Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies

Engineering the Future of African Manufacturing

World-class business education, applied research, and industry collaboration dedicated exclusively to the manufacturing and supply chain sectors.

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Why Choose Us?

The TWIMS Advantage

Deep Sector Expertise.

Education designed specifically for the complex operating environments of African manufacturers.

Academic Rigour.

Combining international business education standards with hyper-relevant, practical industry application.

Elite Network.

Join a cohort of driven logistics and manufacturing professionals, shaping sustainable industrial growth across the continent.

Alumni & Thought Leadership.

Master industrial strategy with Africa's top manufacturing network.

Professors' Perspective

Prof Justin Barnes

Participating in Toyota's State of the Motor Industry (SoMI)

Professors' Perspective

Professor Lisa Kinnear

Taking off the power blinkers: an elusive leadership skill By Professor Lisa Kinnear

Professors' Perspective

Prof Justin Barnes

The South African Manufacturing Sector Enters 2026 in Trouble

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TWIMS: Advancing Africa's Industrial Future

The Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies (TWIMS) is a specialised business school dedicated exclusively to the manufacturing and supply chain sectors. Located on a state-of-the-art campus in Kloof, Durban, we bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world industrial application.

Exclusive Industry Focus: qualification & masterclasses hyper-focused on manufacturing.
World-Class Partnerships: Africa's only manufacturing-focused MBA via GIBS.
Practical, Immediate Impact: Skills in lean operations and future technologies.

What Sets Us Apart

Our curriculum is designed by industry experts for professionals, ensuring critical skills are applied immediately.

Partnerships and Collaborations

Academic Programmes

Specialised Studies for the
Manufacturing Sector.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Step Into the Technology Sandbox. Move beyond theory. The TWIMS Technology Sandbox is a state-of-the-art experiential learning lab.

NICHE MASTERCLASSES

Equip your leadership team with agile, immediately applicable skills designed to navigate today's economic, regulatory, and technological landscape.

OUR NETWORK

Powered by Experts. Proven by Alumni. Our faculty bridges the critical gap between academic rigour and factory-floor reality.

SHAPING THE FUTURE

The Premier Hub for Industrial Discourse. TWIMS is more than a business school; it is the continent's leading forum for manufacturing strategy.

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The TWIMS Executive Conference Centre

Host Your Next Event in a Center of Excellence.

State-of-the-art facilities, tailored for corporate strategy sessions, industry conferences, and executive board meetings in the serene environment of Kloof. Elevate your next corporate gathering. The TWIMS campus offers world-class venue hire available to the public, complete with comprehensive end-to-end event support so you can focus entirely on your agenda.

Advanced IT & AV

Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi, high-def projection, and dedicated on-site IT support.

Advanced IT & AV

Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi, high-def projection, and dedicated on-site IT support.

Executive Catering

Full-service culinary support. Premium coffee to bespoke networking cocktails.

Executive Catering

Full-service culinary support. Premium coffee to bespoke networking cocktails.

Versatile Spaces

Tiered auditorium, high-tech boardrooms, or flexible breakout areas.

Versatile Spaces

Tiered auditorium, high-tech boardrooms, or flexible breakout areas.

Secure & Private

Secure parking, access control, and a discreet, professional environment.

Secure & Private

Secure parking, access control, and a discreet, professional environment.

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ALUMNI

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Alum Tariq Ahmed

TWIMS Congratulates GIBS MBA Manufacturing Alum Tariq Ahmed on his appointment as B2B Sales Marketing Manager at Engen.

Siphathisiwe Sibanda

Siphathisiwe won the Environment of Business and Inclusive Leadership in Manufacturing awards for being the best MBA student in those fields.

Tracy Moonsamy

Top Achiever: Tracy Moonsamy Innovation and Design Award (shared award) For the best MBA student in Innovation and Design

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FACULTY FRIDAY

Insights from our
Manufacturing Experts.

Liesel Kassier

FACULTY FRIDAY

Implications of the 2026 Budget for Manufacturing: Credibility Must Translate into Competitiveness

South Africa’s 2026 Budget offers the manufacturing sector a stronger macroeconomic platform, but its real value will be determined by implementation. Treasury’s emphasis on fiscal sustainability, debt stabilisation and a rules-based public finance framework is an important and credible signal.

Mbongeni Ndlovu

FACULTY FRIDAY

The GIBS (Manufacturing Focus) MBA Environment of Business immersion

The GIBS (Manufacturing Focus) MBA Environment of Business immersion, led by myself and fellow TWIMS faculty member Dr Lisa Kinnear, last month provided a powerful illustration of how the external environment shapes the performance and resilience of firms operating in emerging-market industrial nodes.

Khavitha Singh

FACULTY FRIDAY

Lean is often associated with tools and efficiency frameworks, yet lasting improvement rarely depends on tools alone.

Lean is often associated with tools and efficiency frameworks, yet lasting improvement rarely depends on tools alone. At its core, Lean requires leadership courage and disciplined learning.

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Future of Manufacturing
Green Manufacturing
Lean Manufacturing
African Trade & Industrialisation