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Our Team
JOHAN EKSTEEN:
(35+Years Nature Conservation Experience professionally)
(BSc Agric. Animal Production; BSc Hon- Animal Nutrition; BSc Hon. - Wildlife Management; MSc Quantitative Conservation Biology, Environmental Management Inspector.)
Member:
SADC Rhino Management Group
Elephant Specialist Advisory Group
SANBI Scientific Authority
Panel of investigating legalization of the Rhino horn trade
CATHSSETA
Fields:
Wildlife management, including vegetation monitoring, fires, game monitoring, game census, game population management, Wildlife management advice including nature reserve management plans, species management plans. Environmental Law and Biodiversity Acts, Scientific advice with Wildlife Permit Applications: Including
CITES permits, Support to law enforcement.
Consultant: Conservation and Wildlife Management
FRIK BRONKHORST:
(35+Years Nature Conservation Experience professionally)
(B.Sc. Zoology, Physiology & Psychology, B.Sc. Honn. Zoology, Practicing Ecologist on several conservation areas, and since 1990 for the world's renown Blyde River Canyon (3rd Largest Canyon in World).
Fields:
Grasslands Ecology, Natural Resource and Wildlife Management, Veld Condition and Game Species reintroduction and Stocking, Application of Fire in Ecological Systems, Management Plans for Conservation Areas and Wildlife. Commercial Development Frameworks. Protected Area Zonation. Policies and Guidelines.
Member:
Grasslands Society of Southern Africa.
CATHSSETA
Guiding and Training:
Specific Tour Guide Training Courses for Blyde River Canyon, Wildlife Management Courses.
Consultant: Conservation and Wildlife Management
BARBARA NDLOVU:
(17+Years Tourism Experience)
(Diploma - Tourism Management, Diploma - Small Business Management, Diploma - Food & Beverage Management, Certificate Management Development, Treasurer Graskop Town, Chamber of Business, Director Enviro Training Africa)
Member:
Treasurer Graskop Town
Graskop Chamber of Business Development
CATHSSETA
Fields:
Facilltator
Assessor
Tour Guide Training, Food and Beverage Management, Business Administration, Small Business Management, Rural Community Small Business Development
PIETER STRAUSS:
(25+Year Tracking, Hunting, Game Farming, Tourism Experience)
(Certificate in Mining, Game Breeder & Farmer, Retired CEO of Mashishimale Rural Community Citrus and Game Farming Operations – a Land Reform Initiative, Farming for ZZ2 Farming Group, Registered Professional Hunter and Outfitter, Assisted Southern Africa Wildlife College with Dangerous Animals Guide and Tracker Training Courses)
Member:
South African Hunters and Game Conservation Association (SAHGCA)
Professional Hunters Association of South Africa (PHASA)
CATHSSETA
Fields:
Assessor
Moderator
Professional Hunter
Professional Field Guide (Dangerous Animals)
Manage and Breed Disease Free Buffalo, Tutor - Wild Animal on Foot Tracking and Advanced Weapon Handling, Tutor - Wild Animal behaviour Patterns, Tutor - Injured/Wounded Wild Animal behaviour patterns, Hunting Practises through Sustainable Wildlife Management Programs
NTHAMBELENI NDOU:
(19+years Nature Conservation and Specialist Wilderness Area
Guiding in World famous Kruger National Park - Professionally.)
(National Diploma Nature Conservation, Field Ranger Protected Area (Armed or Unarmed), NQF Level 4 Guide Nature Site Guiding.)
Member:
CATHSSETA
FGASA
Fields:
Assessor
Moderator
Level 3 First Aider and Instructor
Professional Field Guide (Dangerous Animals)
Specialist Raptor Identification, Environmental Health Awareness Programmes, Conservation Area Data Collection, Environmental Paramilitary Law Enforcement, Ecological Interpretation, Field Ranger - Kruger National Park, Construct and Conduct Anti-Poaching Patrols, Section Ranger Assistance (Kruger National Park, Game Capturing (Kruger National Park.)
ANDRE PIENAAR:
(28+Years Game Capturing and Relocation Professionally)
(Qualified Paramedic, Registered and Accredited Game Capture Moderator & Assessor, Full Time Conservationist.)
Member:
CATHSSETA
As Honorary Guest, invited to be the Opening Speaker of the World Trapping Associations’ 2012 Annual Conference in Spain.
