Martin Albertus
Landscape Manager at CapeNature- Claim this Profile
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English Professional working proficiency
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Afrikaans Professional working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Intermediate Ethical Trade Facilitator
SizaOct, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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CapeNature
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Environmental Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Landscape Manager
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Jan 2020 - Present
Leading landscape conservation operations, on and off the nature reserves, whilst integrating Stakeholder Engagement, Access, Biodiversity Capabilities as well as Eco-Tourism products and services. Leading landscape conservation operations, on and off the nature reserves, whilst integrating Stakeholder Engagement, Access, Biodiversity Capabilities as well as Eco-Tourism products and services.
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Sustainable Ways (Pty) Ltd
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SA Winelands
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Owner and Managing Director
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Feb 2015 - Present
The company delivers Environmental Management & Sustainability support services predominantly within the South African Wine Industry; as well as the broader agricultural sector expanding into the export fruit market. Environmental risks assessments, support for global standards and certifications as well as providing direct environmental services example waste recycling services on the farm remains core to the business. The portfolio includes environment, conservation, sustainable tourism and social development. Sustainability also extends to the consumer and global traveler; where the company adds value to local and international wine tourism by demonstrating a global niche for volunteers; aptly referred to as VolunTourism. So book your wine tour; whilst making a meaningful difference at a community-conservation level. Ultimately, serving an industry in a way that inspires. Show less
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Wijnskool
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SA Winelands
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Wine Tourism and Environmental Entrepreneur
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Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
Currently subscribed to the Wijnskool's Wine Entrepreneur Support Programme (WESP). The programme has been established as an incubator to support entrepreneurs in the South African wine industry. As owner of Sustainable Ways (Pty) Ltd, our purpose serves to support the wine industry and individual wine producers on matters related to conservation/ environmental management; whilst offering unique wine tourism packages for local and international volunteers, through inspiring and meaningful experiences; aptly known as VolunTourism. Show less
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World Wide Fund for Nature South Africa
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager WWF's Biodiversity & Wine Initiative
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Sep 2011 - Mar 2015
Managing the WWF-SA conservation relationship with South African wine producers accredited to the Biodiversity & Wine Initiative (BWI); in order to conserve threatened habitat and species as well as promoting sustainable agricultural practices in the SA wine industry. Managing the WWF-SA conservation relationship with South African wine producers accredited to the Biodiversity & Wine Initiative (BWI); in order to conserve threatened habitat and species as well as promoting sustainable agricultural practices in the SA wine industry.
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National Department Environmental Affairs & Tourism
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Cape Winelands, Western Cape
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Assistant Director: Local Government Support
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2006 - 2011
National policy, strategic planning and implementation support from national government (environmental affairs) to local government (Cape Winelands District Municipality & Local Municipalities); with regards to environmental planning, sustainability, financial planning, project funding, tourism development, economic development, spatial planning and expanded public works programmes. Involved in landscape initiatives (Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve, ICLEI), land-use planning (EMF's and SDF's), sector studies (agriculture and tourism) and national-funded projects on riparian restoration, rewenable energy, biodiversity and conservation. Show less
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Education
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Stellenbosch University/Universiteit Stellenbosch
Management Development Programme -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Master’s Degree, Environmental Management