CURRICULUM VITAE

(Energy-related projects)

KAREN JODAS
SAVANNAH ENVIRONMENTAL (PTY) LTD

Profession : Environmental Management and Compliance Consultant ;

Environmental Assessment Practitioner
Specialisation : Strategic environmental assessment and advice; project management
and co-ordination of environmental projects; environmental
compliance advise and monitoring; Environmental Impact Assessment;
environmental management; peer review; policy, strategy and
guideline formulation; renewable energy projects; water resources
management
Work experience : Nineteen (19) years in the environmental assessment and
management field

VOCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Provide technical input for projects in the environmental management field, specialising in
strategic evaluation, Environmental Impact Assessment studies, Environmental Management
Plans, integrated environmental management, environmental compliance monitoring; peer
review of EIA reports and processes, strategy and guideline development, and public
participation. Key focus on overall Project Management, integration of environmental studies
and environmental processes into larger engineering-based projects, strategic assessment, and
the identification of environmental management solutions and mitigation/risk minimising
measures.
Undertaking studies requiring all environmental-related disciplines has allowed for considerable
experience to be gained in the environmental assessment and management fields. A specialist
area of focus is on management and assessment of multi-faceted projects, including electricity
generation and transmission projects (with a strong focus on the renewable energy sector),
linear developments (roads and power lines), bulk infrastructure and supply (e.g. WTWs,
pipelines, landfills), the mining industry, urban, rural and township developments,
environmental aspects of IDPs, EMFs, SoERs, as well as environmental planning, development
and management.
Working knowledge of environmental legislation, strategies, guidelines and policies. Compilation
of the reports for environmental studies are in accordance with the all relevant environmental
legislation under the National Environmental Management Act.

SKILLS BASE AND CORE COMPETENCIES

 Nineteen years of experience in the environmental management, impact assessment and

compliance fields
 Seventeen years of experience in Project Management - Project management of large
environmental assessment and management projects
 Strategic and compliance advise for all aspects of environmental assessment and
management
 External and peer review of environmental assessment and compliance reporting as well as
EIA processes
 Working knowledge of environmental planning policies, regulatory frameworks and
legislation
 Identification and assessment of potential environmental impacts and benefits
 Development of practical and achievable mitigation measures and management plans and
evaluation of risk to project execution

Karen Jodas: Energy Sector 1

 Experienced in environmental compliance advise, monitoring and reporting for construction
projects
 Compilation and review of the reports in accordance with all relevant environmental
legislation
 Public participation/involvement and stakeholder consultation
 Environmental strategy, policy and guidelines development
 Experienced in assessments for both linear developments and nodal developments
 Key experience in the assessment of impacts associated with renewable energy projects
 Wide range of experience for public and private sector projects
 Completed projects in all nine Provinces of South Africa, as well as Zambia and Lesotho

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL STATUS

Degrees:
 B.Sc Earth Sciences, majoring in Geography and Zoology, Rhodes University, Grahamstown,
1993
 B.Sc Honours in Geography (in Environmental Water Management), Rhodes University,
Grahamstown, 1994. Major subjects included Water Resources Management, Streams
Ecology, Fluvial Geomorphology and Geographic Information Systems.
 M.Sc in Geography (Geomorphology), Rhodes University, Grahamstown, 1996

Short Courses:
Water Quality Management, Potchefstroom University, 1998
Environmental Law Course, Aldo Leopold Institute, 2002
WindFarmer Wind Farm Design course, Garrad Hassan, 2009

Professional Society Affiliations:

Registered with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions as a Professional
Natural Scientist: Environmental Scientist (400106/99)

Other Relevant Skills:

Xtrack Extreme – Advanced Off-Road Driving Course (2003)

EMPLOYMENT

2006 - Current: Director of Savannah Environmental (Pty) Ltd. Independent specialist

environmental consultant, Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) and advisor. Primary
focus on energy-sector projects.
1997 –2005: Associate of Bohlweki Environmental (Pty) Ltd. Environmental Management Unit:
Manager; Principle Environmental Scientist focussing on Environmental Management and Project
Management.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Experience includes projects associated with electricity generation and transmission, wastewater
treatment facilities, mining and prospecting activities, property development, and national roads,
as well as strategy and guidelines development. Selected projects in the energy and renewable
energy sector include:

Strategic and Regional Assessments

 Regional Assessment for wind energy developments within an identified area on the West
Coast of the Western Cape Province (for Eskom Holdings Limited)
 Five Regional Assessment for wind energy developments within five identified area across
South Africa (for Eskom Holdings Limited)
 Part of the Strategic Task Team for the identification of Eskom’s future wind farm sites (Wind
1000) (for Eskom Holdings Limited)
 Regional Assessment for wind energy developments within an identified area in the De Aar
Area of the Northern Cape Province (for juwi Wind)
 Strategic Regional Assessment for the Environmental Suitability of Wind Energy Facilities for
the entire Western Cape Province (for DEA&DP)
Karen Jodas: Energy Sector 2
  Regional Assessments for wind energy developments within identified areas in the Northern
and Eastern Cape, including mapping (for Networx)

Renewable power generation projects: Wind Energy Facilities

Environmental Impact Assessments and Environmental Management Plans

 ABs Wind Energy Facility near Indwe, Eastern Cape (for Rainmaker Energy)
 Amakhala Emoyeni Wind Energy Facility near Cookhouse, Eastern Cape (for Windlab
Developments)
 Castle Wind Energy Facility, in De Aar (for Juwi Renewable Energies)
 Cookhouse II Wind Energy Facility (for ACED & Tertia Waters)
 Dorper Wind Energy Facility near Molteno, Eastern Cape (for Rainmaker Energy)
 Elliot Wind Energy Facility (for Rainmaker Energy)
 Garob Wind Energy Facility, in Copperton (for Juwi Renewable Energies)
 Gouda Wind Energy Facility near Gouda, Western Cape (for VentuSA)
 Gunstfontein Wind Energy Facility (for Networx)
 Happy Valley Wind Energy Facility, Eastern Cape (for REISA)
 Hidden Valley Wind Energy Facility (for ACED)
 Hopefield Wind Energy Facility (for Umoya Energy)
 Karoo Renewable Wind and PV Solar Energy Facility near Victoria West, Northern & Western
Cape (for SARGE)
 Pofadder 3x 140MW Wind Energy Facilities, Northern Cape (for Mainstream Renewable)
 Riverbank Wind Energy Facility near Wesley, Eastern Cape (for Just Energy)
 Sere Wind Energy Facility on the West Coast in the Western Cape (for Eskom Generation)
 Springfontein Wind Energy Facility (for Mainstream Renewable)
 Stormberg Wind Energy Facility (for Networx)
 West Coast One Wind Energy Facility (for Moyeng Energy (Pty) Ltd)
 West Coast Wind Energy Facility (for Exxaro)
 Wind Energy Facility at Cookhouse, Eastern Cape (for African Clean Energy Developments)
 Wind Energy Facility near Britannia Bay, Western Cape (for TerraPower Solutions)
 Zen Wind Energy Facility, near Gouda (for VentuSA Energy)

Basic Assessments for wind monitoring masts

 Caledon, Worcester, Tulbach Wind Energy Facilities (for SAGIT)
 Dorper, ABs, Dobos Wind Energy Facilities (for Rainmaker Energy)

Compliance Advice
 Amakhala Emoyeni Wind Energy Facility (for Amakhala Emoyeni)
 Amakhala Emoyeni Wind Energy Facility, Environment and Social Action Plan (for Cennergi)
 Cookhouse Wind Energy Facility site (for ACED Cookhouse Renewables)
 Cookhouse II Wind Energy Facility (for ACED)
 Dorper Phase 1 Wind Energy Facility (for Rainmaker Energy)
 Gouda Wind Farm (for Aveng / Acciona)
 Happy Valley Wind Energy Facility (for VentuSA Energy / EDPR)
 Loperberg Wind Farm (for Rainmaker Energy)
 Nobelsfontein Wind Energy Facility (for Coria / SARGE)
 Nojoli Wind Energy Facility (for ACED)
 Oyster Bay Wind Energy Facility (for RES)

Due Diligence Reporting

 ESG DD for Loeriesfontein, Khobab and Noupoort Wind Energy Facilities (for Actis)

Renewable power generation projects: Solar Energy Facilities

Environmental Impact Assessments and Environmental Management Plans

 5x CSP and 2x PV Solar Energy Facilities, Kenhardt, Northern Cape (for Kotulo Tsatsi)
 Blackwood PV Solar Energy Facility, near Kimberley/Boshoff (for VentuSA Energy)
 Bosjesmansberg PV Solar Energy Facility, Copperton (for Networx)
 Boundary PV Solar Energy Facility (for VentuSA Energy)
 De Aar CSP Energy Facility at De Aar, Northern Cape (for African Clean Energy
Developments)
 De Aar PV Solar Energy Plant (for Solar Capital )
 Gihon and Kison PV Solar Energy Facilicies (for Networx)
Karen Jodas: Energy Sector 3
  Grootdrink (Albany) PV Solar Energy Facility (for Africoast Engineers)
 Gunstfontein PV Solar Energy Facility (for Networx)
 Kabi Kimberley PV facility at DeBeers, Kimberley (Kabi Solar)
 Karoo Renewables PV Solar Energy Facility (for SARGE)
 KaXu CSP Facility near Pofadder, Northern Cape (for Abengoa Solar)
 Kheis Phase 1, 2 & 3 PV Solar Energy Facility (for GeStamp Solar)
 Khi CSP Facility near Upington, Northern Cape (for Abengoa Solar)
 Klipgat PV Solar Energy Facility (for Terra Solar)
 Loeriesfontein/Helios PV Solar Energy Plant (for Solar Capital)
 Naauwpoort PV Solar Energy Facility (for Terra Solar)
 Pofadder 75MW Solar Energy Facility, Northern Cape (for Mainstream Renewable)
 Prieska PV Solar Energy Facility, Prieska (for VentuSA Energy)
 PV Solar Energy Facility near De Aar, Northern Cape (for Solar Capital)
 Ritchie PV Solar Energy Facility (for Solar Capital )
 San Solar PV Solar Energy Facility, Kathu (for VentuSA Energy)
 Sirius (Tungston Lodge) x2 - PV Solar Energy Plants (for Aurora Power Solutions )
 Solar Plant in the Northern Cape Solar at Kathu (Wincanton) (for REISA)
 Solar Plant in the Northern Cape Solar at Sishen (Wincanton) (for VentuSA Energy)
 Stormberg Solar PV Solar Energy Facility (for Networx / Prana Energy)
 Tiger Kloof PV Solar Energy Facility (for Kabi Energy)
 Tiger Solar PV Solar Energy Facility, Northern Cape (for Kabi Energy)
 Upington 2 and 3 CSP Facilites near Upington, Northern Cape (for Abengoa Solar)
 Vaalkop and Witkop PV Solar Energy Facilities, North West (for Kabi Solar)
 Wagnbietjiespan PV Solar Energy Facility near Boshoff, Free State (for VentuSA)
 Wolmaransstad Municipality Solar PV Solar Energy Facility (for BlueWave)
 Xina CSP facility near Pofadder, Northern Cape (or Abengoa Solar)
 Zuurwater PV Solar Energy Facilities (x4) (for Solafrica / BlueWave)

