Gauteng Committee
This page is managed by the Gauteng Branch of YWP-ZA.
You can contact us at YWP.Gauteng@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to get more involved. We would love to hear from you!
You can contact us at YWP.Gauteng@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to get more involved. We would love to hear from you!
Young Water Professionals Gauteng Committee 2016-2018. From left to right: Magalie Kanama, Vanessa Weber, Sivuyile Pezulu, Carien van der Walt, Itumeleng Mogatusi, Bronwyn Grover, Anelile Gibixego and Machaya Chomba. Members not in photo: Vidya Keshav, Siphiwe Sithole, Niel Louw, Sibonelo Zulu, Malebo Matlala, Lucy Munro and Lerato Baloyi.
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Chairperson: Vanessa Weber
Vanessa holds a Btech and Master’s degree from the Tshwane University of Technology in the Department of Environmental, Water and Earth Sciences, Pretoria, South Africa. She started her career working in the environment space focusing on energy efficiency promotion in Africa as well as some water projects. She recently started a new journey in her career, where she will be focusing in industrial water treatment, and municipal water and wastewater treatment. Vanessa has been captivated with water ever since she started her undergraduate studies and opportunities to better herself are always what she seeks in order to achieve more milestones in her journey. Being broadly involved in the water sector as well as able to be part to the many women who are empowering the future generation is her greatest pursuit. Deputy Chairperson: Niel Louw
Niel holds a Master’s Degree in International Relations from the University of Stellenbosch. Niel has been in the South African water sector since 2013, starting his career as a researcher at the Stellenbosch University Water Institute (SUWI) and currently working as an analyst in water security for the South African state. He has a love for data and analytics and is passionate about realising an increased use of data in solving national issues around water security. Secretary: Audrey Maake
Audrey is an MSc student at the Tshwane University of Technology. She is a former student of Rhodes University at the Institute for Water Research. She graduated her honours degree in environmental sciences from the University of Venda where she majored in hydrology and water resources. She also holds a “certificate on IWRM as a tool for adaptation to climate change” from UNESCO-IHE. Her journey in the water sector started in 2012 when she worked for a drinking water company - Rand Water. In 2015, she joined the Water Management Unit at the Department of Public Works and later joined the wastewater industry working for ERWAT. She is the founder and the chairperson of ERWAT-YWP structure. Audrey is excited to serve and be an advocate of the YWP Gauteng branch, and contribute positively within the water sector. She is a registered Professional Scientist with SACNASP. Treasurer: Magalie Kwangu Kanama
Magalie Kwangu Kanama was born in Democratic Republic of Congo. She is a holder of a Master degree in Water Care from Tshwane University of Technology. Magalie has an extensive background in water quality monitoring, wastewater treatment, drinking water and research. She is registered as a Candidate Natural Scientist with SACNASP. Social Media Coordinator: Anelile Gixibego
Anelile completed her Bachelor of Science in microbiology and cellular biology in 2011 from the University of Kwa Zulu Natal. She worked as a Laboratory Assistant, Hygiene Auditor and Environmental Microbiologist in 2012. She then worked as an Environmental Educator and assistant in the Ecological and Restoration department at Wildlands Conservation Trust in 2013. She began her journey as an Aquatic Ecologist at Groundtruth Water ®, Wetlands and Environmental Engineering® where she made great strides in the development of miniSASS and river health. Also managing the database of the Google Earth map based interface miniSASS website, development of citizen science tools for monitoring ecosystem health. She currently works at JG AFRIKA (Pty) Ltd, previously trading as Jeffares® and Green (Pty) Ltd as an Aquatic Scientist. She is responsible for assessments that determine the current water quality of fresh water resources through tools such as the South African Scoring System (SASS5), monitoring microbial water quality using benthic diatom sampling and analysis and bacteria. Her strong leadership and communication skills fuel her passion for public speaking and writing and working for the water sector. She is currently studying her Honours degree in Environmental Management, specialising in Aquatic Health at the North West University. She has been a member of the Young Water Professionals since 2014 and hopes to influence other young professionals and students in the water sector. |
Committee Member: Ayanda Sithebe
Ayanda currently works as a Medical Scientist at the Respiratory and Meningeal Pathogens Research Unit (RMPRU). She is also a PhD candidate at the University of Free State in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, majoring in water quality.
Ayanda is a former institutional champion of the KZN YWP committee. She currently holds the position of a voting member in the Gauteng YWP committee. Ayanda’s interest is diverse in its nature, from river rehabilitation to urban water management. As a YWP member, she hopes to elevate the status of YWP in Gauteng and make people aware of the platform that is available to them in relation to water issues
Ayanda currently works as a Medical Scientist at the Respiratory and Meningeal Pathogens Research Unit (RMPRU). She is also a PhD candidate at the University of Free State in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, majoring in water quality.
Ayanda is a former institutional champion of the KZN YWP committee. She currently holds the position of a voting member in the Gauteng YWP committee. Ayanda’s interest is diverse in its nature, from river rehabilitation to urban water management. As a YWP member, she hopes to elevate the status of YWP in Gauteng and make people aware of the platform that is available to them in relation to water issues
Committee Member: Daisy Nkadimeng
Daisy is a first year Water Care student at Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria.
Daisy recently started with her journey to the water sector and wants to work her way up into the research field. She started her YWP journey in 2018, she’s excited to learn, explore and put her skills into practice
Daisy is a first year Water Care student at Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria.
Daisy recently started with her journey to the water sector and wants to work her way up into the research field. She started her YWP journey in 2018, she’s excited to learn, explore and put her skills into practice
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