Dr Bagraim holds a business science degree specialising in psychology, and both a Bachelor of Arts honours degree and master’s degree in industrial organisational psychology from UCT. He obtained his PhD from the University of Warwick in the UK. His past research interests include entrepreneurial intention, corporate culture and power, organisational commitments, and most recently, the work‑family concerns of working parents and young adults.

Prior to joining UCT, Bagraim worked as an HR development professional at the City of Cape Town and as a consultant at a niche consulting firm. He is a registered psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and is one of the few organisational psychologists with a research rating from the National Research Foundation. Bagraim also serves as the deputy dean of postgraduate affairs in the Faculty of Commerce, and has supervised over 50 master’s and doctoral students. He has presented his research across the world and has produced over 80 research outputs.