Basic Assessments
 Amandla Welanga and Dida PV Solar Energy Facilities(for Terra Solar)
 Carolusberg PV Solar Energy Facility (for Ilio Energy (SARGE))
 Gosforth Park and Kynoch Rooftop PV Solar Energy (for Building Energy)
 Hibernia 5MW PV Solar Energy Facility (for EA Energy)
 Inkulukelo PV Solar Energy Facility (for Terra Solar)
 Kokerboom and Boabab PV Solar Energy Plants (for Brax Energy)
 Nigramoep PV Solar Energy Plant, Nababeep (for SARGE)
 Noupoort (Kleinfontein and Toitdale) CPV (for Terra Power)
 O'Kiep 1 PV Solar Energy Plant, Springbok (for Ilio Energy (SARGE))
 O'Kiep 2 PV Solar Energy Plant, Springbok (for BluePort Trade 118 (SARGE))
 O'Kiep 3 PV Solar Energy Plant (for Ilio Energy (SARGE))
 PV Solar Energy Plant - Kimberley (for Kabi Energy)
 Slurry PV Solar Energy Facility (for PPC)
 Small projects for PV Solar Energy Facilities (for BlueWave)
 Son Sitrus Rooftop PV Solar Energy (for Building Energy)
 Tollie PV Solar Energy Facility (for Terra Solar)
 x2 Southern Farms PV Solar Energy Plants, Augrabies (for Southern Farms)

Compliance
 Bokpoort PV Solar Energy Facility (for Solafrica)
 Kathu II Bid compliance (for Building Energy)
 Kathu PV Solar Energy Facility (for Building Energy / REISA)
 Pofadder and Upington CSP (for Abengoa Solar)
 Prieska PV Solar Energy Facility (for VentuSA )
 Sishen PV Solar Energy Facility phase 1, 75MW (for Aveng / Acciona)
 Xina compliance (for Abengoa Solar)

Screening Studies
 75MW facilities criteria-based analysis screenings (for BlueWave)
 Allemans, Wonderheuwel, Damfontein, Dida PV Solar Energy Facilities (for Terra Solar)
 Bobididi 5MW PV Solar Energy Facility (for Root 60Four Energy)
 Bosjesmansberg PV Solar Energy Facility, Copperton (for Networx)
 Lephalale PV Solar Energy Facility (for Exxaro)
 Northern Cape 5MW PV Solar Energy Facility, 2nd Stage One (for EDIP)

Karen Jodas: Energy Sector 4

  Senekal 1 & 2, Pongola and Newcastle PV Solar Energy Facilities (for Building Energy)
 Small projects - PV Solar Energy Facility (x15) (for Building Energy)
 Small projects PV Solar Energy Facility (x3) (for GeoSolar)
 Small scale PV Solar Energy Facility - 2nd Stage One (for BlueWave)
 Small scale PV Solar Energy Facility - 2nd Stage One (for Building Energy)
 Various PV Solar Energy Facilities (for INCA Energy)

Siting Study
 CSP siting study (for Exxaro)

Due Diligence Reporting

 Equator Principles Due Diligence reporting - Kabi Kimberley PV plant (for Enertis Solar)
 Equator Principles Due Diligence reporting - Vaal River Solar 1 PV plant (for Enertis Solar)

Power Generation Projects

Environmental Impact Assessments and Environmental Management Plans

 Ankerlig OCGT to CCGT Conversion project, and the associated 400 kV transmission power
line between Ankerlig and the Omega Substation, Western Cape (for Eskom Generation)
 Gourikwa OCGT to CCGT Conversion project, and the associated 400 kV transmission power
line between Gourikwa and the Proteus Substation, Mossel Bay(for Eskom Generation)

Basic Assessments
 New raw water reservoir and pipeline for the Medupi Power Station, Limpopo Province (for
Eskom Generation)
 Substation for Aggeneys PV facility (for BioTherm Energy)

Screening
 Indwe Power Station (for IPSA)
 IPP Baseload screening (coal) (for Exxaro)

Siting Study
 Siting study for a coal fired power station in the Bethal area (for ISS Global)

Power line projects

Environmental Impact Assessments and Environmental Management Plans

 Steelpoort Integration Project, Limpopo Province (for Eskom Transmission)
 Kyalami/Midrand Substation and 3 Transmission lines, Gauteng (for Eskom Transmission)

Basic Assessments
 Amakhala Emoyeni Power Line and Kopleegte substation (for Cennergi)
 Cuprum-Burchell; Burchell-Mooidraai power line BAR (Prieska) (for Eskom)
 Garob-Kronos Power Line (for Juwi Renewable Energies)
 Golden Valley Dx-Poseidon line and substation & Golden Valley-Kopleegte power line (for
BioTherm Energy)
 Ilanga Lethemba-Hydra 132kV (for Solar Capital )
 Iziduli Emoyeni Substation, Power Line & LA18 (for Windlab)
 Kathu 132kV Power Line (for VentuSA Energy)
 Loeries 2 Power Line (for Mainstream Renewable)
 Loeriesfontein substation and power lines (for Mainstream Renewable)
 Nobelsfontein Wind Substation and Power line (for Coria / SARGE)
 Realignment of Dx lines at Hopefield Wind Energy Facility(for Umoya Energy)
 Rheboksfontein Power Line(for Moyeng Energy (Pty) Ltd)
 Sishen Solar PV Energy Facility 132kV Power line (for Aveng/Vexicom)
 Springfontein Power Line (for Mainstream Renewable)
 Wesley-Peddie / Riverbank Phase 2 Power Line 132 kV (for Just Energy)

Karen Jodas: Energy Sector 5

 CURRICULUM VITAE
Lisa Opperman

Profession : Environmental Consultant at Savannah Environmental

Specialisation : Environmental Management and Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Years experience : 13 months

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 Execution of professional consulting services for a variety of projects
 Environmental Impact Assessment reporting
 GIS mapping
 Permitting reporting
 Public consultation
 Development of project proposals for procuring new work or projects

SKILLS BASE AND CORE COMPETENCIES

 GIS Mapping
 EIA Report Writing
 Conducting of public involvement processes.
 Administrative tasks
 Analysis and manipulation of geographical information and technical experience with the use
of ArcGIS.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL STATUS

Degrees:
B.Sc. (Hons) Environmental Management (2014), North-West University, Potchefstroom.
B.A Psychology, Geography and Environmental Studies (2013), North-West University,
Potchefstroom

Professional Society Affiliations:

IAIAsa (Membership number: 3719)

EMPLOYMENT
16 February 2015 – Current:
Savannah Environmental (Pty) Ltd: Environmental Assessment Practitioner and GIS consultant

Name: Lisa Opperman 1

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Environmental Impacts Assessments

 Basic Assessment Reports for Harmony Gold 3x PV Facilities, Welkom (BBEntropie).
 Environmental Impact Assessment Reports for Buffels PV 1 & Buffels PV 2, near Orkney (Kabi
Solar).
 Environmental Impact Assessment Reports for Woodhouse Solar 1 & Woodhouse Solar 2 PV
Facilities, near Vryburg (Genesis Eco-Energy Developments).
 Environmental Impact Assessment Report for the Orkney Solar Farm (Genesis Eco-Energy
Developments).
 Environmental Impact Assessment Report for the Metals Industrial Cluster near Kuruman
(Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism).
 Environmental Management Programme for the Nxuba Wind Farm (ACED).
 Finalisation of the Final EIA Reports for the Tewa Isitha Solar 1 and Tewa Isitha Solar 2 PV
facilities near Upington (AfriCoast Energy).
 Lamberts Bay Wind Farm Screening Assessment Report (Windy World).

GIS Mapping (ArcGIS 10.2)

 The Woodhouse Solar 1 & Woodhouse Solar 2 PV Facilities, near Vryburg, North West
Province.
 The Orkney Solar Farm, North West Province.
 The Gunstfontein Wind Energy Facility, Northern Cape Province.
 The proposed Komsberg substation Expansion, Northern Cape.
 The proposed Soetwater switching station, 132kV double circuit overhead power line and
ancillaries near Sutherland, Northern Cape.
 The Ilanga 7 and 9 facilities as well as associated infrastructure within the Karoshoek Solar
Valley Development, Northern Cape.
 The construction of the Soetwater facility substation complex and ancillaries near Sutherland,
Northern Cape.
 The Camco PV, Gauteng Province.
 The Sol Invictus Solar PV Development near Aggeneys, Northern Cape.
 The 132kV power line associated with the Perdekraal Wind Farm, Western Cape Province.
 The 132kV power line and substation associated with the Golden Valley Wind Farm, Eastern
Cape Province.
 The Acciona Nxuba temporary concrete tower plant, Eastern Cape.
 The Bon Espirange substation and 132kV overhead power line for the authorised Roggeveld
Wind Farm.
 The Gunstfontein switching station and 132kV overhead power line for the proposed
Gunstfontein Wind Farm near Sutherland, Northern Cape Province.

Name: Lisa Opperman 2

 CURRICULUM VITAE
GABRIELE WOOD

Profession : Public Participation and Social Consultant

Specialisation : Public Participation Process Implementation
Years experience : 9 years

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Specific responsibilities as a Public Participation and Social Consultant include professional execution
of public participation consulting for a variety of projects. This includes managing and coordinating
public participation processes for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).

