Xolani Buthelezi is a Process Technician with extensive experience in the energy and utilities sector. Currently employed at Sappi since December 2021, Xolani previously held roles at Umgeni Water as a Senior Process Technician, where responsibilities included CAPEX motivations and process optimization for wastewater treatment. Xolani's career also includes positions at Mauser Packaging Solutions, Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, and Veolia Water Technologies, focusing on wastewater treatment, chemical optimization, and operational efficiencies. Xolani holds a Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Chemical Engineering from Mangosuthu University of Technology and is pursuing a Postgraduate Degree in Industrial Engineering from North-West University.