Department of Educational Leadership and Management

Prof VP Mahlangu

College of Education
School of Educational Studies
Department: Educational Leadership and Management
Professor
Tel: 012 429 8550
E-mail: mahlavp@unisa.ac.za

Qualifications

  • PhD [University of Pretoria]
  • MED [University of Pretoria]
  • B.ED [University of Pretoria]
  • BA.ED [Vista University]
  • Training certificate: Clinical Trials Center from University of Hong Kong [Research Ethics Evaluation; Good Clinical Practice [GCP-E6(R2)2016;Introduction to Research Ethics; Informed Consent]
  • Certificate of competence from Assessment College of South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Accreditation number ETDP9963 [Conduct Moderation of Outcomes-based Assessments]

Fields of academic interests

Research interest

  • Professional Development
  • Quality Assurance
  • Law and Education Management

Field of Specialisation

  • Education Management

Books

  • Mahlangu, V.P. (Editor) (2018): Reimagining New Approaches in Teacher Professional Development. London: Intech.
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2010): Toxic relationship between the principal and school governing body, Lambert Academic Publishers.

Book Chapters:

  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2023). Understanding Principled Leadership Through the Lens of Fraud Diamond Theory (pp.233-239). In: Nikolay Popov, Editor-in-Chief Charl Wolhuter, Editor of Part 1 Zacharias L de Beer, Editor of Part 2 Gillian Hilton, Editor of Part 3 James Ogunleye, Editor of Part 4 Elizabeth Achinewhu-Nworgu, Editor of Part 5 Ewelina Niemczyk, Editor of Part 6, Recovering Education: Using the Experiences and Learning Acquired to Build New and Better Education Systems BCES Conference Books, 2023, Volume 21. Sofia: Bulgarian Comparative Education Society.
  • Mahlangu, V.P.& Sedio. M.Z. (2022), Exploring Quality Assurances: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Challenges in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).In: Global Perspectives on Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education Institutions. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8085-1.ch002
  • Mahlangu, V.P. & Moloto, B.M.(2022), Strategic Competencies and Skills for Future University Leaders: Creating More Agile Universities. In: Leadership and Management Strategies for Creating Agile Universities. IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-8213-8.ch011
  • Mahlangu, V.P., & Sithabile Ntombela. (2021). Leadership Challenges to Inclusion: Students With Disabilities in Higher Education (pages 23-39). In: Building Integrated Collaborative Relationships for Inclusive Learning Settings. IGI Global. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-6816-3.ch00
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2021). Exploring Challenges of Supervising Postgraduate Students in Open Distance Learning in Higher Education Settings. In: New Challenges to Education: Lessons from Around the World, BCES Conference Books, 2021, Volume 19. Sofia: Bulgarian Comparative Education Society. ISSN 2534-8426 (online), ISBN 978-619-7326-11-6 (online).
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2021): Betrayal Trauma Theory: Implications for Higher Education Leadership in Africa, In: K. S. Adeyemo (ed.), The Education Systems of Africa, Global Education Systems, Springer Nature Switzerland AG. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-43042-9-52-1.
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2021), Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Open and Distance Learning (pages 1079-1097). Research Anthology on Preparing School Administrators to Lead Quality Education Programs. IGI. EISBN13:9781799834397
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2020), "Humanizing Higher Education Through Ethical Leadership to Support the Public Service", Sengupta, E., Blessinger, P. and Makhanya, M.S. (Eds.) Developing and Supporting Multiculturalism and Leadership Development: International Perspectives on Humanizing Higher Education (Innovations in Higher Education Teaching and Learning, Vol. 30), Emerald Publishing Limited, pp. 175-190. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2055-36412020000003001.
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2020): Understanding Toxic Leadership in Higher Education Work Places through Betrayal Trauma Theory ISSN 2534-8426 (online); ISBN 978-619-7326-09-3 (print). Educational Reforms Worldwide BCES Conference Books, 2020, Volume 18. Sofia: Bulgarian Comparative Education Society ISSN 1314-4693 (print), ISSN 2534-8426 (online), ISBN 978-619-7326-09-3 (print), ISBN 978-619-7326-10-9 (online).
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2019):  Afrocentric Mentoring Models of Marginalized Individuals in Higher Education (pp.103-116), In: Jaimie Hoffman, Patrick Blessinger, Mandla Makhanya: Strategies for Facilitating Inclusive Campuses in Higher Education: International Perspectives on Equity and Inclusion. Innovations in Higher Education Teaching and Learning, Volume 17, Emerald Publishing Limited. ISSN: 2055-3641/doi:10.1108/S2055-364120190000017008.