SKILLS BASE AND CORE COMPETENCIES

 Qualitative and Quantitative Social Research
 Social Assessment (Stakeholder and Social Analysis)
 Public participation process implementation, monitoring and evaluation
 Facilitation (Focus Groups, Community Meetings, Interest Group Meetings, Public Meetings,
Public Open Days, Workshops, Forums, Committees, etc.)
 Stakeholder Management
 Community Needs Assessment
 Relocation Facilitation
 Project Administration
 Minute Taking
 Report Writing

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL STATUS

Degrees:
 B. Hons. Anthropology (Cum Laude): University of Johannesburg (2004 – 2005)
 B.A. Psychology: University of Johannesburg (2002 – 2004)

Courses:
 International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Certificate in Techniques for Effective
Public Participation (2015)
 International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Certificate in Foundations of Public
Participation (Planning and Communication for Effective Public Participation) (2015)
 South African Advertising Research Foundation (SAARF) living Standards Measure (LSM)
Training (2010).
 Certificate in Focus Group Moderation Skills, Market Research for Africa (2007)
 Prestige Diploma in Public Relations: Allenby Campus Boksburg now Damlin College (2001)

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 EMPLOYMENT

May 2012 – Current: Savannah Environmental (Pty) Ltd: Public Participation and Social Consultant

March 2007 – April 2012: NMA Effective Social Strategists (Pty) Ltd: Assistant Project Manager :
Public Participation and Social Research

January 2005 – March 2007 (Part-time): University of Johannesburg: Department of Anthropology

and Development Studies: Student Tutor and Research Assistant

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Current projects include:

 Abengoa Upington CSP Phase 2 and 3 – EIA (for Abengoa Solar)

 Pofadder Renewable Energy Facilities – EIA (for Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa)
 Cuprum-Burchell and Burchell to Mooidraai – BA (for Eskom)
 Wolmaransstad Municipality Solar Energy Facility – EIA (for Bluewave)
 Blackwood Power Line and Substation – BA (for VentuSA Energy)
 Transalloys Coal Fired Power Station – EIA (for Transalloys)
 Castle Wind Energy Facility – EIA (for juwi Renewable Energies)
 Karreebosch Wind Energy Facility – EIA (for G7 Renewable Energies)
 Tatuka PV Solar Energy Facility – EIA (for Eskom)
 Majuba PV Solar Energy Facility – EIA (for Eskom)
 Lethabo PV Solar Energy Facility – EIA (for Eskom)
 Iziduli Power Line and Substation – BA (for Windlab)
 Kathu CSP Watercourse Crossings and Power Line – BA (for GDF Suez)
 Karreebosch Wind Energy Facility – EIA (for G7 Energies)
 SolarReserve Kotulo Tsatsi Energy CSP Facilities – EIA (for SolarReserve & Kotulo Tsatsi Energy)
 Tewa Isitha Solar 1 & 2 PV Energy Facilities – EIA (for Africoast Engineering)
 Byromate Biomass Power Generation Facility – EIA (for Energuys)
 Bloemsmond Solar PV1 & PV2 Energy Facilities – EIA (for Atlantic Energy Partners)
 Buffels Solar 1 & 2 Energy Facilities – EIA (for Kabi Solar)
 Gunstfontein Wind Energy Facility – EIA (for Gunstfontein Wind Farm (Pty) Ltd)
 Woodhouse Solar 1 & 2 Energy Facilities – EIA (for Woodhouse Solar 1 (Pty) Ltd and Woodhouse
Solar 2 (Pty) Ltd))
 Ilanga CSP 7, 8 and 9 Solar Facilities – EIA (for Emvelo Eco Projects (Pty) Ltd)
 Kuruman Industrial Cluster – EIA (for Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and
Tourism)
 Saldanha Bay Network Strengthening project – EIA (for Eskom SOC Limited)
 132kV Power Line for the authorised Excelsior Wind Farm (for Amstilinx (RF) (Pty) Ltd)
 Sol Invictus 1 – 4 PV Solar Energy Facilities – EIA (for Cyracraft (Pty) Ltd

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 WASTE MANAGEMENT LICENSES
 Integrated NEMA and Waste Management License application for the Thabametsi Coal Fired
Power Station, Limpopo
 Integrated NEMA and Waste Management License application for the Umbani Coal Fired Power
Station, Mpumalanga
 Integrated NEMA and Waste Management License application for the Transalloys Coal Fired
Power Station, Mpumalanga
 Waste Management License application for South Deep for Goldfields, Gauteng
 Waste Management License application for Medupi PS pollution control dams, Limpopo
 Waste Management License application for REDISA Visserhok Tyre Depot, Western Cape
 Waste Management License application for REDISA Witbank Tyre Depot, Mpumalanga
 Integrated NEMA and Waste Management License application for the Tshivhaso Coal-fired
Power Plant, Limpopo

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CANDICE HUNTER

Profession : Social Consultant

Specialisation : Social Impact Assessments (SIA)
Years’ experience : 2 years and 2 months

KE RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities as a Social Consultant involve conducting field research; socio-economic

surveys; the management and analysis of data; undertaking stakeholder engagement and
communication processes; socio-economic baseline data analyses and conducting general social
research for a variety of projects. This includes managing and coordinating the Social Impact
Assessment (SIA) processes and compiling SIA reports in line with the countries guidelines and
legislation.

SKILLS BASE AND CORE COMPETENCIES

 Social Impact Assessments (SIA)
 EIA Legislation
 Data gathering and analysis
 Qualitative and quantitative social research
 Field research and socio-economic surveys
 Baseline socio-economic data analyses
 Stakeholder engagement
 Public participation process
 Communication and community facilitation
 Report writing and review
 Project administration

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL STATUS

Degrees:

» M. A. Environmental Management: University of Johannesburg (2013)

» B.A. Honours Tourism Development (Cum Laude): University of Johannesburg (2010)

Courses:

» Advanced Certificate in Social Impact Assessment (SIA) (Cum Laude): University of

Johannesburg (2013)
» Certificate in Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Reporting Process:
Environmental & Sustainable Solutions CC (2012)

Publications:

Hunter, C. & Mearns, K. (2015). Assessing the sustainability reporting of selected tourism
companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). African Journal of Hospitality,
Tourism and Leisure, 4(1): 1-18. Publication URL:
http://www.ajhtl.com/uploads/7/1/6/3/7163688/article_51_vol.4__1__2015.pdf

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 EMPLOYMENT

» January 2014 – Current: Savannah Environmental (Pty) Ltd: Social Consultant

»
» February 2011 – January 2013: University of Johannesburg: Department of Geography,
Environmental and Energy Studies & School of Tourism and Hospitality (STH): Student and
Research Assistant.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Social Impact Assessment Reports:

» January 2014: Specialist SIA study for the proposed Gihon Solar Energy Facility & Associated
Infrastructure Located near Bela-Bela, Limpopo Province (for Networx SA)
» March 2014: Specialist social scoping study for the proposed Exheredo Photovoltaic (PV) Solar
Energy Facility and associated infrastructure located near Kenhardt, Northern Cape Province (for
Kotulo Tsatsi Energy (Pty) Ltd)
» May 2014: Specialist social scoping study for the proposed Wolmaransstad Municipality Solar
Energy Facility and associated infrastructure near Wolmaransstad, North West Province (for
Bluewave Capital (Pty) Ltd)
» July 2014: Specialist SIA study for the proposed Newcastle Solar Energy Facility near Newcastle,
KwaZulu Natal (for Building Energy SpA)
» July 2014: Specialist SIA study for the proposed Pongola Solar Energy Facility near Pongola,
KwaZulu Natal (for Building Energy SpA)
» July 2014: Specialist SIA study for the proposed Senekal 1 Solar Energy Facility near Mkuze,
KwaZulu Natal (for Building Energy SpA)
» July 2014: Specialist SIA study for the proposed Senekal 2 Solar Energy Facility near Mkuze,
KwaZulu Natal (for Building Energy SpA)
» October 2014: Specialist SIA study for the proposed Kotulo Tsatsi Energy Concentrated Solar
Power (CSP) Tower Plant 3 facility and associated infrastructure located near Kenhardt, Northern
Cape Province (for Kotulo Tsatsi Energy (Pty) Ltd)
» November 2014: Specialist social scoping study for the proposed Lethabo Solar Energy Facility
and associated infrastructure near Sasolburg, Free State Province (for Eskom Holdings (SOC)
Limited)
» November 2014: Specialist social scoping study for the proposed Majuba Solar Energy Facility
and associated infrastructure near Amesforort, Mpumalanga Province (for Eskom Holdings (SOC)
Limited)
» November 2014: Specialist social scoping study for the proposed Tutuka Solar Energy Facility
and associated infrastructure near Standerton, Mpumalanga Province (for Eskom Holdings (SOC)
Limited)
» December 2014: Specialist social scoping study for the proposed 120MW CPV Facility and
associated infrastructure near Upington, Northern Cape Province (for Lambrius Energy (Pty) Ltd)
» February 2015: Specialist SIA study for the proposed realignment of the N10 to facilitate access
to the Ilanga CSP Facility site, east of Upington, Northern Cape Province (for SANRL)
» March 2015: Specialist social scoping study for the proposed Beaufort West Solar Power Plant 1
near Beaufort West, Western Cape Province (for Beaufort West Solar Company 1 (Pty) Ltd)

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 Social Impact Assessment Reports:

