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Mbulelo Dopolo

Mbulelo Dopolo

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director (Pr. Sci. Nat. 400153/15) at Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries

  • Education

    • University of Cape Town

      2001 - 2003
      Masters of Science Zoology/Animal Biology

      Master of Science degree in Zoology, specialising in Marine Ecology

    • University of Fort Hare

      1997 - 2001
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Chemistry and Zoology

      B. Sc degree majoring in Chemistry and Zoology. Also did Mathematical Statistics 1. Then a B. Sc Hons degree in Zoology, specialising in Marine Ecology

  • Experience

    • Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism

      Feb 2004 - Jan 2005
      Oceanographer

      Research into the Daily Egg Prioduction Method for sardine Sardinops sagax

    • Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Western Cape Government

      Feb 2005 - Oct 2006
      Environmental Officer

      Facilitated process of mainstreaming the sustainable development concept into municipalities IDPsConducted environmental education and awareness campaignsCoordinated transversal reports (i.e. State of Environment Report)

    • South African Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF)

      Nov 2006 - Sept 2008
      Marine Scientist

      Conduct reproductive ecological research into small pelagic fishes

    • South African National Parks

      Oct 2008 - now
      Reseach Programme Manager (Pr. Sci. Nat. 400153/15)

      Conduct research Facilitate research by external scientists Synthesise research Provide strategic leadership in researchManage marine research in Cape Cluster Parks (including monitoring)Manage budgetEngage with stakeholdersWrite scientific reportsPublish in peer-reviewed journalsCapacity Building (Train junior staff and interns)Finance Management (Budget management and Resource mobilization)

    • Department of Environmental Affairs

      Jun 2016 - now

      • Director

        Jun 2016 - now

      • Director

        Jun 2016 - now

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Proffesional Natural Scientist

      South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions
      Mar 2015
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Mbulelo Dopolo
      GreenMatter Grant GreenMatter Sep 2012 The GreenMatter grasnt and fellowship is awarded annually to an students and employees within the Biodiversity Sector in South Africa to advance their careers in the field so as to help them develop and become ambassadors for biodiversity.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Research Assistant

      Issued by Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on Dec 2000
      Department of Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesAssociated with Mbulelo Dopolo