Yusuf Raja
About Yusuf Raja
Yusuf Raja is an Associate in Environment and Sustainability at Arup with extensive experience in environmental management and planning across Africa.
Title
Yusuf Raja holds the position of Associate: Environment And Sustainability. He combines expertise in environmental management with knowledge in business, planning, sustainability, and project management.
Work Experience at Arup
Yusuf Raja currently works at Arup as an Associate in the Environment and Sustainability field. Previously, he served as a Senior Environmental Consultant at Arup from 2008 to 2011 in London, United Kingdom. His roles have involved extensive engagement in macro and micro integrated planning projects across Africa.
Provincial Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs
Between 2003 and 2008, Yusuf Raja was an Assistant Director at the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs. During his tenure, he worked as a qualified Environmental Management Inspector, also known as a Green Scorpion. He was involved in statutory monitoring and enforcement, which helped him develop strong conflict management and facilitation skills.
Education and Expertise
Yusuf Raja has a diverse educational background. He earned a Master’s degree from the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School, between 2012 and 2013. Prior to that, he completed a Bachelor of Science with a focus on Molecular Biology, Biology, Psychology, and Chemistry at the University of Kwazulu-Natal from 1997 to 2001. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in environmental management and sustainability.