curriculum vitae marco scholtz

Curriculum Vitae Marco Scholtz

BSc – Tourism

BCom – Tourism Honours

MCom – Tourism

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Marco Scholtz

1) PERSONAL DETAILS

Title Mr

Surname Scholtz

Name(s) Marco

Date of birth 05-05-1987

Age 25

Race White

Gender Male

Marital status Single

Driver’s licence Code 8

Nationality South African

Home language Afrikaans (fluent)

Other languages English

Speak: Fluent

Write: Good

Understand: Good

Religion Christian

ID number 8705055168088

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2) CONTACT DETAILS

Home address

140 Rissik Street

Potchefstroom

2531

Cell phone 071 832 9558

E-mail [email protected]

3) QUALIFICATIONS

Level Institution Year

obtained

Matric certificate Ferrum High School (Newcastle) 2005

BSc – Tourism Degree North-West University (Potchefstroom) 2008

BA – Photography (level 1) North-West University (Potchefstroom) 2008

BCom – Tourism Honours North-West University (Potchefstroom) 2009

MCom – Tourism North-West University (Potchefstroom) 2011

PhD – Tourism North-West University (Potchefstroom) N/A

My matric year consisted of the following subjects: Afrikaans (HG); English (HG); Science

(HG); Biology (HG); Technical drawing (HG); and Computer sciences (HG). I obtained

three distinctions, namely in English, Biology and Technical drawing.

The main subjects in my BSc Tourism degree included: Tourism management; Zoology;

Botany; Geology; Computer sciences; as well as Chemistry, thus providing me with a

diversity of subjects which enable me to get a better understanding of the environment as

well as the way people think. Pertaining to the afore-mentioned, I did a photography course

to enhance my horisons.

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4) CAREER PROFILE

Job Organisation From To Reason for stop

working

Photographer Blueworld.co.za 2008-03 2008-05 Unrealistic work hours

(22:00-02:00)

Demonstrator in

Zoology

North-West Uni.

Potchefstroom 2009-01 2009-05

Temporary job, term

ended

Marketing manager Evenco (NWU-

Potchefstroom) 2009-01 2009-10

Part of Tourism

honours training

Research assistant North-West Uni.

Potchefstroom 2010-01 N/A

Tourism Subject

Facilitator

North-West Uni.

Potchefstroom 2011-01 2011-05

Temporary job,

payment was poor

5) GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS

Ideally, I am seeking a position as manager of a tourism orientated business or as a

researcher as a tertiary institution. I am good at communicating information to individuals,

especially information pertaining to tourism. I want to use my passion for all the aspects of

the field of tourism to create a sense of enthusiasm for it by other parties. I am also able

to travel to any destination at a moment’s notice. My aspirations are to one day make a

difference in the tourism industry and to be part of a variety of tourism related

organisations in order to make a change in South Africa’s tourism industry by means of

education and research. I also strongly feel that there is a need for young researchers and

educators in South Africa, thus making my making my work important.

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6) RESEARCH OUTPUTS

6.1 ARTICLES AND DISSERTATIONS:

SCHOLTZ, M. & SLABBERT, E. 2009. The social impact of the Kruger National Park on

surrounding communities. Potchefstroom: NWU. (Dissertation – Honours BCom)

(Unpublished).

SCHOLTZ, M., SAAYMAN, M. & KRUGER, M. 2012. Recession? What recession?

Reasons for visiting the Kruger National Park. Acta Commercii. (Accepted).

SCHOLTZ, M., SAAYMAN, M. & KRUGER, M. 2012. The influence of the economic

recession on visitors to the Kruger National Park. Journal of economic and financial

sciences, 5(1):241-264.

6.2 CONFERENCES

SCHOLTZ, M. & SLABBERT, E. 2009. The social impact of the Kruger National Park

on surrounding communities. (Paper delivered at the ICNT conference at North-West

University, Potchefstroom Campus from 20 to 22 October 2009.) Potchefstroom, South

Africa. 65p. (Unpublished).

SCHOTLZ, M., SAAYMAN, M. & KRUGER, M. 2010. Recession? What recession?

Reasons for visiting the Kruger National Park. (Paper delivered at the International

graduate research conference at Berjaya University College of Hospitality from 16 to 17

April 2010.) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 17p. (Unpublished).

SCHOLTZ, M., SAAYMAN, M. & KRUGER, M. 2011. The determinants of demand to

the Kruger National Park during the 2008/2009 economic recession. (Paper delivered at

the International Conference on Tourism and Management Studies from 26 to 29

Octover) Algarve, Portugal. 32p. (Unpublished).

