Trisha Rene Pillay
Environmental Officer Specialised Production
Centurion
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Environmental Officer registered with EPASA: 2021/3791. Consistently delivers high-quality work always within allocated timeframes, showcasing strong problem-solving skills. Ensures successful completion of tasks with integrity and professionalism. Excels both independently and within team environments to drive positive environmental outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Environmental Officer Specialised Production: Prioritised Infrastructure Projects- Integrated Environmental Authorisations
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
Pretoria
05.2022 - Current
- Review EIA applications and NEMA Section 24G applications submitted to the Department
- Review and evaluate applications for Integrated Environmental Authorizations
- Process & Review Section 30A NEMA application requests
- Draft submissions and recommendations for EIA decisions
- Coordinate and interact with stakeholders and provide guidance during planned and impromptu meetings as well as during site visits to clarify EIA related matters
- Provide administration and functional support to management and Branches within the Department
- Conduct Site Inspections & Compile site visit reports
- Coordinate with enforcement & licensing sections unit within the department
- Assist in administration & monitoring compliance with environmental authorization issues
- Provide professional advise in respect of EIA decision making
- Implement approved systems, tools & SOP's related to environmental impact management
- Internal & External liaison regarding applications for environment authorizations (Communication with stakeholders and clients)
- Provide support & Technical inputs into appeals logged
- Assist in the development of relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- REPORTING TO: Coenrad Agenbach
- CELL NO.: (082) 442 2515
- EMAIL: CAGENBACH@dffe.gov.za
Environmental Officer Production Grade A
Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Johannesburg
11.2015 - 04.2022
- Company Overview: Government (Environmental Impact Management)
- Review Basic Assessment Reports, Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessments, Amendments, Appeals and Commenting on Draft Reports, Mining applications and National projects
- Evaluate Environmental authorisation applications which include the following:
- Provide technical and procedural advice to stakeholders (e.g
- Consultants, local authorities and other departments) and applicants
- Review, interpret and evaluate applications and associated documentation according to established norms and standards
- Determine information and procedural requirements for applications
- Conduct site inspections to verify information in applications
- Prepare checklist before site visits and record observations thereof
- Compile site visit reports on findings
- Prepare recommendations and set authorisation conditions for EIA
- Draft/recommend environmental authorisations for submission and decision-making by the relevant delegated authority
- Provide technical/ procedural advice by gathering, compiling and disseminating relevant information on State of the Environment reporting
- Provide technical inputs at relevant forums and committees
- Review and provide comments on environmental issues identified through the execution of other departments’ mandates/ processes e.g
- Mining reports, national projects and planning applications
- Perform all administrative and related functions
- Contribute to the compilation of reports as required and control assets allocated to projects
- Comply with the Public Service prescripts
- Do document management and filing by having own register to track file management
- Review and make recommendations to the MEC’s office on appeal applications sent through to review decision taken by the Department
- Organise authority review meetings with stakeholders if deemed necessary
- Comment on legislations, policies and strategies relevant to the Directorate
- Government (Environmental Impact Management)
- REPORTING TO: Dan Motaung
- WORK NO.: 011 240 2574
- EMAIL: Dan.motaung@gauteng.gov.za
Education
Matriculation Bachelor’s Degree - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Physical Science, Biology, Geography, Life Orientation
Richards Bay Secondary School
01.2006 - 01.2010
Degree - Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2012 - 01.2014
Honours Degree - Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
University of South Africa
01.2017 - 01.2019
Skills
Screening Tool
Environmental Legislation
Sustainability strategies
Technical report writing
Environmental law
Renewable energy solutions
Environmental legislation
Time management
Microsoft Outlook & Teams
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
ArcGIS
Google Earth
Personal Information
- ID Number: 920711 0039 080
- Health Status: Excellent
- Date of Birth: 07/11/92
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code B
- Marital Status: Married
Courses Completed
Environmental Impact Assessment for Reviewers at North West University (Centre for Environmental Management)
Environmental Law at North West University at North West University (Centre for Environmental Management)
Ecological Rehabilitation and Mine Closure at North West University (Centre for Environmental Management)
Timeline
Environmental Officer Specialised Production: Prioritised Infrastructure Projects- Integrated Environmental Authorisations
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
05.2022 - Current
Honours Degree - Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
University of South Africa
01.2017 - 01.2019
Environmental Officer Production Grade A
Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
11.2015 - 04.2022
Degree - Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2012 - 01.2014
Matriculation Bachelor’s Degree - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Physical Science, Biology, Geography, Life Orientation
Richards Bay Secondary School
01.2006 - 01.2010
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