Yenziwe Mbanjwa
About Yenziwe Mbanjwa
Yenziwe Mbanjwa is an Acting Asset Improvement Engineer at Tronox, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a National Diploma and a Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Engineering from Durban University of Technology and has experience in various roles focused on continuous improvement and digital optimization.
Work at Tronox
Yenziwe Mbanjwa currently serves as the Acting Asset Improvement Engineer at Tronox, a position she has held since 2021. In addition to this role, she has also worked as a Business Improvement Analyst at Tronox for three years, focusing on operational efficiency and productivity improvements. Her responsibilities include engaging in logistics line feeding system projects and utilizing digital optimization to enhance workplace processes. Mbanjwa's assertiveness and careful attentiveness enable her to identify key drivers and understand root causes in problem-solving.
Previous Experience in Industrial Engineering
Before her tenure at Tronox, Yenziwe Mbanjwa gained valuable experience in various roles within the industrial engineering field. She worked as an Industrial Engineering Intern at AUNDE, S.A. in 2017 for 11 months, followed by a year as an Inservice Trainee at Unilever from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she served as an Industrial Engineering Intern at Beapo Consulting from 2019 to 2020 for 11 months. These positions provided her with a solid foundation in industrial engineering principles and practices.
Education and Expertise
Yenziwe Mbanjwa studied at Durban University of Technology, where she earned a National Diploma in Industrial Engineering from 2016 to 2019. She further advanced her education by obtaining a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Industrial Engineering in 2020. Her academic background equips her with the necessary skills and knowledge to integrate technology and industrial engineering concepts effectively. Mbanjwa emphasizes the importance of technology and digitization in addressing workplace challenges.
Achievements in Continuous Improvement
Throughout her career, Yenziwe Mbanjwa has successfully advanced in a series of continuous improvement projects that focus on 3M’s and lean concepts. These initiatives have led to significant improvements in operational efficiency, cost reduction, and productivity. Her passion for improvement and success-driven attitude have been central to her career development, driving her to seek innovative solutions in her work.