Meet the Trainers

Meet the data champions

Building a growing network of data confidence at NWU

Meet the trainers and champions supporting the Data Literacy Train-the-Trainer initiative across the university. Together, they are helping staff turn data into practical insight, stronger decisions, and greater digital confidence.

Adri Du Plessis

Adri Du Plessis

Consultant: Information Technology

Supporting staff in building practical data confidence for everyday decision-making.

Boeta Pretorius

Boeta Pretorius

Consultant

Helping shape a culture where data supports smarter choices, stronger systems, and practical innovation.

Commence Nkomo

Commence Nkomo

Chief Data Architect

Driving the strategic vision for data literacy and helping build a stronger data culture across NWU.

Elize van Eldik

Elize van Eldik

Librarian

Supporting access to knowledge, information literacy, and the effective use of trusted data resources.

Herman Van Der Westhuizen

Herman Van Der Westhuizen

CTL

Helping connect learning, support, and practical digital capability across the university environment.

Marco Pires

Marco Pires

Consultant: Information Technology

Supporting practical, real-world use of data to strengthen digital capability across teams.

Ronell Pietersen

Ronell Pietersen

Strategic Intelligence Specialist

Turning intelligence into insight that helps guide planning, performance, and evidence-based decision-making.

Teresa Smit

Teresa Smit

Research Support Coordinator

Supporting researchers and staff through structured guidance, coordination, and access to useful research support.