Fields:
Wild Animal Capture, Relocation, Export and Import of Wildlife around the globe. Specialist advisor for two years: Middle East Government: Provided Training in the Correct setting up of Quarantine Facilities and Implementation of correct Quarantine procedures also Export/Import of wild animals for this project. Accredited Programmes in Capture Methodology for Veterinary, Biology Students – National
and International. Capture and relocating of problem animals on outside boundary of World renowned Kruger National Park. Specialist capturer and handler of difficult to capture species like Hippo and Giraffe. Animal Research, Television Documentaries and Animal Rescue.
PHILLIP (Lucky) MATHEBULA:
(20+years Environmental Management, Natural Resources Management)
(Diploma Environmental Management – B-Mil)
Member:
South African Air Force
Fields:
Facilitator
Logistics
Workplace Management,
Environmental Management
STEPHANIE KŰHN
(25+years of experience in designing, facilitating, assessing, and managing workplace learning and skills development programmes.)
Areas of Expertise and Professional Experience
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Education, Training, Development and Assessment (ETDP): Training programme development, facilitation, assessment, learner development, and skills development management.
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Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental (OHS&E): Occupational health and safety consulting, workplace safety practices, and environmental compliance, including experience with the Agricultural Research Council and Orion Hotel & Resorts.
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Food Safety and HACCP Consulting: Food safety management, hazard analysis, critical control points (HACCP), and compliance with food safety standards.
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Career and Life Coaching: Internationally registered Career and Life Coach, providing career guidance, personal development support, and career planning.
Caregiving and Nursing Assistance: Practical knowledge and experience in caregiving, nursing assistance, and person-centred care, with professional affiliation to HWSETA.
RONEL VAN DYK
28+ years experience as a healthcare professional in aged care, caregiving, management and training, including international experience in Australia.
CEO and Owner of Uncle Ben's Den since 2016.
- Facilitator – NQF Level 5.
- Assessor – Occupational Education and Training.
- First Aid Level 3.
- Australian Aged Care Training.
- Certificates in Dementia, Psychosis, Schizophrenia and Brain Health.
- Developer of caregiver training programmes and dementia education materials.
- Experienced in residential care management, staff development and leadership.
SARA ILUNGA
(6+years Hospitality and Tourism Training, Enviro Training Facilitator and Assessor.)
(Qualified Facilitator, Assessor, Nature Site Guide and Level 3 First Aider)
Member:
CATHSSETA
QCTO
Fields:
Facilitator
Assessor
Level 3 First Aider
Nature Site Guide
Learning Material Developer
Worked in Training, Admin and Students Relations with the SA College of Tourism (Graaff-Reinet) and Currently with Enviro Training Africa (Hospitality and Training)
KEVIN RAKOMA
(5+years Marketing Experience with Isuzu South Africa, Transnet South Africa, Enviro Training Africa as Facilitator, and Assessor)
(Qualified Facilitator, Assessor, Nature Site Guide, Level 3 First Aider and Advanced Driving Instructor)
Member:
CATHSSETA
QCTO
Fields:
Facilitator
Assessor
Level 3 First Aider
Nature Site Guide
Advanced Driving Instructor
Marketing Management
Learning Material Developer
Enviro Training Africa - Founders
(Kudos)
Ian Milne:
BSc (Hons) in zoology and M. Ed Environmental education.
As an Environmental Education and Conservation professional in the world renowned Kruger National Park, Ian Milne worked in the Kruger National Park for 10 years as a senior environmental education officer. It was in 1996 that he established ENVIRO TRAINING AFRICA and was for 20 years Owner and Manager of the company specializing in training Nature Guides. Over a number of years, Ian has also
authored and co-authored a vast number of environmental educational journals.
Although retired now, Ian is still living his passion as a true conservation educator and because of his experience, still editing and proof reading academic papers with special interest in economic geography.
Trust Ndlovu:
Became part of Enviro Training Africa in 2008 and
joined Ian Milne in specialist guide training and assessing and later, together with his wife Barbara, took over full company shareholding from Ian. He studied journalism and theatre in Sweden, before completing an apprenticeship as a hunter/ guide in Zimbabwe. Here he had the opportunity to engage with the Communal Areas Management for Indigenous Resources, (CAMPFIRE). This training had the
reputation of being the very highest standard that was available. Later Trust spent some time with then called, Conservation Corporation Africa (CCA) at Phinda, at Makalali and the Sabi-Sands as Guide before joining SA Express airways as a Safaris Coordinator and Guide. During this time he completed a Diploma in tourism management followed by some years in management in hospitality and Activities
Development both for SANParks and Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife. Also represented WESSA Eco-school Environmental program in capacity of Regional Manager. As a Guide and guide Assessor he had more than 22 years of experience in the industry. Trust sadly passed away after a short and sudden illness early 2019.