Amanda Ngcobo
Qualified Geography and Environmental Management Professional
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Dedicated and adaptable environmental management graduate. ISO 14001:2015 and 50001:2018 certified, with hands-on EIA project experience, and seeking the Environmental & Impact Management internship to contribute to environmental protection and sustainability. Skilled in structured environmental research, regulatory compliance, GIS analysis, report synthesis, and sustainability practice.
Proficient in Microsoft Office for hybrid report preparation, business development support, social media content, strong time management, attention to detail, and proactive initiative. Additionally have 2 years of Geography tutoring experience.
Experience
Environmental Protection Volunteer - Fundikhono Community Project NPO
(2025-01)
Environmental & Site-Based Practical Training (Part of academic programme)
- Conducting site visits to assess environmental compliance in construction and development projects
- Applying Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) principles in real-world settings
- Identifying and managing different waste streams (solid, liquid, hazardous) and monitoring contractor compliance
- Evaluating and recommending pollution control strategies, including dust suppression, spill prevention, and wastewater management
- Supporting resource conservation strategies such as water reuse, energy efficiency and material recycling
- Assisting in monitoring ecosystem protection measures, including biodiversity preservation and land rehabilitation
- Analysing environmental authorisations and compliance requirements for development projects
Environmental Activist - Greenpeace Africa
(2023-01)
- Advocating for climate justice and sustainable development.
- Engaging in grassroots mobilisation, campaign support, and environmental education initiatives that empower communities to take meaningful climate action, mostly through digital activism efforts aimed at influencing environmental policy and promoting long-term ecological responsibility.
- Developing strong cross-cultural communication skills by working with activists from South Africa and abroad.
- Enhanced time management by balancing scheduling with my undergraduate and current Honours studies.
Geography Tutor - Superprof
(2023-01 - 2026-12)
- Conducted structured, independent research using credible sources to synthesise information on geography and environmental topics, presenting findings in clear, organised formats for learners, aligning with environmental and regulatory research responsibilities.
- Demonstrated high attention to detail, time management, and ability to prioritise tasks by balancing flexible scheduling, meeting deadlines independently, and applying constructive feedback to improve outputs.
Education
Bachelor of Social Science - Geography and Environmental Management - University of KwaZulu-Natal (2023-01 - 2026-01)
National Senior Certificate - Overport Secondary School (2017-01 - 2021-12)
Bachelor of Housing Development Honours - University of KwaZulu-Natal
