Lona Nondaka
Environmental Officer Specilalised Production
Cape Town
Summary
Detail-oriented environmental professional with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to work collaboratively within teams and adapt to evolving project needs. Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with effective communication and teamwork abilities. Well-versed in marine pollution response with in-depth knowledge of regulatory guidelines and waste management techniques.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Environmental Officer Specialised Production
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Cape Town
09.2019 - Current
- Provide environmental advice and response coordination during an oil spill incident in the marine environment of South Africa.
- Develop and implement oil spill prevention, preparedness and response programs for key role-players in oil spill response;
- Respond to other marine pollution incidents such as plastic pellets spills;
- Fulfill roles within the incident command system during response activities;
- Plan and implement oil spill response exercises and drills;
- Assist in maintaining department's readiness to oil spill incidents (the management of the oil spill equipment store and maintain database on oil spills, industry resources and contacts);
- Assist in updating and the promotion of the department's suit of the oil spill contingency plans and vetting of the industry oil spill contingency plans;
- Build influential and sustainable relationships with relevant policy makers and stakeholders in private and public sector.
Senior Coastal & Marine Monitor
Department of Environmental Affairs
Cape Town
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Provide the oversight role of all coastal and marine monitoring activities in the Cape Town sub-region;
- Develop and coordinate communication platforms between monitors, operators and other stakeholders in the region;
- Liaise with the relevant stakeholders for trend analysis in pollution hotspot areas, and develop appropriate intervention measures;
- Implement, monitor and report, on all off-road (4x4) vehicle driving in the coastal area which should strictly be done within the designated areas;
- Participate in Provincial Coastal Committees (PCC) quarterly meetings to provide coastal and marine environment monitoring updates and inputs on the impact of various interventions that are designed to improve management and compliance.
Environmental Officer Inter: People & Conservation
South African National Parks
Wilderness
06.2013 - 12.2016
- Assist with organising and implementing cultural, environmental education & awareness programmes, events and projects;
- Assist with the development of educational materials for a sustainable environment;
- Assist with the establishing and maintaining sound relations with surrounding stakeholders, communities, local authorities; NGO’s and interested & affected parties;
- Assist with organising volunteer, student and honorary rangers’ core programmes and projects;
- Provide comments on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Land Use applications for the Garden Route area.
- Compiling of Environmental Management Method Statements and Environmental Management Plans;
- Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with the EMMS and or EMP;
- Present environmental educational talks;
- Liaise with schools and other groups to organize short courses and visits to the park;
Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Integrated Water Resource Management - Water Resource Management
University of The Western Cape
Cape Town 01.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Honours - Geography
University of The Western Cape
Cape Town 01.2013 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Geography & Environmental Studies
University of The Western Cape
Cape Town 01.2007 - 09.2010
Grade 12 - Matric -
Little Flower Senior Secondary School
Qumbu 01.2006 - 12.2006
Skills
- Report writing
- Environmental policy development
- Project management
- Environmental legislation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Written communication
Courses Certificates Completed
- Marine Protected Areas Training, Nelson Mandela University, 2021
- Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures, Rhodes University, 2015
- Short Course in Environmental Law, University of Pretoria, 2014
- Management of Estuaries in South Africa, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2012
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/13/89
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code C1 (Code 10)
References
Feroza Albertus
Employer: Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Position: Control Environmental Officer
Tel (work): 021 493 7057
Cell: 072 173 6234
Email: FAlbertus@dffe.gov.za
Ayanda Matoti
Employer: Department of Environmental Affairs
Position: Director- Oceans and Coasts Monitoring
Tel(work): 021 493 7384
Cell: 060 525 9868
Email: Amatoti@dffe.gov.za
Mandy Carollisen (Honours supervisor)
Employer: University of the Western Cape
Position: Honours Supervisor-Department of Geography
Tel (work): 021 959 2426
Cell: 075 516 0366
Email: mcarollisen@uwc.ac.za
Timeline
Environmental Officer Specialised Production
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
09.2019 - Current
Senior Coastal & Marine Monitor
Department of Environmental Affairs
09.2018 - 08.2019
Postgraduate Diploma in Integrated Water Resource Management - Water Resource Management
University of The Western Cape
01.2017 - 12.2017
Environmental Officer Inter: People & Conservation
South African National Parks
06.2013 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Honours - Geography
University of The Western Cape
01.2013 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Geography & Environmental Studies
University of The Western Cape
01.2007 - 09.2010
Grade 12 - Matric -
Little Flower Senior Secondary School
01.2006 - 12.2006
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