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CURRICULUM VITAE

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

A senior environmental professional with nineteen years of experience in the environmentalconsulting industry servicing a range of industry sectors, including the energy sector (powergeneration 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), the mining industry, and environmental aspects of environmental planning,development and management reporting.

Strong proven track record as project manager in environmental approval processes,environmental impact assessments, environmental management, due diligence assessments andenvironmental audits, and conducting stakeholder consultation. Successful management andcoaching of teams to deliver environmental reporting on strategic and complex projects.

Provide technical input for projects, specialising in strategic evaluation, Environmental Impact

Assessment studies, Environmental Management Programmes, 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.

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. Due consideration of Equator

Principles and compliance with IFC performance standards is now a part of all projects.

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

• Compliance and auditing

• Environmental and Social Governance Due Diligence reporting

• External and peer review of EIA reporting and EIA process

• Identification and assessment of potential environmental impacts and benefits

• Development of practical and achievable mitigation measures and management plans and

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evaluation of risk to project execution

• Experienced in environmental compliance advise, monitoring and reporting for construction

projects

• Compilation and review of the reports in accordance with all relevant environmental

legislation

• Working knowledge of environmental planning policies, regulatory frameworks and

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, StreamsEcology, Fluvial Geomorphology and Geographic Information Systems.

• M.Sc in Geography (Geomorphology), Rhodes University, Grahamstown, 1996

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

Professional Society Affiliations:Registered with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions as a ProfessionalNatural 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 specialistenvironmental consultant, Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) and advisor. Primaryfocus on energy-sector projects.

Awarded ‘Leading Environmental Consultant on Wind Projects’ by SAWEA (in 2013-2015).

1997 –2005: Associate of Bohlweki Environmental (Pty) Ltd. Environmental Management Unit:Manager; Principle Environmental Scientist focussing on Environmental Management and ProjectManagement.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE AND CLIENTS

Provides environmental management, assessment and advisory services for large-scaledevelopment projects, including:• EIA to evaluate the risk of development,• environmental management tools and best practice solutions at project implementation

stage,• on-site compliance monitoring at project construction and/or operation stage,• Due diligence reporting and review, including Lenders technical advisor.

Key project experience in:• Assessment and management programmes for wind farms

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• Assessment and management programmes for coal-fired power stations• Assessment and management programmes for solar (PV and CSP) facilities• Assessment and management programmes for biomass power plant projects• Assessment and management programmes for gas-to-power projects• Assessment and management programmes for power lines• Compliance advice and construction and/or operation phase monitoring for the energy sector

projects• Compliance monitoring for dam infrastructure• Environmental and Social Governance Due Diligence reporting for renewable energy sector

projects• EIA, EMPR review, revision of Environmental Management Programme (EMP), and Equator

Principle review and Action Plan development for the energy sector projects.

Clients include Independent Power Producers (over 60 IPPs), Eskom Holdings SOC Limited,Department of Water and Sanitation, SANRAL and mining houses.

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Sarah Watson

Profession : Environmental Consultant at Savannah Environmental (Pty) Ltd

Specialisation : Environmental Assessment, Environmental Management, and Geographical

Information Systems (GIS)

Years’ experience : 7 years

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducting environmental impact assessment processes

Project management and administration

Project research

Report writing

Review and integration of specialist and sub-contractors reports

Public participation

Key stakeholder and government engagement

Client liaison


Environmental Assessment

Environmental Management

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Public Participation

Stakeholder Engagement


Degrees:

B.Soc.Sci Honours Geography and Environmental Management (B.Soc.Sci Honours GEM),

University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2008

B.Soc.Sci Geography and Environmental Management (B.Soc.Sci GEM), University of

KwaZulu-Natal, 2007

Professional Society Affiliations:

South African Affiliate of the International Association for Impact Assessment South Africa

(IAIAsa)

Society of South African Geographers (SSAG)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

October 2016 – Present: Savannah Environmental (Pty) Ltd, Environmental Consultant

December 2013 – December 2014: Golder Associates Africa (Pty) Ltd, Environmental

Consultant

January 2011 – November 2013: CSIR, Environmental Consultant

April 2008 – December 2010: K2M Environmental (Pty) Ltd, Environmental Consultant

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS

Combined EIA for the proposed Ishwati Emoyeni Wind Energy Facility and associated Eskom

Transmission and Eskom Distribution Grid Connection Infrastructure near Murraysburg,

Western Cape.

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Combined EIA for the proposed Ishwati Emoyeni Wind Energy Facility and associated Eskom

Transmission and Eskom Distribution Grid Connection Infrastructure near Murraysburg,

Western Cape.

Combined EIA for the proposed Betelgeuse 75 MW Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Projects 1, 2, 3 and

4 near Murraysburg, Western Cape.

EIA for the proposed Universal Wind Energy Project in the Coega IDZ near Port Elizabeth,

Eastern Cape.

PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS

Environmental Screening Study of sites being investigated for Potential Wind Energy Projects

in the Northern, Western and Eastern Cape.

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CURRICULUM VITAE

GABRIELE WOOD

Profession : Public Participation and Social Consultant

Specialisation : Public Participation Process Implementation

Years experience : 9 years


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).


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


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

COAL FIRED POWER STATIONS:

IPP Thabametsi Coal Fired Power Station – EIA (for Newshelf 1282)

Transalloys Coal Fired Power Station – EIA (for Transalloys)

Umbani Coal Fired Power Station – EIA (for ISS Global Mining)

Tshivhaso Coal Fired Power Station – EIA (for Cennergi)

INTEGRATED WASTE WATER MANAGEMENT PLANS AND WATER USE LICENSE

APPLICATIONS:

IPP Thabametsi Coal Fired Power Station – IWWMP AND WULA (for Newshelf 1282)

Yzermyn Coal Mine - IWWMP AND WULA (for Atha Africa Group)

GRID INFRASTRUCTURE CONNECTIONS AND SUBSTATIONS:

Cuprum-Burchell and Burchell to Mooidraai – BA (for Eskom)

Blackwood Power Line and Substation – BA (for VentuSA Energy)

Iziduli Power Line and Substation – BA (for Windlab)

132kV Power Line for the authorised Excelsior Wind Farm (for Amstilinx (RF) (Pty) Ltd)

Saldanha Bay Network Strengthening project – EIA (for Eskom SOC Limited)

RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS:

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)

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)

Ilanga CSP 7, 8 and 9 Solar Facilities – EIA (for Emvelo Eco Projects (Pty) Ltd)

Sol Invictus 1 – 4 PV Solar Energy Facilities – EIA (for Cyracraft (Pty) Ltd)

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Curriculum Vitae

GA Botha

Curriculum Vitae 2015

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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

Postal Address: P.O. Box 786962, Sandton, 2146, Gauteng, South Africa

Mobile: +27 82 683 0970 E-mail: [email protected]

Curriculum Vitae Ms. Megan Diamond completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Management from the

University of South Africa and has been involved in conservation for 18 years. She has ten years’ experience in

the field of bird interactions with electrical infrastructure and during this time has completed impact

assessments for at least 50 projects. In various roles (including Programme Manager) with the Endangered

Wildlife Trust’s Wildlife & Energy Programme and the Programme’s primary project (Eskom-EWT Partnership)

from 2006 to 2013, Megan was responsible for assisting the energy industry and the national utility in

minimising the negative impacts (associated with electrical infrastructure) on wildlife through the provision of

strategic guidance, risk and impact assessments, training and research. Megan (SACNASP Environmental

Science Registration number 300022/14) currently owns and manages Feathers Environmental Services and is

tasked with providing strategic guidance to industry through the development of best practice procedures and

guidelines, reviewing and commenting on methodologies, specialist studies and EIA reports for Renewable

Energy projects and well as providing specialist avifaunal input into renewable energy and power line

developments within South Africa, elsewhere in Africa and across the globe. In addition, Megan has attended

and presented at several conferences and facilitated workshops, as a subject expert, since 2007. Megan is a

co-author of the BirdLife South Africa / Endangered Wildlife Trust best practice guidelines for avian monitoring

and impact mitigation at proposed wind energy development sites in southern Africa and the Avian Wind Farm

Sensitivity Map for South Africa and played an instrumental role in facilitating the endorsement of these two

products by the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA), IAIAsa (International Association for Impact

Assessment South Africa) and Eskom. In 2011/2012, she chaired the Birds and Wind Energy Specialist Group in

South Africa. From 2013 to 2015, Megan chaired the IUCN/SSC Crane Specialist Group’s Crane and Powerline

Network, a working group comprised of subject matter experts from across the world, working in partnership

to share lessons, develop capacity, pool resources, and accelerate collective learning towards finding

innovative solutions to mitigate this impact on threatened crane populations.

