About us
Institute of Teaching & Learning
The Institute of Teaching and Learning is a forward-thinking initiative dedicated to advancing accountancy education.
Through its various operating divisions, the Institute aims to contribute to the development of competent and passionate academics, provide academic support to students, prepare candidates for the SAICA IAC exams, and host events that foster important conversations in the professional accountancy education and training space.
The key divisions of the Institute include:
- Focuses on mentoring and coaching academics and those aspiring to join academia, particularly those practising as accountancy professionals.
- Aims to build a pipeline of competent and passionate academics.
- We believe there are students with immense potential who have what it takes to perform well academically but are in great need of well-designed academic support initiatives. Through the usage of technological tools, we tackle students’ academic support needs. Our focus is on the ‘underdog’ student who needs that ‘extra’ supportive space to realise and achieve their academic success goals.
- A supportive IAC Preparatory Board Course for SAICA’s IAC Examination in 2025 has been developed to assist candidates in successfully passing the SAICA IAC exams. The ITC Preparatory Board Course is expected to go live from 23 November 2024.
- Intensive use of techno tools to provide academic support to the exam candidates will yield ITC exam success!
- Hosts a variety of events, seminars, and webinars addressing key issues in professional accountancy education and training.
- Events are open to academics, trainees, students, and training offices involved in the chartered accountancy value chain.
- Focuses on mentoring and coaching young academics and those aspiring to join academia, particularly those practising as accountancy professionals.
- Aims to build a pipeline of competent and passionate academics.
- We believe there are students with immense potential who have what it takes to perform well academically but are in great need of well-designed academic support initiatives. Through the usage of technological tools, we tackle students’ academic support needs. Our focus is on the ‘underdog’ student who needs that ‘extra’ supportive space to realise and achieve their academic success goals.
- a supportive IAC Preparatory Board Course has been developed to assist candidates in successfully passing the SAICA IAC exams. The IAC Preparatory Board Course is expected to go live from 23 November 2024.
- Intensive use of techno tools to provide academic support to the exam candidates will yield ITC exam success!
- Hosts a variety of events, seminars, and webinars addressing key issues in professional accountancy education and training.
- Events are open to academics, trainees, students, and training offices involved in the chartered accountancy value chain.
The Institute aims to disrupt the accountancy education landscape by not only providing valuable offerings but also by facilitating important conversations within the profession.
Why Choose Us?
Choose us for a partnership that goes beyond expectations. Your success is our success, and we are ready to embark on this journey together.
Our team comprises experienced professional academics who hold the CA(SA) designation along with Master's degrees. We are deeply passionate about making a meaningful contribution to the accountancy profession.
We are bothered by some of the issues that affect the future of the profession and have taken it upon ourselves to roll our sleeves and tackle issues (poor performance of prospective accountancy professionals at academic programmes, poor training and development during the training period and the unsatisfactory SAICA-related exams performance of candidates
Your success is our top priority. We prioritize the needs of the "underdog" candidate, whether it's a student seeking academic support, a SAICA exam candidate, or a newly qualified CA(SA) with ambitious aspirations but facing challenges in achieving their best potential.
Stay ahead with our innovative approaches. We continually reflect on and optimize our offerings, leveraging technological tools and creative strategies to provide clients with standout solutions in a rapidly changing landscape.
We believe in being consistently relevant and forward-thinking in our approaches to education and training.
Our offerings do not follow a 'one-size-fits-all' approach, we prioritize responsiveness and flexibility.
Our focus is on being relevant to the unique needs of our clients. We have intentionally adopted an approach of being "there for the underdog."
We never settle for the status quo. Through regular evaluations and feedback loops, we are dedicated to continuous improvement.
Our commitment ensures that our offerings evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of our clients, guaranteeing that you receive the best possible support on your journey towards success.
Our Team
Founding Director
Mr Sitembele James
CA(SA) | M.Acc (UFS) | PGDip Public Sector Accounting (UCT)
- Until 30 June 2024, Sitembele was the Project Director: Examinations at SAICA, heading up the examination processes including the quality assurance processes over the SAICA ITC examinations. While at SAICA, Sitembele oversaw exam improvement processes, including the design and implementation of the new examination system as part of SAICA’s digital transformation “Ushintsho” Project.
- On 1 August 2024, Sitembele joined Walter Sisulu University as a Director: Institutional Advancement (Fundraising & Resource Mobilisation).
