Marizanne Vos Curriculum Vitae 74 Stockenstrom Street Worcester 6850 P.O. Box 250 Worcester 6849 Tel: 023 347 0336 Fax: 023 347 5336 Cell: 082 554 2910 marizanne@bolandenviro.co.za Marizanne Vos ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PRACTITIONER Full names: Identity number: Nationality: Language Proficiency: Gender: Marital Status: PERSONAL DETAILS: Marizanne Vos 831205 0152 082 South African citizen Competent in Afrikaans and English (First Language Afrikaans) Female Engaged Age: 28 Drivers license: Code 10 (C1) Computer Literacy: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, ArcGIS 9.1. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: Matriculation: Prieska High School 2002 Afrikaans First Language English Second Language Biology Geography Mathematics Wood work National Diploma: Nature Conservation Cape Peninsula University of Technology (Cape Town, SA) 2004 2006 Plant Studies 1, 2 & 3 Animal Studies 1, 2 & 3 Resource Management 1, 2 & 3 Conservation Administration 1 Conservation Communication 1 & 2 Conservation Development 1 Conservation Ecology 1, 2 & 3 Computer usage 1 Soil Science 1 One year practical training successfully completed at Addo Elephant National Park, as prerequisite for ND: Nature Conservation.
BTech Nature Conservation Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Saasveld Campus (George, SA) 2007 Research Methodology Marine and Coastal Management Fresh Water Management Conservation Management Resource Management 4 Plant Studies 4 Masters Degree: Environmental Management Centre for Environmental Management, University of the Free State (Bloemfontein, SA) 2009 2011 Resources and Processes Corporate Environmental Management and Sustainability Water, Pollution and Rehabilitation Mini-thesis Mini-thesis topic: A comparative study with the objective of quantifying the impacts of Acacia mellifera subsp. detinens on the natural habitat of Rolfontein Nature Reserve, Northern Cape. ~In conjunction with the Department of Environment and Nature Conservation, Northern Cape, in order to assist in their future management and decisionmaking with regard to the correct land management of their nature reserves. Supervisor: Prof. G.N. Smit* *Department of Animal, Wildlife and Grassland Science University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa Certified Courses: (please find copies of relevant certificates attached) 1. Course: ArcGIS 9.1 Institution: In-house course at Boland Environmental Consultants Date: 2011 (2 day course) 2. Course: Environmental Managers as Leaders, Managers and Change Masters (awaiting cert.) Institution: University of the Free State Date: 2010 (2 day course) 3. Course: Landscape Function Analysis (LFA) Institution: North-West University - Potchefstroom Date: 2010 (3 day course) 4. Course: Project Management (MS Project) for Environmental Management Systems Institution: University of the Free State Date: 2009 (4 day course) 5. Course: Arcview Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Institution: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Date: 2007 (7 day course) 6. Course: Problem Animal Management Institution: CapeNature Date: 2005 (7 day course) 7. Course: 4 x 4 Offroad Driving Date: 2005 (1 day course)
Uncertified Training: (please find copies of relevant documentation attached) 1. Course: Weapon handling Institution: Addo Elephant National Park (AENP) Date: 2006 2. Course: Fire fighting Date: 2005 (1 day course) 3. Course: Basic chain saw training Date: 2005 (1 day course) 4. Course: First Aid training Date: 2005 (2 day course) Academic Awards: 1. Award for best report: Conservation Compliance, 2006 2. Award for best report: General Management, 2006 3. Award for Merit Certificate, Nature Conservation, 2006 4. Top BTech Student: Nature Conservation, 2007 5. Lidwala Graduate of the Year, 2008 PRESENTATIONS AT SYMPOSIA: 2010 Vos, M. An assessment to quantify the impacts of Acacia mellifera subsp. Detinens (Blackthorn / Swarthaak) on the natural habitat of Rolfontein Nature Reserve, Northern Cape, South Africa. Kimberley Biodiversity Research Symposium, Kimberley, South Africa, October 2010 (paper). MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS: South African Wildlife Management Association (SAWMA) CAREER HISTORY: January 2011 present: Environmental Assessment Practitioner for Boland Environmental Consultants cc in Worcester. General tasks that are carried out as part of environmental projects: Project management; Identification of and liaison with specialists; Facilitate Public Participation Processes; Use of technology such as computing, GIS (mapping) and GPS; Development of project costings and time frames; Development of in-house decision / EIA / risk management tools; The reading and synthesis of specialist and other reports; Publish reports into appropriate formats and upload to website.
