Itumeleng Maria Maeko is a seasoned Automation Specialist with extensive experience in control and instrumentation engineering across South Africa’s industrial and utility sectors. She currently serves at Rand Water, where she is responsible for managing automation systems, integrating plant equipment with intelligent analytic software, and ensuring operational efficiency through asset management, cybersecurity oversight, and staff supervision.Itumeleng holds a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Process Instrumentation) from Tshwane University of Technology. She further completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Business Management at Wits Business School in 2023, equipping her with leadership and digital transformation capabilities in industrial automation.Known for her technical precision, leadership, and passion for innovation, Itumeleng continues to drive operational excellence and digital integration in South Africa’s water and energy sectors.