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

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

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

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

Herman Van Der Westhuizen
Helping connect learning, support, and practical digital capability across the university environment.

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

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

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