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Sheron Senkepeng Banda

Sheron Senkepeng Banda

Freelance Associate Consultant
Roodepoort

Summary

Experienced Associate Consultant with 9 years of freelance experience advising SMEs in energy, property, and manufacturing sectors. Holds a Bachelor of Social Science in Development Studies and a Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Development. Building a career in sustainability to align consulting skills with a passion for systems change. Focus areas include ESG, resilient food systems, and climate action. Believes in practical solutions creating long-term value for people and the planet. Skilled in socio-economic research, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination. Eager to contribute to purpose-driven teams shaping just and sustainable futures. Volunteered with The Earth Centre and promoted sustainability as The Eco Chef. Seeks roles in ESG, climate, or sustainability-focused spaces to make an impact through strategy, storytelling, or systems change. Ready to grow and learn - let's connect and collaborate for meaningful contributions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Content Creator (Freelance)

The Eco Chef
01.2025 - Current
  • Develop and share food and fitness content rooted in sustainable living.
  • Promote climate-conscious and gut-friendly eating through seasonal and local ingredients.
  • Advocate for holistic wellness by connecting personal health to planetary health.
  • Raise awareness about food systems, overconsumption, and regenerative practices.


CHALLENGES & INITIATIVES


  • - 75 Hard Challenge: Currently documenting fitness, wellness, and sustainable habits daily across social platforms.
    - #75Dayswithmrsmoms: Tagline used to track daily activity, reflections, and personal growth.



Freelance Associate Consultant

IVM Capital Advisors (Pty) Ltd
09.2018 - Current
  • Provide strategic support to SMEs on capital raising, M&A, and growth advisory.
  • Conduct market, economic, and socio-developmental research to inform strategy.
  • Develop investment memorandums and business plans with a focus on ESG alignment.
  • Analyse raw data and deliver insights for client decision-making.
  • Manage client communications and stakeholder engagement throughout project cycles.

Volunteer, Equine Therapy Support

The Earth Centre
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Assisted children with disabilities during therapeutic riding sessions.
  • Maintained paddocks and contributed to creating an inclusive therapy space.

Development Studies Student Representative

IIE MSA
02.2022 - 11.2022


  • Provided academic support to students by raising academic concerns to the lecturer and helping drive improvements in learning delivery.
  • Facilitated engagement with learning content and assisted with coursework challenges.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Sustainable Development

University of Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa
04.2001 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Social Science - Development Studies

IIE MSA
Roodepoort, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Socio-Economic Research & Development Advisory
  • Climate Change & Resilient Food Systems
  • Program & Project Coordination
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Client Relations
  • Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
  • Content Creation for Awareness & Advocacy
  • Google Workspace
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook)

Interests

Food, Wellness & Fitness for Sustainability
ESG Reporting & Climate Advocacy
Building Just & Regenerative Systems

Software And Tools

  • Accounting: Sage Pastel Partner, Sage Pastel Evolution
  • Project Tools: Google Workspace
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Canva, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn

Timeline

Content Creator (Freelance)

The Eco Chef
01.2025 - Current

Volunteer, Equine Therapy Support

The Earth Centre
08.2022 - 11.2022

Development Studies Student Representative

IIE MSA
02.2022 - 11.2022

Freelance Associate Consultant

IVM Capital Advisors (Pty) Ltd
09.2018 - Current

Postgraduate Diploma - Sustainable Development

University of Stellenbosch
04.2001 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Social Science - Development Studies

IIE MSA
04.2001 -
Sheron Senkepeng BandaFreelance Associate Consultant