Gundo Nemukula
Conservationist (Cand.Nat. Science)
Belhar
Summary
Logical Conservation Scientist professional offering strong background in developing and leading conservation initiatives by coordinating with stakeholders, government agencies and property owners. Talented in performing site investigations, collecting information, documenting technical data and preparing reports used to devise conservation plans. Driven to propose plans and implement activities in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Immigration Specialist
Border Management Authority
Cape Town
06.2024 - Current
- Liaised with coworkers and immigration candidates to answer questions, resolve issues, and explain immigration policy.
- Monitored visa expiration dates with diligence and accuracy, taking appropriate actions as necessary.
- Exemplified teamwork by collaborating effectively with colleagues, sharing knowledge and expertise to improve overall performance within the organization.
- Maintained high standards of professionalism and integrity while enforcing immigration laws and regulations.
- Provided accurate information on immigration policies, processes, and requirements to both the public and internal stakeholders.
- Collaborated with team members to share best practices, ensuring a high level of service for all clients.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Complied with all company policies, local laws, and regulations governing security guard duties.
- Supported efforts aimed at combating human trafficking by identifying victims, working closely with victim support services, and pursuing offenders within the scope of my role as an Immigration Officer.
- Investigated visitors who have remained in country longer than visa permitted.
- Issued visas to visitors stating how long visitor is permitted to legally stay in country.
- Observed passengers passing through passport control areas by checking passports.
- Asked visitors prearranged chain of questions to collect information on visitors entering country.
- Validated immigration documents, asked questions and reported discrepancies to authorities for further review.
- Identified contraband items and seized according to customs laws.
- Explained laws and regulations to travelers and distributors and promoted comprehension to foster adherence to requirements.
- Prevented illegal trafficking of people and narcotics.
- Enhanced border security by effectively screening, processing, and inspecting travelers and their belongings.
- Reduced immigration fraud through thorough examination of documents and identification of inconsistencies.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity during interactions with diverse populations from around the world seeking entry into CTIA Port of entry
Pupil Field Ranger
CapeNature
Porteville
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Enforced rules and regulations to protect public and environment and issued citations for patterns of non-compliance or extreme violation
- Investigated, documented, and submitted incident reports for violations and code of conduct infringements
- Ecological (Biotic, abiotic, cultural-historical, weather, etc.) data collection and capturing and management according to standardized process and Eco Matrixes
- Assist with research projects, firefighting operations, invasive alien plant control and environmental education
- Support management (Field Rangers) in effective management of Protected Area
- Assist Field Rangers with implementation of Annual Plan of Operations
- Complete log sheets, claim forms, requisitions, asset management, etc..
- Compile written reports (Mostly weekly reports and monthly)
- Attend and contribute to management meetings (Report backs, etc)
- Perform patrol duties, observations, and law enforcement (on and off reserves) including Roadblocks
- Assist with risk assessments and quality assurance audits, including OHS
- Assist with maintenance and service of facilities (when collaborating with General Workers)
- Conduct minor repairs and maintenance
- Maintain vehicles and equipment
- Assist with gate guard and front office duties, including issuing of permits and receipt of money
- Communicate through multi-frequency radio and obtained and transmitted information in field to dispatch other staff and agencies
- Perform search and rescue to find distressed, lost, sick or injured people and coordinated with local emergency response authorities
- Performs facilities and structure construction and maintenance to conserve grounds and environment
- Provides mutual aid to local law enforcement agencies as dispatched to combat crime and promote safe neighborhoods for citizens
- Attends meetings and training sessions and reviewed publications to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments
- Operates and maintains vehicles, tools, and equipment to perform enforcement, patrol, construction, and maintenance duties
- Develops and maintains accurate logs, reports and records of work performed and materials and equipment used
- Coordinates with local fire departments to verify conformance with fire safety protocols
Food Safety Supervisor
Zwembesi Farms
Port Elizabeth
11.2022 - 09.2023
- Led development, training and maintenance of plant quality and food safety programs
- Reacted productively under constantly changing priorities with numerous interruptions and continuously monitored food safety
- Met internal and external customer expectations through teamwork, respect, and willingness to help and support others
- Earned certification in organic foods and understood safety requirements across spectrum of food types