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2019): Developing On-Campus and Distance Learning Systems in Higher Education: On- Campus and Distance Learning Systems, (pp.91-106), In: Mehdi Khosrow-Pour, D.B.A. (Editor), Handbook of Research on Challenges and Opportunities in Launching a Technology-Driven International University. IGI Publishing. ISBN13: 9781522562559, EISBN13: 9781522562566|DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-6255-9.
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2019): Equity and Diversity of Students in Higher Education (pp.115-130), In: Georgiadou, A., Gonzalez-Perez, M.A. and Olivas-Lujan, M.R. (Eds.) Diversity within Diversity Management: Types of Diversity in Organizations, Volume 22. USA: Emerald.    ISBN No: 978-1-78973-172-9, ISSN: 1877-6361/doi:10.1108/S1877-636120190000022007
  • Ntombela S and Vimbi P. Mahlangu (2019). The Inclusion and Support of Students with Disabilities in the South African Higher Education (pp. 195-210), In: Rhonda Jeffries (Editor): Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity in Contemporary Higher Education (Pages 334). USA: IGI Publishing. ISBN13: 9781522557241|ISBN10: 1522557245|EISBN13: 9781522557258|DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-5724-1.
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2019):  Education Capture: The Interference of Teacher Unions in the Schooling System in South Africa, In: Nikolay Popov, Charl Wolhuter, Louw de Beer, -West Gillian Hilton, James Ogunleye, Elizabeth Achinewhu-Nworgu, Ewelina K. Niemczyk, (Editors) Education in Glocal Education in Practice: Teaching, Researching, and    Citizenship, Bulgarian Comparative Education Society Conference Books, Volume 17, Investpress Sofia: Bulgaria. ISSN 1314-4693 (print), ISSN 2534-8426 (online).
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2018): Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Open and Distance Learning (pp.146-169), In: Koksal Buyuk (Editor), Administrative Leadership in Open and Distance Learning Programs, IGI Global: United States of America. ISBN 9781522526452 (hardcover) | ISBN 9781522526469 (ebook).
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2018): Mentoring of Pre-Service Teachers: Pre-Service Teacher Mentoring (pp. 1-18), In: Kenan Dikilitas, Enisa Mede, and Derin Atay (Editors), Mentoring Strategies in Teacher Education. IGI: USA. eISSN: 2326-9030.
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2018): Pertinent Leadership and Governance Challenges Facing Schools in South Africa (pp.136-142), In: Nikolay Popov, Charl Wolhuter, Juliana Maria Smith, Gillian Hilton, James Ogunleye, Elizabeth Achinewhu-Nworgu, Ewelina Niemczyk (Editors) Education in Modern Society, Bulgarian Comparative Education Society Conference Books, Volume 16, Investpress Sofia: Bulgaria. ISBN: 978-619-7326-02-4. 
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2018): Increasing multicultural content in the classroom through professional development (pp.127-140), In: Thabo J. Makhalemele & Lloyd Daniel Nkoli Tlale (Editors): integrating Multicultural Education into the Curriculum for Decolonisation, Benefits and Challenges. Nova Publishers: New York. ISBN: 978-1-53613-583-1.
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2018):* The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Distance Learning in Higher Education, In: Mahmut Sinecen (Editor): Trends in E-Learning. Intechopen Limited: London. ISBN: 978-1-78923-543-2.
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (Editor) (2018): Reimagining New Approaches in Teacher Professional Development. London: Intech. ISBN: 978-1-78984-189-3
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2017): Legal understanding of Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment in Schools (pp. 188-194) In: Popov, N., Wolhuter, W., Kalin, J., Hilton, G., Ogunleye, J., Niemczyk, E., & Chigisheva, O. (Editors) Current Business and Economics Driven Discourse and Education: Perspectives from Around the World, Bulgarian Comparative Education Society Conference Books, Volume 15, Investpress: Sofia, Bulgaria. ISBN: 978-619-7326-00-0.
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2017): Professional Development of Adult Learners through Open and Distance Learning (pp. 131-145), In: Susan, L. Renes (Editor) Global Voices in Higher Education, Intech: Croatia, ISBN: 978-953-51-3229-5.
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2017): Implementation of School Uniform Policy and the Violation of Students’ Human Rights in Schools (pp. 122-128), In:  Popov, N., Wolhuter, W., Kalin, J., Hilton, G., Ogunleye, J., Niemczyk, E., & Chigisheva, O. (Editors) Current Business and Economics Driven Discourse and Education: Perspectives from Around the World, Bulgarian Comparative Education Society Conference Books, Volume 15, Investpress: Sofia, Bulgaria. ISBN: 978-619-7326-00-0.
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2016): Managing the Quality of a Module, (pp. 181-199), In: Folake Ruth Aluko, Moeketsi Letseka, & Victor Pitsoe (Editors) Assuring Institutional Quality in Open Distance Learning (ODL) in the Developing Contexts, Education in a Competitive and Globalizing World, Nova: New York, ISBN:978-1-53610-141-

