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Our Team

 

 

Our Team

Kwanele Mkhwanazi

Kwanele Mkhwanazi

Chief Executive Officer

I was born in Mtubatuba, KZN, South Africa.

I am ambitious and driven. I thrive in challenges and constantly set goals for myself, so I have something to strive towards. I am the CEO of ECT since  2018. I hold a Bachelor of Business Administration degree and a Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Small Business Management. I am currently pursuing a short course in Human Resource Management at Cape Peninsula University of Technology.

Nomandla Nxusa

Nomandla Nxusa

Water Quality Scientist

I was born in Ozwathini – Maphumulo, KZN, South Africa.

I am Nomandla Nxusa (MSc Eng Civil Engineering; Cand.Nat. Sci; AWISA). I have been the Water Quality Scientist at E.C.T since 2018, with primary focus on quality and process management as well as data analysis. I am Enthusiastic about providing innovative solutions that will help achieve Sustainable Development Goals 5 and 6.

Ntuba Nkhasi

Ntuba Nkhasi

Renewable Energy Specialist

I was born in Maseru, Lesotho.

I hold a Master degree in Electrical Engineering currently a PhD Candidate in Electrical Engineering focusing on Renewable Energy. I am a Proficient computer user with extensive knowledge on different programming and simulation software. I joined ECT in 2016 as an Electrical Engineer, I am the Renewable Energy Specialist.

Eric Shandu

Eric Shandu

Chief Applied Chemistry Specialist

I was born in Ulundi, KZN, South Africa.

I hold a BSc Honours in chemistry. I have gained practical experience through working at the CSIR. I have designed heterogeneous nanostructured materials for biomass conversion to biofuel chemicals which are evaluated over hydrogenation reactions by employing autoclave reactors. I am the Chief Applied Chemistry Specialists at ECT since 2018.

Nyasha Tichivangani

Nyasha Tichivangani

Chemical & Process Systems Engineer

I was born in Harare, Zimbabwe.

I am Chemical and Process Systems Engineer. I worked in different Projects Developing and implementing Aquaponics systems and development of organic fertilizer and organic farming practices with Shift Organic Technologies. I have been working with ECT since 2017 as the Chief Chemical and Process Systems Engineer.

Rogerant Tshibangu

Rogerant Tshibangu

Chief Technology Officer

I was born in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo.

I am a PhD Candidate in Computer Engineering focusing on Machine Learning. I am a senior software developer with experience mentoring junior engineers and DevOps and maintaining large infrastructures. I am the COO of E.C.T since 2014. I am passionate about developing software that has impact on the community around me.

Mfanelo Ndlela

Mfanelo Ndlela

Founder & R&D Director

I was born in Mtubatuba KZN, South Africa.

I started our company to address Africa’s Water and Energy Issues in 2014 after I dropped out of UKZN due to lack of Funds whilst studying My Second Year of BCOM Accounting. I am the R&D director of ECT and the team leader.