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PERSONAL DETAILS NAME : Megan Diamond

DATE OF BIRTH : 7 December 1978

MARITAL STATUS : Married with 2 dependents

DRIVERS LICENSE : Code 08

HOME LANGUAGE : English

OTHER LANGUAGES : Afrikaans

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE : Proficient in Microsoft Office Some GIS experience (Arc GIS 3.2, Arc Map 9 and QGIS)

COMPETENTCIES & SKILLS : Good communication and interpersonal skills. Reliable, flexible, motivated and a critical thinker. Capable of working in a team

EDUCATION INSTITUTION : University of South Africa (UNISA) 2002 – 2009 COURSE : BSc with specialization in Environmental Management

ACCREDITATION NAME: : South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions REGISTRATION NUMBER: : 300022/14

CATEGORY: : Certificated Natural Scientist

FIELD OF PRACTICE: : Environmental Science

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (RELEVANT TO THIS PROJECT)

JULY 2013 – PRESENT

Feathers Environmental Services

POSITION:

Owner and Avifaunal Specialist

DUTIES RELATED TO POSITION: Perform specialist avifaunal assessment studies to minimise the impact of industrial infrastructure on

birds and their habitats;

Provide strategic guidance to industry through the development of best practice procedures and guidelines;

Review and comment on methodologies, specialist studies and EIA reports for Renewable Energy projects;

Provide input into renewable energy and power line developments elsewhere in Africa and across the globe;

Manage the collection and collation of relevant and complete desktop and/or field datasets;

Manage pre- and post-construction avifaunal monitoring data collected at wind and solar energy facilities;

Site assessments, either as part of the project team or independently;

Preparation of reports according to project deadlines, including the use of Geographic Information Systems to portray data;

Attendance of specialist integration meetings;

Liaison with stakeholders where necessary

OCTOBER 2006 – JUNE 2013

The Endangered Wildlife Trust - Wildlife & Energy Programme (EWT- WEP)

POSITION:

EWT Wildlife & Energy Programme Manager: July 2011 to June 2013 Eskom-EWT Strategic Partnership Manager: January 2010 to June 2011 Eskom-EWT Strategic Partnership Distribution Coordinator: July 2007 to December 2009 Avifaunal Specialist: October 2006 to June 2007

DUTIES RELATED TO POSITION: Programme management

• Annually review the Programme’s conservation and research strategic objectives and update in accordance with the EWT’s and Programme’s Vision and Mission incl. work plans for staff etc;

• Ensure correct recruitment procedures are followed, correct staff management, staff succession; • Ensure timeous, professional delivery on all aspects of Wildlife & Energy Programme activities; • Formulate, prioritise and approve relevant research and conservation projects; • Ensure acceptable quality of all research projects and their outputs; • Participate in international network liaison as and when required; • Maintain good liaison & ensure positive relations with EWT staff at all levels; • Produce regular popular articles & Media releases on the Wildlife & Energy Programme projects and

outputs & contribute to the EWT publications; • Establish & maintain a network with relevant national & international stakeholders; • Deliver presentations at relevant meetings, functions, workshops & conferences on behalf of the

Programme;

• Assist with compilation of newsletters, updating of webpage, compilation of press articles, any advocacy issues;

• Identify & establish partnerships to achieve Wildlife & Energy Programme conservation goals.

Eskom –EWT Strategic Partnership

• Ensure that this partnership is managed effectively and sustainably against its goals. Manage staff in this division.

• Develop and maintain relationships with Eskom

• Negotiate the terms of reference for the annual service level agreements between EWT and Eskom, to ensure the sustainability of the relationship.

• Compile annual report to Eskom Corporate Environment and Sustainability. • Produce monthly reports to Eskom’s regional grids on the status of incident follow-up.

• Attend applicable forums to interact with Eskom stakeholders.

• Participate in international network liaison as and when required.

• Maintain a network with all relevant local and regional level stakeholders (meetings, forums, workshops, etc).

• Identify research needs relating to the management of wildlife interaction with power lines.

• Conduct research projects on wildlife and power line interaction and present the results at national and international conferences and workshops.

• Development and implementation of training for Eskom field services staff (at various levels) in the management of wildlife interactions.

• Conduct special investigations on power lines relating to wildlife induced faulting. Environmental Impact Assessment Division • Ensure that this division operates effectively and efficiently at all times, and manage staff in this

division.

• Conduct specialist avifaunal studies for new power lines developments including: tendering/quoting for the projects, conducting field work, preparing reports, presenting results & negotiating the acceptance of recommendations, final “walk through” as part of Environmental Management Plans; general project management, all liaison with clients, Eskom, authorities, Interested and Affected Parties etc.

New initiatives

• Identify suitable new initiatives and opportunities in line with the Programme’s Vision and mission; • Develop and expand these opportunities as far as possible.

Management and administration • Ensure all Programme staff have relevant terms of reference • Ensure that all Programme staff are performance appraised against their terms of reference • Compile and manage Programme budgets, monthly reports, work plans and strategy • Monitor expenditure and take corrective action if necessary • Ensure timely delivery on all projects to all stakeholders • Participate in monthly EWT Conservation Forum and Conservation Management Team meetings

AUGUST 2002 – SEPTEMBER 2006

TRAFFIC East/Southern Africa: South Africa

POSITION:

Programme Administrator / Assistant Research Officer

DUTIES RELATED TO POSITION:

• Providing administrative support (PA duties) to the Project Manager & National Representative • Co-coordinating and reporting to the Project Steering Committee and the Donor (DANIDA) on a

budget of R3,5 million.

• The completion of data-capture process for the CITES permit database as well as assisting with the transformation of the permit database from DBase into Microsoft Access format.

• Liaise directly with Government environmental departments, regarding permit collection and queries.

• Providing information relating to CITES permits wildlife trade to interested parties i.e. Government departments and Provincial Nature Conservation authorities.

• Assisting the National Representative and Programme Officers of TRAFFIC East/Southern Africa: South Africa with their research or other general work as directed.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT & SPECIALIST EXPERIENCE Bird Impact Assessment Studies for Power Line EIA’s:

Transmission Substation and Power Lines:

Umfolozi – Empangeni 765kV power line

Etna – Glockner 400kV power line

Epsilon Substation and associated 400kV turn-ins

Malelane substation extension and associated 275kV turn-ins

Mokopane Integration Project

Distribution Substations and Power Lines:

Tabor – Botlokwa 132kV power line

Leloko Substation and associated 132kV turn-ins

Karee substation extension

Mamogale substation

Makolokwe substation

Dilopye substation extension

Klipspruit substation extension

Veekraal substation extension

Substation 15 extension

Marang to Substation 16 kingbird 88kV power line

Koster substation extension

Leseding Dilokong 132kV power line and Dilokong substation extension

Mattafin 132kV power line

Khutala Kendal 132kV Integration Network

Marang-Wildeplats 88kV power line

Marang-Shaft 15 88kV power line

Hilltop substation extension

Ararat-Minpro 88kV power line

Wilge-Bravo 132kV power line

Bravo substation

Phokeng 88kV power line

Koster-Trident-Shylock 88kV power line

Shylock substation extension

Vryburg substation

Swartruggens-Moedwil 88kV power line

Phalaborwa 33kV power line

Kiepersol-Nwarele 132kV power line

Bernina-South Deep-Elsreef 132kV power line

Hoxane Substation and 132kV power line

Tweedracht 132kV power line

Deelpan 22kV power line

Avifaunal “walk-throughs” (EMP’s):

Gamma Hydra 765kV

Dedisa-Grassridge 400kV

Hydra Perseus 765kV

Etna-Glockner 400kV

Simmerpan Integration 400kV

Masa Ngwedi 765kV and 400kV

Venus Ariadne 400kV

Niewehoop Upington 400kV

MTS Klipkraal 132kV

Strategic Assessments for Master Electrification Plans:

Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Pretoria region

Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Thohoyandou region

Strategic Environmental Assessment for Eskom Transmission Division – parts of KwaZulu Natal, Free State,

Gauteng, Mpumalanga and the North West provinces

Bird mortality investigations & other studies:

Special investigation into Weaver faulting on Witpoort 11kV

Special investigation into Guineafowl faulting on Zandfontein 132kV

Special investigation into bird mortalities on 88kV distribution line located within the proximity of an

abattoir – Phalaborwa

Special investigation to assess the risk of the refurbished power lines to vultures in the Potchefstroom

area

Special investigation into bird mortalities on 132kV power line on the property Paardeplaats, Lydenburg

Risk assessment of the distribution power lines occurring on the Venetia Limpopo Nature Reserve,

Limpopo province

Risk assessment of the pole mounted box transformers on the Mabula Game Reserve, Limpopo province

Opinion Letters:

Tsitsikama Power Line Basic Assessment Amendment

Research projects:

Long term fixed site monitoring of wildlife interactions with power lines and experimental assessment of

bird collision mitigation across a range of biomes

Testing of appropriate mitigation measures to eliminate the impact that large mammals have on the

electrical infrastructure inside the Kruger National Park.

Literature review of bird collision mitigation

Magaliesburg Risk Assessment

Investigation into Vulture Mortalities at Rhino and Lion Park.

Renewable Energy Projects

Specialist Avifaunal Studies:

Lethabo Solar Photovoltaic Facility

Majuba Solar Photovoltaic Facility

Tutuka Solar Photovoltaic Facility

Preconstruction monitoring data analysis:

ACED Renewables – Cookhouse Wind Farm

RED CAP Investments – Kouga Wind Farm (Central Cluster)

Opinion Letters:

Nojoli Wind Farm Substation & Power Line Integration

Peer Reviews:

Stormberg Wind Energy Facility – Review of Preconstruction Monitoring Methodologies

Gunstfontein Wind Energy Facility – Review of Preconstruction Monitoring Methodologies

Stormberg Wind Energy Facility – season 1 & 2 progress report review

Gunstfontein Wind Energy Facility – season 1 & 2 progress report review

Goereesoe Wind Energy Facility – final preconstruction monitoring report and environmental impact

assessment report review

Gibson Bay Wind Energy Facility – final preconstruction monitoring report and environmental impact

assessment report review

Guidelines:

BirdLife South Africa / Endangered Wildlife Trust best practice guidelines for avian monitoring and impact

mitigation at proposed wind energy development sites in southern Africa and the Avian Wind Farm

Sensitivity Map for South Africa

Guidance on avian post construction monitoring techniques for renewable energy developments with

specific reference to Migrating Soaring Birds (MSB’s) in the Rift Valley-Red Sea Flyway

Other Infrastructure Projects

Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Wolmerton Maintenance Depot Upgrade

Frankfort KRAFT Paper Mill Project

Amadasig Residential Development

Silicon Smelters Evaporation Dam Rehabilitation

CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCES COMPANY NAME : The Endangered Wildlife Trust CONTACT PERSON : Yolan Friedmann POSITION : CEO TELEPHONE NUMBER : (011) 372 3600 COMPANY NAME : TRAFFIC East/Southern Africa: South Africa CONTACT PERSON : David Newton POSITION : Regional Representative TELEPHONE NUMBER : (012) 342 8304

CV of Ilya Goryashin

Date of birth: 17th August, 1983 Mob. phone: +7 911 562 6941 (Russia) +27 79 090 8139 (South Africa) E-mail: [email protected]

