Research, Training & Development
We offer research-based training programmes to address social issues.

We specialise in the higher education, public service and development sectors:
- Human rights
- Gender
- Disability
- Diversity
- Health
- Good governance
- Change and transformation
- Drug and substance abuse
What DEW can do for you
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Research, education, training, and skills development.
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People development, skill and knowledge transfer.
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Assignment and project management, tools and methodologies.
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Professionalism, integrity and ethical conduct.







How we work
We work transdisciplinarily in inter- and multi-teams from various universities and relevant stakeholders.
We partner with community organisations for local and indigenous knowledge, fieldwork and surveys across the country.
We use state-of-the-art information technology and electronic platforms for maximum efficiency and on-time delivery of projects.
Quality Assurance
Inception reports detail all aspects of the project.
Work plans and budgets are monitored for on-target delivery.
A reference group of experts is selected for each project to ensure quality and rigor.
Progress reports and presentations are made available to relevant stakeholders. Stakeholders participate in validation exercises.
B-BBEE status
The company is categorised as a B-BBEE Exempted Micro Enterprise – General, Level 4 Contributor.
About Us
Maretha de Waal is the owner and sole director of De Waal Research and Development (Pty) Ltd.
Get In Touch
dewconsultonline@gmail.com
marethadewaal@gmail.com