Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Conference Presentations
Publications
Certification
References
Timeline
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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
08.2022 - 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
03.2021 - 12.2023
  • 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
06.2019 - 05.2022
  • 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
04.2017 - 03.2018
  • 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
05.2020 -

Bachelor of Science Honors - Geography And Environmental Management

University of KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg
05.2016 - 2016.05

Bachelor of Social Science - Geography And Environmental Management

University of KwaZulu-Natal
Pietermaritzburg
02.2013 - 2015.05

Skills

    Public Outreach

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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
08.2022 - Current

SASS 5 Accreditation

04-2021

Independent Contractor (E- Tutor)

University Of South Africa
03.2021 - 12.2023

Introduction to Wetland Delineation

03-2021

Tools for Wetland Assessment

08-2020

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

07-2020

Master of Science - Environmental Science

University of KwaZulu-Natal
05.2020 -

Junior Environmental Scientist

Liberty NPO
06.2019 - 05.2022

Project Manager - Invasive Alien Plant Survey and Management Area Prioritization Project

uNohemu Environmental Solutions
04.2017 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Science Honors - Geography And Environmental Management

University of KwaZulu-Natal
05.2016 - 2016.05

Bachelor of Social Science - Geography And Environmental Management

University of KwaZulu-Natal
02.2013 - 2015.05
Nonjabulo Neliswa TshabalalaJunior Environmental Scientist