» March 2015: Specialist social scoping study for the proposed Beaufort West Solar Power Plant 2
near Beaufort West, Western Cape Province (for Beaufort West Solar Company 2 (Pty) Ltd)
» March 2015: Specialist social scoping study for the proposed Beaufort West Solar Power Plant 3
near Beaufort West, Western Cape Province (for Beaufort West Solar Company 3 (Pty) Ltd)
» June 2015: Specialist social scoping report for the proposed Buffels Solar 1 and Solar 2 Solar
Energy Facilities, near Orkney, North West Province (for Kabi Solar (Pty) Ltd)
» July 2015: Specialist SIA study for the proposed Lethabo Solar Energy Facility and associated
infrastructure near Sasolburg, Free State Province (for Eskom Holdings (SOC) Limited)
» July 2015: Specialist SIA study for the proposed Majuba Solar Energy Facility and associated
infrastructure near Amesforort, Mpumalanga Province (for Eskom Holdings (SOC) Limited)
» July 2015: Specialist SIA study for the proposed Tutuka Solar Energy Facility and associated
infrastructure near Standerton, Mpumalanga Province (for Eskom Holdings (SOC) Limited)
» August 2015: Specialist social scoping report for the proposed Paulputs CSP Tower Facility and
associated infrastructure, near Pofadder, Northern Cape Province (for Abengoa Solar Power
South Africa (Pty) Ltd)
» September 2015: Specialist SIA study for the proposed AEP Bloemsmond Solar 1 and Solar 2 PV
Facilities, near Upington, Northern Cape Province (for AEP Bloemsmond Solar 1 (Pty) Ltd)
» October 2015: Specialist social scoping report for the proposed Woodhouse Solar 1 and
Woodhouse Solar 2 PV Facilities, near Vryburg, North West Province (for Genesis Woodhouse
Solar 1 (Pty) Ltd and Genesis Woodhouse Solar 2 (Pty) Ltd)
» October 2015: Specialist social scoping report for the proposed Saldanha Bay Netwrok
Strengthening Project, Western Cape Province (for Eskom Holdings SOC Limited)
» October 2015: Specialist social scoping report for the proposed Karoshoek Solar Valley Park-
Additional CSP Facilities, near Upington, Northern Cape Province (for FG Emvelo (Pty) Ltd )
» November 2015: Specialist social scoping report for the proposed Sol Invictus Solar
Development and associated infrastructure near Aggeneys, Northern Cape Province (for Building
Energy (Pty) Ltd)
» November 2015: Specialist social scoping report for the proposed Orkney Solar Development
and associated infrastructure near Orkney, North West Province (for Genesis Orkney Solar (Pty)
Ltd)
» November 2015: Specialist social scoping report for the proposed Gas to Power Plant on a site
withnin the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone, KwaZulu Natal Province (for Richards
Bay Gas to Power 2 (Pty) Ltd)
» December 2015: Specialist social scoping report for the proposed Noupoort Concentrated Solar
Power (CSP) Project and associated infrastructure near Noupoort, Northern Cape Province (for
Cresco Energy (Pty) Ltd)
» December 2015: Specialist social scoping study for the proposed Beaufort West PV 1 and PV 2
and associated infrastructure near Beaufort West, Western Cape Province (for Turquoise Hive
Solar (Pty) Ltd)
» December 2015: Specialist social scoping study for the proposed Metals Industrial Cluster and
associated infrastructure near Kuruman, Northern Cape Province (for the Northern Cape
Department of Economic Development and Tourism)
» December 2015: Specialist social scoping study for the proposed Karoshoek Solar Valley
Development- Additional CSP Tower Plant, near Upington, Northern Cape Province (for FG
Emvelo (Pty) Ltd)

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 » December 2015: Specialist social scoping study for the proposed Karoshoek Solar Valley
Development- Additional CSP Trough Plant, near Upington, Northern Cape Province (for FG
Emvelo (Pty) Ltd)
» December 2015: Specialist social scoping study for the proposed Ilanga CSP 7 and 8 facilities
and associated infrastructure within the Karoshoek Solar Valley Development, near Upington,
Northern Cape Province (for Emvelo Eco Projects (Pty) Ltd)
» December 2015: Specialist social scoping study for the proposed Ilanga CSP 9 facility and
associated infrastructure within the Karoshoek Solar Valley Development, near Upington,
Northern Cape Province (for Emvelo Eco Projects (Pty) Ltd)
» January 2016: Specialist social scoping study for the proposed Semonkong Wind Farm near
Semonkong, Lesotho (for Sun Clean Energy Technologies (Pty) Ltd)
Other Projects:

» June 2014: Screening and pre-feasibility report- Site assessment for the proposed Wind Energy
Facility near Van Reenen, KwaZulu Natal and Free State Provinces (for 4Green Development SA)
» October 2015: Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Due Diligence- Development of the
Hilton Garden Inn by United African Group, Windhoek, Namibia (for Vantage Capital)
» September 2015 - February 2016: Preparation, Development and Gazetting of the
Environmental Implementation Plan (EIP) 2015-2020. (for Gauteng Department of Agriculture
and Rural Development)

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JACO JANSEN

Profession : Soil Science Consultant and Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Specialisation : EIAs, Soil erosion management
Years of experience : 1

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 Professional execution of consulting
 Services for a variety of projects, both as a specialists and as an EAP;
 Project reporting;
 Impact assessment reporting;
 Compilation of management plans;
 Compliance monitoring;
 In-house soil science awareness training to personnel;
 Participation in field surveys;
 Development of project proposals for procuring new work/projects.

SKILLS BASE AND CORE COMPETENCIES

 Soil Science specialities
 Environmental Impact and Monitoring
 Liaising with client, relevant authorities and departments
 EIA Reporting

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL STATUS

Degrees:
BSc (Hons) Geology: University of the North West (2014)
BSc Geology & Chemistry: University of the North West in (2013)

Courses:
GIS: University of the North West (2014)
Project Management: University of the North West (2014)

Professional Society Affiliations:

Geological Society of South Africa
EMPLOYMENT
09 February 2015 – current:
Savannah Environmental (Pty) Ltd: Soil Science Consultant and Environmental Assessment Practitioner

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Projects include:

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA & BA).

 Mkuze Biomass Power Plant, KwaZulu-Natal (for Electrawinds).

 Eureka and Aletta Wind Energy Facilities, Copperton area, Northern Cape (for BioTherm
Energy).

 Beaufort West Solar Energy Site, Western Cape (for Energuys).

 Moorreesburg Wind Farm (INCA Energy)

 Grootdrink Solar, Upington area, Northern Cape (for Africoast).

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Personal Information:

Full names and surname: Gerhardus Alfred Botha

Date of birth: 11 April 1986
Identity number: 860411 5136 088
Postal address: PO BOX 298
BLOEMFONTEIN
9300
Residential address: Eunice House
3 Jock Meiring Street
Park West
BLOEMFONTEIN
9301
Cell phone number: 084 207 3454
Email address: [email protected]
Gender: Male
Nationality: South African citizen
Health: Excellent
Criminal offences: None
Marital status: Married
Bilingualism: Very good – English and Afrikaans
Hobbies: - Photography
- Hiking and Camping
- Sport and Physical Exercise
- Reading

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Educational Background:

1. Secondary Education:
Name of School: Marais Viljoen High School

Highest Standard Passed: National Senior Certificate – Grade 12 (Passed with merit)

Year: 2004

Subjects passed: Afrikaans First Language HG

English Second Language HG
Mathematics HG
Physical Sciences HG
Biology HG
Technical Mechanics HG

2. Tertiary Education:
Obtained the following degrees from the University of the Free State (UFS) (see Appendix A for
copies of degrees):
 Baccalaureus Scienteae [B.Sc] degree majoring in Zoology and Botany.
 B.Sc Honours degree majoring in Botany (Vegetation Ecology) with the following thesis
theme:
“ Phytosociological study of a section of the panhandle of the Okavango
Delta, Botswana.”
Other subjects: Ecology, Limnology and Wildlife Management
 Currently completing a M.Sc degree in Botany (Vegetation Ecology) with the following
thesis theme:
“ Phytosociological study of a fossil river (Nxamaseri) connected to the panhandle of
the Okavango Delta, Botswana.”

3. Short Courses:
 Attended the following UFS (University of the Free State) accredited courses (See
Appendix B for copy of certificate):
o Wetland Management (ecology, hydrology, biodiversity and dileation)
o Introduction to GIS & GPS (Code: GISA 1500S).

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Professional Society Affiliations:

 The South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions: Pr. Sci. Nat. Reg. No.
400502/14 (Botany and Ecology).

Employment

Position: Environmentalist and Vegetation Ecologist

Employer: Enviroworks
Duration: January 2010 – December 2012

Position: Environmentalist and Vegetation Ecologist

Employer: GreenMined (Pty) LTD
Duration: On contract basis: January 2012 – current date.

Position: Environmentalist and Vegetation Ecologist

Employer: Eco-Care Consultancy (Pty) LTD
Duration: On contract basis: January 2012 – current date.

Position: Ecologist
Employer: Savannah Environmental (Pty) LTD
Duration: On contract basis: January 2014 – current date.

The Performance Areas for Enviroworks were as follows:

1. Environmental Impact Management

RESPONSIBILITIES

 Conduct and coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).

 Environmental Monitoring and Auditing.
 Compile Environmental Management Plans.
 Environmental Management during construction (ECO).
 Run Public Participation Processes.

2. Mining Impact Management

RESPONSIBILITIES

 Compile Environmental Management Impact Reports (EMPR).

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3. Reclamation Ecology

RESPONSIBILITIES

 Compile Wetland Rehabilitation Reports.

 Compile Vegetation Rehabilitation/Reclamation Reports.
 Conduct alien vegetation species management and compile eradication plans.
 Conduct Search & Rescue of Flora and Fauna.
 Compile Fire Management Plans.
 Compile Conservation Management Plans.

4. Game and Veld Management

RESPONSIBILITIES

 Compile Business and Management Plans for the keeping of large predators.
 Determining of carrying capacity.
 Conduct and facilitate agricultural feasibility studies.

General Competencies & Experience:

1. Proven track record in project management

Worked as a Project Manager for a number of projects including the following:
 Agricultural Potential and Pre-Feasibility Study for Maluti FET College on a farm near
Harrismith.
 ECO Manager for the laying of optic fiber cables within the road reserve of the N1
between Bloemfontein and Beaufort West.

2. Negotiation skills
As an environmental practitioner I had to continuously convince non-willing participants of
environmental matters. In working with authorities verbal negotiation is also a necessary skill I
have obtained.

3. Conflict Resolution

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Almost on a daily basis, an environmental practitioner faces conflict. Sometimes as a part to the
conflict or as a mediator. This has taught me to be able to handle different people with
different interest and points of view.

4. Computer Skills
I am quite comfortable with most software packages and have a keen interest in learning future
software packages.

5. Environmental work relating experiences.

 I have successfully compiled a number of EIA’s, EMP’s etc.
 I have conducted various Vegetation and Ecological Studies in various regions.
 I’ve managed a research team during an Agricultural Potential and Pre-Feasibility Study
for Maluti FET College.
 I also took part in the research itself for the above mentioned project (my “leg” of the
project comprised out of the vegetation study, carrying capacity study and veld
management recommendations).
 I have a thorough experience of ECO work which include:
o ECO work for the refurbishment of a 22kV line between Edenburg and Gariep.
o ECO work for the laying of optic fiber cables within the road reserve of the N1
from Bloemfontein to Laingsburg.
o ECO work for the construction of a 22kV line in the Vredefort Dome.

