Neo Tlhaku

Specialist in Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Social Investment with 24 years of relevant experience in water and sanitation, environment, and municipal settings. Extensive expertise in stakeholder management, community engagement, project management, and strategic CSI implementation. Skilled in developing and implementing corporate social investment policies, strategies, and community engagement plans.

Strong background in public sector management, governance, and sustainable community development.

Specialist: Corporate Social Responsibility/Investment at ERWAT (Ekurhuleni Water Care Company) (Present)

Develop, implement and establish annual Corporate Social Investment and Stakeholder Management Policies, Strategy and Plan, Budget, Standard Operating Procedures for ERWAT Board Members, Managing Director (CEO) and Executives. Raise positive awareness about ERWAT and its functions amongst 19 Water Care Works and all areas where ERWAT Commercial Business department negotiates business. Conduct educational awareness outreach campaigns within City of Ekurhuleni 4.2 million communities and stakeholders.

Maintain social impact initiatives, community engagement, and social investment activities by monitoring, evaluating and measuring impact. Promote and maintain the ERWAT brand and core business. Develop and manage sponsorships and donations.

Master of African Philanthropy & Corporate Social Investment in Corporate Social Investment – University of Witwatersrand (WBS)

Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management and Administration – Regenesys School of Public Management

Honours Degree in Management Advanced Programme (Commerce) – University of Witwatersrand (WBS)