Experience

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  SolarAfrica Energy

  • Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

  • Lead Environmental Specialist

    • Apr 2024 - Present
    • Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa

    Manage environmental permits, licenses and authorisation processes for SolarAfrica Energy utility-scale projects. Monitor and report on project environmental and social aspects for development projects.

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  South African Radio Astronomy Observatory

  • South Africa
  • Government Relations Services
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Environmental Scientist

    • Jan 2020 - Apr 2024

    • Manage and provide Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Environmental services, solutions and support for SARAO and Key stakeholders.• Perform geospatial data processing and analysis.• Implement problem-solving techniques for strategic decision making.• Implement UAV technologies and manage their use for SARAO.• Secure SARAO environmental permissions and authorisations.• Manage Environmental Projects for SARAO.• Establish sustainable land management practices.• Optimize compliance management by establishing an environmental compliance database management system.

  • Junior Environmental Scientist

    • Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

    • Implemented requirements of the SKA Integrated Environmental Management Plan.• Provided geospatial support and analysis for SARAO and key external stakeholders.• Managed Spatial Development Framework (SDF) projects funded by SARAO.• Provided support on environmental projects and assessments undertaken in support of the SKA Project.

  • Geospatial Analyst

    • Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

    • Provided geospatial support for the SKA Project.• Undertook digitisation, analysis and manipulation of environmental spatial data.• Reviewed and maintained environmental assessments.• Authored the Predator Control chapter in the SKA Integrated Environmental Management Plan (IEMP).

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  Teach Me 2

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Mathematics Tutor

    • Jan 2012 - Jan 2017
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

    • I was a highly rated mathematics tutor for Grade 5 to Matric students• I tutored numerous students who suffered with learning difficulties

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  Eskom

  • Eskom Megawatt Park, Sandton

  • Environmental Scientist - Job shadowing

    • Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
    • Eskom Megawatt Park, Sandton

    • Job shadowing in the Biodiversity Centre of Excellence • Worked on biodiversity offsets and Birdlife Partnership

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  University of the Witwatersrand

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Teaching Assistant

    • Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

    • Teaching Assistant in the University of the Witwatersrand Geography Department • Tutored a class of 20 students

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  University of the Witwatersrand

  • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

  • Geological sample analysis

    • Jun 2012 - Dec 2012
    • Johannesburg Area, South Africa

    • I worked in the Geology department during University holidays doing soil sample chemical processing and analysis