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6.3 RESEARCH-BASED TECHNICAL REPORTS

SAAYMAN, M & SCHOLTZ, M. 2012. Visitors’ perceptions of the non-consumptive value of

selected species and game-viewing experiences in South African National Parks. Tourism

Research in Economic Environs & Society: Potchefstroom. 24p.

SAAYMAN, M., SCHOLTZ, M. & SAAYMAN, A. 2012. A marketing analysis and economic

impact of the ABSA Kirkwood Wildlife Festival 2012. Tourism Research in Economic

Environs & Society: Potchefstroom. 26p.

KRUGER, M., SCHOLTZ, M., SAAYMAN, M. & SAAYMAN, A. 2012. Profile and economic

impact of Innibos Arts Festival 2012. Tourism Research in Economic Environs & Society:

Potchefstroom. 36p.

KRUGER, M., SCHOLTZ, M., SAAYMAN, M. & SAAYMAN, A. 2012. A marketing analysis

and economic impact of the Comrades Marathon 2012. Tourism Research in Economic


VAN DER MERWE, P., SCHOLTZ, M. & SAAYMAN, M. 2012. A marketing analysis of

overnight visitors to Augrabies Falls National Park 2012. Tourism Research in Economic


SAAYMAN, M. & SCHOLTZ, M. 2012. A marketing analysis of day visitors to West Coast

National Park. Tourism Research in Economic Environs & Society: Potchefstroom. 22p.

VAN DER MERWE, P., SCHOLTZ, M. & SAAYMAN, M. 2012. A marketing analysis of day

visitors to Namaqua National Park. Tourism Research in Economic Environs & Society:

Potchefstroom. 23p.

SLABBERT, E. & SCHOLTZ, M. 2012. The impact of tourism on the community of Clarens.

Tourism Research in Economic Environs & Society: Potchefstroom. 18p.

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KRUGER, M., SCHOLTZ, M.,SAAYMAN, M. & SAAYMAN, A. 2012. A marketing analysis

and economic impact of The Eagles concerts. Tourism Research in Economic Environs &

Society: Potchefstroom. 47p.

SAAYMAN, M. & SCHOLTZ, M. 2012. A marketing analysis of overnight visitors to Karoo

National Park 2012. Tourism Research in Economic Environs & Society: Potchefstroom.

35p.

SAAYMAN, M. & SCHOLTZ, M. 2012. A marketing analysis of overnight visitors to Addo

Elephant National Park. Tourism Research in Economic Environs & Society: Potchefstroom.

43p.

SAAYMAN, M. & SCHOLTZ, M. 2012. A marketing analysis of overnight visitors to

Mountain Zebra National Park. Tourism Research in Economic Environs & Society:

Potchefstroom. 37p.

VAN DER MERWE, P., SCHOLTZ, M., SAAYMAN, M. & SAAYMAN, A. 2012. A marketing

analysis and economic impact of the Wacky Wine Festival 2012. Tourism Research in

Economic Environs & Society: Potchefstroom. 36p.

KRUGER, M., SCHOLTZ, M. & SAAYMAN, M. 2012. A marketing analysis and economic

impact of the Argus Cycle Tour 2012

KRUGER, M., SCHOLTZ, M.,SAAYMAN, M., SAAYMAN, A. & ROSSOUW, R. 2012. A

marketing analysis and economic impact of the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon 2012.

Tourism Research in Economic Environs & Society: Potchefstroom. 61p.

KRUGER, M., SCHOLTZ, M. & SAAYMAN, M. 2012. A Marketing analysis of attendees at

the Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concert of Hugh Masekela at Kirstenbosch Botanical

Gardens 2012. Tourism Research in Economic Environs & Society: Potchefstroom. 24p.

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SAAYMAN, M. & SCHOLTZ, M. 2012. A marketing analysis of overnight visitors to Addo

Elephant National Park. Tourism Research in Economic Environs & Society: Potchefstroom.

34p.

SLABBERT, E., MALOI, R. & SCHOLTZ, M. 2012. Travel behaviour of visitors to the

Riverside Lifestyle Resort. Tourism Research in Economic Environs & Society:

Potchefstroom. 23p.

SAAYMAN, M. & SCHOLTZ, M. 2012. A marketing analysis of overnight visitors to Golden

Gate National Park. Tourism Research in Economic Environs & Society: Potchefstroom.

40p.

KRUGER, M., SCHOLTZ, M. & SAAYMAN, M. 2012. Executive summary of research

profiles of selected National Parks in South Africa over 10 years. Tourism Research in

Economic Environs & Society: Potchefstroom. 96p.


