Nyiko Gift Mutileni
Botanist
Polokwane
Overview
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Certificates
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Languages
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5
years of professional experience
Timeline
SIZA Environmental Legislation Training
02-2022
Veld management course: Implement a natural resource management plant
10-2020
Grass management course
02-2020
01.2019 - Current
Introduction to Statistical Analysis Systems (SAS) software
06-2017
JUNIOR LECTURER
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
01.2017 - 01.2018
ICT Computer Literacy
12-2015
MASTER OF SCIENCE - BOTANY
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Botany and Zoology
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
Summary
Master of Sciences (MSc)
Work History
01.2019 - Current
- Written and implemented environmental management plan by the following accreditation and compliance bodies: Farming for Future, Rainforest Alliance,
- Global Gap, and SIZA, as part of the ZZ2 environmental audit
- Developed and implemented the following protocols for ZZ2: Veld Condition
- Assessment protocol, biological resources asset monitoring and management protocol, Invasive Alien Plant Species (IAPs) management and monitoring,
- Species composition survey and mapping protocol, bush encroachment control, and Riparian zone Assessment and monitoring protocol
- Designed and implemented methodology used to measure the impact of various veld management strategies in the endangered Hanaersburg grassland
- EXCELLENT REPORTING CAPABILITIES:
- I can break down and clearly explain complex topics verbally and in writing to various stakeholders
- Through my work with ZZ2, I am accustomed to writing reports and presenting research findings to diverse stakeholders
- I have written a research dissertation for my postgraduate research projects
- Written a constructive phase Terrestrial Ecological Plan and Biosecurity control plan for a wind farm
- STRONG LEADERSHIP, NETWORKING, AND TEAM COLLABORATION:
- Collaborated with the Custodian of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers in the assessment and documentation of species within ZZ2 properties
- Led a discussion regarding the management of remnant natural vegetation in
- ZZ2 production farms
- Mentored two ZZ2-funded Ecology undergraduate students, for two months
- Organized the 2022 City Nature Challenge in Limpopo province in collaboration with the University of Venda, the University of Limpopo, and the
- South Africa National Biodiversity Institution
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- Master of Sciences (MSc)
- ECOLOGICAL AND VEGETATION ASSESSMENTS:
- Identified and mapped various vegetation units within ZZ2 properties
- Designed, planned, and conducted a Veld Condition Assessment
- Identified and documented species
- Conducted habitat health assessment in riparian zones
- Conducted an ecological study within Kruger National Park (Skukuza area), in collaboration with the Skukuza Science Leadership Initiative (SSLI)
- DATA ANALYSIS:
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Data sorting and manipulation using Excel and Statical Package (R and SAS)
- Mapping biodiversity data on GIS software and Google Earth
- Google Colab
- LANGUAGES CAPABILITIES, English
- Xitsonga
- Sepedi
- Served as a technical consultant on environmental policies to maintain regulatory compliance
- Guided farmers by developing insightful environmental reports with detailed technical information
- Planned and implemented long-term veld monitoring programs by investigating sites, providing documentation, designing detailed plans, and preparing reports
- Mapping and surveyed remnant natural vegetation within ZZ2 production sites
- Long-term assessment and monitoring of degraded sites using drone and GIS software
- Documentation and mapping of species composition
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- Master of Sciences (MSc)
- Monitoring and management of Invasive Alien Species (IAS) and Bush encroachment
- Management of the ZZ2 plant and insect specimen collection
- Monitoring of animal species populations’ health
- Established and initiated a veld condition assessment (VCA) protocol
- Collaborated with game farm management to determine the veld grazing capacity and property stocking rate
- Developed a natural resource management plan using knowledge of environmental policies and regulatory requirements
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects
- Analysed and interpreted patterns and trends
- Gathered and organized data for research purposes
- Maintained and protected electronic databases
JUNIOR LECTURER
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Taught introduction to botany at the undergraduate level
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student- centred learning
- Used a variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate the learning process and accentuate presentations
- Arranged syllabus, developed a schedule, and determined a list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information
- Delivered lectures at an appropriate pace and pronunciation for optimal audience comprehension by non-native English-speaking students
- Graded quizzes, tests, and assignments to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - BOTANY
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Botany and Zoology
UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO
Accomplishments
- Project Location:
- Consulting company
- Role(s)
- Veld Condition
- Assessment
- PPS Slurry,
- Northwest
- Limpopo
- MORA ecological services
- Veld management specialist
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- Master of Sciences (MSc)
- Project Location:
- Consulting company
- Role(s)
- Veld Condition
- Assessment
- La’WiiDa Lodge,
- Gauteng province
- ACE environmental Veld management specialist
- Basic Assessment
- Reporting (BAR)
- PTN 87 of the farm Miam 732, Limpopo province
- MORA ecological services
- Botanist
- Construction
- Environment and
- Social Management
- Plan: Terrestrial
- Ecological Plan and
- Biosecurity Control
- Plan
- Bash 500MW
- Wind Farm,
- Republic of
- Uzbekistan
- Biosphere
- Conservation
- Consulting Services
- Ecologist
Affiliations
Botanical Society of South Africa: Limpopo coordinator
Custodians of Rare and Endangered Wildflowers
Friends of Haenertsburg Grassland: Committee member
South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP: 126514)
VOLUNTEER WORK
Volunteer as a citizen scientist for Custodian of rare and endangered wildlife
(CREW), a citizen science initiative that involves members of the South African
public in the surveying, monitoring, and conservation of plants: 2016 – present.
Serve as a Friends of Haenertsburg Grassland committee member: 2020 –
present.
Volunteer as a coordinator (Limpopo) for the Botanical Society of South Africa:
2020 – present
Served as a judge for the Tritech national science and technology fair in 2019.
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Master of Sciences (MSc)