Sifiso holds a Bachelor of Social Science in Housing (attained 2015) and Master of Development Studies (attained 2019) degrees, both pursed and completed at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). Before joining the WASH R&D Centre, she worked as an Academic Development Officer (ADO) and academic tutor under the School of Built Environment and Development Studies for four years. As a writing enthusiast who is passionate about sharing knowledge, she further became a Writing Place Coordinator for the UKZN Teaching and Learning over two years.  

Sifiso also has basic understanding and knowledge associated with monitoring compliance with standards, regulations, procedures, and specifications within the built environment (and related fields) acquired through her experience as an assistant Senior Building Inspector for the Ekurhuleni City Planning Department. She joined the WASH R&D Centre in 2019, as a Research Assistant who is responsible for the overall knowledge management of key information and resources between the EWS and the Centre. This position has allowed her an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the conceptual and practical knowledge in the field of Water and Sanitation and how it contributes to the development of sustainable human settlements. She now works as a Research Scientist at the Centre.