Mike CV - September 2014 update A

LEHLOHONOLO MICHAEL LESEMANE CV
PERSONAL DETAILS
NAMES: Lehlohonolo Michael Lesemane
POSITION / TITLE: Environmental Specialist
AVAILABILITY: 1 Calendar Month
PREFERRED AREAS: Gauteng, KZN, NW, Mpumalanga and FS.
LANGUAGES: English, Sesotho, Setswana, Sepedi and Zulu
ID NUMBER OR (DOB): 6608095805085
PLACE OF BIRTH: Katlehong, Natalpruit
NATIONALITY : South African
PASSPORT /YES/ NO: Yes
MARITAL STATUS: Married in community of Property
CHILDREN, GENDER, AGES: 3, 2 Boys, 1 girl, 25, 18, 8
DRIVERS LICENCE : Code 8
OWN TRANSPORT? : Yes
Lehlohonolo Michael Lesemane Office Tel +27 11 363 2001
Fax +27 86 555 1140 E-Mail lehlohonolo.lesemane@gmail.com Mobile + 27 73 216 6278

PERSONAL COMMENTS ABOUT YOURSELF
In nutshell I am 49 years South African gentleman and hold MSc.Eng (Water and Environmental
Management) from University of Durban Westville. I also have BSc. Ed. in Biology and Chemistry
obtained from National University of Lesotho. I further have post graduate / professional certificates
in Waste Management (NQ7 Level) from University of Pretoria, Air Quality Management (NQ7
Level) from University of Johannesburg, Environmental Law for Environmental Managers,
Environmental Management in Mining and Prospecting (NQ7 Level) Wits University.
I am currently working as Environmental Specialist for SPX DB Thermal, an engineering company
sub-contracted for the building of filters at Eskom Kusile Power Station, Mpumalanga. My
responsibilities are as follows:
• Ensuring that activities on Site comply with legislation;
• Monitoring and verifying that the environmental specifications are adhered to at all times and
taking action if the specifications are not followed;
• Monitoring and verifying that environmental impacts are kept to a minimum and taking
action to address any environmental degradation;
• Compiling the requisite Method Statements for review by ECO and Engineer;
• Inspecting the Site and surrounding areas regularly with regard to compliance with the
environmental specifications;
Before SPX DB Thermal I worked for Sappi and my responsibilities were as follows:
• Day to day Environmental management of the hazardous waste (H:H) landfill site, Lime
dams (G:L:B+
), Recovery and Recycling Centers.
• Conduct internal audits for these sites and other environmental related projects within the
Mill, e.g. Black Liquor Dams
• Involved in all External Environmental Projects within the Mill.
• Ensure the Implementation of SHEQ within the Mill.
• Involved in risk assessments of the Environmental contractors
• Ensure the health and safety of the Environmental contractors.
Before Sappi I worked for Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Environment as
Acting Deputy Director in Hazardous Waste Management. My basic work was quality check on the
EIA authorizations issued by Officers within my sub-Directorate. I was acting as the Sub-Directorate
Technical Manager supervising all the staff within Hazardous Waste Management Sub- Directorate.
I have more than 10 years experience in water and environmental management. My career in
environmental management started when I was Pollution Control Officer for one water utility
company in Lesotho, Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA). From there I joined Environmental
consulting company based in Randburg by the name of Environmental Impacts Management
Services (EIMS) as Environmental Associate. From there I became a National Project Coordinator

of one UNIDO project in Lesotho on the Development of National Implementation Plan for
Stockholm Convention. The project was funded by Global Environment Facility (GEF) with the
amount of R 3 000 000 and managed to complete the project successfully in time.
I am competent in the following areas:
Waste Management
Water Quality Management
Environmental Management
Project Management
Financial Management
I am computer literate, Microsoft Word, Excel Power point, Outlook, Projects, Access and SAP
Deviation Management System etc.
I possess driver license Code 8
With these expertise and experience I have around waste and environmental issues I believe I can be
valuable assert within your institution especially looking forward into the implementation of recently
enacted National Waste Management Act.
EDUCATIONAL PARTICULARS
Last school attended: University of Durban Westville
Date: 2000 - 2001
Qualifications: MSc. Engineering (Water and Environmental Management)
Last school attended: National University of Lesotho
Date: 1987 - 1991
Qualifications: BSc. Ed. (Biology and Chemistry)
Last school attended: Assumption High School
Date: 1981 - 1986
Qualifications: Cambridge Overseas Senior Certificate
COMPUTER LITERACY
Microsoft - Word, Excel, Power Point, Explorer, Outlook, Access and Projects
SAP
ADDITIONAL COURSES / TRAINING
SHORT COURSE INSTITUTION DURATION PERIOD
NQF – Level 7 - Air Quality Management University of Johannesburg 10 days Sept - 2006
NQF – Level 5 - Waste Management University of Pretoria 5 days May - 2007
NQF – Level 7 - Design, Construction and
Rehabilitation of Mine Tailings Storage
Facilities and Landfill for Closure Purposes.
University of Witwatersrand 2 days Dec - 2006
NQF – Level 7 -Environmental Management University of Potchefstroom 5 days Jan - 2012

