Biography / Background
Gerrit Crafford is a Professor in Construction Economics at Nelson Mandela University. He also serves as the Acting Director of the School of the Built Environment and Civil Engineering and is the Chairperson of the Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology (EBET) Faculty Postgraduate Studies Committee.
He is a results-driven, independent, determined, and resourceful academic who enjoys analysing problems and responding to crisis situations. He has an established domestic research track record and enjoys some international recognition for the quality and impact of his research outputs. He has research interests in the areas of higher education teaching and learning and business strategy. In his ideal future, he envisions himself driving strategic innovation in an international institution or organisation.
Qualifications
• Current registration: Master of Philosophy (Higher Education) (University of Stellenbosch)
• Master of Business Management and Administration Cum Laude (University of Stellenbosch)
• Philosophiae Doctor in Construction Economics (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University)
• Magister Scientiae in Quantity Surveying Cum Laude (University of Port Elizabeth)
• Baccalaureus Scientiae in Quantity Surveying (University of Port Elizabeth)
Awards and Achievements
2019 The best overall contribution to the quantity surveying profession award: Crafford, G.J. and Dent, S. 2019. Predicting quantity surveying students' throughput rate: A cohort analysis. The 11th Annual Quantity Surveying Research Conference. Johannesburg, South Africa, 16-17 September 2019.
Excellent paper award: Monyane, G., Emuze, F. and Crafford, G.J. 2019. Evaluating a collaborative cost management framework with lean construction experts. The 10th International Conference on Engineering, Project, and Production Management. Berlin, Germany, 2-4 September 2019.
2018 The best academic paper award: Mdudo, S. and Crafford, G.J. 2018. Benefits and barriers to implementing corporate social responsibility in quantity surveying practices. The 10th Annual Quantity Surveying Research Conference. Johannesburg, 1 October 2018.
2016 The best academic paper award: Esmeraldo, K. and Crafford, G.J. 2016. Competitive strategies and performance of quantity surveying small, medium enterprises in South Africa. The 9th Annual Quantity Surveying Research Conference. Port Elizabeth, 19 – 21 October.
The best presentation and innovative paper award: Rasmeni, C. and Crafford, G.J. 2016. Managing unethical conduct in the quantity surveying profession. The 9th Annual Quantity Surveying Research Conference. Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 19 – 21 October.
2015 The best academic paper award: Dent, S.P. and Crafford, G.J. 2015. Predicting quantity surveying students' performance. The 8th Annual Quantity Surveying Research Conference. Bloemfontein, 15 – 16 October.
The best transformation and sustainability paper award: Young, J., Dent, S.P. and Crafford, G.J. 2015. The role of the quantity surveyor in the green building process. The 8th Annual Quantity Surveying Research Conference. Bloemfontein. 15 – 16 October.
2013 The best conference paper award: Ndihokubwayo R., Crafford G. & Buys F. 2013. Alignment of Project objectives with incentives to achieve a successful delivery of infrastructures. The 2nd International Conference on Infrastructure Development in Africa. Johannesburg, 17 - 19 March.
2010 School of Built Environment, Emerging Researcher of the Year
2010 School of Built Environment, Emerging Teacher of the Year
Professional Activities
Committee Memberships
Statutory Council Committees
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Member of the South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession (Co-opted member) – Education, Research and Standard (ESR) Committee (Since 2019)
Institutional level (University of Stellenbosch)
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Member of the University of Stellenbosch Council (Elected by the Convocation) (2016-2018)
Institutional level (Nelson Mandela University)
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Member of the Nelson Mandela University REC-H (Ethics) Committee (2015-2018)
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Member of the Nelson Mandela University Postgraduate Studies Committee (Since 2020)
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Member of the Nelson Mandela University Research and Engagement Committee (Secundus) (Since 2020)
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Member of Nelson Mandela University Senate (Since 2020)
Faculty level (Faculty of Engineering, the Built Environment and Technology - EBET)
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Member of the EBET Faculty REC-H (Ethics) Committee (Since2014) (Chairperson between 2015-2018)
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Member of the EBET Faculty Postgraduate Studies Committee (Since 2014) (Chairperson since 2020)
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Member of the EBEIT Faculty Research and Engagement Committee (Since 2014)
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Member of the EBET Faculty Learning and Teaching Committee (Since 2020)
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Member of the EBET Faculty Management Committee (Since 2020)
School level (School of the Built Environment and Civil Engineering)
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Member of the BE & CE School Postgraduate Studies Committee (Since 2009)
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Member of the BE & CE School Research and Engagement Committee(Since 2009)
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Member of the BE & CE School Management Committee (Chairperson) (Since 2020)
Departmental level (Department of Quantity Surveying)
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Member of the Departmental EB17 Finance Committee
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Member of the Quantity Surveying Departmental Advisory Board
Membership of Associations and Institutions
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Associate Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors – AssocRICS (Membership Number: 1288101)
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Incorporated Member of the Charted Institute of Building – ICIOB (Membership Number: 2010903)
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Member of the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors – MAQS (Membership Registration Number: 45949620)
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Member of the Institute of Directors Southern Africa - M.Inst.D (IoDSA Member ID: 49246561)
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Member of the Research Ethics Committee Association of Southern Africa (Membership Number: 063)