Marine and Coastal Officer

CapeNature

October 2013 to Actually working here

? Assist with carrying out research involving the collection, analysis and interpretation of data from gathered samples aquatic ecosystems.
? Conduct water quality monitoring (sampling, analysis and report writing) on Kelin and Bot River
? Organizing meetings; Drafting agendas & writing minutes of meetings (Western Cape Estuaries Programme Task Team.
? Write and submit all reports (trip reports, monthly and quarterly reports as well as short water quality reports for estuaries) on time as requir

Biodiversity Education Officer

SANBI Lowveld

June 2013 to September 2013

? Assist in developing, reviewing and implementing environmental education programmes and align them with the CAPS Curriculum.
? Organizing meetings and workshop; drafting agendas and minutes of meetings
? Assist with organizing and facilitating career expo
? Educating communities in the Lowveld of Mpumalanga about Biodiversity, particularly school learners (Grade-R to Matric), students (colleges, FETs and Universities) teachers and local and international tourists.
? Presenting at teachers work

Environmental Officer in Coastal Biodiversity Conservation (Intern)

Department of Environemental Affairs: Oceans and Coasts

June 2012 to April 2013

?Implementing the Integrated Coastal Management Act through the development, implementation and review of Estuarine Management Plans and Estuarine Management Protocol.
?Review and evaluate: Scoping Reports; Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Reports; Basic Assessment Reports of various developments for environmental authorization.
?Assist in the development, implementation and review of policies.
?Development of EMPs and protocols (National Estuarine Management Protocol)

B.Sc. Hons. Geography

January 2010 to December 2010

B.Sc. Environmental Management

February 2007 to December 2009

Career Goals

?I am able to work on MS Office package: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Internet and GIS (ArcGIS and ArcMAp).
?I am able to perform administrative duties
?Good communication skills
?Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines.
?Ability to work within a team, flexibility, willingness to travel and work long hours
?Reliability and ability to work unsupervised for long hours
?Ability and willingness to learn new skills and face new challenges

Industries of interest

NGO Petrochemicals Chemistry Safety Public Services Steel Industry

Areas of interest

Education / Training Operations Energy, Minning and Fuel Industries Others

Availability to travel and work outside the city

Yes

Interests and hobbies

Playing pool and swimming.