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 30(5), 408-416.
  • Dhanpat, N., Danguru, D. L., Fetile, O., Kekana, K., Mathetha, K. N., Nhlabathi, S. F., & Ruiters, E. (2021). Self-management strategies of graduate employees to enhance work engagement. SA Journal of Industrial Psychology, 47, 12.
  • Lees, D., & Dhanpat, N. (2021). Relationship between manager credibility, strategic alignment and employee motivation. SA Journal of Human Resource Management, 19, 11.
  • Kobus-Oluwale, J., Schachtebeck, C., & Dhanpat, N. (2021). Investigating career progression experiences of women into top management at a South African bank. EUREKA: Social and Humanities, 3, 28–40.
  • Dhanpat, N., & Schachtebeck, C. (2021). Establishing a job-crafting and intrapreneurial link: Towards new approaches to innovative work. Acta Commercii, 21(1), 10.
  • Ngqeza, K., & Dhanpat, N. (2021). The effects of employee empowerment on turnover intention in a Mining organisation. SA Journal of Human Resource Management. 19(0), 1-12.
  • Ngqeza, K., & Dhanpat, N. (2022).   Organisational citizenship behaviours: Their influences on mineworkers’ turnover intention¸ Journal of Psychology in Africa, 32(2), 1-5.
  • Phungula, N., De Brain, R., & Dhanpat, N. (2022). The effect of employee value proposition on normative commitment. EUREKA: Social and Humanities, 2, 46-57
  • Dhanpat, N., Makgamatha, K., Monageng, R., & Sigawuki, K. (2022). COVID-19: Employee Experience and Adjustment at a State Owned Company in South Africa. SAGE Open, 12(2), 21582440221102435.
  • Dhanpat, N. (2022). A systematic review of job crafting in the South African context. Journal of Contemporary Management, 19(1), 242-259.
  • Dhanpat, N., & Legoabe, L. (2022). Establishing idiosyncratic deals (i-deals) as a precursor to work role performance. International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), 11(4), 106-117.
  • Ngobeni, P., & Dhanpat, N. (2022). Keeping nurses engaged during COVID-19: An i-deal perspective. SA Journal of Industrial Psychology. 48(0), 1-11.
  • Dhanpat, N., & De Braine, R.T. (2022). The influence of retention factors on nurses’ intention to leave. 15th International Business Conference, Somerset West, Cape Town.
  • Phungula, N., & Dhanpat, N., & De Braine, R.T. (2022). Investigating the relationship between employee value proposition (EVP) and work identity. 15th International Business Conference, Somerset West, Cape Town.
  • Munsamy, M., Dhanpat, N., & Barkhuizen, E. N. (2023). The development and validation of a digital leadership competency scale. Acta Commercii, 23(1), 15.
  • Gumbie, A., Dhanpat, N., & Joseph, R. (2023). Perspectives of human resource practitioners in two urban local authorities in Zimbabwe.  SA Journal of Human Resource Management. 21(0),  1-12.
  • Mkhwanazi, D., & Dhanpat, N. (2023). Call centre support staff job crafting and employee engagement: Controlling the effects of sociodemographic characteristics. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 1-6.
  • Dhanpat, N., Geldenhuys, M., & Ruggunan, S. (2023). Psychological experiences and responses in the global south amidst and ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic. Frontiers in Psychology, 14, 1172853.
  • Pitsoe, O., Schachtebeck, C., & Dhanpat, N. (2023). COVID-19: Experiences of women in the South African banking sector. International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), 12(5), 114-129.
  • Stofile, P, De Braine, R.T., & Dhanpat, N. (2023). Experiencing work in the fourth industrial revolution: a qualitative study on work identity and new ways of work. EUREKA: Social and Humanities, 3, 52-64.
  • Dhanpat, N., & Mkhwanazi, D.S., (2023). Psychological Empowerment and Work Engagement: A Two-Way Street. 16th International Business Conference, Swakopmund, Namibia.
  • Dhanpat, N., & De Braine, R.T.  (2023). Job Crafting Efficacy. A new concept. International Business Conference, Swakopmund, Namibia.