Sustainability Specialist at Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) (2026-01 – Present)
- Set sustainability targets for the manufacturing plant and support development of water, waste, energy and decarbonization strategies.
- Manage sustainability department budgeting, cost control and Critical Infrastructure Projects claim processes, including liaison with DTIC case officers.
- Monitor environmental KPIs by shop, investigate improvement areas and support operational teams with energy-saving, waste-reduction and water-efficiency opportunities.
- Review compliance against VW Group sustainability, energy and environmental standards.
- Manage embedded solar energy projects and wheeled green energy contract requirements.
- Report sustainability performance into VW sustainability reporting systems.
Environmental Manager at China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) (2025-01 – 2025-12)
- Managed the environmental team on the R61 road construction project in the Eastern Cape.
- Managed environmental authorization processes, including water use license applications, EIAs, EMPrs, EMPr amendments and basic assessments.
- Developed pollution prevention, land remediation, quarry planning, mine closure and rehabilitation approaches for material sources.
- Managed SHE practitioners, environmental consultants and specialist assessments for road construction activities.
- Led environmental monitoring for air quality, water, soil and biodiversity, and engaged stakeholders and communities on environmental matters.
- Drove waste management controls and achieved a 96% SANRAL environmental audit score in 2025.
Environmental Manager at Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore (2020-01 – 2024-10)
- Led the environmental management team and implemented pollution prevention, land remediation, mine closure and site rehabilitation programmes.
- Implemented Anglo Group technical standards covering biodiversity, dust, water, mine closure, mineral residue and water infrastructure.
- Supported implementation and assurance of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
- Led SHE risk assessments, control effectiveness reviews, environmental monitoring and waste management programmes.
- Engaged regulators including Water Affairs, Environmental Affairs and DMRE on environmental matters.
- Guided waste diversion improvements exceeding 80% and contributed to IRMA certification preparation in 2024.
Acting SHE Manager at Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore (2023-03 – 2023-09)
- Managed the SHE department, set SHE strategies and developed KPIs to achieve SHE objectives.
- Analyzed SHE trends for continual improvement and reported performance to Kumba SHE executives and Kolomela leadership.
- Facilitated incident investigations, action close-out, health and safety committees, SHE forums and management-of-change processes.
- Engaged external authorities including DWS, DENC, DMRE, DoL and DEA on SHE matters.
Environmental Advisor at Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore (2015-10 – 2020-01)
- Reviewed project portfolios to determine environmental authorization requirements and managed WULAs, EIAs, EMPrs, amendments and basic assessments.
- Calculated and allocated financial guarantees for projects submitted to DMR.
- Led legal, permit and license audits during project execution and developed corrective action plans.
- Managed project closure planning, rehabilitation and ISO 9001/14001/45001 external audits.
- Managed consultants for soil and groundwater assessments, air quality studies, ecological, heritage and community health risk assessments.
- Provided SHE coaching and support to contractors and owner teams.
Environmental Specialist at Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore (2010-01 – 2015-09)
- Managed water management, pollution remediation, environmental authorizations, mine closure planning and rehabilitation activities.
- Implemented Anglo Group technical standards and SHE management systems aligned to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
- Managed environmental consultants, EIAs, risk assessments, environmental monitoring and monthly sustainability reporting.
- Supported land/farm management, internal SHE audits and environmental reporting to Kumba and Anglo sustainability systems.
Scientist - Water Unit at Metago Environmental Engineers (2007-09 – 2010-01)
- Conducted water quality, air quality, geohydrological and hydrological assessments supporting pollution assessments and EIAs.
- Provided environmental specialist data for impact assessments and supported SHE management system implementation for clients.
- Supported environmental reporting and internal auditing, including work for Sasol Tamane and Pande well fields in Mozambique.
