Danné Joubert

Environmental professional with 22 years of experience in Environmental Management projects, EIA compliance and Nature conservation projects since 2002. Expertise in Environmental Management Systems, Environmental Management Plans site compliance, environmental report writing and auditing, By-laws compilation, scientific research data sampling and analysis in Natural protected areas and Nature reserves, community projects, tree planting and recycling initiatives.

Environmental Officer at Cederberg Municipality (2019-01 – Present)

Based in Clanwilliam with responsibilities across multiple environmental domains and stakeholder management.

• Involved with Climate change strategies
• Air quality officer roles and responsibilities
• Environmental awareness and training
• Biodiversity and Conservation
• By-laws compilation and implementation
• Report writing, submission of tender documents and formal quotations
• Attending monthly meetings, workshops and forums with other stakeholders and external meetings with the Department (DEA&DP), WCDM, Cape Nature and DFFE
• Conducting and completing environmental compliance audits
• Incident registers and incident reports for environmental pollution and incidents occurring on sites
• Acting Solid waste manager conducting internal waste audits, landfill site compliance and recycling initiatives within the Cederberg region
• Managing the waste teams responsible for waste removal services and landfill site operations
• Mentoring two appointed Environmental graduates under the Department Forestry, Fisheries & Environment EPWP programme

Environmental Consultant at DNA Environmental (2016-01 – 2019-12)

Self-employed partnership working as an Environmental Consultant for small construction companies in the Western Cape.

• Compiling tender and site files
• Conducting environmental training and site audits
• Compiling ISO 14001 related procedures and plans according to client specifications
• Implementing the Environmental Management System on sites
• Completing site checklists, waste management procedures and report writing
• Financial management with invoices and quotations
• Marketing to source new clients with the use of a client database

Environmental Management System Manager at Eskom Rotek Industries (2013-01 – 2016-12)

Management and implementation of Environmental Management Systems for Cape Coastal in the Western, Eastern and Northern Cape provinces for substations and transmission lines in terms of the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998.

• Responsible for site inspections and site visits
• Ensure environmental compliance for all sites
• Update environmental files
• Update environmental method statements for site specific activities
• Waste management on sites
• Obtaining legal agreements
• Conducting environmental internal audits for each site
• Responsible for EMP training and environmental toolbox talks on site

Climate Change Monitoring and Implementation Officer at National Research Foundation and South African Observation Network (SAEON) (2011-01 – 2012-12)

Climate change monitoring and implementation for two research stations. Work involved data capturing and computer systems management.

• Data capturing and using computer programmes such as Morpho, Metacat and Turboveg for data entries and storage
• Report writing
• Working with GIS (Geographical Information System)

Environmental Officer at NCC Environmental Services (2009-01 – 2010-12)

Environmental oversight at the Kusile Power Station for contractor compliance and management.

• Regular site visits to ensure the effective implementation of the Environmental Management Plan designed for the contractor for the site
• Daily environmental toolbox talks were presented to all staff to ensure effective communication and reporting operations
• Monitoring and management of all waste and construction activities that took place on site
• Ensured that the correct environmental filing system was in place and that all documentation was correct for auditing purposes from the client, Eskom

Horse groomer and trainer at Stud farms and racing stables (2007-01 – 2008-12)

Equine care and training on stud farms and racing stables.

• Good team working skills to ensure the successful training of yearlings for sales and horse racing events

Assistant Environmental Education Officer at SANBI (South African National Biodiversity Institute) (2006-01 – 2006-12)

Environmental education and community engagement at the Pretoria National Botanical Garden.

• Conducting environmental education programmes for local schools visiting the garden
• Community involvement and outreach to explain the importance of sustainable development practices

Conservation Management at Private game reserve (2005-01 – 2005-12)

• Effective management of game and staff on the reserve
• Completing a research study for the diet selection of Black backed jackals in the area
• Tourist involvement and game drives

Field Ranger at South African National Parks (2004-01 – 2004-12)

Field ranger duties and practical experience as part of the Nature Conservation National Diploma at Cape Peninsula University of Technology.

• General field ranger duties
• Environmental education assistance
• Law enforcement operations
• Marine research
• Tourism involvement

Volunteer - Conservation Research at Various conservation reserves (2002-01 – 2003-12)

Various volunteering projects for conservation research projects.

• Dassen Island Nature Reserve
• Karoo National Park
• Wilderness National Park
• Madikwe Game Reserve

Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Management – University of South Africa (2012-01 – 2014-12)

Bachelors' Technology Degree in Nature Conservation – Tshwane University (2005-01 – 2006-12)

National Diploma in Nature Conservation – Cape Peninsula University of Technology (2002-01 – 2004-12)