NALEDI MAKOLA
Environmental Conservation Officer
Summary
Experienced Environmental Conservation Officer with over 2 years of expertise in regulating the sustainable use of ecosystems and biodiversity in nature reserves. Skilled in monitoring compliance, promoting biodiversity awareness, and providing biodiversity and infrastructure management services. Dedicated to protecting habitats and species through conducting surveys, controlling recreational facilities, and ensuring effective wildlife management. Committed to supporting stakeholder engagements and possessing a comprehensive understanding of provincial and national environmental biodiversity legislation. Proficient in computer literacy, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Excellent communication, people management, planning, and interpersonal relations skills. Proven experience in assisting with and fulfilling organization staffing needs and requirements. A team player with exceptional communication skills, consistently delivering high-quality work. Driven and highly self-motivated with strong negotiating skills and business acumen. Able to work independently to achieve desired outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Control Environmental Officer ( Intern)
Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism
2 2024 - Current
- The role involves a strategic approach to expanding protected areas, which includes identifying and prioritizing potential sites and conducting thorough evaluations to ensure they meet biodiversity stewardship criteria
- Engaging with various stakeholders, such as landowners and beneficiaries of land reform, is key to fostering relationships and securing agreements that benefit both conservation efforts and community interests
- The role also requires presenting findings to a review panel, negotiating protected area agreements, and overseeing the legal processes for declaring new protected areas, which involves public participation and the official gazetting of notices
- Additionally, the role encompasses the assessment of existing Provincial Nature Reserves using established evaluation tools like METT and PAMETT, ensuring they are managed effectively
- Organizing stakeholder meetings for the People and Parks initiative is another critical aspect, which includes logistical arrangements for transportation, accommodation, and conference facilities, as well as managing invitations, agendas, and meeting records
- This position is pivotal in advancing conservation objectives while engaging and integrating community interests into the stewardship of natural resources.
Administration Officer
I-waste Ltd Pty
04.2022 - 01.2023
- The role is responsible for document management, data entry, and record keeping
- Organize, file, and maintain records such as invoices, contracts, and employee files, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
- Input data into databases, spreadsheets, and other systems, generating reports and supporting decision-making processes
- Serve as communication liaisons, facilitating communication between scaling costumers and team members
- Maintain an adequate supply of office materials, ordering supplies and tracking inventory
- Manage appointment scheduling and calendar management, coordinating meetings, arranging transporting plans, and ensuring everyone is on the same page regarding deadlines and commitments.
Fire Management Assistant( EPWP)
Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency
06.2021 - 08.2021
- The role focused on ecological management of which involves fire management, controlling invasive plants, controlling soil erosion, maintaining roads and fire management in wetlands through methods like fire breaks, mosaic burning, block burning, and mosaic burning.
Conservation Officer(WIL and Volunteer)
Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency
03.2020 - 05.2021
- The position encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities, including administrative duties, law enforcement, general services, environmental stewardship, and the management of tourism activities in a wetland
- Administrative tasks cover reception duties, document filing, cashier responsibilities, and the registration of employees
- Law enforcement is conducted by reserve and fences patrols, anti-poaching efforts, and the dehorning of rhinos to prevent poaching, while general services entail the upkeep of water systems and fences in the reserve
- Environmental management is responsible for fire prevention and control, the eradication of invasive species, monitoring of endangered flora and fauna, and the maintenance of reserve roads
- Lastly, tourism management is dedicated to providing exceptional hospitality services and organizing game drives for visitors.
Education
National Diploma In Nature Conservation -
University of Mpumalanga
05.2021
National Diploma In Nature Conservation -
University of Mpumalanga
05.2021
Grade 12 (NSC) -
Ngwana-Mohube Secondary School
12.2017
Skills
Proficient in a comprehensive suite of Microsoft Office applications and database management, ensuring efficient task execution and data handling
Certification
Introduction Occupational Health and Safety
References
- Mr. Ramatsea, Deputy Director (LEDET), (082) 801 0621, RamatseaMC@ledet.gov.za
- Ms. Ndlopfu, Senior Environmental Officer (LEDET), (079) 495 5667, ndlopfu.mikatekof@limpopo.gov.za
- Mr. Mphaphuli, Senior Control Environmental Officer (LEDET), (079) 495 5669, mphaphulid@ledet.gov.za
- Ms. Shabangu, CEO (I waste Ltd Pty), (072) 361-2050
- Mr. Masinga, Principal Field Ranger ( MTPA), (072) 248 7164
Timeline
Introduction Occupational Health and Safety
11-2023
Administration Officer
I-waste Ltd Pty
04.2022 - 01.2023
Fire Management Assistant( EPWP)
Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency
06.2021 - 08.2021
Conservation Officer(WIL and Volunteer)
Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency
03.2020 - 05.2021
Basic Field Ranger, Southern African Wildlife College
09-2018
Control Environmental Officer ( Intern)
Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism
2 2024 - Current
National Diploma In Nature Conservation -
University of Mpumalanga
National Diploma In Nature Conservation -
University of Mpumalanga
Grade 12 (NSC) -
Ngwana-Mohube Secondary School
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