Professional Background

Ms Lize Louw serves as the Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP) Coordinator within the Faculty of Management Sciences at the Central University of Technology (CUT). She holds a Postgraduate Degree, an Advanced Diploma, and a Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management, having graduated with distinction (Cum Laude) in her postgraduate and diploma studies.

In her current role, Ms Louw coordinates the academic support programme and lectures various hospitality management subjects, mentoring students to achieve academic success. Her professional background includes an internship at the Sky Villa Boutique Hotel in Plettenberg Bay, where she gained practical operational experience across multiple departments. She is currently completing her Master’s degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management at CUT, with research focusing on food waste management practices within public university food service establishments. Her dedication to excellence was further recognised through her selection for the prestigious Abe Bailey Travel Bursary in 2025.

Areas of Expertise

• • Hospitality Management
• • Food Waste Management
• • Sustainability in Hospitality
• • Extended Curriculum Programmes (ECP)
• • Academic Support and Mentoring