Coordinator: Science Engagement with over 10 years of contributing to the South African National System of Innovation (NSI) in various organisations and roles. Simphiwe has been in science communication, outreach, and human capital development in the context of research and educational facilities.

Simphiwe has a formal background in Geology and Geophysics with Science Communication and Public Engagement.

Simphiwe was featured in the Mail and Guardian's Top 200 Young South Africans list in 2018; in the education category for his work in science communication.