6. Experience in working in sensitive and unique areas.

I have conducted vegetation studies and other environmental projects in various sensitive
habitats including vegetation sensitive areas such as:
 Agulhas National Park
 Magalies Mountain Region
 Beaufort West / Laingsburg Region – ECO work, Search and Rescue as well as a
Vegetation Rehabilitation Plan,
 Daveyton Region - EIA and Vegetation Study in an area closely associated with the
sensitive Blesbokspruit Wetland System,
 West Coast Region (Melkbosstrand, Yzerfontein, Darling & Atlantis) - Writing of EIA
Report for the laying of optic fiber. I also accompanied Dr. David J. McDonald during the
Vegetation Survey.
 Drakensberg Region - Vegetation study as well as Search and Rescue for a proposed
resort development near the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park.
 Vredefort Dome (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – ECO work for the construction of a
22kV Power Line (Work include basic Vegetation Study, Search and Rescue of
conservation worthy species etc.),

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 Ecological Survey for a proposed Eskom powerline located within a section of the
Sekhukhuneland Centre of Plant Endemism,
 Kriel and Emalahleni Regions - Ecological Studies and Wetland Delineation within areas
containing important and senstive wetlands,
 Scottburgh Region – Vegetation study within the Critically Endangered; Interior South
Coast Grassland Ecosystem.
 Okavango Delta – See Tertiary Education (B.Sc Honours & M.Sc).

7. Other work relating experiences.

Excursions:
The following excursions were undertaken together with the faculties mentioned from the
University of the Free State.
 De Hoop Nature Reserve together with die Department of Zoology in 2007, and the
Department of Plant Sciences in 2008.
 Department of Entomology excursion to Hogsback in 2007.
 Excursion to the Okavango Delta in June/July 2006 and June and December of 2008 as
part of a research team from the Department of Zoology.
 Wildlife management excursion to Twee Riviere together with Professor Nico Smit.
 Accompanied Professor Johan du Preez on numerous occasions to Namibia, Botswana
and Zimbabwe during research conducted there.
Tutorial:
I am passionate about ecology and enthusiastic about sharing my knowledge with others. I have
good people skills and the ability to communicate effectively in an educational environment of
which the following serves as proof:
 Practical laboratory assistent in service of the Department of Zoology from 2007 to
2009.
 Practical laboratory assistent in service of the Department of Plant Sciences in 2008 and
2009.
 Presented interactive information sessions to Bloemfontein school learners on National
Arbour Day.

Other (holiday jobs):

 Printing company: Invisible Card Company
Mr D Smart
Cell: 082 377 5010

 Vehicle service station: Supercraft Service Centre

Mr A Meyer
Cell: 083 307 1521

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References:
1. Christine Fouché
Manager: GreenMined (Pty) LTD
Cell: 084 663 2399

2. Professor J du Preez
Senior lecturer: Department of Plant Sciences
University of the Free State
Cell: 082 376 4404

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APPENDIX A

COPIES OF DEGREES

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APPENDIX B

OTHER CERTIFICATES

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JACO VAN DER WALT
Profession : Archaeologist
Specialisation : Cultural Resource Management and Iron Age Archaeology
Work experience : 10 years

SKILLS BASE AND CORE COMPETENCIES

 Archaeological Impact Assessments
 Heritage Impact Assessments
 Heritage Management Plans
 Archaeological research projects
 Cultural resource management
 Phase II cultural resource management projects: archaeological excavations
 Grave relocation
 Project Management

TERTIARY EDUCATION
 2001, BA Archaeology (Cultural Heritage Tourism), University of Pretoria (SA)
 2002, BA Archaeology (Hons) , University of Witwatersrand (SA)
 Present, Masters Archaeology, University of Witwatersrand (SA)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
 2011 – Present: Founder and owner of Heritage Contracts and Archaeological Consulting CC.
2007 – 2010: CRM Archaeologist, Managed the Heritage Contracts Unit at the University of the
Witwatersrand
 2005 - 2007: CRM Archaeologist, Director of Matakoma Heritage Consultants
 2004: Technical Assistant, Department of Anatomy University of Pretoria
 2003: Archaeologist, Mapungubwe World Heritage Site Archaeological Rehabilitation Project
 2001 - 2002: CRM Archaeologists, For R & R Cultural Resource Consultants, Polokwane
 2000: Museum Assistant, Fort Klapperkop, Pretoria

SELECTED RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

 Archaeological Impact Assessment for the Chronimet Underground Mine, Opencast mine,
process plant, Amandelbult, Limpopo Province.
 Archaeological And Palaeontological Impact Assessment For The Updated EMP for Trans Hex
Mining Operations, Richtersveld, Northern Cape
 Archaeological Impact Assessment for Sasol’s project Mafuta, Lephalale, Limpopo Province.
 Archaeological and Heritage Statement for the Proposed Lg5 Opencast Mining Area, North
West Province
 Field supervisor at Mapungubwe (World Heritage Site) Archaeological Rehabilitation project
 Field Director for Iron Age mitigation for chrome Mining by Hernic Ferrochrome, North West
Province.
 Field Director phase 2 documentation for The Heads Trust, Heritage Assessment, and
monitoring for Lydenburg Ext 38 housing development, Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, principle
investigator Prof. T. Huffman
 Field Director phase 2 documentation for Sterkspruit housing development, Lydenburg,
Mpumalanga.
 Field Director Middle Iron Age Mitigation For Wesizwe Platinum mining, principle investigator.
 Field Director Phase 2 documentation of Khoni Iron Age Settlement Lydenburg.
 Field Director for the Archaeological Mitigation For Booysendal Platinum Mine, Steelpoort,
Limpopo Province.
 Monitoring of heritage sites affected by the ARUP Transnet Multipurpose Pipeline from Jhb to
Durban
 Field Director for the Phase 2 mapping of a late Iron Age site located on the farm Kameelbult,
Zeerust, North West Province.
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JONATHAN H. MARSHALL
Landscape Architect and Environmental Assessment Practitioner for Environmental Planning & Design cc

SKILLS BASE AND CORE COMPETENCIES

 Chartered Landscape Architect (UK).
 Certified Environmental Assessment Practitioner of South Africa.
 Visual Impact Assessment utilising the the Government of the Western Cape Guideline for Involving Visual
and Aesthetic Specialists in EIA Processes and the Landscape Institute and Institute of Environmental
Management and Assessment (UK) Guidelines for Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
 Landscape Assistant, WS Atkins (UK) 1979 – 1981.
 Landscape Architect, Brian Clouston and Partners (Hong Kong) 1981 – 1989.
 Director, Brian Clouston and Partners (Australia) 1989 - 1990.
 Principal Landscape Architect, Gillespies (UK) 1990 – 1992.
 Principal, Opus Environment (UK) 1992 – 1995.
 Director, Environmental Design Partnership (SA) 1995 – 1998.
 Principal, Environmental Planning and Design (SA) 1998 – present.

TERTIARY EDUCATION
 Diploma in Landscape Architecture, Gloucestershire College of Art and Design, UK (1979).
 Environmental Law Short Course, University of KZN (1997)

SELECTED RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Visual impact assessments for developments in the Hong Kong, the UK, Ghana Guinea, Gauteng, Free State,
KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga. Examples of larger projects include:
 Solar plant projects including photovoltaic and concentrating solar power plants – Numerous projects for
Eskom and private clients in the Northern Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and the Free State.
 Proposed new mines and tailings facilities associated with existing mines in Ghana and Guinea.
 Four major shopping centre developments including projects in the UK and South Africa.
 A new international airport development to the north of Durban.
 Heavy industrial developments including a ferrochrome smelter in Richards Bay.
 Numerous new road and road upgrade proposals including projects in Hong Kong, the UK and South Africa.
 Long term landfill planning in the Durban area.
 Numerous power line proposals including projects for Eskom in the Free State and KwaZulu Natal.
 Aesthetic guideline documents including building massing in Hong Kong, development around estuaries in
KwaZulu Natal.
 The provision of visual impact assessments as evidence for legal processes including parliamentary debate
(UK), public enquiry (UK) and planning appeal (South Africa)
 Review of specialist reports prepared by other experts.

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Curriculum Vitae of Jasper Dreyer
1. General information
Title, name and surname: Mr Jasper Dreyer
Date of birth: 2 July 1975
Citizenship: SA Citizen
Professional registrations: SACNASP (Soil Scientist)

2. Contact details
Organisation where North-West University (NWU)
based:
Faculty or School: School of Geo- and Spatial Sciences
Work telephone number: 018 299 1085
Work fax number: 018 299 2487
Cell phone number: -
E-mail address: [email protected]
Website address: http://www.nwu.ac.za
Work postal address: Private Bag X6001
Potchefstroom
2531
Work physical address: Building E4, Office number 104
North-West University (NWU)
Potchefstroom Campus
11 Hoffman Street
Potchefstroom
2531

3. Qualifications
Qualification type: M.Sc.
Field of study: Soil Science
Institution: University of Pretoria
Year obtained: 2004

Qualification type: B.Sc. Hons

Field of study: Soil Science
Institution: Potchefstroon University for CHE
Year obtained: 1998

4. Employment history (not more than 5)

Position: Organisation Appointed from – to:
Agriculturalist Omnia Fertilizer 1/07/ 2011 – 31/12/2011
Soil Scientist Senwes 1/04/2008 – 30/06/2011
Soil Scientist ARC – ISCW 1/04/2004 – 31/03/2008
5. Research expertise
Scientific domain: Soil Science
Main research field: Soil Science
Fields of specialisation: Agriculture
NRF rating and year -
rated:
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BLAIR ANTHONY ZOGHBY
Personal details
Name Blair Anthony Zoghby
Date of birth 8 July 1988
Citizenship South Africa and The Netherlands
Address
Home 113 9th Street
Linden
Johannesburg
2195
South Africa
Contact details
Mobile +27 72 227 5191
Home +27 11 782 4502
Fax +27 11 388 8583
E-mail [email protected]
Education and qualifications
2006 De La Salle Holy Cross College (Matric)

2008 - 2010 University of the Witwatersrand

School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies
Bachelor of Arts (Earth Sciences) with majors in:
• Geography
o Fundamentals of Conservation of Biogeography (81%)
o GIS and Remote Sensing (80%)
o Advanced Atmospheric Sciences (70%)
o Climate and Environmental change (74%)
• Archaeology III (66%)

Awards
• Archaeology: Best Student in Second Year
• P D Tyson Climatology Award for Best Student in Third Year

2011 University of the Witwatersrand

School of Geography, Archaeology and Environmental Studies
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Geography and
Environmental Studies with the following subjects:
• Animal Behaviour and Ecology (85%)
• Conservation of Biogeography (70%)
• Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing (75%)
• Climate Change (75%)

Honours Research Project

“Avifaunal responses to vegetation characteristics around pans of
the Makuleke Ramsar Wetland Site, Kruger National Park.”

