Dr Hennie Conradie
MPA (Stellenbosch), PhD (NMU)
- Researcher
- Independent Development Facilitator
- Public Policy and Socio-Economic Development Specialist
Professional Services
1.
Independent Research and Development Facilitation
2.
Academic Consulting and Postgraduate Research Support
Research, Development and Meaningful Change
Welcome to the professional platform of Dr Hennie Conradie — experienced academic, researcher, postgraduate supervisor, facilitator and independent development specialist with more than 30 years of combined experience across the public, private, academic and community sectors.
In a rapidly changing world characterised by pressure on resources, governance challenges, institutional instability, increasing unemployment, corruption, and developmental uncertainty, credible research reports and effective independent development facilitation have become more important than ever before.
Practical, research-informed and sustainable long-term solutions to complex challenges can often only be developed via the alignment and management of multiple, diverse stakeholders.
1. Independent Research and Development Facilitation
Dr Conradie facilitates research-informed development initiatives aimed at addressing urgent societal challenges. His areas of expertise include:
- Action research
- Independent developmental facilitation
- Stakeholder alignment and partnership development
- Feasibility studies and strategic assessments
- Governance support
- Programme and project facilitation
His facilitation philosophy combines academic insight with practical implementation experience to support sustainable development, collaborative problem-solving and innovative thinking.
2. Academic Consulting and Postgraduate Research Support
Dr Conradie provides specialised academic support and research facilitation services to Master’s and PhD students globally. His work focuses on helping students:
- Develop meaningful and scientifically researchable projects
- Design valid and viable research studies
- Improve research proposal and thesis quality
- Understand qualitative and comparative data analysis
- Navigate the entire research process (from idea formulation to completion)
Through one-on-one consultations, online masterclasses and ongoing guidance, students are empowered to complete academically rigorous and socially relevant research within realistic timeframes.
Why Work with Dr Conradie?
- PhD-qualified academic and development specialist
- More than 30 years of professional experience
- Strong understanding of public sector, private sector and socio-economic development realities
- Practical and solution-oriented approach
Contact Dr Hennie Conradie
Empowering people and communities through research, knowledge and independent development facilitation.
Publications - HF Conradie as author/co-author:
RE POVERTY REDUCTION: Journal of Public Administration.
https://share.google/ESiiE61fzj9jfdaBR
RE STAKEHOLDER DYNAMICS IN DURBAN HARBOUR: International Journal of Qualitative Research. https://share.google/NS1zeSxYiPQzyc381
RE TURNAROUND OF INNER-CITY DECAY: International Journal of Business Ecosystem & Strategy https://share.google/ZnG7BBib0U1uBZpKC
RE LEGAL REMEDIES IN RELATION TO PROBLEMATIC INNER-CITY PROPERTIES https://share.google/8UoIYYZOo2hb6S6uS
6455c31b9a33f.pdf https://share.google/6kFz137e52cm0xaNW
RE TURNAROUND OF INNER-CITY DECAY AND PROBLEM BUILDINGS. Administratio Publica https://share.google/Am4e3itPoaGY5yZmk
RE THE GAP-MARKET IN HOUSING. https://share.google/UTkzcDQXdMfZZy3NL
RE SCHOOL INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT. Africa’s Public Service Delivery & Performance Review https://share.google/6PxF037hlghZQhxvq
RE PUBLIC SECTOR STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT. https://share.google/sjDdUpHGIkbhIsT0V
RE STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT. https://scholarhub.ui.ac.id/jbb/vol31/iss3/2/
Media Information
MEDIA REPORTS Re SEWAGE SPILLING CRISES AT DURBAN HARBOUR – example of a ‘wicked’ societal problem that must be solved:
Sewage overflow disrupts Durban hotel operations and local beaches https://share.google/8FhdwoB8fuctOmBYb
Raw sewage crisis chokes Durban harbour https://share.google/1gsSdPxpHdVVJo6yy
Sewage spill leads to Durban beach closures (Watch on YouTube)
Sewage spill forces Durban South Beach closure – SABC News – Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa’s news leader. https://share.google/mstBAZviwQchfCXbh
Sewage spills spark environmental and health concerns in Durban. https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1401670682006228&id=100064899273489&rdid=iv56iUUzTwFWuFMy
Untreated sewage continues to spill into Durban harbour (Watch on YouTube)