EDUCATION:

2008-2011 (Hons)

All-Russian State Distance Institute of Finance and Economics. Speciality “Finances and Credit”. Qualification – Financial Management

2000-2005 (Hons)

Arkhangelsk State Technical University. Heat Power Engineering Faculty. Qualification – engineer with the specialty “Industrial Heat and Power Engineering”

OTHER TRAINING:

2005-2008 Arkhangelsk State Technical University (Post-graduate course). Speciality “Heat Power Engineering”

LANGUAGES: Russian - mother tongue, English – fluent

OTHER SKILLS: User of PC with the basic knowledge of AutoCAD, Kompas-3D, and CFX. Flexibility mechanisms of the Kyoto Protocol, carbon mapping, development of JI and CDM projects, GHG emissions inventories, energy analysis of building heating systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Since 2009 BWC, Head of Operations

2008-2009 CCGS LLC, Principal Specialist, Department of Project Development

2007-2008 Camco International Ltd, JI Specialist

2005-2007 Arkhangelsk State Technical University, Assistant lecturer of Heat engineering department

2004-2005 Arkhangelsk State Technical University, Energy saving center, Engineer of chief power man department

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE IN THE REGIONS:

Country Date

Russian Federation 2004-2009

The Republic of Macedonia 2008

The Republic of South Africa Since 2009 ongoing

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

Name of the project Project status Activity

CDM

Construction of a new gas-engine combined heat and power plant in Skopje, Republic of Macedonia

Registered by the CDM Executive Board, Ref. number: 2437

The first CDM project registered in Macedonia

PDD development, project support during the validation process

Climate Change Impact Assessment - H2 Energy Power Station and Associated Infrastructure Scoping Report November 2016

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Neusberg Grid Connected Hydroelectric Power Plant, South Africa

Registered by UNFCCC, Ref. number: 7536

The first REIPPPP hydropower project registered in South Africa under CDM

Supervision of PDD preparation. Project support during the validation process

De Aar Grid Connected 10 MW Solar Park, South Africa


The first solar power project registered in South Africa under CDM


Small-scale solar electrical programme, South Africa


The only PoA with combination of AMS-I.D. and AMS.-I.F. in the RSA

Supervision of the PoA-DD, CPA Template and Specific CPA-DD preparation, programme support during the validation process

Kathu Grid Connected 100 MW Solar Park, South Africa



Prieska Grid Connected 20 MW Solar Park, South Africa



South African Grid Connected Wind Farm Programme



South African Large Scale Grid Connected Solar Park Programme



Amakhala Emoyeni Grid Connected 138.6 MW Wind Farm, Phase 1, South Africa



De Aar Grid Connected 100.5 MW Wind Farm, South Africa

Positive validation by DOE, Ref. number: 7608


Springbok Grid Connected 55.5 MW Wind Farm, South Africa

Positive validation by DOE, Ref. number: 6181


Waste energy to electricity at ArcelorMittal’s Vanderbijlpark Steel, South Africa

PIN developed, PDD developed and is being validated

Supervision of the PIN and PDD preparation, project support during the validation process

Gouda Grid Connected 120 MW Wind Farm, South Africa

PIN developed, PDD developed

Supervision of the PIN and PDD preparation

Deep River Grid Connected 70 MW Wind Farm, South Africa



Exxaro West Coast Wind Farm, South Africa



Sishen Grid Connected 100 MW Solar Park, South Africa



Climate Change Impact Assessment - H2 Energy Power Station and Associated Infrastructure Scoping Report November 2016

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Waste heat recovery for electricity generation at Ulco cement plant, South Africa



Waste heat to electricity at ArcelorMittal’s Vanderbijlpark Steel, South Africa



Wagnbiekiespan Grid Connected 25 MW Solar Park, South Africa



Namaqualand Grid Connected 49.5 MW Wind Farm, South Africa



Coega Grid Connected 10 MW Solar Park, South Africa



Richards Bay Grid Connected 80 MW Wind Farm, South Africa



Hluhluwe Grid Connected 60 MW Wind Farm, South Africa



Happy Valley Grid Connected 40 MW Wind Farm, South Africa



Use of kiln dust as a feed material for the Ulco cement plant, South Africa



JI

Biomass wastes to energy at OJSC “Ilim Group” Branch in the town of Bratsk

Registered by UNFCCC, ITL ID: RU1000233

The first registered biomass waste to energy JI project in Russia

PDD development, project support during the determination process

Wood waste to energy in Severoonezhsk, the Arkhangelsk Region, the Russian Federation

Registered by UNFCCC, ITL ID: RU1000270

The first registered small-scale JI project in Russia


Technical re-equipment of Elets CHP plant with installation of Combined-Cycle Unit of 52 MW

PDD developed Positive determination by AIE


Energy switch to renewables in Novoshakhtinsk, Russia

PDD developed PDD development

Theresa (Terri) Bird Pr. Sci. Nat. (PhD, Wits) [email protected]

Curriculum Vitae

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Airshed Planning Professionals (Pty) Ltd.

Air Quality Specialist (Mar 2012 – Present)

Quantification of air emissions and impact assessment, air dispersion modelling, air quality data monitoring and analysis, development of air quality management plans. Presentation of courses addressing Air Quality Management in South Africa. Themes presented included: meteorology in the context of atmospheric dispersion; atmospheric dispersion modelling; and, developing air quality management plan.

Air Quality Specialist Work Experience

Airshed Planning Professionals (Pty) Ltd. (Airshed) provides specialist studies of the impacts on air quality from the following perspectives:

as contributions to Environmental Impact Assessments for proposed projects; and,

for compliance assessment of active operations through

a. monitoring, and reporting, ambient air quality; and,

b. dispersion modelling assessment of impacts.

At Airshed I have contributed to projects assessing the impact of various operations: either active or proposed. Responsibilities include: compiling project information requests; summarising and interpreting ambient air quality data; collating technical information for emissions quantification; preparations, analysis and write-up of meteorology for dispersion modelling; setup, extraction and presentation of dispersion modelling results; report write-up; and presentation of findings at specialist workshops. The scope of project experience is detailed below.

Projects contributing to Environmental Impact Assessments

Project type Experience

Mining (including coal, platinum, tin and rare earth minerals)

At least three proposed open-cast coal mining projects, mostly on the Mpumalanga Highveld.

Air quality assessment for the expansion of an underground platinum mine to include a concentrator facility and tailings facility.

Assessment of underground mining of cassiterite (the mineral ore mined for tin) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The project included the assessment of emissions along a long-distance haul road from the mine to Mombasa for export.

Three rare earth mineral mining projects included dispersion model runs to assist the radiation specialist assessment of impact of radioactive compounds.

Ash disposal facilities for coal-fired power stations

Conducted the assessment of impact of ash disposal facilities coal-fired power stations requiring additional disposal. Assessment included the estimation of increased life-time cancer risk as a result of exposure to carcinogenic metals in the wind-blown dust from the disposal facilities.

Coal-fired power stations

An assessment of an independent power producer in Botswana for the combined impact of an open-cast coal mine and the associated coal-fired power station.

Tyre pyrolysis plant Assisted on an assessment of a plant that will use waste tyres as raw material to

produce machine and vehicle oils.

Domestic waste landfill

Assessing the health and odour impacts of a domestic waste landfill to support residential development plans for the area.


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Air Quality Management Plans (AQMP)


Provincial Level AQMP

Involvement included:

- baseline assessment of climatic conditions and ambient air quality across the Province;

- collation of questionnaires from point-source emission;

- point-source emissions inventory database management

Assisted with quantification of vehicle emissions and with dispersion modelling of baseline emissions.

Main contributor to management plan write-up.

The management intervention strategies proposed in the AQMP were a collaborative effort of the technical project team, which included the client and consultants.

Platinum smelter complex

Fugitive dust emissions from ground-level sources and materials handling were a concern for a platinum smelter complex. The project scope included the identification of all sources; the quantification and ranking of emissions; and proposed management strategies. A risk assessment model was used to assess where the variability of emission sources would constitute a risk if improperly managed.

Diamond mine

The project scope for a Botswana-based diamond mine approaching end-of-life required the assessment of current and future impacts of operations on the ambient air quality; including the development of an air quality management plan and the proposal of an ambient air quality monitoring network, based on the findings of the impact assessment.

Atmospheric Impact Reports (AIR)


Coal-to-liquid fuel refineries

Postponement application included four sites with multiple point-sources and modelling iterations for all sources emitting at four different levels for multiple pollutants.

A collaborative project where my responsibilities included: model simulations, post-processing and extractions; management of model extractions and management of file transfer for peer review process; graphic summaries results; mapping of results; and, graphic presentation of measured ambient air quality. My contributions to the written report included: report template sections (as per Government Gazette No. 36904: 747); summary of meteorological data used in the assessment; measured ambient air quality; results analysis, interpretation and write-up; and, a literature review of potential impacts of the operations on the environment.

Crude oil refinery

Postponement application included emissions from multiple point-sources, and fugitive emissions from storage tanks; modelling iterations for all sources emitting at two different levels for sulfur dioxide [from point sources] and total volatile organic compounds (TVOCS) [from tanks].

A collaborative project where I focused on the point-sources, including the model simulations; post-processing and extractions; graphic results summaries; and, graphic presentation of measured ambient air quality. Contributions to the written report included: report template sections; summary of meteorological data used in the assessment; measured ambient air quality; results analysis, interpretation and write-up.


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Atmospheric Impact Reports (AIR)


Fertilizer production

Assessment report (prepared as AIR) included emissions from multiple point-sources; modelling iterations for all sources emitting at two different levels for particulate matter and ammonia emissions.

A collaborative project where my responsibilities included: model simulation setup, post-processing and extractions; graphic summaries results; mapping of results; and, graphic presentation of measured ambient air quality. My contributions to the written report included: report template sections (as per Government Gazette No. 36904: 747); summary of meteorological data used in the assessment; measured ambient air quality; results analysis, interpretation and write-up.