2012 - 2015 University of Cape Town

Department of Zoology
Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology
Master of Science in Zoology by dissertation

Masters Research Project

“Fine-scale movement and habitat use of the Southern Ground-
Hornbill Bucorvus leadbeateri”
Other relevant courses and qualifications
2004 Sappi Brett Bird Identification course

2008 Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA) Level 1

theory

2008 Wilderness First Aid level 1

2009 Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA) Level 1

practical assessment. Competent to guide in Sabi Sands and
surrounding game reserves of the Greater Kruger National Park

2009 Advanced Rifle Handling theory and practical

2009 South African Marine Safety Association (SAMSA) inland waters

watercraft skipper

2009 Registered as Nature Site Guide with DEAT

2011 Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA)

Savanna Biome Specialist Bird Guide

Relevant experience
2004 - 2015 SANParks Honorary Rangers Birding events in Kruger National
Park at Lower Sabie, Shingwedzi, Olifants and Satara camps:
Responsibilities included:
• Guest and activity logistics
• Birding expert and guide: 2009 - 2015

2008 & 2009 South African National Parks

Scientific Services:
Biodiversity surveys in the Kruger National Park (Skukuza) from
1 December 2008 to 31 January 2009.
Responsibilities included:
• Birding surveys
• Vegetation condition assessments
• Capturing and gathering relevant data on rodents, snakes,
small reptiles, insects, frogs etc.
• Recording of data and storing of specimens

2010 - 2015 Savanna Private Game Reserve (Sabi Sands):

(various times) Ranger / Guide.
Responsibilities included:
• Leading game drives with guests
• Leading game walks and acting as back-up rifle on trails
• Sharing of knowledge with guests
• Hosting dinners with guests
• Vehicle, diesel, maintenance and general lodge activities

2011 Kruger National Park (northern)

Makuleke Concession on Limpopo / Luvuvhu floodplain
Honours research project fieldwork, data gathering and analysis
including:
• Birding transects
• Fixed point birding sight and sound surveys
• Vegetation diversity and structure assessments
2011 Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park:
Participated in reconnaissance with SANParks staff and Honorary
Rangers to map out an ecologically sensitive cycle route down
the Nossob River for a future adventure cycle event.

2011 University of Witwatersrand

Tutor in the following subject:
• GIS for third year students

2012 - 2014 Greater Kruger National Park

Primarily in the Klaserie, Timbavati and surrounding game
reserves
Masters research project fieldwork, data gathering and analysis:

This study has the following overarching aims:

1. To gain a scientific understanding of the fine-scale movement

and habitat use patterns of Southern Ground-Hornbills.
2. To use this knowledge to facilitate the reintroductions of
ground-hornbills into areas previously occupied by the
species.

The data gathered includes group composition, nest parameters

and reproductive performance as well as vegetation
characteristics. Certain ground-hornbill groups carry satellite
transmitters, transmitting positional data hourly. This data as
well as data from untagged birds is overlaid on a detailed
vegetation map of the area to assess daily and seasonal patterns
of habitat use and will be used to guide reintroduction
programmes in terms of identifying optimal habitat mosaics.

2012 - 2013 Endangered Wildlife Trust

Carnivore Conservation Project
Field Officer: Kruger National Park Wild Dog Project (North)
Responsibilities included:
• Assessing the threats to Wild Dogs within and along the
western boundary of the park
• Effect of human interaction and communities on the
behavioural patterns of African wild dogs
• Collecting primary and secondary data on Wild Dogs north
of the Olifants River
• Managing database
• Report writing
• Liaising with park staff and EWT conservation managers
• Raising awareness about the project and the species

2013 – 2014 Savannah Environmental

Ecologist
Responsibilities included:
• Acted as the in-house faunal specialist, with specific
applications in avifauna and mammals
• Conducted baseline and specialist biodiversity surveys in
the field, as well as on-going monitoring programmes
(including wind farm monitoring)
• Report writing throughout the Environmental Impact
Assessment process, as well as Environmental
Management Plans
2015 - present Simon Todd Consulting
Specialist Terrestrial Ecologist
Responsibilities include:
• Conducting baseline and specialist biodiversity surveys in
the field, as well as on-going monitoring programmes
• Conducting specialist research studies (specifically on
avifauna and mammals)
• Report writing throughout the Environmental Impact
Assessment process, as well as Environmental
Management Plans
Other work experience
2005 Full Stop Restaurant:
Waiter

2006 - 2010 Service Station Restaurant:

Waiter

2007 Keswick Country House and Lodge, Lake District, UK:

Worked from May to October during GAP year after school.
Responsibilities included:
• Bar functions- serving, stocking
• Banqueting and functions
• Guest relations
• Night duty manager
• Housekeeping
Clubs and societies
FGASA (membership number 1328)
Loch Vaal Water Ski Club
Johannesburg Country Club
Wits University Golf Club
Explorers Club (at Wits)
Aquatics Club (at Wits)
Interests and hobbies
Birding
Wildlife
Photography
Fly fishing
Water sports
Golf
Soccer (Wits University team)
Squash
Travel (SA wildlife orientated, USA, Europe, Australia)
Competencies and strengths
I am a very determined person and once I put my mind to
achieving my goals I work very hard and will make whatever
sacrifices are necessary to achieve my aspirations. I have an
outgoing, friendly personality and get on well with people at an
individual level as well as at a group or team level. I have
overcome many obstacles in life through my determination and
strong character and my will to succeed. I am physically fit,
strong and healthy.

I have a passion for birding and wildlife conservation and have

always wanted to pursue a career in some aspect of wildlife or
ornithology research and conservation. I thoroughly enjoy
research and completed my Masters in Science dissertation,
specialising in Zoology, in 2015.
References
Graeme South African National Parks
Ellis Scientific Services
(previously with Organisation for Tropical Studies)
079-881-5215

Michele South African National Parks

Hofmeyr Scientific Services
083-290-2078 / 013-735-4240

Kelly Endangered Wildlife Trust

Marnewick Carnivore Conservation Project Manager
082-451-6376

Dr Ian South African National Parks (formerly)

Whyte Scientific Services
082-908-2686 / 013-767-1196

Marianne Savannah Environmental

Strohbach Head Ecologist
[email protected]

Prof. Peter University of Cape Town

Ryan Director: Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology
021-650-2966

Dr Rob University of Cape Town

Little Manager: DST/NRF Centre of Excellence
021-650-4026

Paddy Savanna Private Game Reserve

Hagelthorn General Manager
082-497-0062 / 013-735-8700

Neil Savanna Private Game Reserve

Whyte Head Ranger
082-567-1689 / 013-735-8700

Mark BirdLife South Africa

Anderson Chief Executive Officer
082-788-0961

Duncan BirdLife Southern Africa (formerly)

Pritchard 083-225-5960

Irving South African National Parks

Knight Head Guide: Kruger National Park
082-735-7459
 Curriculum Vitae Neville Bews

Dr. Neville Bews & Associates – Johannesburg, South Africa

• B.A. (Soc), University of South Africa, 1980

• B.A. (Soc) (Hons), University of South Africa, 1984
• The Henley Post Graduate Certificate in Management,
EDUCATION
Henley Management College, United Kingdom
• M.A. (Cum Laude), Rand Afrikaans University, 1999
• D. Litt. et Phil., Rand Afrikaans University, 2000

Dr Neville Bews is a senior social scientist and human resource professional with 36 years’
experience. He consults in the fields of Social Impact Assessments and research, and human
resource management. He has worked on a number of large infrastructure, mining and water
resource projects. He at times lectures at both the Universities of Pretoria and Johannesburg and is a
Senior Fellow in the Centre for Sociological Research, Department of Sociology, University of
Johannesburg.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Dr Neville Bews & Associates, Johannesburg, South Africa
Social Impact Assessment consultant and part-time lecturer, 2001 – date.
Leads social impact assessments, provides strategic social management advice to clients, acts as
reviewer and mentor to young social scientists.

S A Eagle Company Ltd, Johannesburg, South Africa

Employee Relations Manager, 1992 - 2001
Human Resource management and administration; industrial relations; human resource related
research projects; designing and leading implementation of research strategies; disciplinary and
grievance hearings; negotiating with unions; corporate social responsibility.

Status Management Services

Human Resources Consultant, 1986 – 1992
Management training; employee assistance programmes; industrial relations; recruitment;
disciplinary and grievance hearings; negotiating with unions; job evaluation.

City of Johannesburg
Professional Officer - Human Resources, 1977 - 1986
Industrial relations; disciplinary and grievance hearings; negotiating with unions; recruitment,
selection and placement; management training; job evaluation.

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EXPERIENCE – EXAMPLES

Water resources and regional planning Social Impact Assessments

Department of Water Affairs and Forestry South Africa

Social impact assessment for the Mokolo and Crocodile River (West) Water Augmentation Project for
increased and assurance of water supply. Research socio-economic circumstances, data analysis,
assessment, authored report.

The Aveng (Africa) Group Limited (Grinaker LTA) South Africa

Assisting the construction company with the social management of the Mokolo and Crocodile River
(West) Water Augmentation Project. Consult and mediate between contractors and affected parties
advise on strategies to reduce tensions between contractors and the public.

Department of Water Affairs and Forestry South Africa

Ncwabeni Off-Channel Storage Dam for security of water supply in Umzumbe, KwaZulu-Natal.
Research socio-economic circumstances, data analysis, assessment, authored report.

Sedibeng District Municipality South Africa

Social impact assessment for the Environmental Management Plan for the Sedibeng District, on
behalf of Felehetsa Environmental (Pty) Ltd. Research socio-economic circumstances, data analysis,
assessment, authored report.

Felehetsa Environmental (Pty) Ltd South Africa

Social Impact Assessment for Waterfall Wedge housing and business development situated in
Midrand Gauteng. Research socio-economic circumstances, data analysis, assessment, authored
report.

NEMAI Consulting Environmental & Social Consultants South Africa

Ncwabeni: Off-Channel Storage Dam, KwaZulu-Natal. Research socio-economic circumstances, data
analysis, assessment, authored report.

Department of Water and Sanitation South Africa

Mzimvubu Water Project Eastern Cape. Research socio-economic circumstances, data analysis,
assessment, authored report.

Social Assessments for mining clients

Vale Mozambique
Socio-economic impact assessment of proposed Moatize power plant, Tete. Research socio-economic
circumstances, data analysis, assessment, authored report.
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Exxaro Resources Limited South Africa

Social impact assessment for the social and labour plan for Leeuwpan Coal Mine, Delmas. Research
socio-economic circumstances, data analysis, assessment, authored report.

Exxaro Resources Limited South Africa

Social impact assessment for the social and labour plan for Glen Douglas Dolomite Mine, Henley-on-
Klip. Research socio-economic circumstances, data analysis, assessment, authored report.

