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Academic Researcher | Cape Town, South Africa

Email: [email protected] | Phone: +27 82 123 4567 | Address: 123 University Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa

A dedicated Academic Researcher with over a decade of experience in interdisciplinary research spanning environmental sustainability, social sciences, and public policy. Specializing in addressing socio-economic challenges in South Africa through evidence-based research. Proven track record of leading collaborative projects at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Stellenbosch University, contributing to policy frameworks that align with national development goals such as the National Development Plan (NDP) 2030. Committed to fostering academic excellence and community engagement in Cape Town, South Africa, while advancing research that resonates with local and global priorities.

• PhD in Environmental Science, University of Cape Town (UCT), 2015
• Dissertation: "Climate Change Impacts on Coastal Communities in the Western Cape"
• Focus on community-based adaptation strategies and policy integration.
• MSc in Sociology, Stellenbosch University, 2010
• Thesis: "Urbanization and Social Cohesion in Post-Apartheid South Africa"
• Explored socio-economic disparities in Cape Town's informal settlements.
• BSc (Hons) in Environmental Studies, University of the Western Cape, 2007
• Research on biodiversity conservation in the Cape Floral Kingdom.

Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Poverty, Land and Agrarian Studies (PLAAS), UCT | 2018–Present

• Lead investigator on a South African National Research Foundation (NRF)-funded project: "Sustainable Livelihoods in the Western Cape's Agricultural Sector."
• Collaborated with local farming communities to develop climate-resilient agricultural practices, directly impacting 50+ smallholder farms in Cape Town.
• Published findings in *The Journal of African Development* and presented at the African Studies Association of Africa (ASAA) Conference in 2022.

Researcher, Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy South Africa (CEEPSA), Stellenbosch University | 2015–2018

• Coordinated a multi-disciplinary team to assess the economic viability of renewable energy projects in Cape Town.
• Contributed to the development of a policy brief on solar energy adoption for the City of Cape Town's Sustainable Energy Strategy.
• Published peer-reviewed articles in *Energy Policy* and *Renewable Energy* journals, emphasizing South Africa's transition to green energy.

• Ngwenya, J. M. (2023). "Climate Adaptation Strategies in Coastal Communities: Lessons from the Western Cape." *Journal of Environmental Management*, 315, 115–128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.115432
• Ngwenya, J. M., & Mbeki, T. (2022). "Urban Poverty and Inequality in Post-Apartheid Cape Town: A Sociological Analysis." *African Journal of Social Work*, 12(3), 45–60.
• Ngwenya, J. M. (2021). "Renewable Energy and Economic Development: Case Studies from the Cape Town Region." In *Sustainable Development in Africa* (pp. 89–105). Springer.

• Advanced Research Methods Workshop, University of Cape Town, 2021
• Certified Data Analyst (R and SPSS), Coursera, 2019
• Grant Writing for Researchers, National Research Foundation (NRF), 2017

Lecturer in Environmental Studies, University of the Western Cape | 2018–Present

• Teach courses on environmental policy, sustainability, and research methodology to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Mentor 15+ MSc students on their thesis projects, with a focus on South African case studies.
• Received the UWC Teaching Excellence Award in 2021 for innovative curriculum design.

• Volunteer Researcher, Cape Town Community Environmental Projects (CTCEP) | 2019–Present
• Developed educational workshops for high school students on climate change and conservation in the Cape Town region.
• Collaborated with NGOs to create a public database on biodiversity hotspots in the Western Cape.
• Public Lecturer, UCT Public Lecture Series | 2020–Present
• Delivered talks on "The Role of Research in Addressing Inequality in South Africa" and "Climate Justice for Coastal Communities."

• Research Expertise: Quantitative and qualitative research methods, GIS mapping, policy analysis.
• Data Analysis: R, SPSS, Excel, ArcGIS.
• Languages: English (fluent), Afrikaans (intermediate), isiXhosa (basic).
• Project Management: Grant proposal writing, team leadership, stakeholder engagement.

• Member, South African Association of Environmental Scientists (SAAES)
• Fellow, African Academy of Sciences (AAS)
• Editorial Board Member, *Journal of Southern African Studies*

Available upon request. Contact: [email protected]

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