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Bonginkosi Prince Ngomane
Conservation Section Manager & Environmental Officer
Kuruman,Northern Cape
Summary
Enthusiastic Conservationist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel within the environmental industry. Driven to provide exceptional public service to help people explore and connect to natural areas. Excellent knowledge of conservation and environmental practices and guidelines. Proficient in QGIS. Experienced with over six (6) years of experience in the industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving client satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Conservation Officer
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Kuruman, Northern Cape
02.2016 - Current
Duties
Predator management and monitoring
Vegetation management and monitoring
Herbivore management and monitoring
Alien plant controlling
Erosion controlling
Fire fighting
Fence patrol and management
Waterhole and pump management
Biodiversity law enforcement and management
Projects management (Breeding camps)
Environmental Officer of EMPr(s)
ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001 Knowledge Implementation
Supervision of conservation team
Field rehabilitation
Ecological restoration
Field guiding
Participation on research projects
Game count and report writing
Mentoring conservation interns
Education
Diploma - Nature Conservation
01.2013 - 12.2015
Baccalaureate Technologeae - Nature Conservation
01.2016 - 12.2017
Diploma - Leadership And Management
04.2020 - 09.2020
BSc Honors Environmental Management - Environmental Science
01.2019 - Current
Skills
Conservation management
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team Dr Anthony Lowney and Dr Robert Thomson in publishing of a scientific paper [Mortal Combat: Intraspecific Killing by an African Pygmy-Falcon ( Polihierax semitorquatus ) to Acquire New Mate and Territory] 2017
- Wrote and published a book (Success is a Demanding Fellow) 2019
- Won a departmental employee of the year award 2019
Certification
Wilderness First Aid Kit Level 3
Interests
Hiking
Mentoring
Writing
References
Mr Richard Satekge
Senior conservator and supervisor of conservation team at Tswalu Kalahari reserve
Tel: 053 781 9230
Cell: 078 634 5284
Email: Richard.Satekge@tswalukalahari.com
Mr Wouter Jordaan
HOD of conservation team at Tswalu Kalahari reserve
Tell: 053 781 9230
Cell: 078 643 8759
Email: Wouter.jordaan@tswalukalahari.com
Ms Boitumelo Mongale
Lecturer at University of South Africa
Tel: 011 471 2283
Cell: 073 190 4295
Email: mongabf@unisa.ac.za
Timeline
Wilderness First Aid Kit Level 3
08-2020
Shaw Academy - Diploma, Leadership And Management
04.2020 - 09.2020
Supervise a Fire Fighting and Rescue Operation
03-2019
University of South Africa - BSc Honors Environmental Management, Environmental Science
01.2019 - Current
Fire Marshalling
01-2019
FGASA Level 1
12-2017
Firearm Competency
05-2016
Conservation Officer - Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
02.2016 - Current
Tshwane University of Technology - Baccalaureate Technologeae, Nature Conservation
01.2016 - 12.2017
Employee of the Month
03-2015
Certificate of Residence Tutor
12-2014
Certificate of Participating in Residence Leadership
12-2013
Tshwane University of Technology - Diploma, Nature Conservation
01.2013 - 12.2015
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