Journal articles

  • Mahlangu, V. P. (2023): Fraud Diamond Theory’s Perspectives of Principled Leadership in Organisational Transactional Relationships: Imaginary, Symbolic and Real Gifts. Journal of Culture and Values in Education 6 (3), 246-262.
  • Ntuli, L.T., Mahlangu, V.P. (2023): Legal execution of curriculum in primary schools: School management teams’ perspectives. Research in Educational Policy and Management 5 (2), 177-206.
  • Mahlangu, V. P. (2023): Heads of department administrative law strategies of managing schools in times of crisis. International Journal of Educational Review, Law And Social Sciences (IJERLAS), 3(6), 2040-2059.
  • Mataboge, S.K.C., & Mahlangu, V.P. (2023): Difficulties and Barriers Facing Principals in Empowering School Management Teams in Executing Their Roles as Instructional Leaders. Journal of Xidian University 17 (7), 828 – 838.
  • Makendano, A., & Mahlangu, V.P. (2023): Imagined strategies in managing learner behaviour in schools. International Journal of Scholars in Education 6 (1), 112-129.
  • Adaghe, I.N., Mahlangu, V.P. (2023): Managing of unionised and non-unionised teachers in schools. International Journal of Educational Review, Law And Social Sciences (IJERLAS), 3(4), 1051-1065.
  • Mataboge, S.K.C., & Mahlangu, V.P. (2023): Principals’ knowledge and experiences in executing instructional roles in schools. International Journal of Educational Review, Law And Social Sciences (IJERLAS), 3(3), 834-842.
  • Mahlangu, V. P. (2022): Exploring the supervision of gifted students in open distance e-learning setting in higher education context: University of South Africa. Journal of Gifted Education and Creativity, 9(1), 57-74.
  • Makendano, A.K., & Mahlangu, V.P. (2021). Learner Discipline versus Learner Freedom in Schools. Sir Syed Journal of Education & Social Research Vol. 4, Issue 4, 2021 (October – December). DOI: https://doi.org/10.36902/sjesr-vol4-iss4-2021(1-9)
  • Dwangu, A.M., & Mahlangu, V.P (2021): Accountability in the financial management practices of school principals. International Journal of Educational Management © Emerald Publishing Limited 0951-354X DOI: 10.1108/IJEM-06-2021-0243.
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2021): Management versus Governance Power Contests Facing Principals in Schools: Power Relations. Sir Syed Journal of Education & Social Research Vol. 4, Issue 4, 2021 (October – December). DOI: https://doi.org/10.36902/sjesr-vol4-iss4-2021(28-41)
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2020): Rethinking student admission and access in higher education through capabilities approach. International Journal of Educational Management, (2020), 34(1), 175-185.
  • Mahlobogoane, M.M., & Mahlangu, V.P. (2017): Leadership Practices of Heads of Department in Executing of Physical Development Activities in Primary Schools in South Africa – International Journal of Educational Sciences 16 (1-3):152-158.
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2015): The Role of the Principal in Facilitating Professional Development of Teachers and the Self in Primary Schools in South Africa - International Journal of Education Sciences 9(2): 233-241.
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2014): Strategies in managing township schools in South Africa: Partnership through Partnership, in Journal of Social Sciences, 38 (2): 175-183.
  • Pitsoe, V.J., & Mahlangu, V.P. (2014): Teaching Values in Education as a Political Act for Social Change, in Journal of Social Sciences, 40(1).
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2014): The Effects of Toxic Leadership on Teaching and Learning in South African Township Schools*, in Journal of Social Sciences, 38(3):313-320.
  • Mahlangu, V.P. & VJ Pitsoe. (2013): The changing landscape in the conditions of service for teachers in South Africa. Journal of Social Sciences, 36 (1):69-75.

