Mtirara Nomnikelo
Philippi East
Summary
Dynamic Environmental Management professional with a robust academic background, including an NDip and BTech in Environmental Management from CPUT, complemented by over a decade of diverse experience in environmental administration, waste management, health and safety, sales, and stakeholder engagement. Expertise in developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental and safety systems, with hands-on proficiency in ISO 14001 compliance, risk assessment, waste minimization projects, and community-based environmental initiatives. Demonstrated ability to foster collaboration among government, industry, and community stakeholders through effective project coordination, policy review, and training facilitation. Strong communication, organizational, and report-writing skills enhance the delivery of practical solutions that balance technical expertise with interpersonal effectiveness across various sectors.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
Old Mutual Investment Group
07.2019 - Current
- As a sales representative I build and maintain own client base, marketing and selling the Old Mutual product and contributing to the financial wellbeing of the community.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
Health and Safety Sales Consultant
WHSE Training College
06.2017 - 01.2019
- As a sales representative I’m selling occupational Health and Safety courses.
Graduate Intern
Western Cape Government : Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEADP)
04.2015 - 03.2016
- Company Overview: Directorate : Waste Management, Sub-directorate : Waste Policy and Minimisation
- Assist with 2Wise2Waste waste minimization project and assist WCG with recycling – attending waste minimisation workshop trainings with EPWP workers of the Western Cape municipalities
- Regularly host and participate in the Western Cape Recycling Action group (WCRAG) for industry partners
- Assist with Greenest Municipality Competition evaluation visit and do writes up or findings
- Participate in the Swop shop campaign encouraging WCG employees to support community
- Assist with development of a Status Quo Report on Food Waste for in the Western Cape
- Assist with general planning and organizing activities related to projects
- Assist with implementation of Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) project to review municipal By-laws in order to assist municipalities
- Provide comments on policy, legislation, standards, guidelines and etc. for waste management
- Assist with the development of Integrated Waste Management report.
- Administrative tasks: projects reports, and other organizational duties
- Actively participated in a Waste Characterization training exercise for Cape Agulhas Local Municipality
- Project Involvement
- 2Wise2Waste programme implementation and facilitation
- Research and Development of a food waste status( abattoir waste) quo for the Western Cape
- Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) for the Waste Economy in the Western Cape
Office Administrator
MA Nzima Civil Construction CC
02.2012 - 05.2014
- Data capturing ( Installation spreadsheet and Education spreadsheet of the Water meters)
- Photocopying to ensure that proper record keeping was done for the sake of retaining institutional knowledge.
- Monitoring attendance register for the people who are working on site
- Making orders of the diesel for the vehicle
- Placing orders for material that is used on site
- Calculate costs of the material that is used on site
- Weekly & Monthly report of how many water meters were installed
- Administrative tasks: projects reports, and other organizational duties
Environmental Administrator
Powertech Transformers
04.2009 - 04.2010
- Conduct Safety &Health Environmental induction
- Identifying negative environmental impacts and aspects relating to day to day site activities investigate and report environmental incidents and ensure correction and close out.
- Ensure compliance with Environmental Policy
- Attending Safety Health Environment and Quality monthly meetings, guided by National Environmental Management Act, 107 of 1998 and Occupational Health and Safety Act, no 85 of 1993
- Ensuring compliance to Waste Management Act and other Environmental Regulations
- Conduct risk assessment for the site to ensure that all relevant hazards or risk are addressed.
- Implementation of Environmental Management System: ISO 14001
- Administrative tasks: projects reports, and other organizational duties
Education
Health and Safety Representative
South African Fire and Medical Academy (SAFMA)
03.2015
Medical First Aid
South African Fire and Medical Academy (SAFMA)
03.2015
BTech: (Baccalaureus Technologiae) - Environmental Management
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
Cape Town, South Africa01.2011
Understanding Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Wildlife and Environmental Society of South Africa (WESSA)
05.2010
ND: (National Diploma) - Environmental Management
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
01.2009
Matric -
Phakama Secondary School
Cape Town, South Africa01.2003
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient in presentations and report writing
References
H, Tommy, Office Administrator, 021 460 5714, 072 647 3113, Old Mutual.
Mr. S Nongovu
Position: Training Facilitator
Organization: WHSE Training College
Contact Number: 0219826274
Cell: 0736217208
Ms. R Britten
Position: Manager
Organization: Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
Unity: Waste Policy and Minimisation
Contact Number: 021 483 4378
Email: Robyn.Britten@westerncape.gov.za
Mr. J Mdumbi
Position: Junior Lecture [Environmental Management]
Department: Environmental and Occupational Studies
Faculty: Applied Science
Place: CPUT at Cape Town Campus
Contact Number: 021 460 9050\2
Cell: 073 425 6840
POLICIES FAMILIAR WITH
- National Environmental Management Act, 107 of 1998
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management System and ISO 18001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
- Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993
Timeline
Sales Representative
Old Mutual Investment Group
07.2019 - Current
Health and Safety Sales Consultant
WHSE Training College
06.2017 - 01.2019
Graduate Intern
Western Cape Government : Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEADP)
04.2015 - 03.2016
Office Administrator
MA Nzima Civil Construction CC
02.2012 - 05.2014
Environmental Administrator
Powertech Transformers
04.2009 - 04.2010
Medical First Aid
South African Fire and Medical Academy (SAFMA)
Understanding Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Wildlife and Environmental Society of South Africa (WESSA)
ND: (National Diploma) - Environmental Management
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
Health and Safety Representative
South African Fire and Medical Academy (SAFMA)
BTech: (Baccalaureus Technologiae) - Environmental Management
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
Matric -
Phakama Secondary School
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