Mapungubwe National Park. Tourism Research in Economic Environs & Society:

Potchefstroom. 26p.

KRUGER, M., SCHOLTZ, M., SAAYMAN, M. & SAAYMAN, A. 2012. A marketing

analysis and economic impact of John Cleese: The alimony tour in South Africa. Tourism


SAAYMAN, M., PRETORIUS, S.C., & SCHOLTZ, M. 2012. A marketing analysis of

tourists visiting Marakele National Park. Tourism Research in Economic Environs & Society:

Potchefstroom. 37p.

SAAYMAN, M., VAN DER MERWE, P., ROSSOUW, R. & SCHOLTZ, M. 2011. A socio-

economic impact study of the Limpopo Province hunting industry. Institute for Tourism and

Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 28p.

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SAAYMAN, M. & SCHOLTZ, M. 2011. Profile of visitors to the Huisgenoot/You Skouspel

event. Tourism Research in Economic Environs & Society: Potchefstroom. 35p.

KRUGER, M., SCHOLTZ, M., SAAYMAN, M. & SAAYMAN, A. 2011. A marketing

analysis and economic impact of the Script tour in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Tourism



Mountain Zebra National Park. Tourism Research in Economic Environs & Society:

Potchefstroom. 29p.

SAAYMAN, M, SAAYMAN, A. & SCHOLTZ, M. 2011. Profile and economic impact of

Innibos Arts Festival. Tourism Research in Economic Environs & Society: Potchefstroom.

27p.

SAAYMAN, M., SEYMOUR, K. & SCHOLTZ, M. 2012. A marketing analysis of overnight

visitors to Tsitsikamma National Park. Tourism Research in Economic Environs & Society:

Potchefstroom. 27p.

SAAYMAN, M & SCHOLTZ, M. 2011. A marketing analysis of overnight visitors to

Bontebok National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 30p.


overnight visitors to Kgalagadi Tranfrontier National Park. Tourism Research in Economic



visitors to Agulhas National Park. Tourism Research in Economic Environs & Society:

Potchefstroom. 24p.

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visitors to Table Mountain National Park. Tourism Research in Economic Environs &

Society: Potchefstroom. 25p.

VAN DER MERWE, P., SCHOLTZ, M. & SAAYMAN, M. 2011. National profile and

economic impact of biltong hunters in South Africa. Tourism Research in Economic


KRUGER, M., SCHOLTZ, M. & SAAYMAN, M. 2010. Die markprofiel van KykNET

kykers aan die Aardklop Nasionale Kunstefees 2010. Institute for Tourism and Leisure

Studies: Potchefstroom. 26p.

SAAYMAN, M & SCHOLTZ, M. 2010. A marketing analysis of overnight visitors to

Tsitsikamma National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom.

32p.

SCHOLTZ, M., KRUGER, M. & SAAYMAN, M. 2010. The impact of the (2008/2009)

recession on visitation to the Kruger National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure


VAN DER MERWE, P., SCHOLTZ, M. & SAAYMAN, M. 2010. National profile and

economic impact of biltong hunters in South Africa 2010. Institute for Tourism and Leisure


SCHOLTZ, M., KRUGER, M. & SAAYMAN, M. 2010. A marketing analysis of overnight

visitors to Kruger National Park: With specific reference to MATCH June 2010. Institute

for Tourism and Leisure Studies: Potchefstroom. 21p.

VAN DER MERWE, P., SCHOLTZ, M., KRUGER, M. & SAAYMAN, M. 2010. A

marketing analysis for overnight visitors to Augrabies National Park. 33p.

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VAN DER MERWE, P., SCHOTLZ, M., KRUGER, M. & SAAYMAN, M. 2010. A

marketing analysis for overnight visitors to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. 35p.

VAN DER MERWE, P., SCHOLTZ, M. & SAAYMAN, M. 2010. The market profile and

social impact of Table Mountain National Park. Institute for Tourism and Leisure Studies:

Potchefstroom. 37p.

6.4. FIELDWORK IN RESEARCH

Zoology-related fieldwork: - Marloth Park (Behavioural changes in Warthogs) (2008);

- Prozesky Bird Sanctuary (Compilation of bird diversity) (2008); and

- Donkervliet, Vredefort Dome (A study on insect diversity) (2008).

Botany-related fieldwork: - An identification course on the key plant species of Kgaswane Nature Reserve

outside Rustenburg (2007).

