Dr Rembu Magoba leads the strategic Research, Development, and Innovation (RD&I) efforts at the Water Research Centre, driving excellence in water-related applications and fostering cutting-edge solutions for national and international impact. Their role emphasizes enhancing water resilience through software tools, improving water management systems with innovative policies, and optimizing smart water infrastructure to ensure sustainable operations.

Key focus areas include advancing smart water use by developing technologies for effective supply and demand management, addressing water quality challenges, and innovating water testing and purification methods. Additionally, they specialize in smart water infrastructure lifecycle solutions, targeting the design, operation, and performance of water reticulation and treatment networks.

By ensuring that the Water Research Centre remains relevant to industry and service delivery, they uphold its global reputation for addressing critical challenges in water resources and infrastructure with advanced research and technology-driven solutions.