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Ayanda Khumalo

Environmental Officer
KwaZamokuhle

Summary

Dedicated Environmental Officer with over 5 years of experience in underground and opencast mining, specializing in compliance with environmental regulations and implementing sustainability strategies. Demonstrated expertise in conducting comprehensive environmental audits, developing and executing effective action plans, and leading awareness campaigns focused on waste management and the quality monitoring of water and air. Proven track record in fostering strong stakeholder engagement to promote environmental stewardship across projects. Holds an Honors' degree in Environmental Sciences and a Master’s degree in Geography, providing a solid foundation for addressing complex environmental challenges.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Environmental Officer

Canyon Coal (Gugulethu Colliery)
Mpumalanga
01.2024 - Current
  • Ensuring environmental compliance with WUL, EMPr, and Waste Management Plans.
  • Conducting environmental inspections, audits, and issued corrective measures.
  • Managing environmental incidents including hydrocarbon spillages and PCD overflows.
  • Reviewing and updating dust, water, waste, and compliance reports.
  • Conducting internal annual WUL and EMPR PAR audits and reviewing external audit reports.
  • Managing environmental contractors and departmental operations.
  • Engaging stakeholders through forums and liaising with external consultants.
  • Overseeing waste management, recycling, and disposal certification.
  • Submitting reports to regulatory authorities.
  • Implementing environmental awareness campaigns and community complaint resolution.
  • Controlling alien invasive vegetation and wetland/terrestrial monitoring.
  • Monitoring sewage treatment plant performance.
  • Participating in management meetings and mentoring interns.
  • Assisting with the grave and residential relocation process.
  • Analyzing and reporting blasting data.

Environmentalist

Zululand Anthracite Colliery
ULundi
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Ensured environmental compliance with WUL, EMPrs, and Waste Management Plans.
  • Reviewed and updated environmental compliance reports.
  • Conducted inspections and developed action plans.
  • Conducted annual WUL audits and reviewed external EMPrs, IWWMP, audit reports.
  • Conducted 5 yearly PPP and EMPR audit reports.
  • Monitored surface and groundwater, as well as dust fall levels.
  • Managed departmental budget and liaised with consultants.
  • Captured flow meter readings and handled administrative duties.
  • Supervised pollution control dam lining process.
  • Developed toolbox talks and awareness campaigns for workers and communities.
  • Organized career guidance sessions and fundraising events (ZAC Golf Day).

Environmental Management Intern

Zululand Anthracite Colliery
ULundi
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Audited and reviewed EMPrs, WUL, IWWMP, and PPP reports.
  • Conducted internal environmental audits.
  • Created environmental awareness toolbox talks.
  • Monitored alien vegetation and assisted in safety campaigns.
  • Performed water and air quality monitoring per WUL and EMPr requirements.
  • Ensured waste management compliance.
  • Attended SHE meetings and supported environmental officer duties.

Education

Master of Sciences - Geography

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
06-2022

Bachelor of Science Honours - Environmental Sciences

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
12-2018

Bachelor of Science - Environmental and Earth Sciences

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
12-2017

Skills

References

Arjen, Nel, Head of Environmental Compliance, an@menar.com, 011 783 7996, 076 265 5506, Canyon Coal - Menar

Timeline

Environmental Officer

Canyon Coal (Gugulethu Colliery)
01.2024 - Current

Environmentalist

Zululand Anthracite Colliery
01.2022 - 01.2024

Environmental Management Intern

Zululand Anthracite Colliery
01.2020 - 01.2021

Master of Sciences - Geography

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

Bachelor of Science Honours - Environmental Sciences

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

Bachelor of Science - Environmental and Earth Sciences

University of Kwa-Zulu Natal

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