Urishanie Govender

Water Centre Manager
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

Dr. Urishanie Govender brings over 30 years of leadership across mining, engineering, construction, environmental and sustainability sectors. A board member, director, and senior executive, she specialises in ESG, safety, health, risk, and strategy. Holding a PhD in Business Leadership, dual Master’s degrees, and a Wits postdoctoral fellowship, she is a Pr Sci Nat, published author, and passionate advocate for social upliftment and community partnerships.