System ISO 14001 Audit: A Lead Auditor
Course Based on ISO 19011 and ISO 17021
(CEM-04.1.1)
Environmental Law for Environmental
Managers
University of Potchefstroom 5 days Mar - 2010
OSHACT Training Corprism (Pty) Ltd 2 days Mar - 2009
SHEQ – Auditors Training Sappi 2 days Mar - 2009
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
• IAIAsa
• SACNASP (Certified Natural Scientist)
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT/LEADERSHIP ROLES
• Successfully managed and completed the project on The Formulation of the Implementation
Plan for the Elimination of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) for the implementation of
Stockholm Convention in Lesotho – UNIDO Project.
• Successfully implemented Waste Management/ Minimization programme within Sappi.
• Manager and Founder member of Teya-teyaneng English Medium Primary School in
Lesotho
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Have been involved in the following strategic projects in Department of Agriculture Conservation
and Environment, mostly as Project Manager:
• Development of General Waste Collection Standards for Gauteng
• Gauteng Health Care Waste Regulations
• Gauteng Waste Information System (Upgrade and Daily Operations)
• Development Gauteng Hazardous Waste Management Plan
• Gauteng Sewage Treatment Plants Capacity Status Quo
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

1. Company : SPX. DB Thermal Technologies
Period : 05/2012 – to date
Position : Environmental Specialist
Duties:
 Ensuring that activities on Site comply with legislation;
 Monitoring and verifying that the environmental specifications are adhered to at all
times and taking action if the specifications are not followed;
 Monitoring and verifying that environmental impacts are kept to a minimum and
taking action to address any environmental degradation;
 Compiling the requisite Method Statements for review by ECO and Engineer;
 Proactively developing environmentally responsible solutions to problems, in
consultation with EO where necessary;
 Giving a report back on the environmental issues at the monthly site meetings and
other meetings that may be called regarding environmental matters;
 Keeping records of all activities/incidents concerning the environment on Site;
 Inspecting the Site and surrounding areas regularly with regard to compliance with the
environmental specifications;
 Maintaining a register of complaints, ensuring that all complaints are appropriately
recorded and addressed and notifying the ECO of each complaint and how it was
resolved;
 Undertaking the requisite environmental induction for all new personnel coming onto
site, as well as any refresher or ad hoc induction that might be required during the
Contract;
 Completing the requisite environmental reporting, namely a daily compliance checklist, a
record of staff induction and incidence reports, for submission to the ECO;
 Keeping a photographic record of progress on Site from an environmental perspective;
Contact Person: Fred Di Gaspero Site Project Manager - 0833773079
Reason for leaving: Career Development
2. Company : Sappi Paper and Paper Packaging
Period : 09/2008 – 0/2012
Position : Environmental Superintendent
Duties:
 Implementation and maintenance of an Environmental Management System (EMS) to
ensure system compliance with the applicable standards, laws and regulations (e.g. ISO
Standards, Customer Management Standards, Environmental Legislation, Company
Policies, Environmental Authorizations, Permits and Water Use Licenses etc.)
 Retain ISO 14001. Ensure continual improvement of legal compliance status to
permits and RoDs

 Manage waste Recycling Centre and ensure achievement of targeted annually waste
sales
 Performs audits and inspections and ensuring that corrective action takes place
 Monitor Cleaner Production initiative and ensure that it is functional
 Ensure adherence to approved policies, quality and standards for work performed
 Assisting in ensuring necessary environmental authorizations and permits are maintained.
 Project management. (Writing specifications, adjudication of tenders and on site
contractor management).
 Carry out normal and special Environmental Audits and Inspections according to a set
time schedule to monitor compliance with all applicable standards, laws and regulations.
Co-ordinate and assist with environmental audits conducted by external parties as and
when required.
 Raise and follow up on Environmental Corrective Actions regarding deviations/non-
compliances noted or emanating from internal and external audits and inspections.
Ensure that all environmental related documents are updated and controlled as per the
Environmental Management Pan and EMS requirements on SAP system.
 Coordinate various environmental consultants and specialists.
 Review all reports and documents produced by environmental consultants and specialists.
 Develop people management skills, good interpersonal management skills.
 Report and co-ordinate progress and compliance to agreed time limits.
 Operate within an agreed budget and time frame.
 Financial management, (budgeting and financial project management)
 Provide technical environmental and ecological advice as when required.
 Participate in meetings with Environmental Authorities, Provincial Government and
Local Authorities.
 Attend public liaison meetings and authority committees.
 Assist in corresponding with interested and affected parties.
 Monitoring and verifying that the EMP is adhered to and taking action for non
compliance.
 Create with all employees a culture that promotes a positive attitude towards an
Environmental Management System (EMS).
 Monitor legal compliance with respect to environmental indicators, permits and
RoDs, operating plans, EMPs and ensuring that the corrective occurs, where
necessary
 Manage hazardous Landfill Site (H: H).
 Manage lime disposal site (Lime Dams) (G:L:B+)
 Implementation of effective Waste Management Program i.e. Recycling, Re-using and
reducing and keep records as required.
 Have regular safety meeting with contactors and carryout Safety Inspections to ensure
safety throughout the Mill by both Sappi Personnel and Contactors

