Nhlamulo Martin Chabalala

I am a quick learner with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who works well independently and, in a team, and is also self, reliant, reliable, and dependable and always pays attention to detail in all endeavors in order to achieve long term sustainable development.  I am always seeking to learn and grow to improve not only myself but the organization in which I find myself. My desired occupation must involve scientific studies and research with specific interests in natural resource-based rural development and conservation.

Accomplished ecologist with 13 years of expertise in biodiversity and conservation, particularly in freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems, parasitology, and entomology. Skilled in hazard identification and mitigation, with a robust background in environmental sample analysis. Extensive knowledge of biodiversity legislation and environmental regulations, coupled with a history of successful research collaborations and mentoring. Proven leadership in driving conservation projects through collaborative efforts.

2015

Master of Science Zoology

University of Limpopo - Polokwane

Dissertation on the health status and reproductive strategies of the Asian silver carp, Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (Valenciennes, 1844), in the Flag Boshielo Dam, Limpopo Province, South Africa

2011

Bachelor of Science Honors Zoology

University of Venda - Thohoyandou, Limpopo Province

Major Subjects: Applied Animal Ecophysiology, Limnology, Applied Animal Ecology, Population Genetics, Research Methodology,

Research Apprenticeship, and Research Project: The phytoplankton and zooplankton composition in relation to the water quality aspects of the Nandoni Dam, Limpopo Province, South Africa

2010

Bachelor of Science Biodiversity and Conservation

University of Venda - Thohoyandou, Limpopo Province

Major subjects: Ecology, Conservation Biology, Biological

Assessment, Freshwater Ecology, Botany, Ethnobiology, Genetics,

and Microbiology