Exxaro Resources Limited South Africa

Social impact assessment for the social and labour plan for Grootegeluk Open Cast Coal Mine,
Lephalale. Research socio-economic circumstances, data analysis, assessment, authored report.

Exxaro Resources Limited South Africa

Social and labour plan for the Paardekraal Project, Belfast. Research socio-economic circumstances,
data analysis, assessment, authored report.

Exxaro Resources Limited South Africa

Social impact assessment for the Paardekraal Belfast Project Belfast. Research socio-economic
circumstances, data analysis, assessment, authored report.

Kumba Resources Ltd South Africa

Social Impact Assessments for the Sishen Iron Ore Mine in Kathu Northern Cape. Research socio-
economic circumstances, data analysis, assessment, authored report.

Kumba Resources Ltd South Africa

Social Impact Assessments for the Sishen South Project in Postmasburg, Northern Cape. Research
socio-economic circumstances, data analysis, assessment, authored report.

Kumba Resources Ltd South Africa

Social Impact Assessments for the Dingleton resettlement project at Sishen Iron Ore Mine Kathu,
Northern Cape. Research socio-economic circumstances, data analysis, assessment, authored
report.

Gold Fields South Africa

Social Impact Assessment for the Gold Fields West Wits Project. Research socio-economic
circumstances, data analysis, assessment, authored report.

Anglo Coal South Africa

Review of social impact assessment for the proposed Waterberg Gas 37-spot coalbed methane (CBM)
bulk yield test project.

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Sekoko Mining South Africa

Sekoko Wayland Iron Ore, Molemole Local Municipalities in Limpopo Province. Research socio-
economic circumstances, data analysis, assessment, authored report.

Memor Mining (Pty) Ltd South Africa

Langpan Chrome Mine, Thabazimbi, Limpopo. Research socio-economic circumstances, data analysis,
assessment, authored report.

Prescali Environmental Consultants (Pty) Ltd South Africa

Vlakpoort Open Cast Mine – Thabazimbi, Limpopo. Research socio-economic circumstances, data
analysis, assessment, authored report.

Afrimat Ltd South Africa

1. Marble Hall Lime Burning Project: Social Impact Assessment – Limpopo.
2. Glen Douglas Lime Burning Project: Social Impact Assessment - Henley-on Klip, Midvaal

Social assessments for regional and linear projects

Gautrans South Africa

Social impact for the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link, Pretoria to Johannesburg and Kempton Park. Managed
a team of 10 field workers, research socio-economic circumstances, data analysis, assessment, and
co-authored report.

South African National Road Agency Limited South Africa

Social Impact of tolling the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project. Research socio-economic
circumstances, data analysis, assessment, authored report.

South African National Road Agency Limited South Africa

Social Impact of the N2 Wild Coast Toll Highway. Managed a team of three specialists. Research
socio-economic circumstances, data analysis, assessment, co-authored report.

South African National Road Agency Limited South Africa

SIA for the N3 Keeversfontein to Warden (De Beers Pass Section). Research socio-economic
circumstances, data analysis, assessment, authored report.

Transnet South Africa

Social impact assessment for the Transnet New Multi-Product Pipeline Project (555 km) (Commercial
Farmers). Research socio-economic circumstances, data analysis, assessment, authored report.

Eskom Holdings Limited South Africa

Social Impact Assessment for the Ubertas 88/11kV Substation in Sandton, Johannesburg. Research
socio-economic circumstances, data analysis, assessment, authored report.

Eskom Holdings Limited South Africa

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Nuclear 1 Power Plant. Assisted with the social impact assessment consulting to Arcus GIBB
Engineering & Science. Peer review and adjusted the report and assisted at the public participation
feedback meetings.

Eskom Holdings Limited, Transmission Division South Africa

Social impact assessment for Eskom Holdings Limited, Transmission Division’s Neptune-Poseidon
400kV Power Line in the Eastern Cape. Research socio-economic circumstances, data analysis,
assessment, authored report.

Eskom Holdings Limited, Transmission Division South Africa

Social Impact assessment for Eskom Holdings Limited, Transmission Division, Forskor-Mernsky
275kV±130km Powerline and Associated Substation Works in Limpopo Province. Research socio-
economic circumstances, data analysis, assessment, authored report.

MGTD Environmental South Africa

Social impact assessment for a 150MW Photovoltaic Power Plant and Associated Infrastructure in
Mpumalanga. Research socio-economic circumstances, data analysis, assessment, authored report.

MGTD Environmental South Africa

10MWp Photovoltaic Power Plant & Associated Infrastructure, North West Province. Research
socio-economic circumstances, data analysis, assessment, authored report.

eThekwini Municipality South Africa

Social impact assessment for the proposed infilling of the Model Yacht Pond at Blue Lagoon, Stiebel
Place, Durban. Research socio-economic circumstances, data analysis, assessment, authored report.

MGTD Environmental South Africa

ABC Prieska Solar Project; Proposed 75 MWp Photovoltaic Power Plant and its associated
infrastructure on a portion of the remaining extent of ERF 1 Prieska, Northern Cape. Research socio-
economic circumstances, data analysis, assessment, authored report.

MGTD Environmental South Africa

ABC Prieska Solar Project; Proposed 75 MWp Photovoltaic Power Plant and its associated
infrastructure on a portion of the remaining extent of ERF 1 Prieska, Northern Cape;

Assessments for social projects and social research

Australia – Africa 2006 Sport Development Program South Africa

To establish and assess the impact of the Active Community Clubs Initiative on the communities of
NU2 (in the township of Mdantsane)*and Tshabo (a rural village). Lead researcher social, data
collection and analysis, assessment.

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime South Africa

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Evaluation of a Centre for Violence Against Women in Upington. Research socio-economic

circumstances, data analysis, assessment, co-authored report.

University of Johannesburg South Africa

Research into research outputs of academics working in the various departments of the university.
Research socio-economic circumstances, data analysis, assessment, authored report.

Human Resource and management training

Various national companied South Africa

Developed and run various management courses such as, recruitment selection & placement;
industrial relations / disciplinary hearings; team building workshops; multiculturalism workshop.
1986-2007

University of South Africa, Department of Industrial Psychology South Africa

Developed the performance development study guide for industrial psychology 3. 2000

Authored Chapters in HR books South Africa

In Slabbert J.A. de Villiers, A.S. & Parker A (eds.). Managing employment relations in South Africa.
Teamwork within the world-class organisation. 2005
In Muchinsky, P. M. Kriek, H. J. & Schreuder, A. M. G. Personnel Psychology 3rd Edition
Chapter 9 – Human resource planning.
Chapter 10 – The changing nature of work. 2005.
In Rossouw, G. J. and van Vuuren, L. Business Ethics - Made in Africa 4th Edition.
Chapter 11 – Building Trust with Ethics.

South African Management Development Institute (SAMDI) Democratic Republic of the Congo
Developed a course on Strategic Human Resource Planning for SAMDI and the Democratic Republic
of the Congo as well as trainer’s manuals for this course. 2006.

Competition Tribunal South Africa

Developed a Performance Management System and Policy for the Competition Tribunal South Africa.
2006

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PUBLICATIONS
Bews, N. & Martins, N. 2002. An evaluation of the facilitators of trustworthiness. SA Journal of
Industrial Psychology. 28(4), 14-19.

Bews, N. Martins, N. & von der Ohe, H. 2002. Editorial. SA Journal of Industrial Psychology. 28(4), 1.

Bews, N. & Rossouw, D. 2002. Contemporary organisational change and the importance of trust. SA
Journal of Industrial Psychology. 28(4), 2-6.

Bews, N. & Uys, T. 2002. The impact of organisational restructuring on perceptions of

trustworthiness. SA Journal of Industrial Psychology. 28(4), 21-28.

Bews, N & Rossouw, D. 2002. A role for business ethics in facilitating trustworthiness. Journal of
Business Ethics. 39: 377-390.

Bews, N. 2009. A matter of trust – Gaining the confidence of the public and client. IAIA Newsletter
Forthcoming (Spring 2009).

Bews, N. 2009. Does he who pays the bill call the shots? Sitting astride client and public interest –
the dilemma of maintaining credibility in impact assessments. IAIA Newsletter Winter – 2009.

Bews, N. 2002. Reducing your company’s risk of sexual harassment claims. HR Future. (2) 2 10-11.

Bews, N. & Martins, N. von der Ohe, H. 2002. Organisational change and trust: Experiences here and
abroad. Management Today, (18) 8 34-35.

Martins, N. Bews, N. & von der Ohe, H. 2002. Organisational change and trust. Lessons from Europe
and South African organisations. HR Future, (2)9 46-47.

Rossouw, D. & Bews, N. 2002. The importance of trust within a changing business environment.
Management Today. 18(2) 26-27.

Bews, N. 2001. You can put a value to trust in the new economy. HR Future, (1)1 48-49.

Bews, N. 2001. Maintaining trust during organisational change. Management Today, (17) 2 36-39.

Bews, N. 2001. Business ethics, trust and leadership: how does Africa fare? Management Today, (17)
7 14-15.

Rossouw, D & Bews, N. 2001. Trust is on the decline in the workplace, yet it’s vital for modern
organisational success. People Dynamics. (18) 6 28-30.

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Bews, N. & Uys, T. 2001. The effects of restructuring on organisational trust. HR Future, (1)8 50-52.

Rossouw, G. J. & Bews. N. F. 2010. Building Trust with Ethics. In Rossouw, G. J. and van Vuuren, L.
Business Ethics - Made in Africa 4th Edition. Cape Town: Oxford University Press.

Bews N. 2005. Teamwork within the world-class organisation. In Slabbert J.A. de Villiers, A.S. &
Parker A (eds.). Managing employment relations in South Africa. Durban : Butterworths.

Bews, N. F. 2005. Human resource planning. In Muchinsky, P. M. Kriek, H. J. & Schreuder, A. M. G.

2005. Personnel Psychology 3rd Edition. Cape Town; Oxford University Press.

Bews, N. F. 2005. The changing nature of work. In Muchinsky, P. M. Kriek, H. J. & Schreuder, A. M. G.
2005. Personnel Psychology 3rd Edition. Cape Town; Oxford University Press.

Bews, N. F. 2005. Chapter 9 & 13. In Muchinsky, P. M. Kriek, H. J. & Schreuder, A. M. G. 2005.
Instructor’s Manual. Personnel Psychology 3rd Edition. Cape Town; Oxford University Press.

