Kabelo Mathabatha

Dedicated Environmental Specialist with 10+ years of experience in planning, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive environmental programs. Demonstrated ability to drive sustainability initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mitigating environmental risks. Proven track record in managing teams, fostering stakeholder collaboration, and delivering measurable results in environmental management. Committed to enhancing organizational sustainability and minimizing environmental impact through strategic planning and innovative solutions. 

• Obtained and maintained permits and licenses, including Water Use License (WUL), Atmospheric Emissions License (AEL), Waste License (WML), Environmental Management Program (EMPr), and EAs.
• Developed and executed environmental procedures, work instructions, and strategies for business projects, ensuring alignment with environmental requirements.
• Collaborated with stakeholders during project planning, providing insights into environmental risks, opportunities, and compliance needs.
• Managed and updated the environmental aspects and impacts register, identifying risks and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Conducted regular environmental inspections, evaluating performance, and reporting on risks to enhance business decision-making.
• Led incident management efforts, liaising with authorities, providing comprehensive reports, and implementing corrective actions.
• Conducted research, reporting, and data trend analysis on critical environmental risks, including groundwater monitoring, fugitive dust, biodiversity, air quality emissions, and waste management.
• Provided technical advisory expertise on land management and the rehabilitation of ash dumps, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Oversaw compliance of existing Ash Dumps with license conditions, compiling and submitting reports to regulatory bodies.
• Developed waste management programs and streamlined waste data consolidation for accurate reporting.
• Managed and facilitated Norms and Standards Waste Reviews and Management of Waste Sites.
• Designed and implemented biodiversity programs, including the Game Management Plan and Cat Management Program.
• Led internal audits, providing constructive feedback and establishing comprehensive internal audit reports.
• Managed and maintained the Re-Certification of ISO14001: 2015 and ISO45001:2018, ensuring alignment with best practices.
• Attended Environmental Management Committee (EMC) meetings, collaborating with relevant stakeholders, including Governmental Authorities.
• Mentored and coached junior staff (Interns), contributing to their professional growth and development.
• Oversaw contract management and supervised contract workers, ensuring efficient and compliant project execution.
• Developed budgets and timelines for environmental operations, implementing strategic cost reduction initiatives.
• Conducted comprehensive climate risk assessments, contributing to the identification and mitigation of potential risks.
• Provided data and inputs for sustainability Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reports.
• Managed sustainability and Just Energy Transition projects, aligning with organizational goals.

University of Johannesburg | 2012 Bachelor of Science (Environmental Management)

University of Johannesburg | 2015 Honours (BSc) Energy Studies

Capricorn High School |2008

Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate)