Reneshree Pillay obtained her BTech in Chemical Engineering from the Durban University of Technology in 2011. She was employed by Improchem, a company that provides innovative, high quality, safe, integrated water, energy, air and hygiene solutions. Whilst at Improchem, Reneshree worked at 2 major refineries in KZN where she involved in Utilities Management.

She was then employed by eThekwini Municipality as a Chemical Technician and thereafter progressed to her current position as a Works Area Manager. Her key function is the management of four Wastewater Treatment Works within the Umgeni Area, so as to comply with the statutory requirements of the National Water Act (No. 36 of 1998). This involves troubleshooting, optimization, design, operation and maintenance, contract management, budgets as well as management of staff.