Platinum smelter Postponement application included emissions from the smelter furnace and

converter; modelling iterations for the sources emitting at two different levels where the pollutant of concern was sulfur dioxide.

* all projects listed above supported the application for postponement of stricter Minimum Emissions Standards applicable to Listed Activities

Veterinary waste incinerator

New Atmospheric Emissions License (AEL) application for a State Veterinary incinerator. The assessment included calculating emission rates from the incinerator; dispersion modelling; preparation of an AIR (as per Government Gazette No. 36904: 747); and completing the technical sections of the AEL application.

Ambient air quality monitoring projects

Project type Comments regarding project details and involvement

Ferrochrome smelter complex

Compiled reports for the dustfall monitoring campaign for a period of 12 months. Results were compared with the relevant legislation and recommendations made for source management as required.

Platinum smelter complex

Project scope required monthly reports of the ambient sulfur dioxide concentrations downwind of a platinum smelter complex, for a 12 month reporting period. Report preparation included: data cleaning and filtering; data analysis, presentation; and report write-up.

Dustfall monitoring Collate, summarise and report on dustfall rates, and metal content, after

laboratory analysis. Project contract for 12 months for the proposed expansion of a coal mine in Botswana.

Air quality training

Training organisation Details of involvement

National Association for Clean Air (NACA)

Presenting the module regarding the Development of Air Quality Management Plans

Module forms part of a 5-day course presented annually

Centre for Environmental Management (CEM), University of the North-West (Potchefstroom)

Presented two modules:

1. Development of Air Quality Management Plans

2. Air Pollution Meteorology

Modules forms part of a 2-day course presented annually, or at special request


Curriculum Vitae

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EDUCATION

University of the Witwatersrand

Ph.D. (School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences) (2006 - 2011)

Thesis title: Some impacts of sulfur and nitrogen deposition on the

soils and surface waters of the Highveld grasslands, South Africa.

M.Sc. (School of Animal, Plant and Environmental Sciences) (1999 – 2001).

Dissertation title: Some effects of prescribed understory burning on

tree growth and nutrient cycling, in Pinus patula plantations.

B.Sc. (Hons) (Botany) (1998)

Project title: The rate of nitrogen mineralization in plantation soils,

in the presence of Eucalyptus grandis wood chips.

Courses: Wetland ecology, Ecophysiology and Environmental studies.

B.Sc. (1995 – 1997) Botany III, Geography III, Zoology II.

_________________________________________________ Digby Wells and Associates (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd (Subsidiary of Digby Wells & Associates (Pty) Ltd). Co. Reg. No. 2010/008577/07. Turnberry Office Park, 48

Grosvenor Road, Bryanston, 2191. Private Bag X10046, Randburg, 2125, South Africa Tel: +27 11 789 9495, Fax: +27 11 789 9498, [email protected], www.digbywells.com

________________________________________________ Directors: AJ Reynolds (Chairman) (British)*, GE Trusler (C.E.O), GB Beringer, LF Koeslag, J Leaver*, NA Mehlomakulu, DJ Otto

*Non-Executive _________________________________________________

Mr Mashudu Rafundisani

Hydrologist

Water Geo-Sciences Department

Digby Wells Environmental

1 Education

1.1 Formal

■ Bsc (Hons) Environmental Management (University of Venda).

1.2 Courses

■ 2015: 2D – Free Surface Water Flow Modelling (New HEC-RAS version 5.0) (University of Pretoria)

■ 2016: Project Management (Primeserv Group Limited)

2 Language Skills

Tshivenda: Excellent

English: Excellent

Zulu: Fair

Tsonga: Fair

Sepedi: Fair

3 Employment

■ 2013 - Present: Hydrologist at Digby Wells Environmental.

4 General Experience

■ Baseline hydrological studies by reviewing literature and analyzing data such as

rainfall, temperature, humidity, wind speed, Stream flows, soils, etc. of a study area

to obtain the existing hydrological conditions. This includes report writing and

summarizing the above data into graphs, tables and figures.

■ Conducting hydrological studies into the impacts that developments (mostly mining)

may have on the surface water environment. This includes using an adopted impact

assessment methodology to determine the significance of the impacts. Reports


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include the description of the methods used and the results obtained as well as to

provide mitigation measures for identified impacts.

■ Water quality sampling and the interpretation of water quality results by summarizing

results into tables, graphs and figures. This includes the generation of a report

describing the sampling methods used and results obtained, and identification of

possible sources of pollution, as well as suggesting mitigation measures to reduce

the pollution.

■ Setup of water quality monitoring networks.

■ Streamflow monitoring and the interpretation of flow monitoring measurements.

■ Floodline modelling using HEC-RAS software to determine flood water elevations.

This includes delineating catchments using GIS software, determining the flood

peaks for the delineated catchments by analyzing rainfall, land use, slope, soils, etc.,

and using an appropriate method to determine the flood peaks.

■ Development of storm water management plans according to GN704 to separate

clean and dirty water at development sites.

■ Development of water and salt balances in order to manage mine water.

5 Software Experience

■ Utility Program for Drainage (UPD)

■ ArcGIS

■ HEC-RAS

■ WRSM2000




*Non-Executive _________________________________________________

Dr Robel Gebrekristos

Department Manager: Water Geosciences


1 Education

■ 2007, Ph.D. (Hydrogeology), University of the Free State, South Africa

■ 2004, M.Sc. (Hydrogeology), University of the Free State, South Africa

■ 1999, B.Sc. (Geology), University of Asmara, Eritrea

2 Language Skills

■ Fluent – English, Tigrinya

■ Basic - Arabic

3 Employment

■ Digby Wells Environmental, South Africa, Department Manager: hydrogeology,

October 2011 to present.

■ Environmental Resources Management, Senior hydrogeologist, April 2009 – October

2011.

■ Knight Piésold (Pty) Ltd, South Africa, Hydrogeologist, July 2007 to April 2009.

■ Institute for Groundwater Studies, University of the Free State, South Africa,

Researcher, April 2004 – July 2007.

■ Umvoto Africa (Pty) Ltd. Cape Town, South Africa, Intern, November 2002 – January

2003 and June 2003 – July 2003

■ Geology Department, University of Asmara, Eritrea Hydrogeologist, October 1999 –

February 2002.

4 Experience

■ Project management

■ Numerical modelling (using finite difference or element). This includes mine

dewatering design and environmental impact assessments

■ Conceptual modelling

■ Surface and groundwater sampling and water quality assessment




■ Geophysical and geochemical data interpretation

■ Aquifer testing data interpretation

■ Packer testing and interpretation

■ Borehole drilling, supervision and data logging

■ Tailings seepage analysis (analytically and numerically)

■ Water and salt balance modelling (using Excel or GoldSim)

5 Project Experience

Recent 15 projects include:

■ Hendrina Coal Mine | Glencore South Africa (Pty) Ltd | South Africa | March 2016 to

August 2016 | Groundwater task manager, groundwater conceptual and numerical

modelling, hydrogeological data interpretation and field cooperation

■ Regional Tailings Storage Facility | Sibanye Gold Ltd. | South Africa | January 2015 –

January 2016 | Groundwater task manager, groundwater modelling, hydrogeological

data interpretation and field coordination

■ Groundwater Modelling in Support of the IWWMP Update | Sappi South Africa Ltd |

South Africa | August 2014 – January 2016 | Groundwater modelling and impact

assessment

■ Temo Coal Mine | Namane Resources | South Africa | May 2015 to January 2016 |

Feasibility level groundwater assessment in support for pit slope stability, water

balance modelling for mine water management

■ Elandsfontein Colliery | Anker Coal | South Africa | January 2015 to January 2016 |

Mine decant assessment, numerical modelling, environmental impact assessment,

numerical and conceptual modelling, hydrogeological data interpretation and field

coordination

■ Falea Mine Dewatering | Rockgate Corp. | Mali | April 2013 – January 2014 | Project

manager, groundwater modelling, well field investigation, hydrogeological data

interpretation and fieldwork coordination.

■ Zandbaken Mine | Xstrata Coal | South Africa | July 2012 – February 2014 |

Groundwater modelling, hydrogeological data interpretation and fieldwork

coordination

■ Nooitgedacht Mine | Xstrata Coal | South Africa | December 2012 – May 2014 |

Groundwater modelling, hydrogeological data interpretation and fieldwork

coordination


■ Bokoni Mine | Anglo Platinum | South Africa | December 2013 – May 2014 | Project

manager, groundwater modelling, hydrogeological data interpretation and fieldwork

coordination

■ Union Colliery | BHP Energy Coal | South Africa | October 2011 – June 2013 |

Groundwater modelling and hydrogeological data interpretation

■ Geluksdal TSF | Gold One | South Africa | February 2012 – June 2013 | Groundwater

modelling, hydrogeological data interpretation and fieldwork coordination

■ Bokoni Mine | Anglo Platinum | South Africa | November 2011 – May 2012 | Project

manager, groundwater modelling, hydrogeological data interpretation and fieldwork

coordination

■ Boikarabelo Mine | Resource Generation | South Africa | February 2012 – November

2013| Groundwater modelling, hydrogeological data interpretation and fieldwork

coordination

■ Bathopele Mine | Anglo Platinum | South Africa | 2010 – 2011 | Groundwater

modelling, hydrogeological data interpretation and fieldwork coordination

■ Grootegeluk Mine | Exxaro Mine | South Africa | 2009 – 2010| Groundwater

modelling and hydrogeological data interpretation

6 Professional Affiliations

■ The South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions

■ The Geological Society of South Africa: Membership number: 967074

■ International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH)

■ Ground Water Division of the Geological Society of South Africa

7 Professional Registration

■ Registered Professional Natural Scientist (PrSciNat) with the South African Council

for Natural Scientific Professions – Registration Number: 400175/08

8 Publications

Gebrekristos, R., Packer Testing and analytical Modelling for Groundwater Inflow Estimation

for Proposed Shafts. (Best Paper at Biennial South African Groundwater Conference,

Johannesburg, 21-23 September 2015)

Gebrekristos, R., Blast Curtain Optimised with a Numerical Model for TSF Seepage Control.

