Thandi Kekana

Thandi Kekana has extensive experience in environmental health and management roles, currently serving as an Environmental Officer at Anglo American since May 2012, where responsibilities include implementing waste management systems, administering electronic environmental management tools, incident management, and ensuring compliance with environmental legislation. Thandi has played a key role in maintaining ISO 14001 certification, developing emergency plans, and promoting environmental awareness. Prior experience as a Public Health Officer involved managing public health risks, conducting water quality monitoring, and overseeing sanitation audits. Earlier, Thandi worked as an Environmental Health Practitioner with the Department of Health & Social Development, focusing on building safety and chemical safety education. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Management and a B-Tech in Environmental Health, complemented by a Junior Management Programme certification.