Experience

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  Enterprises University of Pretoria

  • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

  • Lecturer

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

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  Department of Water and Sanitation

  • South Africa

  • Steering Committee Member

    • May 2023 - Present
    • South Africa

    Steering Committee Member for the Rehabilitation Guidelines Reports and the DWS project on Cleaner Technology Options for Water Quality in South Africa.

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  International Chartered Institution for Ecological Engineering

  • South Africa

  • Co-Founder

    • Mar 2023 - Present
    • South Africa

    Advancing the ecological engineering profession globally and certifying excellence in ecological engineering

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  Commercial Nature Based Solutions

  • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

  • Ecological Engineer

    • Sep 2022 - Present
    • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

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  The Wild Bank

  • South Africa

  • Founder

    • Apr 2023 - Present
    • South Africa

    An bank dedicated to regenerate nature

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  University of the Free State

  • Postdoctoral Fellow

    • Sep 2022 - Present

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  WRC South Africa

  • South Africa

  • Specialised Writer

    • May 2023 - Present
    • South Africa

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  Songetsi

  • South Africa

  • Founder

    • Jul 2020 - Present
    • South Africa

    Introducing Songetsi - a company inspired by nature and dedicated to bringing you closer to it. Our products reflect the beauty and uniqueness of the natural world, designed to help you rediscover yourself and embark on new adventures. From handcrafted items to one-of-a-kind pieces sourced from nature, Songetsi offers a range of products that celebrate the wonders of the outdoors.

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  IIE MSA

  • Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa

  • Lecturer

    • Jun 2019 - Present
    • Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa

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  Ecological Engineering Institute of Africa

  • Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

  • Founder

    • May 2014 - Present
    • Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

    The Ecological Engineering Institute of Africa

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  BaoPod

  • South Africa

  • Founder

    • Jan 2017 - Present
    • South Africa

    Authentic and sustainability related products and services

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  ReWild Engineers

  • Founder

    • Apr 2014 - Present

    Baoberry is a multi disciplinary biotechnology and ecological engineering company.

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  Monash University

  • South Africa

  • Lecturer

    • Jul 2018 - Dec 2019
    • South Africa

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  Evraz Highveld Steel and Vanadium

  • South Africa
  • Mining
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Manager: Environment and Sustainability

    • Apr 2013 - Mar 2014

    Environmental compliance, Integrated Water and Waste Management, Air Quality Management, Environmental Strategy, Community and public participation liaison, Environmental monitoring and management, External liaison, Government liaison, Mining rehabilitation and environmental management, compilation of various environmental licensing documentation (Atmospheric Emission License; Integrated Waste Management License; Integrated Water Use License); Tailings management; Category 2 Dam desilting and environmental management activities; representing company on various environmental forums and driving some initiatives myself; development of various Environmental Management Plans for mining and industry; Environmental training; Carbon Footprint studies and reduction programmes; Biodiversity Action Plans; Contaminated Land Assessments; Waste Hierarchy implementation; Environmental Impact Assessments;Ecological Engineering and Industrial Ecology Projects initiation, development and execution; Environmental Leadership

  • Manager: Environmental and Corporate Emissions and Waste Management Control Officer

    • Mar 2009 - Mar 2013

    Environmental compliance, Integrated Water and Waste Management, Air Quality Management, Environmental Strategy, Community and public participation liaison, Environmental monitoring and management, External liaison, Government liaison, Mining rehabilitation and environmental management, compilation of various environmental licensing documentation (Atmospheric Emission License; Integrated Waste Management License; Integrated Water Use License); Tailings management; Category 2 Dam desilting and environmental management activities; representing company on various environmental forums and driving some initiatives myself; development of various Environmental Management Plans for mining and industry; Environmental training; Carbon Footprint studies and reduction programmes; Biodiversity Action Plans; Contaminated Land Assessments; Waste Hierarchy implementation; Environmental Impact Assessments;Ecological Engineering and Industrial Ecology Projects initiation, development and execution; Environmental Leadership

  • Unit Manager: Environmental

    • Jan 2008 - Feb 2009

    Environmental compliance, Integrated Water and Waste Management, Air Quality Management, Environmental Strategy, Community and public participation liaison, Environmental monitoring and management, External liaison, Government liaison, Mining rehabilitation and environmental management, compilation of various environmental licensing documentation (Atmospheric Emission License; Integrated Waste Management License; Integrated Water Use License); Tailings management; Category 2 Dam desilting and environmental management activities; representing company on various environmental forums and driving some initiatives myself; development of various Environmental Management Plans for mining and industry; Environmental training; Carbon Footprint studies and reduction programmes; Biodiversity Action Plans; Contaminated Land Assessments; Waste Hierarchy implementation; Environmental Impact Assessments;Ecological Engineering and Industrial Ecology Projects initiation, development and execution; Environmental Leadership

  • Environmental Officer

    • Sep 2007 - Dec 2007

    Developing and executing the company's environmental management system; Environmental Monitoring; Environmental Modeling; Environmental Awareness; Integrated Water and Waste Management; Compliance Monitoring; Environmental Reporting; Community Liaison

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  Environmental Consultant

  • Environmental Projects

    • 2007 - 2013

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  Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

  • Pretoria Area, South Africa

  • Candidate Researcher

    • May 2007 - Aug 2007
    • Pretoria Area, South Africa

    Pollution and Waste research

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  BSL Mpumalanga Consulting Engineers

  • Barberton Area, South Africa

  • Civil Engineering Technician

    • Feb 2006 - Apr 2007
    • Barberton Area, South Africa

    Civil and Environmental Engineering

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  Singita

  • Kruger National Park

  • African Gallery Manager

    • Jun 2005 - Jan 2006
    • Kruger National Park

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  Umjindi Municipality

  • Barberton Area, South Africa

  • Assistant Civil Engineering Technician

    • Apr 2005 - May 2005
    • Barberton Area, South Africa

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  Tshwane University of Technology

  • Pretoria Area, South Africa

  • Research Assistant to Head of Department, Nature Conservation

    • Feb 2004 - Apr 2005
    • Pretoria Area, South Africa

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  CapeNature

  • Outeniqua, Witfontein

  • Student Researcher

    • 2003 - 2003
    • Outeniqua, Witfontein

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  South African National Parks (SANParks)

  • South Africa
  • Leisure, Travel & Tourism
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Research Student: Scientific Services

    • Jan 2002 - Dec 2002

  • Field Guide

    • 2002 - 2002

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  UNTAMED Africa

  • Skukuza

  • Field Guide

    • 2002 - 2002
    • Skukuza

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  Sabi Sands Game Reserve: Exeter Game Lodge

  • Sabi Sands Game Reserve

  • Front Office Employee

    • Dec 2001 - Dec 2001
    • Sabi Sands Game Reserve

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  Gauteng Department of Nature Conservation

  • Rust-De-Winter

  • Antipoaching Student Assistant

    • 2001 - 2001
    • Rust-De-Winter