Zanele is an Enterprise Development Technical Advisor with a strong background in the water sector, climate change resilience and adaptation sustainable resource management, and social enterprise development. Over a decade of expertise spanning water quality management, project implementation and enterprise support, she has successfully bridged the gap between technical knowledge and entrepreneurial growth. She brings a unique blend of technical insight and business acumen.

Building on this foundation, she transitioned into enterprise development, where she has continued to support entrepreneurs, start-ups and small businesses with mentorship, capacity building and strategic guidance to transition to the green economy. She focuses on empowering enterprises to thrive within a just transition economy, while also championing innovation, skills development and intergenerational business models that drive long-term impact.