Hi, I’m
Siyasanga Garane
East London
Summary
I am a dedicated and highly knowledgeable professional in Environment, Health & Hygiene, Safety, Water, Sanitation and Community Development. With over 12 years' experience working across local, provincial and national sectors, i have specialised in program implementation, compliance and policy application. My vast experience goes beyond stakeholder management, coordination, strategic planning in alignment with legislative frameworks and facilitating awareness program initiatives with strong commitment to public service, policy development & implementation, with the goal to achieve sustainable development. My innate abilities have proven beyond limits of work & includes good involvement in leadership roles outside my professional work. my contribution to my former University as a Convocation Executive member (Branding and Marketing Lead stream and partnerships) , I possess strong innovative thinking skills , planning & coordination thus having achieved a successful stakeholder collaboration for fundraising purposes to contribute to Student Debt eradication & enable unemployment.
Overview
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Department of Water & SanitationALL, SA/INTERNATIONAL
Environmental Health Officer
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Developed and implemented environmental strategies to achieve SDG 6.2 goal.
- Practiced Batho Pele principles in accordance with established norms and standards.
- Executed educational interventions in schools and communities focusing on public health and water conservation.
- Supported WASH programs by delivering end-user training for water and sanitation projects.
- Mentored interns and supported youth activities within the organization.
- Contributed to National Sanitation Integrated Plan and Faecal Sludge Management rollout in Eastern Cape.
- Provided input for NSIP and FSM monitoring tools, enhancing policy procedures for effective sanitation management.
- Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and groupwise internet.
Mzimvubu Tsitsikama Catchment Agency
Environmental Officer Water Quality Management
01.2017 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Support Stakeholder Empowerment and Management forums in 5 Municipal Areas (JGDM, ADM, ANDM, NMBM & BCMM).
- Support other Government Forums and Rural Development initiatives.
- Facilitate Water User License registration process and contribute in the transformation of Irrigation boards to Water User Associations across the Eastern Cape Region.
- Conduct routine site visits to emerging farmers and commercial farmers to identify areas of support from Historically Disadvantaged Individuals and input on issues of socio economic gaps. and present Raw Water pricing strategy.
- OHS SHE rep and OHS committee member, contributing to risk assessments conducted and hazard identification and conduct presentations on OHS topics during workshops.
- Compile Technical reports and Environmental compliance submissions on water quality management.
- Record pollution incidents and contribute on awareness campaigns for promotion of river health and resource protection.
Department of Human Settlements
Community Development Officer
01.2014 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Area Manager support to MIG sanitation projects in the North west Region.
- Facilitate Education & awareness programs to promote hand wash hygiene practices, bacteria control and facility management to maintain life span of the VIP toilets constructed.
- Implement Drop a block as draught intervention to save water in water borne toilet system.
- Adjudicator for Schools competition 'Baswa Le Metse' and South African Youth Water Price.
- Conduct site inspections and update indigent register information.
- Support Sanitation Implementation policy for compliance and respond to sewer spillages and redirect to relevant departments in the municipality for intervention.
- Respond to ministerial and comment on technical reports for support purposes on funding.
Department of Environmental Affairs
Environmental Officer. Oceans & Coast Management
01.2013 - 01.2014
Job overview
- Support ongoing review & implementation of Environmental Coastal Management Integrated Policies.
- Develop a data capturing system for Dumping at Sea Licenses and effluent discharge permits.
- Review EIA and comment on scoping reports.
- Issue permits for Coastal developments and projects along the coast lane of South Africa.
- Conduct routine inspections along the coast for identifying illegal pipelines that discharge effluent at sea contributing to Blue drop & Green drop for blue flag status.
- Conduct public education & awareness focusing on beach cleanups, biodiversity and estuary management in order to combat pollution and rising sea levels for management of climate change.
- Support Working for water on management of Alien invasive species.
Department of Defense AMHU-KZN
Environmental Health Officer. (comm. service)
01.2012 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Conduct health compliance inspections and write recommendation reports.
- Conduct safety audits, risk assessments in ammunition stores, sick bay and mass kitchen for compliance monitoring with health regulations.
- Deliver personal hygiene and outdoor induction for soldiers deploying for border gates and DRC Missions.
- Conduct Health and Safety inspections.
- Take water and food samples for lab analysis to promote public health.
City of Cape Town Municipality
Occupational Health Safety & Hygiene Trainee
Job overview
- Manage OHS register & records keeping for COT Dumping sites.
- Participate in Site visits for monitoring ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 compliance.
- Meeting coordination and planning, Filing and write monthly consolidated reports.
- Attend meetings and record minutes.
Education
CPUT
B. Tech from Environmental Health
01.2011
University Overview
Subjects: Research, Management Practice Water Quality Management, Occupational Health & Safety.
CPUT
ND from Environmental Health
01.2010
University Overview
Major Subjects: Community Development, Environmental Planning, Epidemiology, Food and Meat Hygiene, OHS, Microbiology, Environmental Pollution, Physics & Chemistry.
Unathi High School
Grade 12
01.2006
University Overview
Major Subjects: Maths & Physics
Skills
- Sound communication (written & verbal)
- Presentation & Report writing
- Analyzing data tools
- Computer Literacy
- Microsoft package
- Interpersonal
- Wellness & team building
- Legislation interpretation & policy implementation
- Planning & Organizing
- Creativity & Innovation
- Stakeholder partnerships & collaboration
- Good decision making & conflict resolution
- Good Critical thinking & emotional intelligence
- Administration and financial budgeting and strategic planning
- Project coordination
- Extensive experience in Risk Assessment, SOP’S
- Sound Experience in Waste Management compliance & pollution compliance enforcement
- Understanding of International & regional conventions
- Program management
- Technical Report Writing
Languages
English
IsiXhosa
IsiZulu
SeTswana
Leadership Experience
- CPUT Convocation Executive
- DWS Regional Youth Committee
- Knowledge Management Champion
- OHS Committee & Provincial Disaster Task Team World Health Organisation
Custom Section
HI084069
References
- Ms. Mangie Rakale, Sanitation (Supervisor), 083 233 8534, rakalem@dws.gov.za
- Mr. M Tshikotshi, Oceans & Coasts: Environmental Officer Specialised, 021 819 2455, Mtshikot@environment.gov.za
- Ms. A Msi, CMA Supervisor, 073 234 6384, andiswamsi@gmail.com
Personal Information
Criminal Record: None
Interests
- Mentoring & coach
- Master of Ceremonies
- Travel
- swimming
- reading
Timeline
Environmental Health Officer
Department of Water & Sanitation
01.2024 - Current
Environmental Officer Water Quality Management
Mzimvubu Tsitsikama Catchment Agency
01.2017 - 01.2024
Community Development Officer
Department of Human Settlements
01.2014 - 01.2017
Environmental Officer. Oceans & Coast Management
Department of Environmental Affairs
01.2013 - 01.2014
Environmental Health Officer. (comm. service)
Department of Defense AMHU-KZN
01.2012 - 12.2012
Occupational Health Safety & Hygiene Trainee
City of Cape Town Municipality
CPUT
B. Tech from Environmental Health
CPUT
ND from Environmental Health
Unathi High School
Grade 12