Biennial South African Groundwater Conference, Johannesburg, 21-23 September 2015.

Gebrekristos, R.A and Cheshire, P. (2012). Hydrogeological properties of the UG2

pyroxenite aquifers of the Bushveld Complex. The South African Institute of Mining and

Metallurgy Platinum, 18-20 September 2012.


Gebrekristos, R.A, Cheshire, P. and Kotze J. (2011). Analytical Modelling Based on Strong

Conceptual Site Models. Biennial South African Groundwater Conference, Pretoria, 16 – 18

September 2011.

Mills, M.E, van Gool, J., Kotze, J. and Gebrekristos, R.A. (2011). Development of a

Conceptual Model to Assist with Closure of a Contaminated Hydrogeologically Complex Sit.

Biennial South African Groundwater Conference, Pretoria, 16 – 18 September 2011.

Gebrekristos, R., Single-Well Dilution Test for In-Situ Effective Porosity Estimation. Biennial

South African Groundwater Conference, Stellenbosch, 16 – 18 November 2009.

Gebrekristos, R., Challenges Of DNAPL Characterisation in Fractured Aquifers. Biennial

South African Groundwater Conference, Stellenbosch, 16 – 18 November 2009.

Usher, B.H., Pretorius, J.A. and Gebrekristos, R.A. (2008). Guidelines for the Acceptance of

Monitored Natural Attenuation Processes in South Africa. WRC Project No. 1501/3/08,

Water Research Commission, South Africa

Gebrekristos, R.A., Pretorius, J.A. and Usher, B.H. (2008). Manual for Site Assessment at

DNAPL Contaminated Sites in South Africa. WRC Project No. K5/1501/2/08, Water

Research Commission, South Africa

Pretorius, J.A., Usher, B.H., and Gebrekristos, R.A. (2008). Groundwater Monitoring

Guidelines for DNAPLs in South African Aquifer. WRC Project No. 1501/4/08, Water

Research Commission, South Africa

Usher, B.H., Pretorius, J.A., and Gebrekristos, R.A. (2008). Field and Laboratory

Investigations to Study the Fate and Transport of Dense Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids

(DNAPLs) in Groundwater. WRC Project No. 1501/5/08, Water Research Commission,

South Africa

Gebrekristos, R.A., Shapiro, A.M., and Usher, B.H., (2008), In Situ estimation of the effective

chemical diffusion coefficient of a rock matrix in a fractured aquifer: Hydrogeology Journal,

Vol 16, page 629-638.

Usher, B.H., Pretorius, J.A., and Gebrekristos, R.A. (2008). Dense Non-Aqueous Phase

Liquids in South Africa: A LAYMAN’S GUIDE. WRC Project No. TT 325/08, Water Research

Commission, South Africa

Pretorius, J.A., Usher, B.H., and Gebrekristos, R.A. (2008). Handbook for DNAPL

Contaminated Sites in South Africa. WRC Project No. TT 326/08, Water Research

Commission, South Africa

Gebrekristos, R.A. (2007). Characterization of DNAPLs in Fractured South African Aquifers.

PhD Thesis, University of the Free State, South Africa

Gebrekristos, R., Usher, B., Lenong, SE., Pretorius, J., Innovative methods to characterize

fractured rock aquifers and comparison to established methods. (Best Poster at Biennial

South African Groundwater Conference, Bloemfontein, 8-10 October 2007)


Gebrekristos, RA, Shapiro, AM and Usher, BH, In situ estimation of the effective chemical

diffusion coefficient of the rock matrix in a fractured aquifer Biennial South African

Groundwater Conference, Bloemfontein, 8-10 October 2007.

Gebrekristos, RA and Usher, BH (2007) A column experiment to characterise DNAPL

Saturation using Partitioning Interwell Tracer Test (PITT) Biennial South African

Groundwater Conference, Bloemfontein, 8-10 October 2007.




*Non-Executive _________________________________________________

Mrs. Karabo Lenkoe-Magagula

Senior Hydrogeologist

Water Geosciences


1 Education

■ BSc Hons (Hydrogeology), University of Pretoria

■ BSc Geology, University of Pretoria

■ BSc Chemistry, University of Pretoria

2 Language Skills

■ English and Setwana-Fluent

■ Siswati and Afrikaans

3 Employment

■ Digby Wells and Associates, Johannesburg. April 2015-current

■ ERM Consulting-April 2014-March 2015

■ SLR Consulting-October 2008-February 2014

■ Environmental Resource Management (ERM)-January 2007-October 2008

4 Experience

■ Project management

■ Conceptual modelling

■ Aquifer testing and interpretation

■ Packer testing and interpretation

■ Borehole drilling, supervision and data logging

■ Surface and groundwater sampling and water quality assessment

■ Geochemistry analysis and interpretation




5 Project Experience

■ Groundwater Monitoring- Mining Sector

Quarterly and monthly monitoring programme which involves sampling of

boreholes and report writing. This project was outcome was to design a

monitoring plan for the client, improve the quality of data and reduce the number

of boreholes currently being sampled.

■ Rural Water Supply

Geophysical survey and borehole siting for water supply in a rural village of North

West, which is fully dependent of groundwater. Investigation of groundwater

chemistry quality and utilization within the Mogalakwena Local Municipality in the

Waterberg District Municipality.

■ Geohydrological Study- Mining sector

Specialist input to the EIA report. My duties involved, project management (i.e.

finances, client liaising, managing subcontractors), hydrocensus, siting of

boreholes, drilling and pumping test supervision, data analysis (chemistry,

geochemistry and pumping test results) and technical report writing (including the

conceptual model).

■ Geohydrological Study Associated with New Tailings Dam- Mining Sector

Specialist input to the EIA report. My duties involved, project management (i.e.

finances, client liaising, managing subcontractors), hydrocensus, siting of

boreholes, drilling and pumping test supervision, data analysis (chemistry and

pumping test results) and technical report writing (including the conceptual

model).

■ Waste classification of mine stockpiles

A waste classification study and geochemistry assessment for mining company

residues in accordance with SANS 10234 and the Globally Harmonized System of

Classification

6 Professional Affiliations

■ The South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions

■ Ground Water Division of the Geological Society of South Africa

7 Professional Registration

Registered Professional Natural Scientist (PrSciNat) with the South African Council for

Natural Scientific Professions – Registration Number: 400030/12


8 Publications

J.E. Cobbing, K. Eales, J. Gibson, K. Lenkoe and B.L. Cobbing (2015). Operation and

maintenance (O &M) and the perceived unreliability of domestic groundwater supplies in

South Africa. South Africa Journal of Geology, March 2016

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Ashleigh Blackwell

Profession : Environmental Assessment Practitioner

Specialisation : Environmental Impact Assessment, Soil Science, Conservation and

Ecology

Experience : 8 Months


Providing consulting services to clients for Environmental-related matters

Conducting Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes

Preparation of EIA reports and review

Compilation and review of Environmental Management Plans

Data Capture, research and review

Execution of professional consulting services for a variety of projects

Ad-Hoc GIS mapping

Permitting reporting

Public consultation and Public Participation

Development of project proposals for procuring new work or projects

CORE COMPETENCIES

Compilation of environmental reports in accordance with relevant environmental legislative

requirements

Undertaking public participation processes for a variety for projects

Identification and assessment of potential negative environmental impacts and benefits

through the review and manipulation of data and specialist studies

Identification of practical and achievable mitigation measures and the development of

appropriate management plans

Compilation of Soil and Agricultural Potential Specialist Studies

Consideration of all Ecological and Conservation principles in report compilation

SKILL BASE

Report Writing, drafting proposals and tenders;

Negotiating skill and Problem solving;

GIS Mapping in ArcGIS

Ability to work independently and in a team;

Verbal, written and good presentation skills;

Time management and workload management;

Facilitation skills; and

Organizational, planning and analytic skills.

Land and soil classification and Assessment

Application of Ecological and Conservation principles to reports undertaken


Degrees:

B.S.c (Hons) Conservation Ecology and Entomology – Stellenbosch University, 2015

LLB Law (currently in the application process for 2017) – UNISA

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Current Employment – Savannah Environmental (Pty) Ltd

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Applications, Proposals and Tenders

• Section 53 Application for the Suurplaat Wind Energy Facility, Northern and Western Cape

• EIA Application Hopefield

• Roodeplaat Dam Development EMPr proposal – Including Tender attendance

• Lenasia School Transfer Facility EIA proposal – Including Tender attendance

• Representation at a number of tender briefings

• Part 1 and 2 EIA Amendment applications

• Part 1 Amendment application for the transfer of holdership of a waste licence for REDISA

• Section 53 Application for the Tshivhaso Coal-Fired Power Station, Limpopo

Water Use Licencing

• Review of a Water Use Licence for the Orlando Ekhaya Waterfront Development

• IWWULA and Section 27 motivation for the Olifantshoek Substation and Powerline

Basic Assessment Reporting

• Skuitdrift Solar Energy Facility Basic Assessment Report (Scuitdrift Solar Project (Pty) Ltd)

• Olifantshoek Substation and Powerline Basic Assessment (Eskom Holdings SOC)

• Identified watercourse crossing within the authorised Klawer Wind Energy Facility

(Vendiwell (Pty) Ltd.)

• Waste Management Licencing for 3 pre-processing Depot (REDISA)

Scoping and EIA Reporting

• Karoshoek Solar Valley Strengthening Project (Emvelo Eco-Projects)

Specialist Reporting

• Review and Update of the Orkney Solar Facility Soil and Agricultural Report

• Compilation of the Palese Soil and Agricultural Scoping Report

Environmental Management Report:

• EMPr for Skuitdrift Solar Energy Facility (Scuitdrift Solar Project (Pty) Ltd.

