SITHEMBILE PRECIOUS MAYISE
Environmental Conservation Supervisor
Glenwood
Summary
Dynamic Environmental Management graduate with over 3 years of experience in ecological restoration, environmental education, biodiversity monitoring, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in project management, field coordination, reporting, and stakeholder liaison, with hands-on experience in grasslands, wetlands, and riparian zone restoration. Proficient in invasive species control, data collection, GIS mapping, and habitat rehabilitation. Committed to contributing to sustainable conservation efforts and natural resource management in line with South Africa's environmental regulations and community needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Groen Sebenza Intern – Conservation & Education
WESSA – Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Contributed to grassland and coastal dune habitat monitoring and restoration efforts.
- Managed environmental education workshops for schools and local communities, focusing on conservation and sustainability awareness.
- Compiled environmental monitoring reports and supported mapping using QGIS.
- Conducted invasive species control and indigenous vegetation planting in priority conservation sites.
Water Governance Intern (Water GEP Programme)
Department of Water and Sanitation (KZN)
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Processed water-use license applications through the E-WULAAS platform.
- Assisted with compliance audits of agricultural, industrial, and mining water users.
- Performed spatial mapping using GIS and assisted in soil and vegetation assessments for water use authorizations.
- Prepared environmental documentation and supported stakeholder meetings.
Environmental Field Worker (Field Team Lead)
Amanzi Ethu NoBuntu Project – Durban South Basin
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Led a team of 12 in implementing invasive alien plant control and water quality monitoring along urban rivers in the Durban South Basin.
- Planned and executed fieldwork including grassland rehabilitation and riparian zone restoration.
- Oversaw herbicide application using sprayers, cut-and-stump, and ring-barking methods according to NEMBA and CARA guidelines.
- Coordinated daily reporting, resource allocation, and logistics for field teams.
- Trained new volunteers and community members on invasive species identification, safety, and operational protocols.
- Conducted biodiversity data collection using the Field Survey App and presented findings to project coordinators.
Education
First Aid Level 1 -
St John’s Academy
Workplace Environmental Awareness Training - undefined
KMG Environmental Solutions
Optical Fibre Operations & Maintenance - undefined
Supreme ICT Academy
National Senior Certificate - undefined
UMfolozi High School
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Management
UNISA
01.2019
Skills
QGIS, ArcGIS
References
- S., Mdluli, Environmental Officer, mdlulis3@dws.gov.za, Department of Water & Sanitation (KZN), KZN
- Z., Shazi, Volunteer Coordinator, Durban Natural Science Museum, Durban
- B., Sefolo, HR Officer, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife
- Bongiwe, Mamello, Coordinator, mamellobongiwe69@gmail.com, 078 690 6283, WESSA Groen Sebenza Programme
Affiliations
- WESSA Youth Program Member – WESSA (Member No: MB1243155)
- Volunteer Conservation Worker – Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
- Presented on “Habitat Rehabilitation Techniques for Urban Grasslands” – WESSA Youth Network Webinar (2023)
- Contributed field data and results to local invasive species management reports (Amanzi Ethu NoBuntu, 2021)
- (More details or links can be added if applicable)
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Project Planning & Field Coordination
- Budget Management & Procurement
- Grassland Restoration & Management
- Biodiversity Monitoring & Data Analysis
- Invasive Alien Plants & Animal Species Control
- Environmental Legislation (NEMA, NWA, NEMBA, CARA)
- Environmental Education & Stakeholder Engagement
- Water Resource Monitoring & E-WULAAS
- Team Leadership & Supervisory Skills
- GIS (QGIS, ArcGIS) & Field Survey App
- Equipment Operation (Herbicide Sprayers, Cut-Stump, Ring-Barking, Manual Removal)
- Reporting & Technical Document Management
Timeline
Groen Sebenza Intern – Conservation & Education
WESSA – Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa
10.2022 - 12.2024
Water Governance Intern (Water GEP Programme)
Department of Water and Sanitation (KZN)
03.2022 - 08.2022
Environmental Field Worker (Field Team Lead)
Amanzi Ethu NoBuntu Project – Durban South Basin
02.2021 - 08.2021
Workplace Environmental Awareness Training - undefined
KMG Environmental Solutions
Optical Fibre Operations & Maintenance - undefined
Supreme ICT Academy
National Senior Certificate - undefined
UMfolozi High School
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Management
UNISA
First Aid Level 1 -
St John’s Academy