Lesetja Kennedy
Polokwane
Summary
Environmental Consultant with 12years of environmental compliance experience, including developing and implementing environmental management systems. Conducts thorough compliance evaluation inspections for the purpose of achieving both business and environmental goals. Proven skill in assessing a variety of property types and a strong working knowledge of applicable regulatory programs and guidelines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Candidate Ecological Specialist
North Anchor Environmental Consultants
Polokwane
09.2015
- Evaluated all types of environmental regulatory cases for due diligence
- Analyzed and recognized potential environmental issues, providing clear findings and recommendations regarding resolution
- Conducted a large number of fauna and flora specialist assessments distributed widely across South Africa
- Extensive experience in the field and exceptional level of technical expertise, particularly with regards to GIS capabilities which is essential with regards to producing high-quality sensitivity maps for use in the design of final project layouts
- Strong research background which has proved invaluable when working on several ecologically sensitive and potentially controversial sites containing some of the most threatened fauna in South Africa
- Published research papers in leading scientific journals dealing primarily with human impacts on the vegetation and ecology of South Africa
- Maintain several long-term vegetation monitoring projects distributed across Bushveld and the Fynbos
- SACNASP registered as a Candidate Natural Scientist.
Environmental Officer
Limpopo Economic Development Environment and Tourism
Sekhukhune
03.2010 - 03.2020
- Assist local authorities in identifying critical tools/instruments to be developed for environmental impact management
- Review and update existing integrated environmental management templates
- Facilitate necessary training and undertake research and on changes in environmental impact management
- Provide support to the local authorities and CBO's in the development and implementation of administrative system for the licensing process
- Manage and facilitate consultation and liaison with relevant stakeholders
- Coordinate the implementation of Chapter 4 of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA)
- Coordinate and facilitate capacity building programmes on the environmental conflict management system for sector departments and local government within the district.
Education
Environmental Sciences - undefined
Nature Conservation and Environmental Management - undefined
Skills
Research & description of ecological patterns & processesEcological Impacts of land use on biodiversityVegetation surveys & degradation assessment & mappingVegetation monitoringFaunal surveys & assessmentGIS & remote sensingCampingTechnologyWeldingCarpentry
Recycling program development
Waste Management
Environmental Monitoring
Energy management
Green building background
Environmental law knowledge
Environmental Compliance
Community Relations
Climate Change Adaptation
Natural Resource Conservation
Environmental Policy Development
Environmental Education Programs
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Environmental Permitting
Sustainability Strategies
Environmental Legislation Knowledge
Water quality management
Renewable energy solutions
Hazardous waste management
Data reporting
Professionalism
Soil Sampling
Accident investigation
Decision-Making
Stakeholder analysis
Recycling program development
Project Management
Public speaking abilities
Government relations
Environmental auditing
Ecological restoration
Event Planning
Air quality management
Talent Development
Wind and solar energy
Technical report writing
Strategic Planning
Crisis Communications
Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
National Diploma: Nature Conservation, Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, 2009
Accomplishments
Extensive experience in providing consultation to secure permits. Sound knowledge of environmental management procedures and assessment of risk. Profound knowledge of present environmental legislation and processes. Ability to interpret all environmental laws and act accordingly. Ability to coordinate with team members and design environmental product declarations. Solid understanding of water and air quality models and assessment
References
- Patrick Leshabane, Sekhukhune District Director for Environmental Governance, 079 515 6492, LeshabanePS@ledet.gov.za
- Blessing Pitjadi, Polokwane Local Municipality: NRM Superitendent, +27 63 121 4613, blessingp@polokwane.gov.za
Projects
Biodiversity Management Plan, Conducted a management working report for Ivanplats Mine in Mokopane in 2016 for their effective management of biological components around their operation. Mabyoko Projects, 1. Ecological Report for a proposed development of a Filling Station in Leeuwfontein 188 JR
2.Ecological Report for a proposed development of a Filling Station in Makhado Crossing
3.Ecological Report for a proposed development of a Filling Station in N11 Limburg
4.Ecological Report for a proposed Mixed Use Township development in Polokwane Kagiso Quantity Surveyors, ElA Application for a proposed development of a Botanical Garden in Petersburg Extension 11 Sterpark TPR Mining Resources, 1.Proposed Mining activity in Sudwalaskraal 271 JT. Mpumalanga
2.Ecological Report for the proposed Mining activity Vlakplaats Mpumalanga
3.Ecological Report for the proposed Mining activity in Farm Kalvekraal Mpumalanga EIA for Knysna local Municipality 2021, Rehabilitation planning Freshwater systems Engineering design plans Environmental Authorisations
Timeline
Candidate Ecological Specialist - North Anchor Environmental Consultants
09.2015
Environmental Officer - Limpopo Economic Development Environment and Tourism
03.2010 - 03.2020
University of South Africa - Environmental Sciences,
Tshwane University of Technology - Nature Conservation and Environmental Management,