Mudzunga Tshivhase

A Bachelor of Environmental Management degree holder from the University of Venda. Have worked for SANParks for 10 years where I served under Conservation services and Socio Economic Transformation Departments. Have experience as project coordinator and have successfully coordinated the design, planning and Implementation of SANParks’ Environmental Education and awareness, Youth development, People and Parks as well as the Climate Change response Programmes.

Extensive experience working with stakeholders and communities adjacent to national parks implementing the above-mentioned Programmes. I am passionate about community engagement projects and take challenges as an opportunity to learn and grow.

Stakeholder Engagement ●Local Community Mobilization ●Capability Building ●Community Socio Development ● Environmental Education and Awareness

• Developed and Coordinated the implementation of SANParks’ Environmental education and awareness programs across all centers
• Coordinated the development and Implementation of the SANParks’ Youth development Programme
• Coordinated the People and Parks Programme to advance transformation in line with national and International obligations.
• Coordinated the development and Implementation of the SANParks’ Climate Change & Sustainable livelihoods Programme
• Established and maintained sound relations with surrounding stakeholders, communities, local authorities NGO’s and interested & affected parties

· Collated Statistics and Reports for the People and Conservation Unit

• Managed operational and project budgets

· Monitoring and evaluation of relevant projects

• Facilitated participation for the Outreach awareness programs , Indaba, Exhibitions and the Socio Economic Transformation Summits

University of Venda

January 2006 to May 2010

Bachelor of Environmental Management (Honors)