Kabelo Sebiloane

Highly organized, detail-driven Environmental Scientist with a strong background in waste management systems, environmental compliance, and rigorous document control. Proven track record in supervising hands-on waste recovery operations, managing complex waste tracking databases, and coordinating with licensed waste disposal facilities. Expert in maintaining waste manifests, sorting protocols, and verification logs to ensure 100% legal compliance with environmental legislation.

Passionate about structured administration, process-driven operations, and maintaining high standards of housekeeping and SHEQ safety protocols.

Senior Waste Operations and Compliance Lead at LEANO LA SECHABA WASTE MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTANCY (2025-04 – Present)

• Supervise and coordinate the end-to-end administration of waste handling activities at a high-volume township buy-back center, maintaining precise tracking registers for plastic, paper, and metal streams.
• Author and manage internal logistics logs, verify incoming material weights per kilogram, and ensure complete and accurate filing of all inventory and collection documentation.
• Monitor daily separation-at-source and waste segregation requirements, ensuring all general and industrial scrap materials are classified and handled according to standard environmental procedures.
• Coordinate directly with commercial waste producers, neighborhood institutions, and licensed processing facilities to schedule removals, manage off-taker agreements, and clear documentation backlogs.

Part-Time Environmental Curriculum Tutor at ACCESSED ZA (2026-05 – 2026-09)

• Facilitate an intensive 6-week educational program specifically aimed at teaching and empowering learners from underserved communities.
• Conceptualized, structured, and authored a specialized curriculum and student coursebook for Grade 7, 8, and 9 learners titled "Trash to Treasure".
• Drive foundational outreach goals to educate township youth about waste management, circular economy principles, and practical sustainability practices.

Senior Environmental Tutor (Contract) at UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG (2024-02 – 2025-06)

Served within the Department of Environmental Management, Geography, and Energy Studies to facilitate comprehensive practical training for over 150 undergraduate students in specialized modules (Environmental Management 3A and 3B).

• Developed the foundational technical frameworks utilized to launch community-based environmental projects.

Faculty Officer Assistant (Contract) at UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG (2023-08 – 2024-01)

• Administered high-volume student affairs databases for the faculty of science, ensuring strict adherence to institutional data policies.
• Validated senior postgraduate submissions, audited historical academic records, and drafted official, legally compliant graduation correspondence.

Pathology Administration Clerk and Swab Procedure Aid at LANCET LABORATORIES (2021-04 – 2021-12)

• Mastered the Meditech database system for precision logging, tracking, and cross-provincial shipping of medical samples under strict ISO quality standards.
• Maintained uncompromised health, safety, and biohazard compliance protocols in high-pressure testing environments to prevent cross-contamination.
• Compiled daily data statistics, maintained tracking sheets, and managed critical compliance communication lines between medical specialists and laboratory staff.

Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship Academy – Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)

Master of Science (MSc) in Botany (Specialized in Plant Taxonomy, Plant Systematics and Conservation Mapping, Biodiversity, and Data Analysis) – University of Johannesburg

BSc Honours in Botany – University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Life and Environmental Sciences (Majors: Botany & Zoology) – University of Johannesburg

Matric / Grade 12 in Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Life Sciences and Electrical Technology – National Senior Certificate