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Durban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Developed and implemented Transnet's ESG Strategy to enhance sustainability performance and compliance company-wide. Led stakeholder engagement and data preparation to improve ESG ratings across key frameworks. Conducted risk and materiality assessments, facilitated internal training, and managed responses to ESG rating agencies, driving alignment with global standards and strategic objectives.

Coordination role in the development of Transnet's Segment Strategies, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory frameworks. Within the PMO, facilitated workshops to unify business reporting, managed stakeholder communications, and provided updates for senior management. Supported the COVID-19 Command Centre (CCC) by providing data analysis and reporting to inform decision-making.

Sustainability pre-project planning for Transnet Capital Projects. Led environmental compliance for large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to regulations and sustainability goals. Managed the environmental and social aspects of the FEL phases in the PLP, and coordinated compliance audits. Served as the liaison with stakeholders and regulatory bodies, mentored junior staff, and contributed to risk assessments with effective mitigation measures. Led and facilitated stakeholder… Show more Sustainability pre-project planning for Transnet Capital Projects. Led environmental compliance for large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring adherence to regulations and sustainability goals. Managed the environmental and social aspects of the FEL phases in the PLP, and coordinated compliance audits. Served as the liaison with stakeholders and regulatory bodies, mentored junior staff, and contributed to risk assessments with effective mitigation measures. Led and facilitated stakeholder meetings with diverse role players, ensuring alignment and progress on complex project objectives.Continued with Environmental Officer duties on an ad hoc basis. Show less

Durban Area, South Africa

Monitored environmental compliance for TGC construction projects, ensuring adherence to regulations. Assisted in implementing Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and conducted audits to identify and resolve non-compliance issues. Collected and reported environmental data, engaged stakeholders, contributed to risk assessments, and prepared monthly environmental reports for regulatory authorities.

Sustainability Practitioner Programme, Sustainability Studies, Certificate Of Attendance

Master Of Laws - Llm, Environmental Law, Nqf Level 9

Management Advancement Programme, Business Administration And Management, General, Nqf Level 8

Bssc (H), Geography And Environmental Management, Honours

Geography and Environmental Management (Honours)

Education record

Activities and Societies: Senior Debating Team Deputy Head Boy