Sandile Mkhize

Chief Executive, uMngeni-uThukela Water

Sandile Mkhize is Chief Executive of uMngeni-uThukela Water, in the role since July 2024.

uMngeni-uThukela Water is a KwaZulu-Natal bulk water utility. In February 2026 Mkhize reported a 97.5% score against the utility's key performance indicators and avoidable water losses of 3.5% in the province.

In the job

  1. Was appointed chief executive of uMngeni-uThukela Water by its board, moving from Magalies Water. Source

  2. Told media that the utility had scored 97.5% on its key performance indicators and that avoidable water losses in the province were 3.5%. Source

Career before

  1. 2000Water Pollution Control Officer, Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
  2. 2002Environmental Analyst, Development Bank of Southern Africa
  3. 2007Environmental role, Chevron South Africa
  4. Chief Executive, Magalies Water

Education

BSc in Chemistry and Microbiology, Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology, Master's degree in Environmental Biotechnology and an MBA

Sources

  1. umgeni.co.za
  2. umgeni.co.za
  3. iol.co.za
  4. capeargus.co.za

Facts last checked 3 November 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

More profiles

All profiles
Water and utilities Phakamani Buthelezi Chief Executive Officer, Overberg Water
Water and utilities Sipho Mosai Group Chief Executive, Rand Water Since 2019
Water and utilities Ntshavheni Mukwevho Managing Director, Johannesburg Water Since September 2017
Water and utilities Ofentse Nthutang Chief Executive Officer, Magalies Water Since June 2025