Qualification

• Masters in Environmental Management (in process) (2019), North West University
• BSc Honours (Entomology) (2008), University of KwaZulu-Natal
• BSc (Botany & Entomology) (2007), University of KwaZulu-Natal

Work Experience

• Senior Manager: Biodiversity Planning, Ethekwini Municipality (May 2023 to date)
• Acting Senior Manager: Biodiversity Planning, eThekwini Municipality (November 2020 – April 2023)
• Senior Environmental and Environmentalist, eThekwini Municipality (April 2010 – April 2023)

Sector Experience

• EAPASA Board Member (May 2022 – April 2024)
• Registered EAP and EAPASA Assessor
• Registered Ecologist with SACNASP
• Past President of the International Association for Impact Assessment South Africa [IAIAsa] and Treasurer for two terms (2017-2019 and 2021/22)
• IAIAsa Strategy Development and Partnership Building
• IAIAsa Conference Planning Delivery

Other Experience

• Managing for Sports Clubs and Teams including the Sharks Club XV in 2016 and 2018

Qualifications:

• Masters in Environmental Science (2016), UNISA
• BTech in Environmental Sciences (2006), Cape Peninsula University of Technology
• National Diploma in Environmental Management (2004), Tshwane University of Technology
• Internal Auditing ISO 19001 (2015), North West University
• Environmental Law (2013), North West University
• EIA Training (2013), North West University
• Water Quality Orientation (2007), Department of water and sanitation
• Environmental Risk and Impact Assessment (2006), Rhodes University

Work Experience:

• Senior Specialist: Sasol (1 December 2022 to date)
• Senior Environmental Advisor/Specialist: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd – Distribution Division (1 March 2021 – 30 November 2022)
• Senior Environmental Advisor/ Specialist: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd – Sustainability Division (March 2013 – February 2021)
• Environmental Practitioner: Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd – Distribution Division (December 2008 – February 2013)
• Senior Environmental Officer: Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism [LEDET] (April 2008 – November 2008)
• Senior Water Pollution Control Officer: Department of Water and Sanitation (January 2007 – March 2008)
• Environmental Officer: Department of Environmental Affairs – Mine and Coastal Management (September 2006 – December 2006)
• Internship and/or Trainee: LEDET and Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd (August 2004 – August 2005)

Sector Experience:

• EAPASA Assessor (current)

Qualification

• Master of Business Administration (Current), Regenesys Business School
• MSc Environmental Management (2022), University of Johannesburg
• BSc (Hon) Environmental and Water Science (2011), University of the Western Cape
• BSc Environmental and Water Science (2010), University of the Western Cape
• ISO 14001:2015 EMS Internal Auditor (2022), The QSHE Group
• Environmental Law and Liabilities for the Regulated Community (2018), UNISA
• ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems (2018), SABS
• Geographic Information Systems Certificate (2011), UNISA

Work Experience

• Environmental Coordinator: TotalEnergies EP South Africa (2022/04-Current)
• Group Permitting Advisor: Anglo American (2019 Feb-2022 Apr)
• Snr Environmental Specialist: Nsovo Enviro Consulting (2019 Feb-2022 Apr)
• Snr Environmental Scientist: Mamadi & Company (2018 Apr-2019 Feb)
• Executive Director, Head of Environment & Sustainability: The Ubusha Foundation (NPO) (2019 Jan-Current)
• Environmental Scientist: Nsovo Enviro Consulting (2013 Jan-2018 Apr)
• Trainee Environmental Scientist: MSA Group (2012 Apr-2012 Dec)
• Environmental Officer Intern: LEDET (2011 Apr-2012 Mar)

Sector Experience

• Additional Member: DWS Water Tribunal (2023/08 – Current)

Qualification

• Master of Philosophy in Environmental Management (2008), University of Stellenbosch
• Becoming and Environmental Management Inspector (short course, 2011), UNISA
• Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Project Management (2009), UNISA
• Course in Christian Counselling (2013), UNISA
• Climate change adaptation in agriculture and natural resource management (2012), Wageningen UR Centre for Development Innovation
• Environmental Impact Assessment for Reviewers (2016), University of North-West
• Competing Claims on Natural Resources (2010), Wageningen UR
• Advanced Management Development Programme (2019). University of Fort Hare
• Introduction to Financial Management and Budgeting (2023), National School of Government

Work Experience:

• Control Environmental Officer: Climate Change Management (March 2022 to date)
• District Manager – Environmental Services: Harry Gwala District Municipality (October 2018 – March 2022)
• Control Environmental Officer (Assistant Manager): October 2006 – October 2018

Sector Experience:

• IAIAsa – KZN Branch Executive Committee (BEC) member
• Speaker at the 2nd EAPASA regional Conference 2023
• Senior Pastor and Marriage Counsellor at House of Prayer for All Nations, Newcastle KwaZulu-Natal

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Environmental Management (2014), University of Free State
• Master’s Diploma in Human Resources Management (1998), University of Johannesburg
• B Prim ED & B Ed (Hons) (1990), University of the Witwatersrand
• Diploma in Education (1990), Soweto College of Education

Work Experience:

• Managing Director (Landscaping, Environmental & Construction): Vulpour Holdings (2017 to date)
• Chief director – Environmental Compliance & Enforcement: Department of Agriculture & Rural Development [GDARD] (2008 – 2016)
• Director – Environmental Planning & Impact Assessment (EPIA): GDARD (2007 – 2008)
• Manager: Mogale City Local Municipality (Environmental Management Division) (2003 – 2006)
• Deputy Director: Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Environment [DACE] (2001 – 2003)
• Assistant Director: DACE (1998 – 2001)
• Environmental Officer: DACE (1996 – 1997)
• Researcher: Human Science Research Council [HSRC] (1996)
• Research Intern: HSRC (1995)

