Dr Takalani Madzivhandila
He holds a Doctorate in Engineering Management (waste management), a Master of Technology Degree in Metallurgical Engineering, a bachelor’s degree in
Metallurgical Engineering and a Diploma in advanced Business Management. He has over 12 years’ experience in industry, Government and academia and is a
registered Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa. His work involves Waste Management, Mining and mineral beneficiation,
Strategy Development and implementation and Quality management Systems.
Takalani is a former President of the South African Institute of Foundrymen for (SAIF) and the BRICS Foundry Association and serves on the Board of Process
Energy and Environmental technology station (PEETS), SEDA Platinum incubator, Chairperson of Technology Station in Electronics. He is an international author
and speaker and has published in international journals. Takalani works with international companies and universities.
Throughout His career Takalani has received several awards for His work in industry and business. He is the member of international Golden key Society. He continues to supervise master’s students and Doctoral candidates in Engineering. Takalani is passionate about the contribution of engineering to the economic and social development of companies and subsequent growth in economies; and firmly believes in building bridges between academia and industry for entrepreneurial development and innovation. As such, His work is dedicated to the development of highly ethical and committed leaders in engineering, and towards creating a culture of diversity and innovation in the profession


