Rhulani Baloyi

Deputy Director: International Sustainable Development

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) · Full-time

Sep 2011 - Present · 15 yrs

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

o Lead and manage strategic partnerships for sustainable development.
o Develop and coordinate ESG partnerships across government and business.
o Research, draft and consult on sustainable development and environmental positions for regional and international meetings.
o Coordinate the Environmental Dimension of the 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development.
o Synthesis of environmental outcome reports for informed environmental decision-making.
o Represent DFFE as a key member of the National Coordination Mechanism for SDGs.

Climate Change, Research and +5 skills

Assistant Director: Environment

the dti (Department of Trade and Industry: Republic of South Africa) · Full-time

May 2010 - Aug 2011 · 1 yr 4 mos

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa · On-site

o Reviewed and evaluated environmental aspects of business development projects.
o Led water, energy and materials resource audits across industry to promote environmental sustainability.
o Developed a comprehensive waste recycling strategy to support the growth of green industries.
o Provided technical environmental input for CDM projects.

Analytical Skills, Climate Change and +8 skills

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE)

Full-time · 2 yrs 10 mos

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

• Assistant Director: Regulation and PolicyJul 2008 - Apr 2010 · 1 yr 10 mosOn-siteo Developed and gazetted waste regulations, enhancing legal clarity in waste management.
  o Drafted key summary notes of policies and regulations.
  o Provided technical environmental input to the synthesis of policy development procedure for use by provinces and municipalities.Skills: Policy Analysis, Environmental Compliance, +5 skills
• Senior Environmental Officer: Protected Areas Projects Jul 2007 - Jun 2008 · 1 yro Provided technical environmental support for the development and consolidation of protected areas in South Africa.
  o Coordinated alignment of Global Environment Facility (GEF) projects with national conservation priorities.
  o Developed an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to guide biodiversity projects in the Wild Coast region.Skills: Policy Analysis, Report Writing, +4 skills

Environmental Consultant

Phaki Phakanani Environmental Consultants · Contract

Feb 2007 - Jun 2007 · 5 mos

Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa · On-site

o Compiled comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment Reports, including Basic and Scoping/EIA Reports.
o Facilitated the Public Participation Process to engage stakeholders effectively.
o Provided liaison support services, ensuring seamless communication between clients and relevant authorities.
o Coordinated and facilitated various projects, enhancing environmental compliance and sustainability efforts.

Social/Environmental Consultant/Project Coordinator

Rixile Social Consultants · Contract

Aug 2005 - Jan 2007 · 1 yr 6 mos

Giyani · On-site

o Empowered host communities through infrastructure projects, job creation, and skills transfer programs.
o Drafted Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Reports and presented findings at Project Steering Committee meetings.
o Appointed Community Liaison Officers to enhance communication between communities and project teams.
o Conducted Public Participation Processes with local chiefs and headmen prior to project initiation.

Environmental Officer (Intern)

Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism Limpopo · Contract

Nov 2004 - Jul 2005 · 9 mos

Giyani · On-site

o Reviewed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports and issued environmental authorisations.
o Developed a standardised provincial waste management toolkit to enhance waste management practices.
o Conducted environmental inspections and compiled comprehensive inspection reports.
o Participated in community environmental programs to promote biodiversity conservation.

• Evaluated environmental aspects of business development projects to inform strategic decision-making.
• Led resource audits for water, energy, and materials across industries, enhancing commitment to environmental sustainability.
• Developed waste recycling strategy, supporting growth of green industries and promoting circular economy principles.
• Provided technical environmental input for CDM Projects.

• Developed and gazetted waste regulations, enhancing legal clarity in waste management.
• Drafted key summary notes of policies and regulations.
• Provided technical input to the synthesis of policy development procedure for use by provinces and municipalities.

• Provided technical environment support for the development and consolidation of protected areas in South Africa.
• Coordinated alignment of Global Environment Facility (GEF) projects with national conservation priorities.
• Developed an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to guide biodiversity projects in the Wild Coast area.

• Compiled comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment Reports, including Basic and Scoping EIA reports.
• Facilitated the Public Participation Process to engage stakeholders effectively.
• Provided liaison support services, ensuring seamless communication between clients and relevant authorities.
• Coordinated and facilitated various projects, enhancing environmental compliance and sustainability efforts.

• Empowered host communities through infrastructure projects, job creation and skills transfer programs.
• Drafted Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Reports and presented findings at Project Steering Committee meetings.
• Appointed Community Liaison Officers to enhance communication between communities and project teams.
• Conducted Public Participation Processes with local chiefs and headmen prior to project initiation.

• Reviewed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports and issued environmental authorisations.
• Developed a standardised waste management toolkit to enhance waste management practices.
• Conducted environmental inspections and compiled comprehensive inspection reports.
• Participated in community environmental programs to promote biodiversity conservation.