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SBONGAKONKE NDLOVU

KwaZulu-Natal

Summary

Analytical and highly motivated Social Science graduate with a strong academic foundation in Geography, Environmental Management, and sustainability, currently completing an Honours degree in Town and Regional Planning at University of KwaZulu-Natal. Possesses strong competencies in stakeholder engagement, social performance support, community development, public participation, research, data analysis, project coordination, reporting, and sustainability assessment. Experienced in working on multidisciplinary academic and field-based projects requiring strong communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and evidence-based decision-making. Demonstrates the ability to analyse complex socio-economic and environmental issues, engage diverse stakeholders, and support initiatives that balance development objectives with community wellbeing. Passionate about sustainable mining, ESG principles, responsible corporate citizenship, and creating meaningful social impact in host communities.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Secretary & Stakeholder Coordinator

South African Youth Climate Coalition-UKZN
02.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated meetings, developed agendas, recorded minutes, and tracked action items to improve accountability and execution.
  • Facilitated communication between internal teams, student members, and external stakeholders.
  • Facilitated stakeholder engagement and awareness initiatives to promote environmental sustainability and climate resilience.
  • Enhanced relationship management and communication among diverse groups to foster collaboration and understanding.
  • Supported collaborative decision-making and strategic discussions around sustainability issues.
  • Coordinated administration and execution of climate-related programmes and initiatives to enhance organisational impact.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) & Compliance Support

Project Experience
10.2025 - 11.2025
  • Conducted environmental assessments encompassing project screening, baseline analysis, impact identification, and mitigation planning to ensure project compliance with regulations.
  • Assessed environmental and social risks of proposed developments to inform decision-making and enhance sustainability outcomes.
  • Developed mitigation recommendations to reduce negative environmental and social impacts.
  • Assisted in compiling structured EIA-related reports aligned with compliance and regulatory requirements.
  • Enhanced compliance knowledge and application of governance in environmental practices to support responsible development initiatives.

Social Impact Assessment & Community Development Research

Academic Research and Project Work
10.2025 - 10.2025
  • Conducted socio-economic and environmental assessments to evaluate development impacts on communities and ecological resources, informing policy and project decisions.
  • Assessed effects of infrastructure and development interventions on livelihoods and resource access, enhancing understanding of community wellbeing.
  • Developed actionable recommendations to promote inclusive and sustainable development outcomes, guiding strategic planning and implementation.
  • Applied social science research methods to analyse development challenges, inequality, and spatial injustice.
  • Examined the relationship between policy, governance, land use, and community development.

Research, Data Analysis & Reporting Assistant

University of Kwazulu-Natal - SAEES
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Collected, cleaned, and analysed socio-economic, spatial, and environmental datasets to inform strategic planning.
  • Applied qualitative and quantitative methods to evaluate development trends and identify emerging risks.
  • Converted raw field observations into actionable insights that enhanced planning and decision-making processes.
  • Produced technical reports and presentations that communicated research findings with high analytical accuracy.
  • Utilised evidence-based reasoning to solve complex development and sustainability challenges.

Education

Bachelor Town and Regional Planning Honours -

University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, KZN
07-2026

Bachelor of Social Science - Geography, Environmental Management

University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, KZN

Skills

  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Community Relations
  • Social Performance
  • Public Participation
  • Community Development
  • Sustainability & ESG
  • Social Impact Assessment
  • Research & Analysis
  • Data Interpretation
  • Reporting
  • Project Coordination
  • Risk Identification
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Monitoring & Evaluation
  • Compliance Awareness
  • Relationship Building
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • Google Workspace
  • GIS
  • Spatial Analysis
  • Research Methods
  • Data Analysis
  • Technical Report Writing
  • Presentation Development
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Research Capability
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • Collaboration
  • Interest in ESG
  • Interest in Sustainable Mining

Certification

  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Awareness, Knights of Safety Academy
  • Health and Safety Induction, The Knights of Safety Academy
  • ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System Awareness, The Knights of Safety Academy
  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Botanical Society of South Africa
  • Introduction to Environmental Impact Assessment, Alison
  • ISO 4001: 2015 Environmental Management Systems (EMS), Alison
  • Basic Training Course on IAEA Safeguards, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
  • Aspire Leaders Program - Aspire Institute

Additional Information

Available for relocation and rotational assignments

Timeline

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) & Compliance Support

Project Experience
10.2025 - 11.2025

Social Impact Assessment & Community Development Research

Academic Research and Project Work
10.2025 - 10.2025

Secretary & Stakeholder Coordinator

South African Youth Climate Coalition-UKZN
02.2025 - Current

Research, Data Analysis & Reporting Assistant

University of Kwazulu-Natal - SAEES
01.2025 - 04.2025

Bachelor Town and Regional Planning Honours -

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Bachelor of Social Science - Geography, Environmental Management

University of KwaZulu-Natal

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