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Sanelisiwe Xulu

Sanelisiwe Xulu

Environmentalist
Pietermaritzburg

Summary

My objective is to build a career in environmental conservation so that I can have an impactful change by creating sustainable environmental conservation solutions that will assist with adaptation and mitigation of the changing environment. I wish to inspire, motivate and educate South African youth and communities to achieve environmental sustainability and sustainable development. I am eager to contribute my skills, knowledge and passion in creating sustainable solutions and making positive impact to our changing and challenged world. I am seeking opportunities that will allow me to grow in my profession and be able to use my skills and knowledge to achieve the objectives of the organization I will be given an opportunity to work for.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Climate Change Scientist Intern

WILDTRUST
04.2025 - Current
  • Assessing threats to seasonal wetlands
  • Community engagement with local communities
  • Working on the soil carbon assessment for potential carbon credits
  • Developing materials for trainings and workshops
  • Implementing citizen science activities with communities, schools and youth groups
  • Provide logistical support and administration for the Living Lakes - - Biodiversity and Climate Project.

Environmental Education Officer

South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Assist with the coordination and implementation of the Education for Sustainable Development workshops
  • Organizing and planning for workshops and training
  • Facilitate and coordinate environmental education programs with schools and universities
  • Planning and Coordination of environmental theme days programs
  • Report writing based on each training conducted
  • Evaluation and monitoring report writing
  • Environmental issues community awareness campaigns
  • Development of learning materials for workshops, trainings and school groups.
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Data capturing and analysis
  • Lesson planning for the environmental education programs

Educator Assistant

Ihawulethu High School
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Teaching Social Sciences Grade 8 and 9
  • Lesson planning
  • Marking tests and exams
  • Recording and capturing tests and exam marks
  • Tutoring Grade 10- 12 in Geography and Tourism
  • Assisting with school administration


Education

Geography

University of Zululand
Empangeni, South Africa
05.2021 - 11.2021

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (FET) - Education

University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa
02.2020 - 12.2020

Bachelor's Degree - Environmental Planning and Development

University of Zululand
02.2016 - 11.2018

Matric - undefined

Ihawulethu High School
01.2014 - 11.2015

Skills

  • Computer Literacy (Microsoft office)
  • Analytical and critical thinking skill
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Data capturing and analysis
  • Problem solving
  • Interpersonal skill
  • Attention to detail
  • GIS
  • Program and lesson development
  • Research writing
  • Project management
  • Environmental learning program facilitator
  • Research methodologies

Timeline

Climate Change Scientist Intern

WILDTRUST
04.2025 - Current

Environmental Education Officer

South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
01.2023 - 12.2024

Educator Assistant

Ihawulethu High School
11.2021 - 08.2022

Geography

University of Zululand
05.2021 - 11.2021

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (FET) - Education

University of KwaZulu-Natal
02.2020 - 12.2020

Bachelor's Degree - Environmental Planning and Development

University of Zululand
02.2016 - 11.2018

Matric - undefined

Ihawulethu High School
01.2014 - 11.2015
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