Mbongiseni Mahlangu, Pr.Eng
About Mbongiseni Mahlangu, Pr.Eng
Mbongiseni Mahlangu is an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer with over four years of experience in wastewater treatment engineering. He currently works at Hatch in Johannesburg, where he focuses on integrating new technologies to enhance water quality and energy efficiency.
Work at Hatch
Mbongiseni Mahlangu has been employed at Hatch as an Intermediate Mechanical Engineer since 2021. His role focuses on exploring and advocating for the use of recent technologies in water and wastewater treatment reuse. This includes managing water quality and energy consumption. Prior to this position, he worked at Hatch as a Junior Mechanical Engineer from 2019 to 2021, where he gained experience in various engineering tasks related to mechanical systems.
Education and Expertise
Mbongiseni Mahlangu studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Pretoria, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) from 2013 to 2016. He has over four years of post-graduate experience in wastewater treatment engineering. His expertise includes mechanical designs, procurement, commissioning, and operation of systems in wastewater treatment plants. He is currently completing the Occupational Health and Safety Act Mechanical Engineers Certificate of Competency examination, known as GCC factories.
Background
Before joining Hatch, Mbongiseni Mahlangu worked at Group Five 'Structured Ingenuity' as a Junior Commissioning Engineer from 2018 to 2019 and as a Graduate MEIP Engineer from 2017 to 2018. His early career included a month-long position as a Student Trainee at Adlam Engineering (Pty) Ltd. in 2016 and a brief role as an Assistant Maker at the Department of Basic Education in 2015.
Achievements
Mbongiseni Mahlangu has recently registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineer (Mechanical). His work has involved significant contributions to the mechanical designs and operational aspects of wastewater treatment systems, including sludge and water pump stations, BNR systems, and chlorination plants. He has developed skills in feasibility studies, technical design, and project planning within the water and wastewater industry.