Franck Naidoo
Safety And Compliance In Oil And Gas Sector
Durban,KZN
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Application for the Construction of the Nelson Mandela Dam, Maluti-a-Phofung
- Application for the dam/water license
- Scoping of the project (economic and social feasibility)
- Funding pitch for the dam construction
Turnaround Strategy for Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality
- Implementation of Sustainable Energy
- Implementation of Clean Water Systems
- Implementation of an Agricultural Programme.
Collaboration with Build IT – Sustainable Housing for the Emerging Township Sector
Legal researcher
- Comparative Law, Climate Change Law; Energy Law and Environmental Law
- Plenary: African Union. Compliances of Continental Free Trade Agreement. Addis: October 2019
- Plenary: South African Oil and Gas Alliance: The Obligations of the New Petroleum Bill. February 2020
- Plenary: South African Oil and Gas Alliance: Implementation of BBBEE Codes. March 2020
African Union Comparative Advantage PLUS for Africa
- Hazards and Safety within Poultry Industrialization in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Kenya and Nigeria.
Setting up of the Black Emerging Farmers Poultry Sector in South Africa
- Development of an Integrated Value Change and linking to SDG 1 and SDG 2.
Launch of CrossChem in South Africa
- Emission Reductions in diesel engines.
Launch of NanoGas
- NanoGas Water Recycling project.
Implementation of the Higher Learning Curriculum for Renewable Energy at BRICS Universities
- Special Grant for BRICS Energy Research from NHISS (2018)
Scoping Paper for The Water Research Council
08.2021
- Assessment of the existing Infra-structure in the Maluti-a-Phofung and implementation plan to fix leaks.
- Scoping exercise for the development of hydro-power from two non-functional dams in the area.
- Pitch for Climate Finance for this project.
Senior Lecturer - Legal Research Methodology
ARIN – ASH Summer-school
01.2021
- Commons Governance
Introduction and manufacturing of water-based coolants for Shell
01.2021 - 01.2024
Legal Internship
International Institute of Sustainable Development
01.2019 - 01.2020
- 8 month legal internship: Reform of Fossil Fuel Subsidies 2019 – 2020.
- Paper presented to WTO for 2020 Agenda inclusion.
Education
PhD in Law -
University of Zagreb
01.2026
Research Fellow, Climate Finance
Frankfurt School of Business and Finance
01.2023
Certified Expert in Climate Finance - undefined
Frankfurt School of Business and Finance
01.2020
Doctorate - Shale Exploration in South Africa
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
SA01.2020
LLM - Comparative Law and Environmental Policy
University of Eastern Finland
Joensuu, Finland01.2019
MBA - Business Administration
Henley Business School
London, UK01.1999
Master of Arts - Translations - English - French
Université de Tours
Tours, France01.1988
Perfection of French Language and Literature - undefined
Institute Touraine
Tours, France01.1987
C.A.V.I.L.A.M. French Language School - undefined
Vichy
France01.1986
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
University of Durban-Westville
01.1985
Skills
Friendly, positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Computer skills
Customer service
Certification
Certified [Legal Researcher], [IISD, Geneva] - [1 year]
Accomplishments
- Achieved 92% compliance through effectively helping with implementation of Shell's global safety standards for all third party partners across African and Middle-east within a 5 year period.
Academic Publications; Conferences and Lectures
- ARIN – ASH SUMMERSCHOOL 2021/2
- Establishing Legality in Governing the Commons: Ostrom’s Design Principles, International Water Legal Principles, Grassroots research methods and Causal Layered Analysis. Master Class Lectures 1 & 2.
- BOOK CHAPTER: BRICS PUBLICATION
- CHAPTER TITLE: Financing Renewable Energy Technologies in the BRICS
- Authors: Dr Kamleshan Pillay, Cyril Prinsloo, Dr Jaya Josie, Dr Franck Naidoo and Krish Chetty
- Date of PUBLICATION: MARCH 2022
- BOOK CHAPTER: ARIN – ASH PUBLICATION
- CHAPTER TITLE: Decolonisation of Research Methods in Africa: From Aural Methods to Structured Research methods of CLA, Scenario Development and Action Learning
- EXPECTED PUBLICATION: NOVEMBER 2026
- LEGAL INTERNSHIP: International Institute of Sustainable Development, (IISD) Geneva. 2018
- Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform in South Africa
- LMM Thesis (UNPUBLISHED)
- Is water usage in hydraulic fracturing in the Karoo, South Africa, a violation of international human right to water?
Summary
A legal practitioner trained in the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals seeking adherence to the UNFCCC targets. Seasoned scenario planner who scans future risk factors and mitigates. Equally qualified to raise climate finance, being an accredited practitioner.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Timeline
Scoping Paper for The Water Research Council
08.2021
Senior Lecturer - Legal Research Methodology
ARIN – ASH Summer-school
01.2021
Introduction and manufacturing of water-based coolants for Shell
01.2021 - 01.2024
Legal Internship
International Institute of Sustainable Development
01.2019 - 01.2020
Certified [Legal Researcher], [IISD, Geneva] - [1 year]
01-2018
Application for the Construction of the Nelson Mandela Dam, Maluti-a-Phofung
Turnaround Strategy for Maluti-a-Phofung Municipality
Collaboration with Build IT – Sustainable Housing for the Emerging Township Sector
Legal researcher
African Union Comparative Advantage PLUS for Africa
Setting up of the Black Emerging Farmers Poultry Sector in South Africa
Launch of CrossChem in South Africa
Launch of NanoGas
Implementation of the Higher Learning Curriculum for Renewable Energy at BRICS Universities
PhD in Law -
University of Zagreb
Research Fellow, Climate Finance
Frankfurt School of Business and Finance
Certified Expert in Climate Finance - undefined
Frankfurt School of Business and Finance
Doctorate - Shale Exploration in South Africa
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
LLM - Comparative Law and Environmental Policy
University of Eastern Finland
Master of Arts - Translations - English - French
Université de Tours
Perfection of French Language and Literature - undefined
Institute Touraine
C.A.V.I.L.A.M. French Language School - undefined
Vichy
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
University of Durban-Westville
MBA - Business Administration
Henley Business School