WISEMAN KABELO NKUNA
Environmental Management, Conservation
Mbombela
Summary
Dedicated environmental and conservation professional with a strong academic background in ecology and zoology, complemented by hands-on experience in environmental education, community engagement, research support, and municipal environmental management. Experienced in fieldwork, data collection, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement across conservation, education, and applied research settings. Passionate about using science, education, and collaboration to drive sustainable environmental outcomes.
Overview
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3
Certifications
Work History
Research Technician
Rivers of Life Programme
- Supported freshwater ecology research and environmental monitoring projects.
- Conducted field-based data collection, sample handling, and equipment preparation.
- Assisted with biodiversity assessments, river health monitoring, and data quality control.
- Supported senior researchers during field surveys and contributed to reporting and research outputs.
Environmental Educator / Conservation Field Assistant
Kruger National Park
- Delivered environmental education programmes to learners, visitors, and community groups.
- Assisted with conservation field activities, biodiversity monitoring, and data collection.
- Supported awareness initiatives promoting biodiversity conservation and sustainable practices.
- Worked in compliance with strict safety protocols within protected area environments.
Environmental Officer / Environmental Assistant
Kamiesberg Local Municipality
08.2025 - Current
- Currently support environmental management, compliance, and monitoring within Kamiesberg Local Municipality.
- Coordinate and participate in environmental awareness campaigns, clean-up initiatives, and community outreach programmes.
- Conduct field inspections related to waste management, illegal dumping, pollution control, and general environmental compliance.
- Assist with landfill site monitoring, waste minimisation activities, and reporting of environmental incidents.
- Support environmental education initiatives in schools and communities, working closely with stakeholders and municipal departments.
- Collect, capture, and report environmental data and contribute to environmental inputs for municipal planning processes, including the Integrated Development Plan (IDP).
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards during field and office-based activities.
Education
Master of Science (MSc) - Zoology
University of Fort Hare
02-2026
Bachelor of Science Honours - Ecology
University of Mpumalanga
Advanced Diploma - Nature Conservation
University of Mpumalanga
01.2022
Diploma - Nature Conservation
University of Mpumalanga
01.2021
Skills
Environmental Education & Community Engagement
Fieldwork & Ecological Data Collection
Research Support & Monitoring
Project Coordination & Reporting
Stakeholder Engagement
Wildlife & Biodiversity Monitoring
Data Capture and Quality Control
Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
Certification
Valid South African Driver’s Licence (Code 10)
Interests
Environmental education, biodiversity conservation, community-based natural resource management, applied ecological research, and sustainable development initiatives
Timeline
Environmental Officer / Environmental Assistant
Kamiesberg Local Municipality
08.2025 - Current
Research Technician
Rivers of Life Programme
Environmental Educator / Conservation Field Assistant
Kruger National Park
Advanced Diploma - Nature Conservation
University of Mpumalanga
Diploma - Nature Conservation
University of Mpumalanga
Master of Science (MSc) - Zoology
University of Fort Hare
Bachelor of Science Honours - Ecology
University of Mpumalanga