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Dr Katlego Leshabane

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I’m Dr Katlego Leshabane, an AI Implementation Specialist and curriculum/digital transformation leader based in Pretoria.

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I’m Dr Katlego Leshabane, an AI Implementation Specialist and curriculum/digital transformation leader based in Pretoria. With 10+ years in public-sector capability building and quality-governed environments, I focus on turning complex organisational and policy requirements into clear processes, SOPs, and scalable learning pathways. I also bring hands-on exposure to Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power Automate, Power Platform, Copilot Studio, and Azure AI, with a strong emphasis on responsible AI and governance.

I’m especially effective at bridging stakeholder needs—research, learning design, assurance, and executive reporting—into practical, user-ready implementations. From designing Copilot awareness sessions and AI masterclasses to integrating Microsoft tools for knowledge management and reporting, I help teams adopt AI-assisted workflows with confidence, compliance, and measurable outcomes.

  • 7 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Industry experience

  • Government
  • Education

Work experience· 4 roles

Academic Content Writer · EduvosMay 2026 – Present · 7 mos

Develop, review, quality assure and ingest learning materials and assessments to programme specifications, including content alignment and validation for delivery.

Director: Curriculum Development · National School of GovernmentJan 2023 – Jan 2026 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Lead curriculum innovation, digital transformation and capability-building initiatives supporting public-sector performance, governance and service delivery. Analyse institutional and learning requirements, develop implementation plans and scalable learning pathways, and maintain curriculum/assessment/quality assurance frameworks and SOPs. Champion AI adoption and Responsible AI/digital-governance capability development, designing and facilitating Copilot awareness sessions, AI masterclasses and transformation webinars. Integrate Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, Power BI, Power Platform, Power Automate and Copilot Studio into learning and organisational enablement; convert pilot feedback into scalable capability proposals. Manage directorate planning, performance reporting, and coordinate cross-functional work with government departments, SETAs, academia, regulators and technology partners.

Researcher · UmalusiJan 2021 – Jan 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Managed research, governance and qualification-development processes in a regulated national quality-assurance environment. Mapped policy, stakeholder, standards and governance requirements into documented qualification and curriculum-development processes; developed terms of reference, managed consultants, coordinated governance forums and monitored delivery against agreed requirements. Produced evidence-based reports and recommendations to support policy and decision-making, while strengthening stakeholder relationships and institutional knowledge sharing.

Assistant Manager: Qualifications & Curriculum · UmalusiJan 2019 – Jan 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Education· 6

PhD in Science Education · University of Johannesburg2026
Master of Education · University of Pretoria2021
Honours Bachelor of Education · University of Pretoria2017
Short Course (I-SET Robotics) · University of South Africa2017

Certifications and awards

Microsoft Certified AI Transformation Leader (AB-730)2026

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