News from the SA water industry November 2011

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I n October the Water Research Commission welcomed its new CEO, Dhesigen Naidoo. Naidoo joins the Commission from the University of Pretoria, where he was employed as Director: Research and Innovation Support. Here he was involved in managing the overall research portfolio WRC welcomes new chief of the university, providing strategic direction and support to the various facilities, schools and centres. He has also worked for the departments of science & technology, environmental affairs and water affairs. Naidoo holds a B.Sc degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry and a B.Sc Honours from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He then completed his Masters Degree in Medicine at the University of Cape Town. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Health Management from the latter institution. Welcoming the new CEO into the WRC fold, Chairperson Prof Janine Adams said: “Change is never easy, but we know the excellent staff and teamwork at the WRC will provide the new CEO with the required support. The Board looks forward to future great achievements.

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