Sphesihle Mahlati

Environmental Health Practitioner and Research Professional with experience in stakeholder engagement, data collection, report writing, compliance monitoring, administrative coordination, and documentation management. Experienced in conducting interviews, compiling reports, maintaining records, analysing information, and supporting multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in Microsoft Office, NVivo, research methodologies, data management, and professional communication.

Seeking remote opportunities in research support, virtual assistance, AI training, customer support, and administrative coordination.

Master's Researcher at University of Johannesburg (2024-01 – Present)

• Conducting comparative research on waste management practices and climate change mitigation across South African municipalities.
• Coordinating stakeholder engagement and participant recruitment.
• Conducting semi-structured interviews with government officials and industry stakeholders.
• Managing ethics compliance documentation and research records.
• Performing qualitative data analysis using NVivo.
• Producing literature reviews, research reports, and analytical summaries.

Environmental Health Practitioner (Community Service) at FH Odendaal Hospital (2025-01 – Present)

• Prepare monthly reports for hospital management and provincial authorities.
• Maintain detailed records, compliance documentation, and inspection reports.
• Coordinate environmental sampling, audits, and data collection activities.
• Record meeting minutes and track action items across multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver staff training and awareness programmes.
• Support outbreak investigations and public health surveillance activities.
• Liaise with contractors, service providers, and stakeholders to ensure compliance.

Work Integrated Learning at City of Johannesburg Region D, Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital, Sangiro Chicken Abattoir, Morgan Beef Abattoir

• Conducted inspections and compliance assessments.
• Maintained records and prepared documentation.
• Supported public health, food safety, and environmental health programmes.
• Assisted with stakeholder communication and awareness initiatives.

Bachelor of Environmental Health in Environmental Health – University of Johannesburg (2020-01 – 2023-12)