He is on the books of Orlando Pirates and wears shirt number 9. His main role on the pitch is Forward. His estimated market valuation currently stands at 700K €.

His latest transfer saw him join Orlando Pirates from Richards Bay via on 2025-07-01.

During the South Africa Premier Soccer League 2025-2026 campaign, Yanela Mbuthuma made 13 appearances, scoring 4 goals and adding 1 assists. He averaged 0.3 goals per match from 24 shots, with 10 on target.