Khanyisile is a dynamic, enthusiastic, and dependable professional who actively seeks knowledge and excels under pressure. With extensive experience in TV productions since 2006, and in her role as a facilitator and multimedia specialist at Unisa since 2010, she effectively merges her passions for education and multimedia to significantly enhance the teaching and learning experience.

The COVID-19 pandemic has driven pivotal changes in higher education, and she recognizes the necessity for this sector to adapt to emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI). As the leader of the Academy of Applied Technologies and Innovation, she takes charge of various initiatives, with a mission to explore innovative ideas, critically evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, and ascertain their suitability for Unisa using design thinking and the Incremental Innovation Framework. Through ICT-AATI Innovation, she collaborates with stakeholders to implement transformative changes. Additional to her experiences is writing policies, publishing articles and engaging on research and development aligned with innovation and critical thinking.