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Nombukiso Ntshalintshali

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Environmental consultant with 6+ years of experience

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a role that aligns with my passion for sustainability, where I can utilize my technical skills and knowledge to help organizations become sustainable while remaining profitable and efficient.

Nombukiso Ntshalintshali is a seasoned environmental consultant with a strong background in environmental impact assessments, social performance, and climate change projects. With over 6 years of experience in the environmental field, she has worked on various projects aligned with local and international standards such as the IFC and World Bank Standards.

Her expertise spans across multiple sectors, including oil and gas, mining, renewable energy, and telecommunications. Nombukiso is passionate about sustainability and has worked with government agencies to develop climate change policies. She holds a Master of Science in Environmental Science, specializing in Environment, Society, and Sustainability.

With her technical skills and knowledge, Nombukiso aspires to continue providing expertise and advisory services to clients on matters pertaining to sustainability and environmental management issues. She is committed to helping organizations and developments become sustainable while remaining profitable and efficient.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Junior Technical Advisor

South African Wind Energy (SAWEA)

Mar 2023 - Jul 2023 (4 months)

Advocated for, endorsed and facilitated conversations affecting the wind energy industry, centered around policy, project development, project implementation, asset management and social impacts.

Policy Development Implementation Asset Management

Environmental Consultant

Environmental Resources Management (ERM)

Mar 2019 - Mar 2023 (3 years 11 months)

Conducted Environmental Impact Assessments, Environmental Basic Assessment, Public Participation tasks, Environmental Compliance, Screening, Environmental Auditing, Due Diligence and Climate change projects.

Compliance Auditing Due Diligence

Environmental Officer Intern

National Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment

Mar 2016 - Mar 2017 (1 year)

Assisted with the development of the National Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies, rolling out of the Let's Respond to Climate Change and Integrating Climate Change Risk and Opportunities in Municipal Planning.

Planning Policy Development

Junior Project Manager (Environment and Water)

JIS Environmental Engineers

Apr 2014 - Jul 2015 (1 year 3 months)

Conducted Environmental Impact Assessment Studies, Environmental Compliance Monitoring, Water Use Licence Application and Waste Licence Application.

Compliance Water Use Licence Project Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

SANGE SA

Conflict Management

2022 - 2023

Participated in a Conflict Management course to develop skills in resolving disputes and fostering collaboration.

University of Cape Town

Master of Science, Environmental Science

2017 - 2019

Specialized in Environment, Society and Sustainability, focusing on the interconnections between environmental issues and societal impacts.

Monumec

Environmental Management Systems

2016 - 2016

Trained in EMS ISO14001 to understand environmental management systems and compliance.

Monumec

Project Management

2015 - 2016

Completed a Project Management course to enhance skills in managing environmental projects effectively.

University of South Africa

Honors, Environmental Management

2013 - 2015

Studied Environmental Management, gaining insights into sustainable practices and environmental policies.

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Bachelor of Science, Geography and Environmental Management

2010 - 2012

Pursued a Bachelor of Science degree focusing on Geography and Environmental Management, laying the foundation for a career in environmental consultancy.