Bews, N. F., Schreuder, A. M. G. & Vosloo, S. E. 2000. Performance Development. Study guide for
Industrial Psychology 3. Pretoria: University of South Africa.

Uys, T. and Bews, N. 2003. ''Not in my Backyard'': Challenges in the Social Impact Assessment of the
Gautrain. Department of Sociology Seminar, RAU. 23 May 2003.

Bews, N. 2002. The value of trust in the new economy. Industrial Relations Association of South
Africa (Irasa). Morning seminar 21 August 2002.

Bews. N, 2002. The issue of trust considered. Knowledge Recourses seminar on Absenteeism. The
Gordon Institute of Business. 27 August 2002.

Bews, N. & Uys, T. 2001. The impact of organisational trust on perceptions of trustworthiness. South
African Sociological Association Conference. Pretoria.

Bews, N. 2001. Business Trust, Ethics & Leadership:- Made in Africa. International Management
Today/Productivity Development Conference. Hosted by Productivity Development (Pty) Ltd &
Management Today. Best Knowledge in Leadership Practice Conference 23-24 July 2001.

Bews, N. 2001. Charting new directions in leading organisational culture and climate change.
Workplace Transformation and Organisational Renewal. Hosted by The Renaissance Network.
November 2001.

Bews, N. 2000. Towards a model for trust. South African Sociological Association Conference.
Saldanha.

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Bews, N. 2003. ‘Social Impact Assessments, theory and practice juxtaposed – Experience from a
South African rapid rail project.’ New Directions in Impact Assessment for Development: Methods
and Practice Conference. University of Manchester, Manchester, England.

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

Member of South African Affiliate of the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIAsa).
Membership Number: 2399
Registered on database for scientific peer review of iSimangaliso GEF project outputs

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P.O.Box 71
Nieuwoudtville
8180
[email protected]
[email protected]

H: 027 218 1276

C: 082 3326 502

SUMMARY OF EXPERTISE:
SIMON TODD

• Profession: Ecological Consultant

• Specialisation: Plant & Animal Ecology
• Years of Experience: 15 Years

Skills & Primary Competencies

• Research & description of ecological patterns & processes in Fynbos, Succulent Karoo, Nama
Karoo, Thicket, Arid Grassland and Savannah Ecosystems.
• Ecological Impacts of land use on biodiversity
• Vegetation surveys & degradation assessment & mapping
• Long‐term vegetation monitoring
• Faunal surveys & assessment.
• GIS & remote sensing

Tertiary Education:
• 1992‐1994 – BSc (Botany & Zoology), University of Cape Town
• 1995 – BSc Hons, Cum Laude (Zoology) University of Natal
• 1996‐1997‐ MSc, Cum Laude (Conservation Biology) University of Cape Town
Employment History
• 1997 – 1999 – Research Scientist (Contract) – South African National Biodiversity Institute
• 2000‐2004 – Specialist Scientist (Contract ) ‐ South African National Biodiversity Institute
• 2004‐2007 – Senior Scientist (Contract) – Plant Conservation Unit, Department of Botany,
University of Cape Town
• 2007 Present – Senior Scientist (Associate) – Plant Conservation Unit, Department of Botany,
University of Cape Town.

Experience Specific to the Current Proposal

• Conducted a large number of specialist assessments of wind energy facilities, distributed widely
across South Africa and including sites in similar environments to the current study including
several sites along the Mossel Bay – Gouritz coastline.
• Provided more than 10 full EIA assessments of wind energy facilities ranging from small
developments of less than 20 turbines to very large projects in excess of 500 turbines and 50 000
ha.
• Worked on several wind energy facilities in areas with highly endangered species such as Riverine
Rabbits and van Zyl’s Golden Mole, which have required specific and specialized attention.
• Extensive experience in renosterveld vegetation types, as occur at the site. Currently supervising
a UCT PhD student working on Renosterveld management in the Overberg region.

General Experience & Expertise

• Conducted a large number of fauna and flora specialist assessments distributed widely across
South Africa.
• Extensive experience in the field and exceptional level of technical expertise, particularly with
regards to GIS capabilities which is essential with regards to producing high‐quality sensitivity
maps for use in the design of final project layouts.
• Strong research background which has proved invaluable when working on several ecologically
sensitive and potentially controversial sites containing some of the most threatened fauna in
South Africa.
• Published numerous research reports as well as two book chapters and a large number of papers
in leading scientific journals dealing primarily with human impacts on the vegetation and ecology
of South Africa.
• Maintain several long‐term vegetation monitoring projects distributed across Namaqualand and
the karoo.
• Guest lecturer at two universities and have also served as an external examiner.
• Reviewed papers for more than 10 international ecological journals.
• Past chairman and current committee member of the Arid Zone Ecological Forum.
• SACNASP registered as a Professional Natural Scientist, (Ecology) No. 400425/11.

A selection of recent work is as follows:

Specialist Assessments:
Bitterfontein Solar Plant ‐ Fauna & Flora Specialist Assessment. Specialist Report for Cape EAPrac. 2012.

Beaufort West Solar Facility, Erf 7388 ‐ Fauna & Flora Specialist Assessment. Specialist Report for Cape
EAPrac. 2012.

Plant Sweeps on Portion 2 of the Farm Demaneng 546, Kuruman District, Northern Cape Province for SA
Manganese. 2011.

Proposed Olyven Kolk Solar Power Plant, Northern Cape: Botanical and Faunal Specialist Assessment.
Specialist Report for Environmental Resources Management (ERM). 2011.

Klawer Wind Farm: Ecological and Biodiversity Assessment: Terrestrial Vertebrate Fauna & Botanical
Specialist Study. Specialist Report for Environmental Resources Management. 2011.

Witberg Wind Farm: Ecological and Biodiversity Assessment: Terrestrial Vertebrate Fauna & Botanical
Specialist Study. Specialist Report for Environmental Resources Management. 2011.

Lambert’s Bay Wind Farm: Ecological and Biodiversity Assessment: Terrestrial Vertebrate Fauna &
Botanical Specialist Study. Specialist Report for Environmental Resources Management. 2011.

Environmental Impact Assessment: Terrestrial Ecology Specialist Study for the Proposed Establishment of
a Renewable Energy Facility near Sutherland, Western and Northern Cape Provinces. Specialist
Report for Environmental Resources Management. 2011.

Ecological Scoping & Baseline Study. Vleesbaai Wind Park Development. Vleesbaai Independent Power
Producers, ERM 2011.

Environmental Impact Assessment: Terrestrial Ecology Specialist Study for the Proposed Establishment of
a Renewable Energy Facility near Beaufort West, Western Cape Province. Specialist Report for
Environmental Resources Management. 2010.

Environmental Impact Assessment: Terrestrial Ecology Specialist Study for the Proposed Establishment of
a Renewable Energy at Konstabel, Western Cape Province. Specialist Report for Environmental
Resources Management. 2010.

Environmental Impact Assessment: Terrestrial Ecology Specialist Study for the Proposed Establishment of
a Renewable Energy Facility at Perdekraal, Western Cape Province. Specialist Report for
Environmental Resources Management. 2010.

Environmental Impact Assessment: Terrestrial Ecology Specialist Study for the Proposed Establishment of
a Renewable Energy Facility near Victoria West, Western and Northern Cape Provinces. Specialist
Report for Environmental Resources Management. 2010.

Research Reports & Peer Reviewed Publications:

Todd, S.W. 2010. Vegetation and Plant Communities Associated with the Tillite and Dolerite Renosterveld
Types of the Avontuur Conservation Area, Nieuwoudtville, South Africa. DRYNET.
Todd, S.W., Milton, S.J., Dean, W.R.J. Carrick, P.J. & Meyer, A. 2009. Ecological best Practice Guidelines for
the Namakwa District. The Botanical Society of South Africa.

Todd, S.W. 2009. Field‐Based Assessment of Degradation in the Namakwa District. Final Report. Mapping
Degradation in the Arid Subregions of the BIOTA South Transect. SANBI.

Todd, S.W. 2009. A fence‐line in time demonstrates grazing‐induced vegetation shifts and dynamics in the
semi‐arid Succulent Karoo. Ecological Applications, 19: 1897–1908.

Todd, S.W. 2007. Characterisation of Riparian Ecosystems. D14 of The WADE Project. Floodwater
Recharge of Alluvial Aquifers in Dryland Environments. GOCE‐CT‐2003‐506680‐ WADE. Sixth
Framework Programme Priority 1.1.6.3 Global Change and Ecosystems.

Todd, S.W. 2006. Gradients in vegetation cover, structure and species richness of Nama‐Karoo shrublands
in relation to distance from livestock watering points. Journal of Applied Ecology 43: 293‐304.

Benito, G., Rohde, R., Seely, M., Külls, C., Dahan, O., Enzel, Y., Todd, S. Botero, B., Morin, E., Grodek, T.,
Roberts, C. 2010. Management of Alluvial Aquifers in Two Southern African Ephemeral Rivers:
Implications for IWRM. Water Resources Management, 24:641–667.

Hahn, B.D., Richardson, F.D., Hoffman, M.T., Roberts, R., Todd, S.W. and Carrick, P.J. 2005. A simulation
model of long‐term climate, livestock and vegetation interactions on communal rangelands in the
semi‐arid Succulent Karoo, Namaqualand, South Africa. Ecological Modelling 183, 211–230.

Malgas, R.R., Potts, A.J., Oettlé, N.M., Koelle, B., Todd, S.W., Verboom G.A. & Hoffman M.T.. 2010.
Distribution, quantitative morphological variation and preliminary molecular analysis of different
growth forms of wild rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) in the northern Cederberg and on the Bokkeveld
Plateau. South African Journal of Botany, 76, 72‐81.

Mills, A., Fey, M., Donaldson, J.D., Todd, S.W. & Theron, L.J. 2009. Soil infiltrability as a driver of plant
cover and species richness in the semi‐arid Karoo, South Africa. Plant and Soil 320: 321–332.

Rahlao, J.S., Hoffman M.T., Todd, S.W. & McGrath, K. 2008. Long‐term vegetation change in the Succulent
Karoo, South Africa following 67 years of rest from grazing. Journal of Arid Environments, 72, 808‐
819.

Hoffman, M.T. & Todd, S.W. 2010. Using Fixed‐Point Photography, Field Surveys, And Gis To Monitor
Environmental Change: An Example From Riemvasmaak, South Africa. Chapter In Repeat
Photography: Methods And Applications In The Natural Sciences. R.H. Webb, Editor. Island Press. In
Press.