Sive Melane
GIS Technician
Worcester
Summary
I am a 29-year-old SANBI GIS and remote sensing intern, graduated with honors degree at university of Fort Hare and in need of entry level job or more internship opportunities to expand my horizons. Currently I am based at Breede-Olifants catchment Management Agency (BOCMA) in Worcester as part of BOCMA- SANBI collaboration agreement. I am a hardworking, visionary, results oriented, honest, and dependable person. I do GIS mapping spatial analysis, research, data analysis and data collection (for both field and remotely). Amongst other things I do with BOCMA is validation and verification of license maps, Wetland monitoring and assessment, hydrological monitoring using GIS tools. WULA mapping and mapping of Alien invasive species and restructuring the attribute table in meaningful way based on their NBallds. I am currently working on the mapping the Water User Association (WUA) and Irrigation Board mapping. Amongst other things I am also doing River Management and Maintenance Plan (RMMP) mapping for SANBI, and I possess great computer skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
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1
Language
Work History
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Technician
South African Nation Biodiversity institute (SANBI)
Worcester
2021.08 - Current
- Key performance areas include Support the Ecological Infrastructure (EI), and Collaboration Partner with:
- Providing GIS support to th Berg-Breede demonstration catchment of the Ecological Infrastructure for Water Security (EI4WS) project.
- Support Breede Olifants Catchment Management Agency (BOCMA) with ELU Validation and Verification maps for the WULA in supporting the water resource management unit.
- Wetland monitoring and assessment.
- Provide support in reviewing the water use license applications and providing comments
- Collecting GIS data and undertaking fieldwork in the catchment for water quality monitoring.
- Create spatial layers that can be used for prioritization, site selection and decision making on projects being implemented.
- Generating GIS maps to be used in presentations with the assistance of the SANBI GIS specialist and BOCMA.
- Participate and support the spatial working group and GIS forum
- Drafting validation and verification maps and support the collaboration partner specialist.
GIS Tutor
University of Fort hare
Alice
2019.02 - 2019.12
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
Education
BSc. Honors -
University of Fort Hare
Alice South Africa 2019.02 - 2019.12
Bachelor of Science - Geographical Information Systems
University of Fort Hare
Alice South Africa 2013.02 - 2017.01
Skills
Analytical skillundefined
References
Mrs Elkerine Rossouw - "Breede Olifants Catchment Management Agency (BOCMA)"
Water resource manager (my supervisor)
Erossouw@bgcma.co.za
071 685 5444
Miss Kedibone Ndlovu - "South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)"
GIS specialist (My internship mentor)
Nndlovu@sanbi.org.za
076 573 6370
Ms Aimee Ginsburg - "South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)"
Ecological Infrastructure Coordinator
A.Ginsburg@sanbi.org.za
073 446 756
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Quote
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Walt Disney
Timeline
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)Technician
South African Nation Biodiversity institute (SANBI)
2021.08 - Current
GIS Tutor
University of Fort hare
2019.02 - 2019.12
BSc. Honors -
University of Fort Hare
2019.02 - 2019.12
Bachelor of Science - Geographical Information Systems
University of Fort Hare
2013.02 - 2017.01
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