Mpho Manenzhe
About Mpho Manenzhe
Mpho Manenzhe is a Maintenance Engineering Manager at Tronox in South Africa, with a strong background in engineering management and operations excellence. He has co-supervised master's students and has extensive experience in the mining and metals industry, having worked with notable companies such as De Beers and Anglo American.
Work at Tronox
Mpho Manenzhe has served as the Maintenance Engineering Manager at Tronox since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing maintenance operations within KZN Sands, South Africa. His position involves managing engineering teams and ensuring the efficiency of maintenance processes. Manenzhe's experience in the mining and metals industry contributes to his effectiveness in this managerial role.
Education and Expertise
Mpho Manenzhe holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Johannesburg, completed between 2006 and 2010. He furthered his education with a Master's degree in Engineering Management from the same institution, which he achieved from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he is a PhD candidate in Engineering at the University of Johannesburg, pursuing his studies from 2020 to 2022. His expertise includes decision systems engineering and business systems optimisation.
Background
Before joining Tronox, Mpho Manenzhe gained extensive experience in various engineering roles. He worked at The De Beers Group of Companies as an Engineer in Training from 2012 to 2014 and later as an Assistant Engineer in Process Plant Maintenance for two months in 2014. He also served as a Section Engineer at Anglo American from 2018 to 2020 and held various engineering positions at The De Beers Group, including Section Engineer for projects and services.
Achievements
Mpho Manenzhe has demonstrated success in engineering management systems within the mining and metals industry. His roles have included significant responsibilities in maintenance and engineering operations, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the organizations he has worked for. He has co-supervised master's students in engineering management, operations excellence, and system dynamics modelling, showcasing his commitment to education and mentorship in the engineering field.