Zinathi Fono

Experience

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  Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

  Oct 2021 - Oct 2023

  Intern

  Environmental Management intern doing the following;Provide support in conducting environmental awareness activities in municipalities, advocacy groups and schools.Promote conservation of natural resources, air quality, waste management, sustainability and climate change education.Deliver presentations in schools, or host groups at sites such as nature reserves.Participate in implementation of selected departmental natural resources management programmes and BKB clean-up campaigns in Municipalities.Host exhibitions on environmental issues.Assist schools establish environmental projects.Taking responsibility for administration work including record keeping and filing.Keeping stock of stationery and consumables.Communicating and maintaining good relations with co- workers, supervisor(s) and relevant stakeholders. Performed any other administrative and professional duties as and when required.City of Tshwane Municipality duties:Compliance audits and site visits/monitoring Environmental Impact AssessmentsCompliance with the Health and Safety protocols, the regulations provided by National Environmental Management Act (Act No. 107 OF 1998); GNR (Government Notice Regulations) Listing Notices (324, 325, 327) etc.Environmental Screening with screening toolEnvironmental auditingCompilation of Environmental Management Plan report Reviewing and completion of BAR and EIA with feasibility reportSite scanning and assessment using ArcGIS and Google Earth.KNOWLEDGE IN ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND LEGISLATIONSNational Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10 of 2004)National Environmental Management Act (107 of 1998)National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (39 of 2004)National Water Act, 1998 (36 of 1998)National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (59 of 2008)National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, (57 of 2004)National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act (24 of 2008) Show less