• OEMPr for Konkoonsies 10MW Solar Facility (BioTherm Energy)

• OEMPr for Aries 10MW Solar Facility (BioTherm Energy)

• EMPr for the Hartebeeste Wind Farm Facility (Juwi Renewable Energy)

GIS Mapping

• GIS Mapping for Hopetown 75MW PV facility

• GIS Mapping for Richards Bay Gas to Power Facility

• GIS Mapping for Skuitdrift Solar Project

Public Participation Assistance

• Public Participation for Saldanha Bay Strengthening Network Project

• Public Participation for ESKOM Majuba and Tutuka PV facilities

• Public Participation for ESKOM Majuba and Tutuka PV facilities

• Appointed to undertake the Public Participation Manager role for 1 month.

Name: Prof (CW) Cornie Van Huyssteen Position: Associate Professor Department: Soil- and Crop- and Climate Sciences Email: [email protected] Address: LG1.G30 GRONDKUNDE IB 54 9999 Telephone: 051 4019247 Office: LG1.G30 Short CV Cornie van Huyssteen is an associate professor in the Department of Soil, Crop and Climate Sciences at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein. He lectures Introductory Soil Science, Advanced Soil Chemistry and Advanced Soil Geomorphology. His research focuses on the relationship between soil morphology and soil hydrology. From 1991 to 1999 he was employed by the Institute for Soil, Climate and Water of the Agricultural Research Council, where he aided in the land type survey and spatial analysis of soil data. He received his B.Sc. Agric. in 1991, his M.Sc. in 1995, both at the University of Stellenbosch and his Ph.D. in 2004 at the University of the Free State. He is current vice-chair of the IUSS working group for the World Reference Base and immediate past president of the Soil Science Society of South Africa. He is author or co-author of 25 reviewed papers. Publications (Short List) Van Huyssteen, C.W. D.P. Turner, P.A.L. le Roux 2013. Principles of soil classification and

the future of the South African system. S. Afr. J. Plant Soil. 30: 23-32.

Kuenene, B., C.W. van Huyssteen, P.A.L. le Roux. 2013. Selected soil properties as

indicators of soil water regime in the Cathedral Peak VI catchment, KwaZulu-Natal.

S. Afr. J. Plant Soil. 30: 1-6.

Van Huyssteen, C.W. 2012. Hydrological classification of orthic A horizons in Weatherley,

South Africa. S. Afr. J. Plant & Soil. 29: 101-107.

Kuenene, B., C.W. van Huyssteen, P.A.L. le Roux, M. Hensley & C. Everson. 2011.

Facilitating interpretation of the Cathedral Peak VI catchment hydrograph using soil

drainage curves. S. Afr. J. Geo. 114:525-534.

Du Preez, C.C., P.N.S. Mnkeni & C.W. van Huyssteen. 2011. Knowledge review on land use

and soil organic matter in South Africa 1. Spatial variability and rangeland stock

production. S. Afr. J. Sci. 207: 27-34.

Du Preez, C.C., P.N.S. Mnkeni & C.W. van Huyssteen. 2011. Knowledge review on land use

and soil organic matter in South Africa 2: Arable crop production. S. Afr. J. Sci. 207:

35-42.

Smith, K. & C.W. van Huyssteen. 2011. The effect of degree and duration of water saturation

on selected redox indicators: pe, Fe2+ and Mn2+. S. Afr. J. Plant Soil. 28:119-126.

Publications

a) Articles 25 b) Books 0 c) Chapters in books 0 d) Pamphlets 0

Area(s) of Interest: Soil redox chemistry and morphology, Wetland soils, Hydropedology, Soil mapping & interpretation, Soil-Plan-Water Interaction, Soil Classification Courses Presented: Introduction Soil Science (GKD214), Advanced Soil Chemistry (GKD414), Advanced Pedology (GKD625)

CV Jaco van der Walt

PERSONAL PARTICULARS:

NAME: Jaco van der Walt MARITAL STATUS: Married with two dependants DATE OF BIRTH : 1977-11-04 Work Address 37 Olienhout Street, Modimolle, 0510 E-MAIL: [email protected] MOBILE: +27 82 373 8491 FAX: +27 86 691 6461

SYNOPSIS

Jaco has been actively involved as a professional archaeologist within the heritage management field in southern Africa for the past 15 years. Jaco acted as council member for the Association of Southern African Professional Archaeologist (ASAPA Member #159) in the Cultural Resource Management (CRM) portfolio for two years (2011 – 2012). Jaco was also a Research Associate with the University of Johannesburg from 2011 – 2013. He is well respected in his field and published in peer reviewed journals and presented his findings on various national and international conferences.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Date of matriculation: 1995 Particulars of degrees/diplomas and/or other qualifications: Name of University or Institution: University of Pretoria Degree obtained : BA Major subjects : Archaeology

Cultural Heritage Tourism Year of graduation : 2001 Name of University or Institution: University of the Witwatersrand Degree obtained : BA [Honours] Major subjects : Archaeology Year of graduation : 2002 Name of University or Institution : University of the Witwatersrand Degree Obtained :BA [Masters] Major subject :Archaeology Year of Graduation :2012

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

2011 – Present: Owner - 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 2001 - 2002: CRM Archaeologists, For R & R Cultural Resource Consultants,

Polokwane 2000: Museum Assistant, Fort Klapperkop. Countries of work experience include: Republic of South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Tanzania, The Democratic Republic of the Congo,

Lesotho and Zambia.

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MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

o Association of Southern African Association Professional Archaeologists. Member number 159 o Association of Southern African Association Professional Archaeologists Cultural Resource Management

Section Accreditation: Field Director Iron Age Archaeology

Field Supervisor – Colonial Period Archaeology, Stone Age Archaeology and Grave Relocation

o Accredited CRM Archaeologist with SAHRA o Accredited CRM Archaeologist with AMAFA o Co-opted council member for the CRM Section of the Association of Southern African Association

Professional Archaeologists (2011 – 2012)

REFERENCES:

1. Prof Marlize Lombard Senior Lecturer, University of Johannesburg, South Africa E-mail: [email protected]

2. Prof TN Huffman Department of Archaeology Tel: (011) 717 6040 University of the Witwatersrand

3. Alex Schoeman University of the Witwatersrand E-mail: [email protected]

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CURRICULUM VITAE

ELIZE BUTLER

PROFESSION: Palaeontologist

YEARS’ EXPERIENCE: 23 years in Palaeontology

EDUCATION: B.Sc Botany and Zoology, 1988

University of the Orange Free State

B.Sc (Hons) Zoology, 1991


Management Course, 1991


M. Sc. Cum laude (Zoology), 2009

University of the Free State

Dissertation title:The postcranial skeleton of the Early Triassic non-mammalian

Cynodont Galesaurus planiceps: implications for biology and lifestyle

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Registered as a PhD fellow at the Zoology Department of the UFS

2013 to current

Dissertation title:A new gorgonopsian from the uppermost Daptocephalus Assemblage

Zone, in the Karoo Basin of South Africa

MEMBERSHIP

Palaeontological Society of South Africa (PSSA) 2006-currently

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Part time Laboratory assistant Department of Zoology & Entomology

University of the Free State Zoology

1989-1992

Part time laboratory assistant Department of Virology

University of the Free State Zoology

1992

Research Assistant National Museum, Bloemfontein 1993 –

1997

Principal Research Assistant National Museum, Bloemfontein

and Collection Manager 1998 – currently

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TECHNICAL REPORTS

1. PIA desktop: Palaeontological Impact Assessment of the proposed development

of private dwellings on portion 5 of farm 304 Matjesfontein Keurboomstrand,

Knysna District, Western Cape Province. 2014.

2. PAI site visit and report:Palaeontological Impact Assessment for the proposed

upgrade of existing water supply infrastructure at Noupoort, Northern Cape

Province. 2014.

3. PIA desktop: Palaeontological impact assessment of the proposed consolidation,

re-division and development of 250 serviced erven in Nieu-Bethesda, Camdeboo

local municipality, Eastern Cape. 2015.

4. PAI site visit and report:Palaeontological impact assessment of the proposed

mixed land developments at Rooikraal 454, Vrede, Free State. 2015.

5. PIA exemption report: Palaeontological exemption report of the proposed truck

stop development at Palmiet 585, Vrede, Free State. 2015.

6. PAI site visit and report: Palaeontological impact assessment of the proposed

Orange Grove 3500 residential development, Buffalo City Metropolitan

Municipality East London, Eastern Cape. 2015

7. PAI site visit and report: Palaeontological Impact Assessment of the proposed

Gonubie residential development, Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality East

London, Eastern Cape Province. 2015.


Ficksburg raw water pipeline. 2015

9. PAI site visit and report: Palaeontological Heritage Impact Assessment report

on the establishment of the 65 mw Majuba Solar Photovoltaic facility and

associated infrastructure on portion 1, 2 and 6 of the farm Witkoppies 81 HS,

Mpumalanga Province. 2015.


township establishment on the remainder of portion 6 and 7 of the farm

Sunnyside 2620, Bloemfontein, Mangaung metropolitan municipality, Free State,

Bloemfontein. 2015.

11. PIA desktop: Palaeontological Impact Assessment of the proposed Woodhouse 1

photovoltaic solar energy facilities and associated infrastructure on the farm

Woodhouse729, near Vryburg, North West Province. 2015.

12. PIA desktop: Palaeontological Impact Assessment of the proposed Woodhouse 2

photovoltaic solar energy facilities and associated infrastructure on the farm

Woodhouse 729, near Vryburg, North West Province. 2015.

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13. PIA desktop:Palaeontological Impact Assessment of the proposed Orkney solar

energy farm and associated infrastructure on the remaining extent of Portions 7

and 21 of the farm Wolvehuis 114, near Orkney, North West Province. 2015.

14. PIA desktop: Palaeontological Impact Assessment of the proposed Spectra foods

broiler houses and abattoir on the farm Maiden Manor 170 and Ashby Manor 171,

Lukhanji Municipality, Queenstown, Eastern Cape Province. 2015.

