Digital Skills & Literacy for the Future of Water

Digital Skills & Literacy for the Future of Water Equipping Water Sector Leaders to Navigate, Govern & Leverage Digital Transformation With 40% of water lost through non-revenue water and climate stress pushing systems to their limits, traditional water management is no longer enough. Yet 45% of water utilities operate without a digital strategy, leaving leaders without the tools to make informed decisions. Digital transformation is not just an IT issue. It is an executive responsibility. This 2-hour interactive session, including Q&A, gives water sector leaders the practical digital literacy to evaluate technology, manage risk and make confident, informed investment decisions without the vendor hype. Presenter: Mzwandile Buthelezi Systems & Innovation Lead, Coefficient Engineers Professionally registered Electrical Engineer (ECSA, M.Eng) with 19+ years of experience in technology deployment, operational readiness and digital transformation. Key Takeaways Executive Data Literacy: Use 5 key questions and 5 data dimensions to identify unreliable data and make better decisions. Technology Risk: Assess AMI, SCADA and AI across technical, organisational, regulatory and financial risks. Digital & AI Governance: Apply 4 governance pillars to support POPIA, DWS and Blue/Green Drop compliance while managing AI risks. Workforce Roadmap: Use the 4 strategic talent levers, Build, Buy, Borrow and Bridge, to close digital skills gaps. Who Should Attend? C-Suite Executives, Municipal Water Directors, Utility Board Members, Operations & Engineering Leads, and Compliance Officers. Duration: 2 Hours, including Q&A CPD Accreditation: 0.20 ECSA CPD Credits (CPD Certificate issued upon completion)