 Manage waste Recovery Centre and ensure achievement of targeted annually waste
sales
 Ensure succession planning, coaching and development of Junior Staff. Conduct
performance evaluations.
Contact Person: Dave Smith, Environmental Manager - 0113600406
Reason for leaving: Retrenchment
3. Company : Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Period : 03/2007 – 08/2008
Position : Acting Deputy Director, Hazardous Waste
Duties:
 Provide strategic direction and leadership. Authorized to sign off on work (content and
quality).
 Management of sub-programme work –
 Stakeholder management
 Ensure planning, scheduling, evaluating etc. Ensure work is carried out
according to quality standards
 Overseeing strategic projects
 Lead planning process (strategy, business planning and budgeting)
 Management of Human Resources
 Management of Financial Resources
 Management of Administrative Systems
 Coordination with other sub-programmes and with rest of departments on joint work
 Coordination with other departments on aspects of work.
 Strategic Projects Managed:
• Development of General Waste Collection Standards for Gauteng
• Gauteng Health Care Waste Regulations
• Gauteng Waste Information System (Upgrade and Daily Operations)
• Development Gauteng Hazardous Waste Management Plan
• Gauteng Sewage Treatment Plants Capacity Status Quo
Contact Person: Zingisa Smale, Director Waste - 011 355 1927
4. Company : Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Period : 06/2006 – 02/2007
Position : Assistant Director, Hazardous Waste
Duties:
 Review, Prepare recommendations and set permit conditions for Environmental Impact
assessments (EIA).
 Quality control of all work carried out by Environmental Officers and ensuring
consistency in decision making.
 Conduct pre-application meetings with consultants, authorities and applicants as deemed
necessary.
 Organize authority review meetings (if deemed necessary) with stakeholders.
 Conduct compliance monitoring of authorized EIA activities, as mentioned in (a) above.
 Record complaints received on prescribed complaints form. Respond to complainant and
relevant authority courteously and within agreed time frame.
 Comment on legislation, policy and strategy relevant to the directorate
 Organize visits for the MEC, Standing Committee, or any other officials as requested.
 Attend and represent the directorate at the meetings, as mandated by the management.
 Manage the work of the stuff within the division.
 Schedule and allocate work, ensuring that high priority work is completed on time, and
that all is completed within the stipulated time frames and up to quality standards.
 Manage all Human Resource and personnel administration matters pertaining to the
Environmental Officers in the unit.
 Develop plans and budgets for the unit
 Assist the Deputy Director in the preparations of budgets for the sub- programme.
 Monitor unit and project expenses and cashflows and produce expenditure reports.
 Produce monthly and quarterly reports as required by the directorate management.
 Prepare project plans, budgets and Terms of Reference (TOR) for the consultants.
 Manage projects and the consultants (ensure progress according to deadlines, ensure
quality etc)
Contact Person: Zingisa Smale, Director Waste - 011 3155 1927
Reason for leaving: Acting in a Senior Position
5. Company : National Environment Secretariat – UNIDO Project on Persistent Organic Pollutants
(POPs)
Period : 08/2003 – 01/2006
Position : National Project Coordinator
Duties:

 Establish Project Coordinating Unit (PCU) within National Environment Secretariat
(NES) and draft its terms of reference (TORs)
 Coordinate PCU meetings.
 Identify members of National Steering Committee (NSC) and draft its TORs.
 Coordinate (NSC) meetings.
 Draft TORs for POPs experts on different project components.
 Identify and recruit experts on different project components.
 Organize workshops and trainings for experts on different project components
 Coordinate and Monitor progress on different project activities.
 Manage project funds and control resource usage.
 Ensure submission of the final National Implementation Plan for Stockholm Convention
on POPs and its quality.
Contact Person: Stanley Damane, Director Environment, Lesotho - +266 62000010
Reason for leaving: End of contract
6. Company: Environmental Impact Management Services (EMIS)
Period : 05/2003 – 07/2003
Position: Environmental Associate
Duties:
 Responsible for carrying out general and water related environmental impact assessment.
 Have been involved in the preliminary stages of environmental impact assessment of
Matla Ash Backfill Pilot Project in Panel 10 of Matla Mine 1 at Kriel, Mpumalanga
Province.
Contact Person: Liam Whitlow – 0117897170
Reason for leaving: End of contract
7. Company: Environmental Impact Management Services (EMIS)
Period : 06/2002 – 04/2003
Position: Environmental Monitor (Mahlasela Ski Resort Project, Afri-lifestyle Village)
Duties:
 Liaise regularly with regulatory government agencies as required.
 Deliver environmental education and awareness programs to construction staff prior to
and during on-site works.
 Provide technical assistance on environmental matters to construction staff and
government surveillance officers.

 Monitor construction activities.
 Monitor Motete River water quality and Sewerage Treatment Plant Effluent quality and
Treated Water quality.
 Ensure that contractors and/or the resort have accident contingency plans and materials in
place.
 Participate and have relevant inputs into the “Public participation process”, especially as
regards to “Local” communities and environmental issues and potential impacts.
Contact Person: Liam Whitlow – 0117897170
Reason for leaving: Lateral Movement within the same company
8. Company: Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA)
Period : 09/2001 – 06/2002
Position: Environmental Officer
Duties:
 Organise and supervise staff carrying out pollution prevention function and trade effluent
functions.
 Develop and implement strategies to protect Water & Sewerage Authority (WASA)
abstraction sources from pollution.
 Liaise and negotiate with polluters and water users concerning water pollution related
issues.
 Recommend to different polluters, different ways on which waste or waste water can be
treated, minimized or reduced.
 Ensure the response, investigation, remedial action and reporting of water pollution
incidents.
 Ensure that all new WASA projects go through proper Environmental Impacts
Assessment.
 Evaluate and comment on Water related EIA documents submitted to National
Environment Secretariat.
 Assist in development and training programmes for Environmental Management Unit
staff.
 Provide support to Operations Division and the Central Laboratory section.
 Assist in the preparation of an annual budget for the Environmental Management Unit
Contact Person: Khotso Letsatsi – +266 58028588
Company : Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA)

Period : 04/1996 – 08/2001
Position: Pollution Control Officer
Duties:
 Monitor efficiency & effectiveness of Pollution Control Unit within Central Laboratory.
 Enhance continuity in daily laboratory activities.
 Inspect, monitor and report on the effluent quality of the treatment plants.
 Promote good quality effluent reuse.
 Inspect, monitor, control and report on the pollution around WASA water abstraction
sources.
 Maintain records and files containing relevant correspondence and data for each polluter.
 Investigate new sources of industrial effluent to sewer.
 Inspect, monitor and report on effluent discharges to sewer.
 Prepare trade effluent assessment at six months intervals.
 Promote Pollution Control & Prevention.
 Maintain records and files containing relevant correspondence and data for each effluent
producing industry.
Contact Person: Khotso Letsatsi – +266 58028588
REMUNERATION DETAILS
Current Salary: 901 000 CTC
Benefits – Cell phone Allowance, Medical aid, Provident Fund
Expected Salary: 970 000 CTC
Benefits – Car Allowance, Cell phone Allowance, Medical aid, Provident Fund, Petrol allowance
and housing allowance
PERSONAL DETAILS
NAMES & SURNAME: Lehlohonolo Michael Lesemane
SIGNATURE : _____________________________________
HOME TELEPHONE: 0113632001

WORK TELEPHONE: 0834083864
CELL NUMBER: 0732166278
E- MAIL ADDRESS: lehlohonolo.lesemane@gmail.com
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS : 62 Jansen Close, Sharon Park, Nigel, 1496
Alternative contact numbers
1 Mabahlakoana Lesemane – Wife - 0739682087
2 Bahlakoana Lesemane – Son - 0768893647
3 Peter Lesemane – Brother - 0842526459
Additional references not yet supplied (No friends or family):
1. Name of person: Loyiso Mkwana
Position: Director: EPIA
Company: Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Tel :
Cell: 0761647447
2. Name of person: Lucky Musekene
Position: Director Water Quality
Company: Department of Water Affairs
Tel :
Cell: 07277480292
3. Name of person: Malcolm Mokgotsi
Position: Environmental Specialist
Company: City of Johannesburg
Tel :
Cell: 0833192212
4. Name of person: Koebu Khalema
Position: Director Academic Planning, Research and Consultancy
Company: Lesotho College of Education
Tel : +266 22 31 2933
Cell: +26662858484

5. Name of person: Werner Voigt
Position : Environmental Specialist
Company : Kumba Mines - Kimberley
Tel :
Cell: 0834178306

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