15. PIA desktop: Palaeontological Impact Assessment of the proposed construction

of the 150 MW Noupoort concentrated solar power facility and associated

infrastructure on portion 1 and 4 of the farm Carolus Poort 167 and the

remainder of Farm 207, near Noupoort, Northern Cape. Prepared for Savannah

Environmental. 2016.

16. PIA site visit and report: Palaeontological Impact Assessment of the proposed

Woodhouse 1 Photovoltaic Solar Energy facility and associated infrastructure on

the farm Woodhouse 729, near Vryburg, North West Province. 2016.


Woodhouse 2 Photovoltaic Solar Energy facility and associated infrastructure on

the farm Woodhouse 729, near Vryburg, North West Province. 2016.

18. PIA Desktop: Proposed 132kV overhead power line and switchyard station for

the authorised Solis Power 1 CSP project near Upington, Northern Cape. 2016.

19. PIA site visit and report: of The Proposed Senqu Pedestrian Bridges in Ward 5

of Senqu Local Municipality, Eastern Cape Province. 2016.

20. Recommended Exemption From Further Palaeontological Studies: Proposed

Construction Of The Modderfontein Filling Station On Erf 28 Portion 30, Founders

Hill, City Of Johannesburg, Gauteng Province. 2016.


Construction Of The Modikwa Filling Station On A Portion Of Portion 2 Of

Mooihoek 255 Kt, Greater Tubatse Local Municipality, Limpopo Province. 2016.


Construction Of The Heidedal Filling Station On Erf 16603, Heidedal Extension 24,

Mangaung Local Municipality, Bloemfontein, Free State Province. 2016.

23. Recommended Exemption from further Palaeontological studies: Proposed

Construction of the Gunstfontein Switching Station, 132kv Overhead Power Line

(Single Or Double Circuit) And Ancillary Infrastructure For The Gunstfontein Wind

Farm Near Sutherland, Northern Cape Province. 2016.

24. PIA site visit and report of the proposed Galla Hills Quarry on the remainder of

the farm RoodeKrantz 203, in the Lukhanji Municipality, division of Queenstown,

Eastern Cape Province. 2016.

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25. PIA monitoring: Chris Hani District Municipality Cluster 9 water backlog project

phases 3a and 3b: Palaeontology inspection at Tsomo WTW. 2016.

26. PIA Site visit and Report: Palaeontological Impact Assessment of the proposed

construction of the 150 MW Noupoort concentrated solar power facility and

associated infrastructure on portion 1 and 4 of the farm Carolus Poort 167 and

the remainder of Farm 207, near Noupoort, Northern Cape. 2016.


upgrading of the main road MR450 (R335) from the Motherwell to Addo within

the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and Sunday’s river valley Local Municipality,

Eastern Cape Province. 2016.

28. PIA site visit and report: Palaeontological Impact Assessment construction of

the proposed Metals Industrial Cluster and associated infrastructure near

Kuruman, Northern Cape province. 2016.

29. PIA site visit and report: Palaeontological Impact Assessment for the proposed

construction of up to a 132kv power line and associated infrastructure for the

proposed Kalkaar Solar Thermal Power Plant near Kimberley, Free State and

Northern Cape Provinces. 2016.


development of two burrowpits (DR02625 and DR02614) in the Enoch Mgijima

Municipality, Chris Hani District, Eastern Cape. 2016.

31. PIA desktop: Ezibeleni waste Buy-Back Centre (near Queenstown), Enoch

Mgijima Local Municipality, Eastern Cape. 2016

32. PIA desktop: Palaeontological Impact Assessment for the proposed construction

of two 5 Mw Solar Photovoltaic Power Plants on Farm Wildebeestkuil 59 and Farm

Leeuwbosch 44, Leeudoringstad, North West Province. 2016.

33. PIA desktop: Palaeontological Impact Assessment for the proposed development

of four Leeuwberg wind farms and basic assessments for the associated grid

connection near Loeriesfontein, Northern Cape Province.2016.

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CONFERENCE CONTRIBUTIONS

NATIONAL

PRESENTATION

Butler, E., Botha-Brink, J., and F. Abdala.A new gorgonopsian from the

uppermost Dicynodon Assemblage Zone, Karoo Basin of South Africa.18 the

Biennial conference of the PSSA 2014.Wits, Johannesburg, South Africa.

INTERNATIONAL

Attended the Society of Vertebrate Palaeontology 73th Conference in Los Angeles,

America.October 2012.

CONFERENCES:POSTER PRESENTATION

NATIONAL

Butler, E., and J. Botha-Brink.Cranial skeleton of Galesaurusplaniceps, implications for

biology and lifestyle.University of the Free State Seminar Day, Bloemfontein.

South Africa. November 2007.

Butler, E., and J. Botha-Brink.Cranial skeleton of Galesaurusplaniceps, implications for

biology and lifestyle.14th Conference of the PSSA, Matjiesfontein, South Africa.

September 2008:

Butler, E., and J. Botha-Brink.The biology of the South African non-

mammaliaformcynodontGalesaurusplaniceps.15th Conference of the PSSA,

Howick, South Africa. August 2008.

INTERNATIONAL VISITS

Natural History Museum, London July 2008

Paleontological Institute, Russian Academy of Science, Moscow

November 2014

Morné de Jager

Personal Data

Identity Number 711221 5062 080 Date of Birth 21 December 1971 Sex Male Marital Status Married, three children Driver’s license Code 08 Nationality South African Home Language Afrikaans (speak, read and write) Other Languages English (speak, read and write) Higher Educational Qualifications B.Ing (Chemical Engineering) [Pretoria University] Previous Employment JCI

Wates Meiring and Barnard Department of Water Affairs and Forestry M2 Environmental Connections cc

Current Employment Enviro-Acoustic Research cc

Short Resumé

Morné started his career in the mining industry as a bursar Learner Official (JCI, Randfontein), working

in the mining industry, doing various mining related courses (Rock Mechanics, Surveying, Sampling,

Safety and Health [Ventilation, noise, illumination etc] and Metallurgy. He did work in both

underground (Coal, Gold and Platinum) as well as opencast (Coal) for 4 years. He changed course from

Mining Engineering to Chemical Engineering after his second year of his studies at the University of

Pretoria.

After graduation he worked as a Water Pollution Control Officer at the Department of Water Affairs

and Forestry for two years (first year seconded from Wates, Meiring and Barnard), where duties

included the perusal (evaluation, commenting and recommendation) of various regulatory required

documents (such as EMPR’s, Water Licence Applications and EIA’s), auditing of licence conditions as

well as the compilation of Technical Documents.

Since leaving the Department of Water Affairs, Morné has been in private consulting for the last 15

years, managing various projects for the mining and industrial sector, private developers, business,

other environmental consulting firms as well as the Department of Water Affairs. During that period

he has been involved in various projects, either as specialist, consultant, trainer or project manager,

successfully completing these projects within budget and timeframe. During that period he gradually

moved towards environmental acoustics, focusing on this field exclusively since 2007.

He has been interested in acoustics as from school days, doing projects mainly related to loudspeaker

design. Interest in the matter brought him into the field of Environmental Noise Measurement,

Prediction and Control. He has been doing work in this field for the past 8 years, and was involved

with the following projects in the last few years:

726 Wiedrigh st Moreleta Park 0181

Cell: 082 – 565 4059 Tel: 012 – 004 0362 Fax 086 – 621 0292 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected]



Project Experience – Acoustics

Wind Energy

Facilities

Full Environmental Noise Impact Assessments for - Bannf (Vidigenix), iNCa Gouda (Aurecon SA), Kangnas

(Aurecon), Plateau East and West (Aurecon), Wolf (Aurecon), Outeniqwa (Aurecon), Zen (Savannah

Environmental – SE), Goereesoe (SE), Springfontein (SE), Garob (SE), Project Blue (SE), ESKOM Kleinzee (SE),

Walker Bay (SE), Oyster Bay (SE), Hidden Valley (SE), Happy Valley (SE), Deep River (SE), Tsitsikamma (SE), AB

(SE), West Coast One (SE), Hopefield II (SE), Namakwa Sands (SE), VentuSA Gouda (SE), Dorper (SE), Amakhala

Emoyeni (SE), Klipheuwel (SE), Cookhouse (SE), Cookhouse II (SE), Rheboksfontein (SE), Suurplaat (SE), Karoo

Renewables (SE), Koningaas (SE), Eskom Aberdene (SE), Spitskop (SE), Castle (SE), Khai Ma (SE), Poortjies (SE),

Korana (SE), IE Moorreesburg (SE), Saldanha (Terramanzi), Loeriesfontein (SiVEST), , Rhenosterberg (SiVEST),

Noupoort (SiVEST), Prieska (SiVEST), Canyon Springs (Canyon Springs), Msenge Emoyeni (Windlab),

Gunstfontein (SE), Komsberg (ARCUS), Umsinde Emoyeni (ARCUS), Dwarsrug (SiVEST)

Mining and

Industry

Full Environmental Noise Impact Assessments for - BECSA – Middelburg (Golder Associates), Kromkrans

Colliery (Geovicon Environmental), SASOL Borrow Pits Project (JMA Consulting), Lesego Platinum (AGES),

Tweefontein Colliery (Cleanstream), Evraz Vametco Mine and Plant (JMA), Goedehoop Colliery (Geovicon),

Hacra Project (Prescali Environmental), Der Brochen Platinum Project (J9 Environment), Delft Sand (AGES),

Brandbach Sand (AGES), Verkeerdepan Extension (CleanStream), Dwaalboom Limestone (AGES), Jagdlust

Chrome (MENCO), WPB Coal (MENCO), Landau Expansion (CleanStream), Otjikoto Gold (AurexGold),

Klipfontein Colliery (MENCO), Imbabala Coal (MENCO), ATCOM East Expansion (Jones and Wagner), IPP

Waterberg Power Station (SE), Kangra Coal (ERM), Schoongesicht (CleanStream), EastPlats (CleanStream),

