Prof. Deseré Kokt
Professional Background
Prof. Desere Kokt is a Professor of Human Resource Management at the Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT). Holding a Doctorate in Human Resource Management, she brings twenty-four years of university-level teaching and postgraduate supervision experience. Her scholarly contributions include over 40 papers in peer-reviewed journals and more than 37 presentations at national and international conferences.
Her research excellence was recognised with the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Research Excellence in 2009. As a Master Human Resources Practitioner accredited by the South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) and a longstanding NRF grant holder, she consistently bridges academic theory with practical industry application.
Professional Leadership & Service
- Research Management: Five years of experience as Chair of the Faculty Research Committee for the Faculty of Management Sciences.
- Editorial Roles: Editorial Board Member for the Journal for New Generation Sciences (JNGS).
- Advisory Panels: Former member of the NRF Human and Social Sciences Advisory Panel.
Areas of Expertise
- • Human Resource Management
- • Organisational Behaviour
- • Organisational Culture
- • HR Issues in the Context of 4IR
- • Applied Research
Selected Publications
- • Lategan, L.O.K., Swart, C. & Kokt, D. 2025. Publication literacy: Editors’ advice on the successful submission and acceptance of a journal article. Journal of Inquiry Based Activities, 15(Special Issue), 106-123.
- • Ramajoe, S.M., Kokt, D. & Proos, E. 2025. Human resource management practices as a predictor of employee turnover intentions in the hospitality industry: The mediating role of psychological capital. South African Journal of Human Resource Management, 23(0), 1-8.
- • Kokt, D. & Sentso, P.M. 2024. Metacognitive cultural intelligence and the service delivery experiences of patrons at casual dining restaurants in Bloemfontein, South Africa. South African Journal of Human Resource Management, 22(0), 1-8.
- • Kokt, D. & Seqhobane, M. 2024. The impact of remote and hybrid work and psychological well-being on organisational citizenship behaviour: The moderating effect of psychological capital. Acta Commercii, 1-11.
- • Kokt, D. & Dreyer, T.F. 2024. Proposing the mentor development journey to facilitate engaged mentoring in a multinational corporation. International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring, 22(1), 5-18.
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