- Worked extensively in firsthand food processing environment before developing expert focus on food safety
- Mandated compliance to regulatory, customer and corporate standards and led and participated in food safety audits
- Cultivated and maintained customer-focused mindset that acknowledged importance and value of food safety for customers
- Adapted to shifting priorities and aligned food safety activities to meet organizational goals
- Monitored and controlled temperature of products
- Kept eye on quality assurance information to review compliance against specifications and company standards
- Documented and escalated deviations to supervisors and recommended resolutions
Intern
Department of Forestry Fisheries & Environment
Port Elizabeth
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Harvesting marine oysters in sea farms and packaging, cleaning, maintenance, feeding and breeding
- Patrolling along coast for illegal harvesting of abalone species, oysters, penguins, and other marine species
- Implementation/administer and enforcement of NEMA, Water Act, Marine Coastal Act, and enforcement along coasts
- Compilation of reports and recording stock and data capturing i.e
- Transgression reports, production records, etc
- Perform conservation programs, awareness campaign to schools on waste and pollution control along coasts
- Perform administrative duties (daily production control and recording oysters harvested from sea gardens/marine gardens
- Capturing stocks to be delivered to market
- Providing technical support and supervising team and compile monthly reports and assist in budget compilations
- Attend meetings with other stakeholders around harbor and projects monthly meeting
- Ensure health and safety compliance to teams operating vessel and when loading and offloading marine species harvested legally and illegally from sea gardens
- To ensure all equipment is safely loaded in boats for loading oysters from sea
Work Integrated Learning
Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency
Fort Beaufort
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Performed Environmental awareness campaigns to communities
- Reserve management and supervising team and conduct inspections as per National Environment and Biodiversity Act
- Performed Fire belt preparation and supervising teams as per NVFFA
- Recreational facilities maintenance
- Patrolling of reserve for illegal hunting and enforcement of National Environmental Management Act
- Access control and work at reception for visitors
- Maintained and administer compliance and monitoring transgression in Reserve as per National Environmental Management Act
- Data Capturing of transgression report data, visitors, and resources
- Compilation of monthly reports for reserve and drawing of APO and assist in budgeting
- Biodiversity management and wetlands monitoring in reserve
- Attend meetings with internal and external stakeholders
- Housekeeping and front desk
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting
Field Ranger and Data Capture
Balule Game Reserve
Hoedspruit
09.2017 - 10.2017
- Eradication of invasive alien species
- Foot patrol and fence monitoring
- Performed in-person or telephone studies and tracked responses
- Collected roadway data to be used by state and federal agencies
- Volunteered to assist with special office projects (bush babies’ environmental education and black mamba anti-poaching unit), successfully completing tasks prior to deadlines
Education
BTech - Nature Conservation: Natural Resources Conservation
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 02.2023 - 12.2023
Diploma - Nature Conservation: Natural Resources Conservation
University of Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga 01.2016 - 05.2018
National Senior Certificate - Science Stream
Gondolikhethwa Christian School
Limpopo 01.2012 - 05.2015
Skills
Ecological survey techniques
Staff Training
Good Work Ethic
Motor Vehicle Operation (Code 10 with Prdp)
GIS and QGIS
Research and Analysis
Local language and knowledge of Environmental laws
Filing & Administration
Water Quality Sampling and SASS5
Patrol & Monitoring
Invasive alien species monitoring
Translocation & Game Count
Asset & Fleet Management (Vehicle Logbook & Trip Authority)
Conservation Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Environmental Education
Annual Operational Plan
Certification
SACNASP Conservation Scientist (Candidate)
References
- Simon Burton, Knysna Oyster Company Manager, 0825762667, simon@knysnaoysters.co.za
- Thembani Namba, GrootWinterHoek Nature Reserve – Conservation Manager, 0870873005, tnamba@capenature.co.za
- Kganya Moseneke, Mpofu Fort Fordyce Nature Reserve, 0739501155, kganya.moseneke@ecpta.co.za
Personal Information
Gender: female
Timeline
Immigration Specialist
Border Management Authority
06.2024 - Current
Pupil Field Ranger
CapeNature
10.2023 - 05.2024
BTech - Nature Conservation: Natural Resources Conservation
University of South Africa
02.2023 - 12.2023
Food Safety Supervisor
Zwembesi Farms
11.2022 - 09.2023
Intern
Department of Forestry Fisheries & Environment
11.2020 - 11.2022
Work Integrated Learning
Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency
01.2018 - 02.2019
Field Ranger and Data Capture
Balule Game Reserve
09.2017 - 10.2017
Diploma - Nature Conservation: Natural Resources Conservation
University of Mpumalanga
01.2016 - 05.2018
National Senior Certificate - Science Stream
Gondolikhethwa Christian School
01.2012 - 05.2015
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