Non-Accredited Journals

  • Mkosi, N.G., & Mahlangu, V.P. (2015): Experiences of Educators’ in Managing a School in a South African Prison - Journal of Sociology and Social Anthropology 6(4):501-510.
  • Mahlangu, V.P (2011): Dilemma of School Districts in Managing Career Counseling in South Africa, Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies, 2(4).
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2013): Understanding militant teacher union members’ activities in secondary school, in Policy Futures in Education Journal, 11(5).
  • Barber M Mafuwane & Vimbi P. Mahlangu (2015): Teaching Practices Responsive to Cross-Border Education of Learners from Culturally Diverse Settings: A South African Perspective, in Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 6 (1).
  • Mahlangu, V.P. & Victor J Pitsoe (2014): Implementation dilemma of the concept ‘research-intensive university’ at Institutions of Higher Learning: Critical analysis-in Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, Vol 5 No 27 December.
  • Mahlangu, V.P. & Mokgadi A.U. Mohlakwana (2014): Principal’s Experiences in Managing Teacher Relations in a Secondary School: A case study of a township school. Pensee Journal, 76 (10).
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2014): Strategies for principal-teacher development: A South African perspective- in Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 5(17).
  • Matshe, Phillip F.A & Vimbi P. Mahlangu (2014): Realigning the Curriculum for the Societal’s Needs in the 21st Century, in Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences, 5(27).
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2021): Leadership roles of teachers as school counsellors in schools to enhance giftedness in children. Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists, 9(5), Special Issue, 19-25. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17478/jegys.1003299
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2022): Exploring the constraints of space in enhancing giftedness of academics and administrative staff in higher education. Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists, 10(1), 11-22. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17478/jegys.1021197
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2022): Lecturers' perspectives on how physical spaces are used in higher education for Talent Development of Students. Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists, 10(1), 11-22. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17478/jegys.1021197
  • Mahlangu, V.P. (2021): Enhancing student giftedness in open distance e-learning through quality assurance using Donabedian steps. Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists, 9(4), 317-327. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17478/jegys.1005917

Professional positions, fellowships & awards

  • Recipient of Dean’s Excellent Teaching Award from University of Pretoria
  • Member of Bulgarian Comparative Education Society
  • Acting Chair of Department in the Department of Educational Leadership and Management at the University of South Africa [1 June -3 September in the Dep 2021]. [01 September 2023- to date 2024]
  • Involved: in College [CEDU] Higher Degrees Committee managing admission of Masters Students (Course work).
  •  College Research Ethics Committee;

Students Disciplinary Appeals Committee. [UNISA]

  • Deputy Editor of Africa Education Review Journal

  • Member (Research Proposal Review Committee) (University of Pretoria) (2009 – 2021).
  • Member of SAELA
  • Member of PIE
  • Member of EMASA
  • Member of ISER
  • Executive Editorial Board Member of Perspectives in Education (Journal) - 2009 to 2016.
  • Completed a “Seminar for University Teachers from Anglophone African Countries” which was sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and organized by Northeast Normal University from 10 September – 30 September 2014 in Changchun, the People’s Republic of China.

Projects

  • International project: The dynamics of higher education space and place in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • TVET Masters project
  • Digital Literacy, Leadership and Governance in Public Schools in Gauteng [collaboration with Dr Sheila Mphahlele
  • Training of Nigerian Principals
  • Outreach-Boksburg Correctional Services Back to school Campaign (2017)
  • The supervision of postgraduate students studying at a distance through e-learning while in custody.
  • Promoting the Effectiveness of Schools through Engaged Scholarship.

Other

Research links:

Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8251-750X

Google scholar: https://scholar.google.co.za/citations?user=3x_ZB2cAAAAJ&hl=en

ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Vimbi-Mahlangu