Kruger National Park
Scientific Services
Departmental Organogram
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT |
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| Mr. | Danie Pienaar | HOD: Savanna Ecology | 013 735 4148 | dpienaar@sanparks.org | |
| Dr. | Stefanie Freitag-Ronaldson | Science Operations Manager | 015 793 0402 | stefanief@sanparks.org | PROGRAM INTEGRATORS |
| Dr. | Harry Biggs | Adaptive Biodiversity Outcomes | 013 735 4230 | biggs@sanparks.org | |
| Ms. | Judith Kruger | Science Support | 013 735 4309 | judithk@sanparks.org | PROGRAM MANAGERS |
| Dr. | Andrew Deacon | Small Vertebrate Community Processes | 013 735 4237 | andrewd@sanparks.org | |
| Dr. | Holger Eckhardt | Geomorphology, Habitats and Plant Dynamics | 013 735 4227 | holgere@sanparks.org | |
| Mr. | Llewellyn Foxcroft | Invasive Species and Water in the Landscape | 013 735 4125 | llewellynf@sanparks.org | |
| Ms. | Navashni Govender | Fire Ecology and Biogeochemistry | 013 735 4229 | navashnig@sanparks.org | |
| Dr. | Rina Grant | Northern plains and Plant-Animal Interactions | 013 7354415 | rinag@sanparks.org | RESEARCH MANAGERS |
| Mr. | Hendrik Sithole | Invertebrates | 013 735 4187 | hendriks@sanparks.org | |
| Dr. | Ian Whyte | Rare Biota and Mammalian Autecology | 013 735 4253 | ianw@sanparks.org | |
| Mr. | Nick Zambatis | Atmospheric Systems and Primary Production | 013 735 4188 | nickz@sanparks.org | |
| Mr. | Izak Smit | Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing | 013 735 4257 | izaks@sanparks.org | SCIENCE SUPPORT |
| Ms. | Thembi Khoza | Science Liaison Officer | 013 735 4254 | thembik@sanparks.org | |
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Ms. | Sandra Mac Fadyen | Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing Analyst | 013 735 4378 | sandramf@sanparks.org |
| Ms. | Ndiyafhi Denge | Geographic Information Systems Technician | 013 735 4236 | ndiyafhid@sanparks.org | |
| Ms. | Guin Zambatis | Biotechnician: Biological Reference Museum | 013 735 4140 | guinz@sanparks.org | |
| Ms. | Sharon Lemos | Logistics Co-ordinator: Phalaborwa | 013 735 6685 | sharonl@sanparks.org | RESEARCH ASSISTANTS |
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Mr. | Jacques Venter | Biotechnician: Phalaborwa | 013 735 6519 | jacquesv@sanparks.org |
| Mr. | Glynn Alard | Research Technician: RSBP (Skukuza) | 013 735 5487 | glynna@sanparks.org | |
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N/A | Vacant | Biotechnician | N/A | N/A |
| Ms. | Patricia Khoza | Secretary: Scientific Services | 013 735 4235 | patriciak@sanparks.org | |
| Mr. | Thando Msomi | Biotechnician | 013 735 4189 | thandom@sanparks.org | |
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Mr. | Diba Ronald Rikhotso | Research Technician - Shingwedzi | 013 735 6885 | dibar@sanparks.org | ASSOCIATES |
| Ms. | Louise Swemmer | UCT Tree/Grass Programme | 013 735 4218 | louises@sanparks.org | STUDENTS |
| Mr.. | Moagi Keretetse | Junior Scientist Programme | 013 735 4407 | moagik@sanparks.org | |
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Mr. | Mmoto Masubelele | Junior Scientist Programme | 013 735 4407 | leonardm@sanparks.org |
| Mr. | Ramatshediso Mphuthi | Junior Scientist Programme | 013 735 4407 | ramatshedisom@sanparks.org | |
FIELD RESEARCH ASSISTANTS |
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Mr. | Orbert Mathebula | Supervisor : Game Guards | 013 735 4235 | N/A |
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Mr. | Johane Sithole | Research Assistant | 013 735 4273 | N/A |
| Mr. | Johane Baloyi | Game Guard | 013 735 4235 | N/A |
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Mr. | Steven Khosa | Game Guard | 013 735 4235 | N/A |
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Mr. | Richard Mashabane | Game Guard | 013 735 4235 | N/A |
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Mr. | Moses Mathe | Game Guard | 013 735 4235 | N/A |
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Ms. | Thabi Mhlongo | Game Guard | 013 735 4235 | N/A |
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Mr. | Velly Ndlovu | Game Guard | 013 735 4235 | N/A |
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Mr. | Samuel Nkuna | Game Guard | 013 735 4235 | N/A |
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Mr. | Thomas Rikombe | Game Guard | 013 735 4235 | N/A |
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Ms. | Onicca Sithole | Game Guard | 013 735 4235 | N/A |
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Mr. | Renson Thethe | Game Guard | 013 735 4235 | N/A |
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Mr. | Vilissoni Dinda | Game Guard - Shingwedzi | 013 735 6885 | N/A |
RESEARCH CAMP CLEANERS |
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Left - Right | Ms. Precious Motubatse, Mr. David Mbowane, Ms. Lindiwe Sibuyi | Cleaners - Huts | 013 735 5991 | N/A |
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Left - Right | Mr. Sinias Manyike and Mr. Robert Mathebula | Cleaners - Garden | 013 735 5991 | N/A |
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Ms. | Lucy Marule | Hut Attendant - Shingwedzi | 013 735 6885 | N/A |





















