Xolisa Dlomo

Background

About Xolisa Dlomo

Experienced research scientist, with a demonstrated history of working in one of the national research institutions, the South African Environmental Observation Network. Skilled in Physical Oceanography, Climate Change, Scientific Writing, Data Analysis and Processing, Project Management, Water Resources Management, Pollution and Chemicals Management. Strong research professional with a PhD Degree focused in Coastal Physical Oceanography from Nelson Mandela University, a Master's Degree focused in Ocean and Climate Dynamics and a Bachelor's Degree focused in Chemistry and Ocean & Atmospheric science from the University of Cape Town. A specialist in Environmental Pollution and Chemicals Monitoring and Control, which affect Sustainable Water Resources. An expert in coupled Coastal Ocean-Atmosphere Dynamics (e.g. Wind-driven Upwelling). My strengths are in observation science (River, Estuarine and Coastal Ocean Dynamics) and compliance monitoring, project planning & management, sustainable water resources management, data processing and management. I possess good verbal and written communication skills. I am service delivery orientated with a positive individual and team attitude. I work adequately under pressure and cope with alarming deadlines. Through my work experience I have developed good stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills. Furthermore I have developed strategic planning and thinking. I’ve expanded my logical and analytical thinking skills and able to deal with a vast number problems. My primary short term goals are to develop my knowledge and skills in project management, public administration and business management & administration. I believe that these will help in developing the necessary soft skills I require to grow in my career. My interests lie in science management, strategic business development, project management, public administration, observation and monitoring science, and integrated sustainable water resources management.