- A dynamic academic with extensive experience as a lecturer and senior lecturer in SAICA-accredited institutions.
- Founded the non-profit organization In-Pursuit of Excellence (IPEX), empowering school-level learners.
- Attended a Deloitte SA-sponsored trip to attend the One Young World Summit in 2012 in Pittsburg, Pennyslvannia in the United States.
- Demonstrated commitment to mentorship of other young people, with lots of those being CA(SA)s today.
- As a Senior Lecturer at WSU (2018 – 2021), he participated in capacity-building projects, securing funds (in excess of R12 million) for student bursaries and academic support programmes.
- As the Section Head: Auditing & Governance at WSU (2021), played a key role in the redevelopment of courses aligning with the SAICA CA2025 Competency Framework.
- Co-authored and contributed in textbooks and serves in various governance structures and boards.
- Sitembele has successfully completed the course-work of a Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Studies (2022) and the MPhil (IT Governance) (2023), both at the Nelson Mandela University and is currently completing the research modules of these programmes.
Managing Director
Mr Chuma Njomeni
CA(SA) | M.Com Taxation (UP)
- Chuma is a dedicated young academic who works as a Senior Lecturer: Taxation at Walter Sisulu University’s Department of Accounting Science.
- He plays a key role in the department’s student development and support services committee and leads a mentorship programme designed to benefit all students within the Accounting Science Department.
- Chuma completed his SAICA-accredited training at AGSA where he later advanced to the role of Assistant Audit Manager.
- During his tenure at AGSA’s Eastern Cape Business Unit, Chuma was honoured with two excellence awards.
- Passionate about academia, Chuma collaborates closely with Mr James on various academic projects.
- He is a contributing author to the book “Ethics for Accounting Professionals: A Case Study Approach” published by LexisNexis in 2021.
- Additionally, Chuma has experience serving as a
SAICA ITC marker.
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Head: IAC Preparatory Board Course
Mr Mojalefa “Jeff” Mosala
CA(SA)
- A determined, hardworking young man with a vision to contribute to making this world a better place.
- Jeff serves as a Senior Lecturer: Financial Reporting at WITS University and as a Non-Executive Director at the number of organisations, including Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA); Cricket Free State NPC.
- Currently completing a Master of Accounting at the Central University of Technology (CUT).
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Head: Student Experience
George Sarpong
CA(SA) | MPhil (IT Governance)
- Transitioned to academia after a few years in corporate.
- Served his SAICA-accredited training at KPMG (Port Elizabeth), where he was recipient of the Business Unit Managing Partner award given for outstanding commitment to clients.
- Currently serves as a Senior Lecturer & Head of MAF at the Nelson Mandela University’s Accounting Sciences department.
- Was selected as a finalist for SAICA’s top 35 under 35 finalist for 2024.
- Currently serves as an audit committee member and non-executive board member for various organizations.
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Head: Mentoring & Coaching
Likeleli Monyamane
CA(SA) | MBA | MSc (Digital Innovation & Analytics)
- A distinguished Chartered Accountant with a
wealth of experience in finance, governance, and business strategy. - Renowned speaker & education enthusiast
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This diverse and accomplished team brings a wealth of expertise, passion, and dedication to the Institute of Teaching and Learning, ensuring a comprehensive approach to accountancy education and training.
Feedback
Testimonials
We continue to receive positive feedback from our various stakeholders, see below.
As an e-Learning specialist leading a Team of Instructional Designers within the Directorate of Learning & Teaching (DLT) at Walter Sisulu University, I've been impressed with the workshop and training we received from ITL on "Boosting Academic Supporting for a Digital Age Student". Thank You!
E-Learning Manager, DLT, Walter Sisulu University.
The effectiveness of the workshops on Study Techniques and Motivation for effective learning by Sitembele James from ITL, has been well received and contributed positively to the continued success of our students! Thank You!
Programme Manager: Thuthuka Bursary Programme, Nelson Mandela University
ITL is a brilliant initiative, which is supportive and its model will definitely lead into well supported students and exam candidates. Students need more care and support!
Audit Senior, AGSA (Northern Cape)
Academic Consultant at ITL
It is so encouraging to see a brilliant initiative of this nature. It is unique and responsive and is not just a one-size-fit-all. It definitely will receive support from the stakeholders.
