Karabo Nthethe, Director at WATEN Process Engineering (Pty)
About
I have dedicated my career to revolutionizing the industry by integrating innovative solutions and empowering others through education and mentorship. With a strong background in Chemical Engineering and a specialization in Water Utilization Engineering, my expertise and experience have fueled my passion for creating solutions that drive positive ecological impact.
My roles as a Senior Process Engineer and Senior Manager for Process Engineering and Environmental Services at a city-owned wastewater management utility have equipped me with the skills and knowledge to lead WATEN Process Engineering and WATEN Technical Writing Services towards a sustainable and circular future.
Throughout my career, I have led and contributed to numerous significant projects and activities as a lead process engineer and senior manager.
Continuous improvement and optimization of 19 WWTPs to achieve green drop certification and deliver medium to long-term treatment capacity
Identifying process inefficiencies and capacity upgrading requirements through process plant audits, BioWin and spreadsheet modelling, and simulations.
Investigating new technologies to integrate into existing processes to improve WWTP treatment efficiencies and capacity
Process design and client's lead process engineering function in unit process design and infrastructure capacity upgrade projects
Developing sustaiable sludge management strategy and 5 year operational plan for the 19 WWTP
Thought Leadership & Knowledge Sharing
In addition to our consulting services, WATEN Consulting Group is passionate about promoting knowledge sharing and advancing the conversation around sustainable water management
LinkedIn Newsletter
I am the author of the "Wastewater Circular Economy" LinkedIn Newsletter, reaching over 2,000 subscribers with insights and thought leadership content.
Content Creation
I actively create infographics and carousels on LinkedIn to visually engage audiences and raise awareness about critical water management topics.
Industry experience
Education: Bachelor
Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant
Years of experience: 20 years or above
Work experience
Director
Leading the company
WATEN Process Engineering (Pty)
2022-12-01 - Present
Senior Engineering Manager & Head of Process Engineering and Scientific Services Division
Leading wastewater infrastructure upgrades in the infrastructure planning and projects department, implementing advanced treatment technologies, developing sludge management strategies and process design to boost plant and operational capacity, efficiency, and sustainability.
ERWAT (Ekurhuleni Water Care Company)
2012-11-01 - 2022-11-30
Taxonomy
- Water
- Purification Specialist
- Providing Technical Solutions