Sector Experience:

• Member of the Water Tribunal in terms of section 146(5) of the national Water Act, 1998 (4 year appointment)
• Member of the Municipal Planning Tribunal for Madibeng Local Municipality in terms of section 36(2) (b) and section 3, read with Regulations 3920 of SPLUMA – since 21 November 2022 (5 year appointment)
• Member of the Ekurhuleni Municipal Appeals Authority – since 12 February 2021 (5 year appointment)
• Chairperson of the Ekurhuleni Municipal Authority – since 19 April 2021 (5 year appointment)

Qualification:

• MBL, M. Eng and M.Inst.Agrar<

Work Experience:

• Head of Department (HoD) and Executive Manager: Environment and Sustainability at Transnet SOC Ltd providing strategic leadership in the overall environmental planning and management in capital infrastructure development across the business.
• Principal environmental specialist for the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) the role covered advisory to board sub-committee on knowledge management and sustainability.

Sector Experience:

• EAPASA Board member (2020 to April 2024)
• Served at various committees – Human Resources, Information Technology and Executive Committees.
• Corporate governance particularly in the state-owned enterprise both in terms of knowledge and qualification, and practical implementation and currently serves at the following committees – EXCO, OPCO, Risk Manco, and Capital Governance and Assurance committee.
• Serves at various technical committees at the Water Research Council (WRC) a portfolio responsible for research and development in the water and environment theme

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Qualifications:

• Impact Investing (2016), UCT Graduate School of Business
• MBA (2014), Nelson Mandela Business School
• Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting Sciences (2011)
• Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting, Financial and Strategic Management (2005)

Work Experience:

• Non-Executive Director: Malvilox (Pty) Ltd (2019 – current)
• Managing Director: Folex Accounting Services (2012 – current)
• Lecturer: Tshwane School of Business and Society (2022 – current)
• Managing Director: Selective Empowerment (2018-2019)
• Advisor to the Chairman & Acting CEO: MMI (2017-2018)
• Chief Executive Officer and Director: Aha Kathu Hotel (2016-2017)
• Treasury and Investment Manager: SIOC-cdt InvestCo (2014-2017)
• Fund Financial Accountant & Member of the Employment Equity Committee: Public Investment Corporation SOE (2014-2016)
• Accountant: Bidvest Protea Coin Group (2009-2010)
• Trainee Accountant: SAB&T (2005 – 2009)

Sector Experience:

• Non-Executive Director & Audit and Risk Committee Chairperson: Rondex Parts (Pty) Ltd (2021 – current)
• Trustee & Audit and Risk Committee Chairperson: Kathu Community Solar Trust
• Independent Member of the Office of Disclosure: Department of Human Settlement (2022 – current)

Qualifications:

• Baccalaurei Juris (1991), University of Limpopo
• Baccalaureus Legum (2001), Vista University , SA
• Advanced Labour Law Programme (2001), UNISA – Centre For Business Law
• Pupillage Programme (2014), Johannesburg Society of Advocates
• Labour Dispute Resolution Programme (2016), University of Stellenbosch
• Construction Adjudication Programme (2018), University of Pretoria
• Mediation Training (2021), Pan African Bar Association of SA

Work Experience:

• Practicing Advocate of the High Court of SA with chambers at Group 16 Advocates, an affiliate of the Johannesburg Society of Advocates-2014 to date
• Independent Police Investigative Directorate: 1999-2013 (Head of investigation and legal advisory services)
• South African Police Service: 1993-1999 (Investigation and Legal Advisory Service)
• Non-Executive Director, Speke Cycling: 2006-2010
• Non-Executive Director, Cycling SA: 2009-2011 (Transformation)
• Non-Executive Director & Chair, APCOF: 2006-2018 (Legal advisory and regulatory governance)
• Successfully represented EAPASA in a labour dispute at the CCMA (2017), and participated in the reviewing of its constitution, (2017)
• Participated in the review of the handbook on the “use of force by law enforcement agencies” at the United Nations Office for Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

Qualifications:

• Master of Laws (LL.M) (2022): Extractive Industry Law in Africa, University of Pretoria
• Certificate in Advanced Arbitration (2019), Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa [AFSA]
• Notary of The High Court of South Africa (2017), Legal Practice Council (LPC)
• Attorney of The High Court of South Africa (2017), Legal Practice Council (LPC)
• Professional Legal Training- Legal Studies (2016), Law of Society of South Africa
• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (2015), University of KwaZulu Natal
• Executive Development Programme- Management (2011), Wits Business School
• Post Graduate Diploma in Science (2007), University of the Witwatersrand
• Executive Minning Development – Mining & Technical (2005), University of the Witwatersrand
• BSc Honours in Geography & Environmental Studies (2001), University of Zululand
• BA in Geography & Environmental Studies (2000), University of Zululand

Work Experience:

• Acting Deputy Director General – Mining & Petroleum (adhoc): Department of Mineral Resources & Energy [DMRE] (2021-current)
• Rehabilitation Trust Fund & Board Member: DMRE (2021-current)
• Labour & Disciplinary Appeals Board Member: DMRE (2015 – current)
• Chief Director – Compliance & Enforcement Unit: DMRE (2019 – current)
• Deputy Chairperson – Bid Adjudication Committee: DMRE (2021 – 2022)
• Regional Manager – Mineral Regulation Operations & RMDEC Chairperson: DMRE (2008 – 2019)