Tsireledzo Peter Fernandez
Boksburg, Ravenswood
Summary
Experienced Environmental Scientist with over 3 years in both local and international environmental projects across public and private sectors. Expertise includes Environmental Impact Assessment, water quality management, waste management, and ISO 14001 auditing. Currently registered with SACNASP, actively pursuing Professional Scientist designation.
Overview
11
11
years of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Conservation Biodiversity Officer
Blouberg Nature Reserve (LEDET)
04.2023 - 12.2024
- To regulate the sustainable utilisation of ecosystem and biodiversity.
- Manage regulatory services with regards to biodiversity conservation compliance.
- Promoted biodiversity awareness through initiatives, increasing community participation and support.
- Educated public on wildlife conservation, enhancing community engagement and awareness.
- Assist in coordinating criminal investigation and protect biodiversity.
- Conduct research and monitoring for biodiversity conservation projects.
- Performed environmental monitoring to identify changes in biodiversity.
- Conduct data analysis and compile community-based presentations for environmental monitoring.
- Assist in Ecological and rehabilitation project planning and implementation.
- Interacted with stakeholders to foster collaboration on biodiversity initiatives.
- Conduct mapping for alien plants in the reserve
Environmental Officer
Damani Water Treatment Plant (Vhembe District Municipality)
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Enforced compliance through effective environmental monitoring programs.
- Maintained environmental authorizations, water use licence, and permits to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Monitor compliance to Safety, Health and Environmental requirements in the workplace
- Assist in maintaining environmental authorizations, water use licence and permits.
- Monitored pollution levels in water courses through sample analysis. and water courses by taking samples.
- Monitored compliance with safety, health, and environmental requirements in the workplace.
- Gathered water samples to assess contamination and ensure safety. and interpreting data.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers
Environmental Assessment Officer
Naledzi Environmental Consultants
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Assisted in developing and implementing environmental management strategy, policies, procedures, and programmes to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated environmental compliance audits and inspections to demonstrate adherence to environmental legislation and internal standards.
- Train staff on environmental compliance with NEMA, Municipality by-laws and issued licences and authorisations.
- Facilitated compliance by managing water use license applications for projects.
- Conducted environmental monitoring and audits to assess compliance with regulations.
- Conducted public participation processes to engage stakeholders and gather input for environmental assessments.
- Collected water samples from designated sites for quality testing and analysis.
- Managed contract agreements to ensure compliance with project requirements.
Education
Honours Degree - Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management
University of South Africa
Gauteng 01.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Venda
Limpopo 01.2010 - 01.2014
GRADE 12 - National Senior Certificate
Thengwe High School
Limpopo 01.2005 - 12.2009
Skills
- Microsoft word, Microsoft Power-point Microsoft excel, Environmental modeling
- Environmental modeling
- Microsoft excel
- Microsoft Power-point
- Microsoft word
- Analytical skills
- Problem resolution
- Attention to detail
- Communication strategies
SHORT COURSES
- ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 introduction, Implementation and Internal auditor course (NOSA college)
- Introduction to SAMTRAC (NOSA college)
- Environmental law (University of Pretoria)
- Introduction to Project management (National School of government)
Timeline
Conservation Biodiversity Officer
Blouberg Nature Reserve (LEDET)
04.2023 - 12.2024
Environmental Officer
Damani Water Treatment Plant (Vhembe District Municipality)
01.2021 - 03.2022
Honours Degree - Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management
University of South Africa
01.2018 - 12.2019
Environmental Assessment Officer
Naledzi Environmental Consultants
01.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Venda
01.2010 - 01.2014
GRADE 12 - National Senior Certificate
Thengwe High School
01.2005 - 12.2009