Lungisa Tenza

Lungisa Ziyanda Tenza is a dedicated Environmental Scientist specializing in Air Quality with over three years of specialized experience in air quality and environmental management. She has a comprehensive understanding of environmental regulations and excels in diagnosing environmental challenges while proposing effective solutions. Lungisa's expertise includes conducting Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), air quality assessments, baseline assessments, developing air quality management plans, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance sustainability practices.

Her strong analytical and technical skills, combined with her ability to work effectively in team settings, enable her to drive impactful environmental initiatives successfully.

Environmental and Air Quality Scientist at Mamadi and Company (Pty) Ltd (2023-11 – Present)

• Analyzing the organization's current sustainability practices, including energy use, waste management, and GHG emissions, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conducting research on new and innovative sustainability technologies, policies, and initiatives and provide recommendations for implementation.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of air quality management plan (AQMP), GHG emissions reduction scenario strategies.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to integrate sustainability considerations into decision-making processes.
• Developing and maintaining GHG emissions inventories, track progress towards sustainability goals, and provide regular reports to management and relevant authorities.
• Participate in industry associations, working groups, and other organizations to stay current on sustainability trends and best practices.
• Reviewing of specialist reports.
• Processing of meteorological and ambient air quality data to make informed decisions.
• Assisting with compliance regulations and amendments (AEL, WULA, EIA, EMPr, WL).
• Assisting on project management duties such planning, scope of work/TORs, costing and business proposals.

Research Intern – Air Quality and Climate Change at North-West University/Climatology Research Group (GRG) (2023-01 – 2023-10)

• Conducted site visits and fieldwork with technicians to ensure data quality control and validity of data as well as incident investigations. Other site activities include deployment and calibration of instruments for air quality monitoring and pollution.
• Performed ad-hoc research in relation to climate change, community engagement and teaching contributions.
• Drafted and prepared of technical monthly reports for the air quality monitoring stations (AQMS), ambient air quality and energy management.
• Utilised Python/R (Numpy, Matplotlib and Pandas) to analyse, store, visualize, and organize large datasets into cloud databases, enabling effective data-driven decision-making.

Demonstrator Geography and GIS at University of KwaZulu Natal - Westville (2022-08 – 2022-12)

• Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
• Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation and encouragement.
• Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.

Water Sustainability Intern at Water Research Commission (WRC) South Africa (2022-01 – 2022-06)

• Developed and execute initiatives to improve environmental and sustainability knowledge and awareness.
• Collaborated with public authorities to improve water, energy efficiency and introduce recycling schemes.
• Attended and participated in webinars, workshops, and conferences and reported back to colleagues on findings.
• Conducted extensive desktop research and kept up to date with environmental and industry trends as well as maintaining up to date opportunity pipeline.

Demonstrator Geography at University of KwaZulu Natal - Westville (2021-08 – 2021-11)

• Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
• Helped students prepare for tests and exams by providing guidance, motivation and encouragement.
• Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.

Environmental Consultant at oMnisi Environmental (2020-11 – 2021-04)

• Conducted field surveys to collect data about levels of pollution and contaminated areas.
• Assisted and complied in the assessment and preparation of the Basic Assessment Report (BAR).
• Produced study area and locality maps using QGIS, ArcGIS for ecological sensitive areas.
• Inspected industrial and municipal facilities to evaluate operational effectiveness and determine compliance with environmental regulations.
• Apply for environmental authorisations.
• Prepared business proposals, quotations and maintained relationships with clients.

Master of Science in Environmental Science – University of KwaZulu-Natal - Westville (2025)

Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Science – University of KwaZulu-Natal - Westville (2021-02)

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science – University of KwaZulu Natal - Westville (2019-05)

Grade 12 in Matric – Holy Family College - Glenmore (2014-12)