Mokgethwa Elsie Manaswe
About Mokgethwa Elsie Manaswe
Mokgethwa Elsie Manaswe is a Junior Process Engineer at Hatch, with a background in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cape Town. She has held various roles in engineering and management, including positions at Anheuser-Busch InBev Africa and UNICEF, and is committed to optimizing production processes for sustainability and efficiency.
Current Role at Hatch
Mokgethwa Elsie Manaswe serves as a Junior Process Engineer at Hatch since 2021. In this role, she focuses on the development of processes that are both cost-effective and energy-efficient. Her work also emphasizes health, safety, and environmental considerations, aligning with industry standards and best practices.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Analysis
Prior to her current position, Mokgethwa worked at Anheuser-Busch InBev Africa in various roles, including Global Management Trainee and Production Team Lead from 2019 to 2021. She also completed an Analyst Internship at Old Mutual Investment Group in 2018. These experiences provided her with a solid foundation in process optimization and production management.
Education and Qualifications
Mokgethwa holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering with honors from the University of Cape Town, where she studied from 2015 to 2018. She completed her secondary education at Soshanguve Secondary, achieving a National Senior Certificate from 2012 to 2014. Her academic background supports her expertise in engineering principles and practices.
Engagement in Mentorship and Leadership Roles
Throughout her academic career, Mokgethwa held several mentorship and leadership positions at the University of Cape Town. She served as a Tutor, Corridor Coordinator, Peer Mentor, and EBE Mentor from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she was an Orientation Leader in 2018, demonstrating her commitment to supporting fellow students and enhancing their educational experiences.
Early Career and Volunteer Work
Mokgethwa's early career includes a role as a Junior Nature Conservator at the National Zoological Gardens of South Africa from 2012 to 2014 and as a Technogirl Fellow at UNICEF from 2014 to 2016. These positions reflect her dedication to environmental conservation and community engagement, contributing to her holistic development in the field.