Amanda Chauke
Environmental Scientist
Johannesburg
Summary
Motivated by curiosity and a strong passion for acquiring knowledge, I excel in collaborative settings where creativity and problem solving intersect. My academic journey in Environmental Sciences has equipped me with robust analytical abilities and a sharp attention to detail. While my dedication to teamwork has enabled me to embrace diverse viewpoints and achieve collective objectives. Adaptability is central to my approach, empowering me to navigate challenges with resilience and ingenuity. I eagerly anticipate contributing my skills and experiences to an organisation that shares my enthusiasm for excellence and positive change.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages
Work History
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FACILITATOR
JCPZ/SANBI
2 2023 - Current
- Implementation of Exhibitions and Environmental Theme Day celebrations: this includes; World Environmental Day, Wetland Week, Water Week, Arbour Day etc
- Organise and run Environmental Education and Awareness Programmes on issues such as; Waste Management, Wetland Management, Climate Change, Importance of Biodiversity etc
- Facilitate and Educate the Community and NGOs on environmental issues, such as Gardening, Food Production Waste Management, Climate Change etc and capacity building
- Organise and run Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) school programmes
- Facilitate Community and School based Environmental (Greening and Open spaces) competition
- Facilitate Stakeholder Engagement Programmes
- Conduct research on various Environmental Sciences issues
- Training and monitoring of Community Based Educators
- Organise and run the National Science Week for the unit
- Collaborate with other science and environmental institutions and departments
- Planting of shrubs, trees and various other plants
- Report writing
- Compile Monitoring and Statistics for the unit
- Mentor learners for Science Expo Programmes
- Development and implementation of programmes and projects
- Conduct site visits
- Compile invoices.
POLLUTION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT INTERN
Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Respond to requests for information or attempt to resolve any issues at the request of management
- Contribute to good management of the directorate
- To ensure effective knowledge and information management for the general waste streams
- To review and monitor the implementation of municipalities` IWMPs
- To provide support and promote Recycling Facilities and Buy-back Centre in the province
- To assist in the development of waste awareness campaigns and promote separation at source
- To monitor the implementation of Gauteng General Waste Collection Standards
- To audit and provide comments and recommendations to municipal and private landfill sites in Gauteng province
- To provide comments and recommendations to external audit reports of waste management facilities and minutes of control committee meetings of Gauteng landfill sites
- To co-ordinate Gauteng Waste Management Forum meetings with NGOs, Municipalities, Academic and Research Institutions, Waste Entrepreneurs, etc
- Within Gauteng province
- To co-ordinate the reporting of waste to Gauteng Waste Information System (GWIS) by various waste management facilities
- To provide technical input on environmental issues in the province, e.g., EIA decisions, Waste Management Licences and making recommendations on policy and legislative options
- To advocate and promote the principles of Waste hierarchy and Separation of Waste at Source
- Line function work
- To review, prepare recommendations and set permit conditions for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
- To provide comments on the establishment of a National Waste Management Strategy and provincial norms and standards amongst others, for the classification of waste, waste service delivery, and tariffs for such waste services
- Process applications for the authorisation of waste management activities
- Conduct pre-application consultation meetings with consultants, authorities, and applicants as deemed necessary
- Organise authority review meetings (if deemed necessary) with stakeholders
- Record complaints received on prescribed complaints form
- Respond to complainant and relevant authority courteously and within agreed time frame
- Update complaints register on whether complaint is resolved or need further follow-up
- Conduct site visit when appropriate
- Comment on legislation, policy and strategy relevant to the directorate
- Respond to requests for information or attempt to resolve any issues at the request of management
- This will include answering legislature questions, or questions from other Government departments
- Organising visits for the MEC, Standing Committee, or any other officials as requested
- This will include all administrative functions as may be required
- Monitor and audit waste management facilities; and to review audit reports
- Attend and represent the directorate at meetings, as mandated by management
- Initiate and strengthen relationships with the identified stakeholders
- To develop template and report on local government implementation of waste management plans
- Implementation of Waste Management policy
- Implementation of Gauteng Waste Minimisation Plans
- Prepare MoU’s and other Communication to external stake-holders and other departments
- Oversee directorate`s response to Legislature questions
- Oversee co-ordination of involvement of stakeholders in public participation processes / programmes and activities pertaining to waste minimisation in Gauteng
- Oversee response to public enquiries with respect to sub directorate work
- Organise authority review meetings (if deemed necessary) with stakeholders
- Comment on legislation, policy and
- Attend and participate constructively in sub-directorate and directorate meetings as required
- This may include preparing inputs, making presentations, assisting with the administration of meetings and chairing meetings
- Provide comment on documents, policies, organisational procedures etc
- As required
- Write and submit all reports on time as required
- This may include monthly or quarterly reports
- Follow the policies and procedures e.g., with regard to document management.
Education
Master of Sciences in Environmental Sciences -
North-West University
01.2020 -
Bachelor of Sciences in Geography - undefined
University of South Africa
01.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Management -
University of South Africa
01.2011 - 04.2014
Grade 12 - undefined
Northview High School
01.2003 - 04.2008
Skills
Articulate
Research skills (exposure to qualitative and quantitative research methodologies)
Follow-through
Meeting deadlines
Team player
Assisting others
Motivating others
Planning
Time management
Certification
[Environmental Imapct Assessment for Reviewers], Centre for Environmetal management[NWU] - [23-27 October]
References
- Moliehi Moonyane, Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo, Environmental Education Specialist, 011 782 2107/9597, 071 868 6916, Mmoonyane@jhbcityparks.com
- Noelene Zulu, Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment (GDARDE), Environmental Officer Specialised Production, 011 240 2686, 076 265 5782, Noelene.Zulu@gauteng.gov.za
- Salphina Bilankulu, Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment (GDARDE), Control Environmental Officer: Grade A, 011 240 3820, 079 512 0842/083 530 3820, Salphina.Bilankulu@gauteng.gov.za
Timeline
Master of Sciences in Environmental Sciences -
North-West University
01.2020 -
[Environmental Imapct Assessment for Reviewers], Centre for Environmetal management[NWU] - [23-27 October]
10-2018
POLLUTION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT INTERN
Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
04.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Sciences in Geography - undefined
University of South Africa
01.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Management -
University of South Africa
01.2011 - 04.2014
Grade 12 - undefined
Northview High School
01.2003 - 04.2008
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FACILITATOR
JCPZ/SANBI
2 2023 - Current
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