Profile
Title
Dr
Name and surname
Lucé Pretorius
Job title
Senior Lektor, Vakgroep Adjunkleier
Telephone
016 9103428
E-mail
Luce.Pretorius@nwu.ac.za
Physical address
Gebou A21, Kamer G19.3
Campus
Vanderbijlpark
Qualifications

PhD in Maatskaplike Werk, Meesters in Maatskaplike Werk, BSW

Expertise
Innoverende en responsiewe maatskaplikewerkopvoeding en -beleid, met besondere aandag aan kliëntegeweld en digitalisering van maatskaplikewerkpraktyk
Background

Dr. Luce Pretorius is a Senior Lecturer and Subject Group Deputy Leader in Social Work at the School of Psychosocial Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, North-West University, Vanderbijlpark Campus. She holds a PhD in Social Work and specializes in client violence, workplace wellbeing, and the safety of social service professionals.

Dr. Pretorius is actively involved in curriculum development, practicum coordination, and postgraduate supervision. She leads the Wellness Wardens project, a multi-phase initiative focused on strengthening social workers’ safety and wellbeing. She is also a LinkedIn ambassador for NWU and contributes to research, professional development, and policy discussions in the field.