Congratulations to Prof. Moosa Sedibe, Full Professor and Assistant Dean: Research, Innovation and Engagement in the Department of Agriculture, on achieving a 2026 National Research Foundation (NRF) C2 rating, recognising him as an as an established researcher.

Prof. Moosa Sedibe is an accomplished academic, researcher, postgraduate supervisor and higher education leader with extensive experience in teaching, research, innovation and academic administration. His academic and research interests focus on agricultural sciences, crop production, plant nutrition, sustainable agricultural systems and plant–environment interactions.

His research contributes to addressing agricultural productivity challenges through innovative and scientifically driven approaches. He has experience in postgraduate supervision, research development, scholarly publishing, research collaboration and securing competitive research funding. In his leadership capacity, Prof. Sedibe is committed to strengthening the institutional research culture, improving postgraduate success, promoting research excellence and facilitating meaningful stakeholder engagement.

He actively supports emerging researchers, postgraduate students and collaborative research initiatives. His leadership philosophy emphasises accountability, consultation, teamwork, mentorship and continuous improvement. Through his academic, research and administrative contributions, Prof. Sedibe seeks to advance knowledge production, strengthen institutional research capacity and contribute to sustainable development through impactful research, innovation and engagement.

Congratulations to Prof. Sedibe on this well-deserved achievement! Wishing you continued success!