Khuliso Mudau MSc, MBA, EAPASA, Pr.Sci.Nat, IAIAsa, MInstD

Experience

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  University of the Western Cape

  Jan 2008 - Nov 2008

  Head Mentor

  Managing mentors and mentees, supervising mentoring sessions, assisting with training sessions for mentors, administration and organinsing events.

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  University of the Western Cape

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Water sampling, data analysis and reporting, field visit, borehole logging, physical and chemical analysis, groundwater and surface interaction, biophysical analysis Coordinating student affairs and the head of the tutoring progrmme. Coordinating tutoring sessions, organising training and academic events for tutors and students.

  • Hydrogeologist

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  • Senior Student Coordinator

    Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
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  Dept of Environmental Affairs (LEDET)

  Apr 2011 - Mar 2012

  Environmental Officer

  Handle environmental authorisations and correspondence, administrative support, organise events and public participation process, form partof entourage, handle EIA processes and manage litigations.

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  The MSA Group

  Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

  Trainee Environmental Scientist

  Exploration, evaluation and environmental consulting solutions to the mining industry. Environmental feasibility of the Anglo American New Largo mine on behalf of Eskom Kusile Power Station. Environmental feasibility of the Anglo American Kangala mine on behalf of Eskom Kusile Power Station. Environmental Impact Assessment. Water Use Licence Application.

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  Nsovo Environmental Consulting

  Jan 2013 - Jun 2022

  Surface and Groundwater Quality Monitoring. Air Quality Monitoring. Basic Assessments. Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs). Site Visits and Inspections. Liaison with Specialists, Clients and Key Stakeholders. Environmental Management Programmes (EMPr). Environmental Monitoring and Auditing. Environmental Compliance. Report Writing and Review (BAR, EIA, Audit, Monitoring), Public Participation Process (PPP), Environmental Control Officer Work (ECO), Water Use License Applications (WULA), Environmental Feasibility and Risk Assessment. Show less

  • Natural Resources Management

    Jul 2020 - Jun 2022

  • Environmental Scientist

    Jan 2013 - Jun 2022
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  The Ubusha Foundation

  Jan 2018 - now

  Executive Director - Environment & Sustainability

  The Ubusha Foundation is a youth focused organization working towards peace, unity, social and economic empowerment through advocacy, psychosocial support, sensitization, community outreach, networking, educational support, environmental protection and conservation. The Ubusha Foundation understands the importance of sustainable development and protecting the environment. We join many other organisations across the globe in demonstrating climate change care, waste management, and natural resources protection through environmental leadership, research and development, and implementing projects. Show less

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  Mamadi & Company

  May 2018 - Jul 2019

  Senior Environmental Scientist
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  Anglo American

  Jul 2019 - Jun 2022

  Group Permitting Advisor

  Implementing the Minimum Permitting Requirements - objective being to enable Anglo American's Business Units to obtain permits in a timely manner and to comply with the conditions attached thereto and commitments related.

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  TotalEnergies

  Apr 2022 - now

  The roles and responsibilities of the Sustainability Officer at TotalEnergies EP South Africa involve leading and promoting the company's sustainability agenda by driving initiatives aligned with corporate goals. This includes developing strategies to effectively integrate the five sustainability levers: energy consumption, carbon emissions, environment, communities, and progress plans. The role involves creating and piloting customized progress plans to achieve key sustainability metrics such as energy consumption reduction and carbon emissions mitigation, while also identifying and implementing initiatives focused on environmental conservation, biodiversity protection, and resource management. Building relationships with local communities and promoting engagement initiatives are also essential, alongside collecting and analyzing data to monitor the effectiveness of sustainability efforts. The Sustainability Officer engages with stakeholders for insights and feedback, establish feedback mechanisms to evaluate initiatives, and facilitate transparent communication regarding sustainability outcomes. Regular sustainability reporting will be conducted to share progress and challenges with management and stakeholders, contributing to continuous improvement of sustainability strategies. Additionally, the Sustainability Officer organizes training sessions to raise awareness and promote a culture of sustainability among employees, develop partnerships with industry peers and community groups, ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations, and stay informed about emerging trends and innovations in sustainability to enhance TotalEnergies’ initiatives. Show less

  • Sustainability Officer

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Environmental Coordinator

    Apr 2022 - now
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  Water Tribunal

  Aug 2023 - now

  Member

  Established in terms of Section 146(1) of the NWA, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998) as amended, the Water Tribunal will oversee appeals against the decisions taken, such as declined water-use licence applications; adverse decisions on transfers of water-use rights or during the processing of water-use authorisations applications; directives issued; and claims by a catchment management agency for the recovery of costs.