Nonjabulo Neliswa Tshabalala
Junior Environmental Scientist
Pietermaritzburg
Summary
Independent Junior Environmental Scientist committed to growing positive relationships with clients and colleagues at various organizational levels. Polished in overseeing field examinations and reporting, while developing and recommending solutions. Recognized for facilitating environmental education and outreach programs and events.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Environmental Project Coordinator
Liberty NPO
2022.08 - Current
- Developed and executed initiatives to improve environmental knowledge and awareness.
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
- Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings.
- Prepared and executed expense reports on regular and timely basis.
- Liaised with project stakeholders to develop and maintain environmental-related programs, procedures and compliance tasks.
- Formulated and implemented long-range plans for environmental programs.
Independent Contractor (E- Tutor)
University Of South Africa
2021.03 - 2023.12
- Facilitated online delivery of tutorial material
- Managed students’ learning experiences online
- Delivered tutorials to groups of 200 students
- Administered standardized tests to assess student strengths and weaknesses.
- Facilitated students’ construction and building of knowledge
- Assessed students' work and gave substantive formative feedback on each student’s work where applicable
- Facilitated students’ interactions with their peers online
- Provides students with academic and technical support online
Junior Environmental Scientist
Liberty NPO
2019.06 - 2022.05
- Served as technical consultant on environmental policies to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Gathered environmental data detailing water, air and soil contaminations.
- Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings.
Project Manager - Invasive Alien Plant Survey and Management Area Prioritization Project
uNohemu Environmental Solutions
2017.04 - 2018.03
- Conducted relevant site inspections
- Managed the project through all defined phases
- Managed the financial and administrative aspects of the project
- Created PowerPoint presentations for executive audiences and drafted project progress reports
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for the projects.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Education
Master of Science - Environmental Science
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg 2020.05 -
Bachelor of Science Honors - Geography And Environmental Management
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg 2016.05 - 2016.05
Bachelor of Social Science - Geography And Environmental Management
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg 2013.02 - 2015.05
Skills
Public Outreach
Environmental Education
Site Inspection
Written Communication
Decision-Making
Data Gathering
Organizational Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Environmental Assessment
Analytical Thinking
Analysis of Samples
Environmental Remediation
Resource Management
Water Testing
Conference Presentations
- 10/2019, National Wetland Indaba 2019, Utility of new generation remote sensing data for wetland monitoring
- 07/2019, Society of South African Geographers' Student Conference, MSc. Research
- 10/2018, National Wetland Indaba 2018, Assessment of wetland vegetation properties for natural and rehabilitated wetland ecosystems
Publications
The Utility of Sentinel-2 MSI Data to Estimate Wetland Vegetation Leaf Area Index in Natural and Rehabilitated Wetlands, Tshabalala, N.N.; Mutanga, O.; Sibanda, M., Geographies, 2021, 1, 178–191, https://doi.org/10.3390/geographies1030011
Certification
SASS 5 Accreditation
References
- Mr. Mlungisi Ntuli, Liberty NPO, mluntuli@libertynpo.co.za/libertynpo@gmail.com, 079 618 3138
- Mr. Skhumbuzo Kubheka, uNohemu Environmental Solutions, pskkubheka@gmail.com, 084 676 9667
Timeline
Environmental Project Coordinator
Liberty NPO
2022.08 - Current
SASS 5 Accreditation
2021-04
Independent Contractor (E- Tutor)
University Of South Africa
2021.03 - 2023.12
Introduction to Wetland Delineation
2021-03
Tools for Wetland Assessment
2020-08
Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
2020-07
Master of Science - Environmental Science
University of KwaZulu-Natal
2020.05 -
Junior Environmental Scientist
Liberty NPO
2019.06 - 2022.05
Project Manager - Invasive Alien Plant Survey and Management Area Prioritization Project
uNohemu Environmental Solutions
2017.04 - 2018.03
Bachelor of Science Honors - Geography And Environmental Management
University of KwaZulu-Natal
2016.05 - 2016.05
Bachelor of Social Science - Geography And Environmental Management
University of KwaZulu-Natal
2013.02 - 2015.05