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Martha Fuatha Flatela

Senior Project Officer
Kimberley

Summary

Organized, independent and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and committed to bringing about strategies that helps the organization th achieve its set goals, through its vision and mission statement.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Officer

Department Of Agriculture, Land Reform And Rural
03.2013 - Current
  • Acquire Strategically located land
  • Conducting farm assessments
  • Project identification and compiling documents
  • Working identified farmers for land allocation
  • Gathered requirements, defined scopes, allocated resources and established schedules meeting or exceeding project demands.
  • Investigated and corrected or escalated project problems.
  • Closely collaborated with project members (landowners and agents) to identify and quickly address problems.
  • Worked with service provider (conveyancer and land valuer) to understand needs and provide excellent service.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record at subcommittee meetings by ensuring that
  • Enhanced team productivity through proactive management, resource allocation, and conflict resolution techniques.
  • Developed and monitored project schedules, budgets and objectives for successful completion.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Cultivated strong partnerships with external vendors, streamlining negotiations for more favorable terms on contracts and services.

Experience

I have gained an exceptional experience in managing projects and community development .Made an impact to the community by transferring over 40 000 hectares of land to emerging farmers which is part of reversing the legacy of our country.

Community Development Officer

Department Of Water Affairs
06.2011 - 02.2013
  • To confer with representatives of local governments and other related stakeholders to assess and meet community needs in relation to sanitation and water.
  • Collaborate with Department of Education in identifying learners that have interest in pursuing water related scarce careers through the departmental bursaries.
  • Overseeing community development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities for learners in school through vision 2020 programme supported by the department.
  • Participated and facilitated environmental education workshops and awareness for the community on Water Demand management

People and Conservation Officer

South African National Parks
04.2010 - 05.2011
  • Attended public events to provided information about nature practices, conservation strategies and sustainability plans.
  • Coordinated Park Forum with the related and affected stakeholders.
  • Facilitated the Community Natural Based Resources projects in the park with the neighbouring communities and stakeholders, projects such as COWEP(Community Water Efficiency Project) Natural Heritage Projects).
  • Planned and facilitated environmental awareness projects such Kids in Parks, Junior Honorary rangers, educational tours in the park.
  • Managed allocated budget in line with the PFMA Policy.
  • Managed administrations such as reporting, minutes taking, assessments and all other day to day office admin.
  • Managed bookings of the schools of the central reservation of the park.
  • Worked with schools and other stakeholders to understand needs and provide service.

Assistant People and Conservation Officer

South African National Parks
12.2008 - 03.2010
  • Developed and facilitated environmental networks with teachers for neighbouring schools.
  • Organized and facilitated events based on the environmental calendar days. (National Environmental week, Weed Buster week, etc.)
  • Facilitated environmental education projects in the park with local schools.
  • Organized monthly meeting with teachers to ensure that we are in line with the curriculum.
  • Coordinated school's bookings and arranged tours in the parks.
  • Facilitated Kids in Parks programme in the park
  • Conducted public presentations and workshops on wildlife conservation topics, raising awareness and inspiring action among diverse audiences.
  • Improved public understanding of conservation issues through targeted outreach programs and educational materials.
  • Attended public events to provided information about forestry practices, conservation strategies and sustainability plans.

Experiantial Learning: Conservation

South African National Parks
01.2008 - 11.2008
  • Handled calls at reception to address customer inquiries and concerns.
  • Assisted with human Resource administration such filling and making copies
  • Worked with law enforcement officer (rangers) in checking fishing permits and patrolling boundaries of the park.
  • Worked with the biotechnician at the scientific services in taking samples to monitor water quality, also in the herbarium assisting with data capturing.
  • Assisted with environmental education programme in the park

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Community Development

University of South Africa (UNISA)
Kimberley
04.2001 -

NQF Level 6 Certificate - Project Management

Pro- Active College
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

NQF Level 8 Certificate - Integrated Community Development Planning

School of Leadership: Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch, South Africa
04.2001 -

National Diploma - Nature Conservation

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

Senior Certificate - Matric

Ntswane High School
Hammanskraal, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Negotiating skill

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Reference



MR LEBOGANG LEKGATSANE

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT   OF AGRICULTURE LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

079894 9327


MR TSEKO PAUL MOTETE

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE LAND REFORM AND RURAL

DEVELOPMENT

072194 2674


MS ANGELA ISAKS

PARK MANAGER

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL PARKS

060 966 1424

Timeline

Senior Project Officer

Department Of Agriculture, Land Reform And Rural
03.2013 - Current

Community Development Officer

Department Of Water Affairs
06.2011 - 02.2013

People and Conservation Officer

South African National Parks
04.2010 - 05.2011

Assistant People and Conservation Officer

South African National Parks
12.2008 - 03.2010

Experiantial Learning: Conservation

South African National Parks
01.2008 - 11.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Community Development

University of South Africa (UNISA)
04.2001 -

NQF Level 6 Certificate - Project Management

Pro- Active College
04.2001 -

NQF Level 8 Certificate - Integrated Community Development Planning

School of Leadership: Stellenbosch University
04.2001 -

National Diploma - Nature Conservation

Tshwane University of Technology
04.2001 -

Senior Certificate - Matric

Ntswane High School
04.2001 -
Martha Fuatha FlatelaSenior Project Officer