Rashne Burger
Environmental And Water Professional
South Africa
Summary
Enthusiast Environmental and Water Professional with over 20 years of experience eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in an industrial sector. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a permanent position. Ready to help a team to achieve company goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Assistant Director: Institutional Development
Department of Water and Sanitation
Bloemfontein
03.2018 - Current
- Oversight of 9 Water Management Institutions within catchments.
- Developed and implemented a self-assessment tool for Water Management Institutions to ensure improvement of integrated water resource management within catchments.
- Demonstrated financial management skills through implementation of the budget and facilitating the MTEF process.
- Operational Plan development, monitoring and monthly reporting of targets.
- 100% achievements of quarterly targets.
- Awarded a Scholarship via the Orange Knowledge Programme to attend a 2 week multilevel governance course in the Hague, Netherlands.
Assistant Director: Water Sector
Department of Water and Sanitation
Bloemfontein
11.2008 - 02.2018
- Implementation of 5 Water Education Programs within disadvantaged communities and their subsequent participation in National and International water competitions.
- Wins - 5 schools won nationally, 20 learners were awarded scholarships to study a water related degree and1 learner under my mentorship participated in 2016 at the Stockholm Junior Water Prize in Sweden.
- Identification of skills gap within municipalities and implementation of capacity building programs through an assessment programme.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
Environmental Officer
Department of Water and Sanitation
Bloemfontein
07.2006 - 10.2008
- Monitoring and auditing of 8 drinking water and wastewater facilities.
- Training needs analysis of plant operator in 11 municipalities.
- Implemented water safety planing at municipalities including hazard analysis and risk ratings.
- Implementation of sampling monitoring programs to ensure compliance to applicable regulations to ensure quality assurance of drinking water.
- Nominated to participate and manage the delegation to attend drinking water training in Japan hosted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency in 2010.
- Implementation of the assessment program called Blue Drop and Green Drop related to drinking water and wastewater quality.
- Conducted drinking water and wastewater plant audits at municipalities to ensure compliance.
- Drafted reports based on analysis and interpretations of data.
Environmental Health Practitioner
Department of Health
Jagersfontein
06.2000 - 06.2006
- Occupational Health and Safety audits of hospitals, clinics and hazardous substances premises.
- Program manager of Health Care Risk Waste at medical facilities.
- Inputs into Environmental Impact Assessments and Environmental Management Plans.
- Implemented community development projects related to water, sanitation and hygiene.
- Conducted Health and safety education within industries.
- Research into the health and safety of employees involved in the industrial sector.
Retail Sales Manager
Coffee Republic
London
03.1998 - 10.1999
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- Mentored and trained newly appointed Baristas for two store locations.
- Managed day-to-day staffing and handled scheduling for all store employees.
- Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making.
- Achieved highest monthly earnings for the store while taking responsibility during the managers vacation.
Audiometric Technician
Polycon
Durban
01.1996 - 10.1997
- Conducted audiometric testing of employees at industries.
- Scheduled appointments
- Educated employees on the importance of wearing safety equipment.
Education
Baccalaureus Technologiae - Environmental Health
Durban University of Technology
Durban, South Africa 01.1993 - 11.1996
No Degree - Microsoft Office
Careers 2000
Durban, South Africa 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Arena Park Secondary School
Durban, South Africa 01.1987 - 11.1992
Skills
Skill Development
Photography and travel
Being creative through photography in my spare time is a passion. Exploring other cultures through travel helps with finding a good balance between work and my personal life.
Work Availability
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Timeline
Assistant Director: Institutional Development
Department of Water and Sanitation
03.2018 - Current
Assistant Director: Water Sector
Department of Water and Sanitation
11.2008 - 02.2018
Environmental Officer
Department of Water and Sanitation
07.2006 - 10.2008
No Degree - Microsoft Office
Careers 2000
04.2001 -
Environmental Health Practitioner
Department of Health
06.2000 - 06.2006
Retail Sales Manager
Coffee Republic
03.1998 - 10.1999
Audiometric Technician
Polycon
01.1996 - 10.1997
Baccalaureus Technologiae - Environmental Health
Durban University of Technology
01.1993 - 11.1996
High School Diploma -
Arena Park Secondary School
01.1987 - 11.1992
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