Tourism-related fieldwork:

• Addo National Park (2009; 2012);

• Argus Cycle Tour (2012);

• Augrabies National Park (2009);

• Big Concerts (2011 & 2012);

o U2 (FNB Stadium, Johannesburg)

o Roxette (Super Bowl, Sun City; ICCC, Durban; Grand West, Cape Town)

o James Blunt (Coca-Cola Dome)

o Rain: Beatles Tribute Concert (Teatro, Monte-Casino)

o Riverdance (Teatrol, Monte-Casino)

o Coldplay (FNB Stadium, Johannesburg)

o Skouspel (Super Bowl, Sun City)

o John Cleese (Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town)

o Phantom of the Opera (Teatro, Monte-Casino, 5x)

o Sting (Coca-Cola Dome)

o The Eagles (Greenpoint Stadium)

o Michael Bublé (Grand West, Cape Town)

• Bontebok National Park (2009);

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• Boskop Dam tourism plan development (2011);

• Comrades Martahon (2012);

• Cultivaria Wine Festival in Paarl (2009);

• Golden Gate National Park (2008);

• Innibos Arts Festival (2010);

• Karoo National Park (2009, 2010 & 2012);

• Kirkwood Wildlife Festival (2012);

• Klein Karoo National Arts Festival (KKNK) (2011);

• Kruger National Park (Dec 2008, Jun 2009, Dec 2009, Jul 2010, Dec 2010, Jul

2011);

• Marakele National Park rest camp development (2009);

• Midmar Mile (2012);

• Mountain Zebra National Park (2009, 2010 & 2012);

• Namaqua National Park (2009);

• Table Mountain National Park (2010);

• Tsitsikamma National Park (2009-2010);

• Two Oceans Marathon (2012);

• Wedding Expo at the Coca-Cola Dome (2012); and

• Wilderness National Park (2009).

6.5. TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

• Tourism Plan for Bokskop Dam Nature Reserve (Prof. M. Saayman, Prof. P. van der

Merwe & Mr. M. Scholtz)

• Ecotourism plan for Tongaat-Hulett (Prof. M. Saayman, Prof. P. van der Merwe &

Mr. M. Scholtz)

7. AQUIRED SKILLS AND AWARDS

• ATKV-Litdink – Ferrum High School – 2005 (5th place in RSA);

• A.S.T. Trophy for best Computer Science marks in Matric (2005);

• Excursio newspaper (two articles) – Department of Tourism and Leisure Studies,

Potchefstroom – 2009;

• Research assistant (2010); and

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• Evenco (best tourism company for 2009) at Institute for Tourism and Leisure

Studies at the North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus.

• Photography diploma (2008);

• Videography course completed (2010);

• Media editing: Images (Photoshop CS3 & 4);

• Media editing: Videos (Power Producer);

• Media editing: Sound (Nero Trax; Nero Wave editor);

• Basic analysis with SPSS (v.10) statistical program;

• Managed three of the surveys conducted and co-managed many;

• Best Magister (M.Com. Tourism) student in tourism 2010.

The above-mentioned roles taught me how to motivate and manage a team, liaise with

those in authority and be responsible for the team’s performance. These roles also

improved my communication skills as well as how to negotiate with sponsors and work

with strict deadlines. I can carry across ideas and make people understand difficult

work by explaining it to them in a simplified manner. I have an extensive understanding

of how office equipment and computer software works (all Microsoft software as well as

video and picture editing software). I also know how to manipulate media in the form of

pictures, videos and sound.

8. INTERESETS

• Travel (Been all over South Africa, visited Mozambique, Malaysia, Germany and

Portugal);

• Tourism research (to find new trends, to determine motivations for travel as well as

socio-economic and environmental impacts of tourism);

• Writing of articles and technical research papers;

• Cultures (new languages; ways of doing things; new cities); and

• I like to critically analyse the layout of nature and travel magazines and the way they

were edited;

• Avid photographer;

• Outdoor activities (hiking, mountain climbing, golf, soccer, bowls, tennis);

• New as well as upcoming technology;

• Nature and how it works;

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• Politics; and

• Graphic design.

9. REFERENCES

Job Organisation Contact person Contact details

Photographer Blueworld.co.za

Bradley Vogues

(owner and manager

of website)

E-mail: [email protected]

Demonstrator in

Zoology

North-West Uni.

Potchefstroom

Prof. Pieter Theron

E-mail:

[email protected]

Tel: +27 (18) 299 2381

Prof. Mark Maboete

E-mail:

[email protected]

Tel: +27 (18) 299 2501

Researcher

Tourism

Research in

Economic

Environs &

Society (TREES)

at North-West

University

Prof. Melville Saayman

E-mail:

[email protected]

Tel: 018 299 1810

Research

assistant

North-West Uni.

Potchefstroom

Prof. Peet van der

Merwe

E-mail:

[email protected]

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