Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Short Courses
References
Timeline
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Khanya Mthintso

Environmental Management Specialist
Durban

Summary

I am an experienced environmental management specialist with a strong background in environmental legislation, compliance monitoring and enforcement, impacts assessments, and pollution and waste management. Committed to driving sustainable development in the face of global climate change. I have demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate within teams, whilst also able to work independently with minimal supervision. I am also known for analytical thinking, with meticulous attention to detail, and being dependable.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
8072
8072
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Environmental Officer: Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement

KZN EDTEA
10.2024 - Current
  • Conducting Compliance monitoring of developments and facilities though audits
  • Conducting pro-active compliance inspections and sector inspections at industries.
  • Responding to environmental complaints and incidences through investigations.
  • Facilitating NEMA Section 24G applications for rectification of unlawful developments.
  • Developing and maintaining case files and databases for environmental incidences, complaints, audits and investigations.
  • Providing enforcement recommendations for identified transgressions.
  • Conducting compliance promotion campaigns for different sectors within the eThekwini District.
  • Compliance enforcement: Conducting investigations and drafting compliance notices.
  • Writing inspection and audit reports.

Environmental Officer Grade A: Pollution and Waste Management

EDTEA
02.2022 - 09.2024
  • Facilitating and assessing applications for Waste Management Licenses and registration of waste management facilities in terms of National Norms and Standards
  • Conducting Audits and Sector inspections at waste management facilities and other industries to ascertain compliance with environmental and Waste Management legislation and best practices
  • Responding to complaints by conducting investigations and site inspections, compiling reports, and issuing decisions, e.g Warning letters or handing over to Compliance Enforcement
  • Responding to Section 30 incidents, i.e., conducting investigations to ascertain compliance with legislated procedures and producing written responses
  • Responding to enquiries pertaining to Environmental Authorisations, and providing technical and procedural advice to clients
  • Serve on and provide technical advice to relevant forums, committees and Programs, and collaborate with stakeholders in resolving Environmental issues in the City
  • Promote best practice in waste management: facilitate workshops on waste management hierarchy; Serve on and provide technical advice to relevant forums and committees; work with PROs (Producer Responsibility Organisations) to facilitate extended producer responsibility (EPR) and link small waste businesses with PROs
  • Planning and conducting Environmental Awareness campaigns
  • Perform administrative functions of the component and ensuring to deliver on IPP targets
  • Conducted rigorous audits on environmental permits, identifying areas for improvement and addressing non-compliance issues swiftly.
  • Evaluated potential environmental impacts of new projects, ensuring adherence to sustainability principles throughout planning stages.

Intern Environmental Officer

EDTEA
10.2020 - 01.2022
  • Managing EIA applications as an Assessing Officer for various applications, i.e., commenting on Basic Assessment Reports, writing acknowledgement letters, liaising with EAPs and drafting Environmental Authorizations (decision) for approved applications.
  • Providing technical and procedural advice for enquiries lodged to the Department regarding developments' eligibility for EIA application.
  • Conducting pro-active and reactive environmental awareness campaigns and programs and greening campaigns.
  • Planning and conducting proactive compliance monitoring for developments with Environmental Authorisations from the Department to monitor compliance with the conditions of Environmental Authorisations and Environmental Management Programs.
  • Responding to complaints about transgressions with environmental legislations, and conducting reactive site inspections and investigations to ascertain compliance.
  • Compiling audit reports and maintaining POE files for various components.
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.

Environmental Management Intern

Ugu District Municipality
09.2017 - 08.2018
  • Environmental Compliance Monitoring: Reviewing Atmospheric Emissions Licenses (AEL), and monthly reports from industries; Conducting audits and site inspections for compliance
  • Environmental Impact Management: compiling NEMA Section 30 incident reports for incidences emanating from the operations of the Municipality
  • Air quality management: Managing atmospheric emissions licenses and renewals
  • Worked with SANEDI in the pilot project for Carbon Capture and Storage in Ugu District, KZN, a study aimed to reduce global carbon dioxide emissions
  • Drafting environmental policies and by-laws: I was involved in drafting the Ugu Municipality Environmental policy, and reviewing waste management by-laws for Local Municipalities
  • Public participation processes: Reviewing and commenting Basic Assessment Reports (BARs) and EIA reports for developments within Ugu District, as Interested and Affected Party
  • Coastal and marine environmental management: engaging respective stakeholder forums to discuss issues and solutions regarding coastal environmental issues, and taking part in coastal awareness and clean-up campaigns.
  • Community support and empowerment: organizing community based environmental programs aimed at empowering disadvantaged population groups.

Education

Bachelor of Science: Honours - Environmental Management

University of South Africa
01-2022

Bachelor of Science: Honours - Environmental Management

University of South Africa
01-2022

Bachelor of Social Science - Geography and Environmental Management

University of KwaZulu-Natal
01-2017

National Senior Certificate / Matric -

Merlewood Secondary School

Skills

Licensed driver: Code B

Affiliations

  • EAPASA, 2021/3955
  • Environmental Management Inspectorate, Grade 2 EMI

Short Courses

  • Landfill and Waste Treatment: Institute of Waste Management South Africa
  • Environmental Management Inspectorate Basic Training (EMI Grade 2): National Department of Environmental Affairs
  • ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Combined Course: NOSA
  • Marine and Coastal Legislations Compliance and Enforcement: National Department of Environmental Affairs

References

1. Mr. Siyabonga Sikhakhane: Manager – Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement: Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs. 

Contacts: Siyabonga.Sikhakhane@kznedtea.gov.za; 0815410758

2. Ms. Shireen Mahabeer: Manager – Pollution and Waste Management: Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs.

Contacts: Shireen.Mahabeer@kznedtea.gov.za; 0823221871

3. Ms. Glorious Mhlanga: Supervisor – Ugu District, Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs

Contacts: Glorious.Mhlanga@kznedtea.gov.za; 0829219606

4. Mr. Bright Khumalo: Supervisor-Air Quality Management and Environmental Management: Ugu District Municipality

Contacts: Bright.Khumalo@ugu.gov.za/ 0722710333/ 076145334

Timeline

Environmental Officer: Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement

KZN EDTEA
10.2024 - Current

Environmental Officer Grade A: Pollution and Waste Management

EDTEA
02.2022 - 09.2024

Intern Environmental Officer

EDTEA
10.2020 - 01.2022

Environmental Management Intern

Ugu District Municipality
09.2017 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science: Honours - Environmental Management

University of South Africa

Bachelor of Science: Honours - Environmental Management

University of South Africa

Bachelor of Social Science - Geography and Environmental Management

University of KwaZulu-Natal

National Senior Certificate / Matric -

Merlewood Secondary School
Khanya MthintsoEnvironmental Management Specialist