Malutsa (Pty) Ltd is a Black Economic Enterprise (BEE), established in 1997, with majority shareholding by previously disadvantaged South Africans. Our objective of redefining the stereotypical opinion of an African world player and leader in an intensely technical field is paramount to the passion and drive we advocate internally at Malutsa.
Our Company
- 35Year Experience
- 150Employees
- 1Vision in mind
Our Leadership
Bernard Cannon
Founding Managing Director
Bernard Cannon is the founding Managing Director of Malutsa and has the responsibility of strategically directing the company. Client relations as well as ensuring growth and profitability are key focal areas in ensuring the longevity of the company.
Nathan Herbert
Founding Operations Director
Nathan Herbert is the Operations Director of Malutsa and is responsible for co-ordinating and steering the construction, service and maintenance functions of the company.
Our Staff
A staff complement of between 120 and 150 has extensive experience in water and wastewater treatment.
The founders of the company have decades of high-level experience: Bernard Cannon in chemical engineering, Nathan Herbert in mechanical engineering. Since the 1980s both men have been pioneers in the development of industrial applications for tubular revers osmosis membrane technology and systems.
In terms of technology and chemical process engineering, Malutsa has the backing and support of some of the most experienced professional engineers in water and wastewater treatment. Malutsa also has supply agreements with and access to the technology of leading international companies in the chemical manufacturing, membrane and ultraviolet technology fields.


Our Vision and Mission
We aim to be the leading local and global brand in bespoke and line-produced mobile and static water treatment and desalination systems. Design, engineer, manufacture and install water treatment systems to empower industry, municipalities, militaries, hospitality and allied institutions with cutting-edge technology that meets immediate and strategic water needs.
Strategic Objectives
Malutsa has an unwavering commitment to becoming a leading local and international player in a fiercely competitive and dynamically evolving water treatment environment.
The uniqueness of the post-apartheid industrial engineering landscape allows our innovative and entrepreneurial company to model a new paradigm in developing human capital. We intend to fulfil the desire for world-class attitude and world-class capability.
In terms of technology and chemical process engineering, Malutsa has the backing and support of some of the most experienced professional engineers in water and wastewater treatment. Malutsa also has supply agreements with and access to the technology of leading international companies in the chemical manufacturing, membrane and ultraviolet technology fields.