Menzi Msizi Nxumalo

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at South African National Biodiversity (SANBI), excelling in project management and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in implementing environmental assessments and ensuring regulatory compliance, driving successful eradication programs, and enhancing data management systems. Committed to fostering collaboration and achieving impactful conservation outcomes.

• Nxumalo MM, Lalla R, Jorge L. Renteria JL, Martin G (2016) Hydrocleys nymphoides (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Buchenau: first record of naturalisation in South Africa. BioInvasions Records 5.
• Lalla R, Cheek MD, Nxumalo M, Renteria JL (2018) First assessment of naturalised Rubus ellipticus Sm. populations in South Africa - A potential invasion risk? South African Journal of Botany 114. 111–116.
• Nxele, Beka & Mdletshe, Bhekizizwe & Memela, Bheka & Nxumalo, Menzi & Sithole, Hlobisile & Mlaba, Phakamani & Nhleko, Khulekani & Zulu, Zukiswa & Zuke, Lindelani & Mchunu, Sanelo & Hadebe, Mthobisi & Mncube, Nomzamo. (2019). Naming Invasive Alien Plants into Indigenous Languages: KwaZulu-Natal Case Study, South Africa.
• Ndlovu, Mpilonhle & Coetzee, Julie & Nxumalo, Menzi & Lalla, Reshnee & Shabalala, Ntombifuthi & Martin, Grant. (2020). The Establishment and Rapid Spread of Sagittaria Platyphylla in South Africa. Water. 12. 1472. 10.3390/w12051472.
• Nxele, B.J.1
• Zulu, Z.2, Sithole, J.H.1, Memela, B.E.B.1, Nxumalo, M.M.3, Dlulane, L.P.1, Mchunu, S.4, and Mncube, N.A.5 .(2021) Giving Invasive Alien Plants isiZulu names: Unlocking Language Barriers for Meaningful Community Participation in Ecosystem Restoration Action. PlantLife Volume 51.10, July 2021.
• Mashao, M., Mhlongo, S. N., Nsibande, S. P., Nxumalo, M. M., & Mncube, N. A. (2023). Records and distribution of House Crow Corvus splendens within the eThekwini Municipality from August 2019 to August 2023. Biodiversity Observations, 13, 289–292. https://doi.org/10.15641/bo.1490

• Reshnee Lalla, Former Supervisor (Regional coordinator), 0731540917, reshneelalla@gmail.com
• Ntombifuthi Shabalala, SANBI, Contract manager, 0826291872, n.shabalala@sanbi.org.za
• Bongani Zungu, City of Cape Town, Reserve Manager, 0712908813, Bongani.Zungu@capetown.gov.za
• Ingrid Nanni, SANBI, Former National Coordinator, 0828300165

• 2017 EMAPI conference in Portugal
• 2016 EKZNWildlife Symposium of Contemporary Conservation Practice
• 2015 Awarded the best presentation prepared and delivered.
• 2014 Symposium of Contemporary Conservation Practice
• 2014 42nd Annual Symposium on the Management of Invasive Alien Plants
• 2013 Provided invasive alien aquatic plants identification course at Jozini
• 2012 Symposium of Contemporary Conservation Practice
• 2011 South African Association of Botanists Conference
• Project management
• Integrated Management Systems Implementation Training Course (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001:2007)
• Scientific and report writing training
• Health and Safety training (Introduction and Level 1)
• Workplace Health and Safety representative training
• HIRA (Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment)
• Basic finances and SCM procedures
• First Aid training level 3
• Environmental Weed Control Course
• SAGIC Invasive Species Training

• English
• Xhosa
• Swati
• Sotho

• Invasive alien plant species identification and management course at Molweni, aBaThembu community
• Invasive alien plant species management workshop at ILembe District municipality
• Invasive alien plants management workshop for EDTEA teams at ILembe District Municipality.
• Invasive alien plant species management workshop with UKZN, Botany students
• Invasive alien plant species management workshop with UNIZULU, Botany students
• Invasive alien plant species management workshop with DUT, Horticulture students
• Invasive alien plant species management workshop with MUT, Nature Conservation students

South African National Biodiversity (SANBI), 05/01/23, Current Employer, Assistant Director 1 (Regional Coordinator), Provide support to the overall management of the strategic and operational component of the SANBI Directorate on Biodiversity Evidence., Managing a regional unit and coordinating robust scientific assessments of the threats and impacts of local invasive alien species on the environment., Manage and coordinate the Eradication Programme (ensured compliance with PFMA, 1999)., Ensured efficient management of the region’s data and databases., Executed research and publishing duties., Managing the Regional Unit’s outcomes and performance through planning, monitoring and implementation of policies and procedures., Managing stakeholder components and involving them in decision-making., Ensured all the relevant legislation, policies, procedures, processes, and regulatory frameworks were implemented including observing national and global environmental issues., Project management and systemic visualisation of various projects entailing a programme budgeting, analysis of scientific data, financial management, procurement, and reporting., South African National Biodiversity (SANBI), 09/02/11, 04/30/23, Senior Technician: Detection and Eradication, Managing and coordinating all aquatic weeds projects in KZN., Organizing and prioritizing work to complete assignments in a timely, efficient manner., Ensures environmental compliance during project implementation., Providing strategic input in the managing of projects in the region and operations., Operated with a strong work ethic, professionalism, and the ability to work under pressure., Co-coordinating all the community engagements, environmental education programs and community outreach programs for the region., Health and safety officer for the region, working areas inspection, risk identification and eradication, and observing all H&S laws and regulations., Performed basic finances and administration duties, observing all the PFMA acts., Implementation of Environmental capacity-building programmes for the general public and relevant stakeholders., Compiled management reports and ensured reporting was done on time and effective., Responsible and effectively ensured the management of SANBI assets., South African National Parks (SANParks), 11/01/09, 07/30/11, Field Ranger, Environmental Management Inspector, Sea and Oceans Fisheries Control Officer, Environmental Law Enforcement, Monitoring and Identification of Ecological factors (pollution, ground rehabilitation), Responsible for the management of Invasive Alien plant-clearing activities., Responsible for the management of fauna and flora, Exotic animal control, Preparing and conducting awareness training, Health and Safety Representative, Environmental interpretation and education, South African National Parks (SANParks), 01/01/09, 10/28/09, Conservation Intern, Managing and supervising of environmental programme (IAS clearing teams)., Density verification and development of IAP clearing strategies., Infield monitoring of contractors., Quality control and production control of clearing operations., Ensuring compliance with clearing standards; including health and safety requirements., Asset, Equipment and Herbicide store management., Administration about the appointment and evaluation of contractors.

• ID Number: 8709135856084
• Nationality: African
• Driving License: Code 10 (C1)
• Marital Status: Single