Projects Experience List: Development Projects: Basic Environmental Assessment and Environmental Management Programme for the development of the Aan De Doorns Community Centre and Sports Fields, Worcester. Basic Environmental Assessment and Environmental Management Programme for expansion of an existing free-range chicken farm and clearing of land for agricultural purposes, Farm 440, 478 & RE/441, Worcester. Basic Environmental Assessment and Environmental Management Programme for the consolidation and expansion of two dams on Farms 447 and RE/451, Ceres (Kouebokkeveld). Basic Environmental Assessment for the clearing of virgin land for vineyard development on Klipbos, Farm 112/16, Robertson. Basic Environmental Assessment and Environmental Management Programme for the construction of dams on Portion 44 (Khoi Klaas) and Portion 33 (Mabrin), of Farm 37, Klaasvoogdsrivier, Robertson. Scoping Study for a 3000 inmate New-Generation Correctional Centre in Paarl, Western Cape. Environmental Impact Assessment for the cultivation of virgin soil and construction of a pipeline and dam on Farm 10/9 (Middelburg, Vinkrivier), Robertson. Applications for rectification: NEMA Section 24G application for rectification for the unlawful construction of a dam and infrastructure on Farm 232/2 (Sandfontein), Bonnievale. NEMA Section 24G application for rectification of listed activities commenced without environmental authorisation, Farm 95/1 (Clariswold), Robertson. NEMA Section 24G application for rectification of listed activities commenced without environmental authorisation, Farm 59/11 (Meerlustkloof), Caledon. Biodiversity Projects: Development of a bio-monitoring protocol and update of 2003 Ecological Baseline Study and 2008 Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP), for Anglo American Sishen Mine, Northern Cape, South Africa. Landscape Function Analysis was proposed as a monitoring tool for the bio-monitoring protocol. Animal studies as part of environmental processes: Desktop Faunal Study as part of an Environmental Impact Assessment for the construction of a 75MW Photo-Voltaic Solar Power Plant on Farm 450/6 (Nuwerus), Worcester.
March 2008 December 2010: Environmental Assessment Practitioner at Lidwala Environmental and Planning Services (Pty) Ltd. General tasks that were carried out as part of my job profile: Office Manager for Northern Cape and Free State branches; Environmental Reporting; Facilitating Public Participation Processes; Environmental Monitoring; Environmental Management and Control; Environmental Audits (Performance Assessments); Routine legislative reviews to keep updated with relevant environmental legislation; General Administration; Marketing and Business Development. Projects Experience List: Mining Projects: Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment for the installation of diesel tanks on Anglo American Sishen Mine, Kathu, Northern Cape. Compilation of a Preliminary Mine Closure Plan in terms of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (No. 28 of 2002) for Anglo American Sishen Mine, Kathu, Northern Cape. Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed expansion of infrastructure at Anglo American Sishen Mine, Kathu, Northern Cape. Basic Environmental Assessment for the Sishen Groundwater Export Pipeline, Anglo American Sishen Mine, Kathu, Northern Cape. Annual Environmental Performance Assessments (audits) for Elandslaagte Mining (Pty) Ltd, Northern Cape. Annual Environmental Performance Assessments (audits) for Diamondcore Kimberlite Projects (Pty) Ltd, Northern Cape. Environmental Performance Assessment (audit) for Lidino Trading, Postmasburg, Northern Cape. Environmental Management Systems: Implementation of an Environmental Management System (according to ISO 14001: 2004 standards) for Diamondcore Kimberlite Projects (Pty) Ltd, Northern Cape. Environmental Monitoring: Environmental compliance monitoring (e.g. water quality and dust fall-out monitoring) of mining activities on Erf 1 Windsorton (Barkley West), Northern Cape. Environmental monitoring (e.g. seasonal vegetation surveys) at Diamondcore alluvial and kimberlite mines, Northern Cape. Development Projects: Basic Environmental Assessment for the Kuruman Bulk Water Supply Project (reservoir and pipeline), Northern Cape.
January December 2006 Practical training, as prerequisite for the National Diploma in Nature Conservation, at Addo Elephant National Park (AENP). Work conducted include the following: 1. Resource Management: Indigenous and Alien Vegetation Management Fresh Water Management Soil Erosion Control Game Management Avian Management 2. Conservation compliance (law enforcement): Permit Applications Routine Patrols: anti-poaching / observation / beach / boundary Investigations of Infringement Incident Reporting for Poaching in Coastal Sections 3. General Management: Administration and Human Resource Management Monthly Reporting and Registers Construction and Maintenance 4. Communication: Environmental Education Exhibitions to Promote Conservation and Biodiversity 5. Research: Quantification of the effects of Pinus radiata plantations on the indigenous Alexandria Afromontane forests of the Woody Cape Section, AENP, South Africa. June July 2005 Voluntary work on Doornfontein Game Farm, Petrusville, South Africa. Responsibilities: Skinning and caping of antelope, spotting game (during day/night drives), environmental education. REFERENCES: AVAILABLE ON REQUEST