P. D. Rwelamila is a Professor of Project Management and Procurement Systems at the University of South Africa Graduate School of Business Leadership (GSBL), ‘B’ Rated researcher by the South African National Research Foundation (NRF) as an Internationally acclaimed researcher. Joint coordinator: CIB - W107: Construction in developing countries; past President: South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP). He is a Fellow CIOB (UK), Corporate professional member of MAACE (USA), MAIC (USA) and MIPPM (USA). Named as the world's second-most cited researcher in projects procurement systems (2005 - Arizona State University - USA).
DEFSA promotes relevant research with the focus on design + education through its biennial conferences, to promote professionalism, accountability and ethics in the education of young designers. Our next conference is a hybrid event. See above for details.
Professional Members in good standing can receive a certificate of membership, but DEFSA cannot provide confirmation or endorsement of skills whatsoever. DEFSA only confirm membership of DEFSA which is a NPO for Design Education in South Africa (https://www.defsa.org.za/imagine).