Elton Roux

Elton Roux

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Deputy Director at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town

  • Education

    • Mondale SSS

      1990 - 1994
      Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Nature Conservation
    • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

      2005 - 2010
      Master's degree Natural Resources/Conservation, General

      Activities and Societies:  Good knowledge of SASS5 river health monitoring techniques.  Sports interests include Hockey, Tennis, Athletics, Running, Cricket, Rugby & Association Football.  Hobbies include cycling, photography, tennis, hiking, running, watching television and movies and listening to music.  Member of Herpetological Association of Africa since 2004.  Professional Member of Game Ranger’s Association of Africa since 2005.  Warranted Assistant Pack Scouter at 4th Claremont/Fernwood Cubs Pack (2019). I have 22 years’ experience across the disciplines of ecological research, protected area and conservation management, as well as parks, garden and visitor services management. I have completed a National Diploma in 1998 with CPUT, a Baccalaureus Technologiae in 2003 and Magister Technologiae Degree in Nature Conservation in 2010 with Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. I was the recipient of the ‘Ranger of the Year in recognition of excellent service as Section Ranger at Bontebok… Show more I have 22 years’ experience across the disciplines of ecological research, protected area and conservation management, as well as parks, garden and visitor services management. I have completed a National Diploma in 1998 with CPUT, a Baccalaureus Technologiae in 2003 and Magister Technologiae Degree in Nature Conservation in 2010 with Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. I was the recipient of the ‘Ranger of the Year in recognition of excellent service as Section Ranger at Bontebok National Park’ at SANParks Cape Region Annual Kudu Awards in 2010 and recipient of the Chief Executive Award For ‘Excellent Performance in the work place for executing work beyond the call of duty and for dynamic leadership as a Section Ranger at the Bontebok National Park’ 2009/2010. I was successful at motivating for SANBI to become a member of the Environmental Management Inspectorate in 2014. Show less

  • Experience

    • South African National Parks (SANParks)

      Apr 2007 - Feb 2009
      Section Ranger
    • South African National Parks (SANParks)

      Apr 2009 - Jan 2012
      Section Ranger
    • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

      Feb 2012 - now
      Deputy Director
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Magister Technologiae

      Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
      Apr 2010
    • Knowledge of the Firearms Act 60 of 2000

      Quenet's Firearm Training
      Nov 2009
    • Wildfire Investigation

      Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
      Oct 2006
    • Turfgrass Management

      Cape Peninsula University of Technology
      Sept 2013
    • First Aid

      He and She Driving School
      Apr 2022
    • Cat D Level Skipper License

      South African Maritime Safety Authority
      Nov 2010
    • Basic Training Course in Environmental Compliance and Enforcement

      University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
      Dec 2007
    • Environmental Compliance and Enforcement

      Department of Environmental Affairs
      Nov 2007
    • Heritage Conservation

      Stellenbosch University
      May 2009
    • Baccalaureus Technologiae

      Port Elizabeth Technikon
      Feb 2003
    • Truck Driver, Light

      South African Road Transport Association
      Jan 1998
    • Environmental Weed Control Course

      Invader Plant Specialists (Pty) Ltd
      May 2013
    • Management of Estuaries in South Africa

      NMMU Business School
      Mar 2010