SIKHWARI THENDO
Professional Scientist
Thohoyandou
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled Researcher enthusiastic about supporting advancements environmental science sphere. Passionate about increasing knowledge to drive growth and needed improvements. Ready to apply knowledge and 7 years of experience in research.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Meteorological Technician
National Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries
04.2019 - 06.2023
- Oversee and coordinate surface meteorological and atmospheric research project assigned by national department
- Monitor scientific research projects within the national department and recommendations
- Perform surface meteorological observations, conduct upper-air balloon releases and maintain and verify all equipment at the remote island
- Providing, analysing forecasting, flood monitoring, early warning and planning expertise to department
- Draft records and island operation activities and update overall decisions.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
Environmental conservation officer
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife
06.2018 - 05.2019
- To ensure that all poaching criminal activities are recorded and registered to the police stations
- Conduct anti-poaching awareness campaigns and operations
- To ensure that all health and safety procedures are followed in accordance with the OHS Act
- Attend and respond to all queries from other organization
- Development of contingency plans and guidelines for district water management in parks.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Conducted field surveys to collect data on wildlife populations and habitats.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
Face to Face Tutor
University of South Africa
01.2016 - 11.2018
- Tutoring and Mentoring students
- Research assistance for postgraduate and undergraduate students
- Assist with development of online learning material
- Providing Conservation Awareness and Education
- Arranging meetings and report writing
- Building relationships with other universities through collaboration of research projects.
Disaster Officer
Vhembe District Municipality
12.2015 - 11.2016
- Develop disaster risk reduction plans, projects and programmes
- Conducting workshop, awareness and preparedness campaign
- Implement and monitor disaster risk reduction and programmes and plans
- Implement a uniform approach to the dissemination of early warning district dam levels
- Reduce the potential impact in respect of personal injury, health, loss of life and prosperity.
Education
Master of Science -
University of Venda
Thohoyandou 04.2001 -
Geographical Information System
University of Venda
Thohoyandou12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science Honours
University of Venda
Thohoyandou05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Venda
Thohoyandou 04.2001 -
Kolokoshani Secondary School
Vuwani Skills
Technical knowledge of synoptic meteorology and climatologyundefined
Leadership Experience
- Chairperson of Disaster Risk Sciences 2023 till to date (NWU)
- Deputy Team Leader Gough Island 2019/2020 (SANAP Expedition)
- Deputy Chairperson SRC 2015/2016 (University of Venda)
- Secretary of Health, Safety and Security (University of Venda)
Professional Registration
Professional Scientist, 116797
Driver License
Code C1
Technical Reports And Publications
- Climate Journal Publication: Modelling of Extremely High Rainfall in Limpopo province of South Africa. Climate 2022, 10, 33. https://doi.org/10.3390/cli10030033
- Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife: Guidelines for the management of rain gauges and rainfall data in Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Protected Areas, 2019. Version 1.0. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, P.O Box 13053, Cascades, Pietermaritzburg, 3202, 23 pp
- Gough Island: Quarterly Climate reports and daily weather data quality checks. Sep 2019/ Oct 2020.
- SASAS 2017 Held at Polokwane, Title of Paper: Modelling of maximum rainfall events using Generalized Extreme Value Theory Over Limpopo Province, South Africa: 1960-2014.
- 2016; Research project (Thesis): Variability and long term trends of climate extremes over the Limpopo, South Africa: 1960-2014.
- 2015; iDEWS (Infectious Disease Early Warning System) Symposium held at Polokwane. Title: Health Impacts of climate and Climate change.
- 2015; Research project title (Honours): Climate variability and summer time flooding in the Limpopo Lowveld: 1984-2014
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9209035941085
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 10 (C1)
References
- Mr IL. Mbokodo, South African Weather Service, Senior Scientist, Innocent.Mbokodo@weathersa.co.za, 076 996 2790
- Prof H. Chikoore, University of Limpopo, Senior Lecturer, hector.chikoore@ul.ac.za, 083 262 6223
- Mr R. Magodi, National Dept of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment, Assistant Director, Rmagodi@environment.gov.za, 012 399 8801, 061 438 4440
Affiliations
SACNASP: Professional Scientist
Timeline
Senior Meteorological Technician
National Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries
04.2019 - 06.2023
Environmental conservation officer
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife
06.2018 - 05.2019
Face to Face Tutor
University of South Africa
01.2016 - 11.2018
Disaster Officer
Vhembe District Municipality
12.2015 - 11.2016
Master of Science -
University of Venda
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Venda
04.2001 -
Geographical Information System
University of Venda
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science Honours
University of Venda
Kolokoshani Secondary School
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