Chapudi Coal (Jacana Environmental), Generaal Coal (JE), Mopane Coal (JE), Glencore Boshoek Chrome (JMA),

Langpan Chrome (PE), Vlakpoort Chrome (PE), Sekoko Coal (SE), Frankford Power (REMIG), Strahrae Coal

(Ferret Mining), Transalloys Power Station (Savannah), Pan Palladum Smelter, Iron and PGM Complex

(Prescali), Fumani Gold (AGES), Leiden Coal (EIMS), Colenso Coal and Power Station (SiVEST/EcoPartners),

Klippoortjie Coal (Gudani), Rietspruit Crushers (MENCO), Assen Iron (Tshikovha), Transalloys (SE), ESKOM

Ankerlig (SE), Pofadder CSP (SE), Nooitgedacht Titano Project (EcoPartners), Algoa Oil Well (EIMS), Spitskop

Chrome (EMAssistance), Klippoortjie Coal (Gudani), Vlakfontein South (Gudani), Leandra Coal (Jacana),

Grazvalley and Zoetveld (Prescali), Tjate Chrome (Prescali), Langpan Chromite (Prescali), Vereeniging

Recycling (Pro Roof), Meyerton Recycling (Pro Roof), Hammanskraal Billeting Plant 1 and 2 (Unica)

Road and Railway K220 Road Extension (Urbansmart), Boskop Road (MTO), Sekoko Mining (AGES), Davel-Swaziland-Richards

Bay Rail Link (Aurecon), Moloto Transport Corridor Status Quo Report and Pre-Feasibility (SiVEST),

Postmasburg Housing Development (SE), Tshwane Rapid Transport Project, Phase 1 and 2 (NRM

Consulting/City of Tshwane), Transnet Apies-river Bridge Upgrade (Transnet), Gautrain Due-diligence (SiVest),

N2 Piet Retief (SANRAL)

Airport Oudtshoorn Noise Monitoring (AGES), Sandton Heliport (Alpine Aviation), Tete Airport Scoping

Noise monitoring Peerboom Colliery (EcoPartners), Thabametsi (Digby Wells), Doxa Deo (Doxa Deo), Harties Dredging (Rand

Water), Xstrata Coal – Witbank Regional (Xstrata), Sephaku Delmas (AGES), Amakhala Emoyeni WEF

(Windlab Developments), Oyster Bay WEF (Renewable Energy Systems), Tsitsikamma WEF (Cennergi and SE),

Hopefield WEF (Umoya), Wesley WEF (Innowind), Ncora WEF (Innowind), Boschmanspoort (Jones and

Wagner), Nqamakwe WEF (Innowind), Hopefield WEF Noise Analysis (Umoya), Dassiesfontein WEF Noise

Analysis (BioTherm), Transnet Noise Analysis (Aurecon), Jeffries Bay Wind Farm (Globeleq), Sephaku Aganang

(Exigo), Sephaku Delmas (Exigo), Beira Audit (BP/GPT), Nacala Audit (BP/GPT), NATREF (Nemai), Rappa

Resources (Rayten)

Small Noise Impact

Assessments

TCTA AMD Project Baseline (AECOM), NATREF (Nemai Consulting), Christian Life Church (UrbanSmart),

Kosmosdale (UrbanSmart), Louwlardia K220 (UrbanSmart), Richards Bay Port Expansion (AECOM), Babalegi

Steel Recycling (AGES), Safika Slag Milling Plant (AGES), Arcelor Mittal WEF (Aurecon), RVM Hydroplant

(Aurecon), Grootvlei PS Oil Storage (SiVEST), Rhenosterberg WEF, (SiVEST), Concerto Estate (BPTrust), Ekuseni

Youth Centre (MENCO), Kranskop Industrial Park (Cape South Developments), Pretoria Central Mosque

(Noman Shaikh), Soshanguve Development (Maluleke Investments), Seshego-D Waste Disposal

(Enviroxcellence), Zambesi Safari Equipment (Owner), Noise Annoyance Assessment due to the Operation of

the Gautrain (Thornhill and Lakeside Residential Estate), Upington Solar (SE), Ilangalethu Solar (SE), Pofadder

Solar (SE), Flagging Trees WEF (SE), Uyekraal WEF (SE), Ruuki Power Station (SE), Richards Bay Port Expansion

(AECOM), Babalegi Steel Recycling (AGES), Safika Ladium (AGES), Safika Cement Isando (AGES), RareCo (SE),

Struisbaai WEF (SE), Perdekraal WEF (ERM), Kotula Tsatsi Energy (SE), Olievenhoutbosch Township (Nali)

Project reviews

and amendment

reports

Loperberg (Savannah), Dorper (Savannah), Penhoek Pass (Savannah), Oyster Bay (RES), Tsitsikamma

(Cennergi), Amakhala Emoyeni (Windlab), Spreeukloof (Savannah), Spinning Head (SE), Kangra Coal (ERM),

West Coast One (Moyeng Energy), Rheboksfontein (Moyeng Energy), De Aar WEF (Holland)

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND DESIGN

Registration Number of Corporation: 2000/050124/23

PO Box 2122, Westville, 3630

tel: 031 2668241, fax: 031 2668241, email: [email protected]

Name JONATHAN MARSHALL

Nationality British

Year of Birth 1956

Specialisation Landscape Architecture / Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment / Environmental Planning / Environmental Impact Assessment.

Qualifications

Education Diploma in Landscape Architecture, Gloucestershire College of Art and Design, UK (1979)

Environmental Law, University of KZN (1997)

Professional Registered Professional Landscape Architect (South Africa)

Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (UK)

Certified Environmental Assessment Practitioner of South Africa.

Member of the International Association of Impact Assessment, South Africa

Languages English - Speaking - Excellent

- Reading - Excellent

- Writing - Excellent

Contact Details Post: PO Box 2122

Westville

3630

Republic of South Africa

Phone: +27 31 2668241, Cell: +27 83 7032995

Key Experience

Jon qualified as a Landscape Architect at Cheltenham (UK) in 1979. He has been a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute (UK) since 1986. He is also a registered Landscape Architect and Environmental Assessment Practitioner of South Africa.

During the early part of his career (1981 – 1990) he worked with Clouston (now RPS) in Hong Kong and Australia. During this period he was called on to undertake visual impact assessment input to numerous environmental assessment processes for major infrastructure projects. This work was generally based on photography with line drawing superimposed to illustrate the extent of development visible.

He worked in the United Kingdom (1990 – 1995) for major supermarket chains including Sainsbury’s and prepared CAD based visual impact assessments for public enquiry for new store development. He also prepared the VIA input to the environmental statement for the Cardiff Bay Barrage for consideration by the UK Parliament in the passing of the Barrage Bill.

His more recent VIA work in Africa (1995 to present) includes a combination of CAD and GIS based work for a new international airport to the north of Durban, new heavy industrial operations, overhead electrical transmission lines, mining operations, a number of commercial and residential developments as well as numerous renewable energy projects.

VIA work undertaken during the last twelve months includes assessments for several proposed Eskom power lines / substations and numerous solar and wind energy projects.

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Relevant Landscape & Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) Projects 1. Paulputs CSP Power Tower project – LVIA for a 200MW CSP power tower facility near

Pofadder in the Northern Cape.

2. Karoshoek Solar Valley – LVIA for nine CSP projects including power tower and

parabolic trough projects in the Karoshoek Solar Valley near Upington in the Northern

Cape.

3. Noupoort CSP – LVIA for two CSP parabolic trough facilities close to Noupoort in the

Northern Cape.

4. Sol Invictus Solar – LVIA for four 150MW photovoltaic solar arrays near Aggeneys in

the Northern Cape for a private client

5. Tshivhaso Power Station – LVIA for a proposed new 600MW power station including

associated infrastructure and dumps near Lephalale in the Limpopo Province for a

private client.

6. Woodhouse Solar – LVIA for two 100MW photovoltaic solar arrays near Vryburg in the

North West Province for a private client.

7. Saldanha Eskom Network Strengthening Project – LVIA for major improvements to

Eskom’s electrical infrastructure between Langebaan and Saldanha in the Western Cape

for Eskom.

8. Albany Solar Array – LVIA for two 75MW photovoltaic solar arrays near Upington in the

Northern Cape.

9. Mpophomeni Shopping Centre – LVIA for a proposed new shopping center to the

south of Midmar Dam in KwaZulu Natal for a private client.

10. Gunstfontein Wind Farm – LVIA for a 200MWnd farm near Sutherland in the Northern

Cape for a orivate client.

11. Hennenman Solar Array – LVIA for a proposed solar array in the Free State for a

private client.

12. Moorreesburg Wind Farm – LVIA for a proposed wind energy project in the Western

Cape for a private client.

13. Lethabo Solar Array – LVIA for a proposed solar array at the Lethabo Power Station in

the Free State for Eskom.

14. Tutuka Solar Array – LVIA for a proposed solar array at the Tutuka Power Station in

Mpumalanga for Eskom.

15. Majuba Solar Array – LVIA for a proposed solar array at the Majuba Power Station in

Mpumalanga for Eskom.

16. Isundu 765 / 400Kv Sub Station - LVIA for a proposed major substation in KwaZulu

Natal for Eskom.

17. Bhangazi Lake Tourism Development – Visual impact assessment for a proposed

lodge development within the Isimangaliso Wetland Park World Heritage Site. This work

is ongoing.

18. Quarry Development for the Upgrade of Sani Pass – Visual Impact Assessments for

two proposed quarry developments on the edge of the uKhalamba-Drakensburg World

Heritage Site.

19. Mtubatuba to St Lucia Overhead Power Line – Visual Impact Assessment for a

proposed power line bordering on the Isimangaliiso Wetland Park World Heritage Site for

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Eskom.

20. St Faiths 400/132 kV Sub-Station and Associated Power Lines - Visual Impact

Assessment for a proposed new major sub-station and approximately 15km of overhead

power line for Eskom.

21. Clocolan to Ficksburg Overhead Power Line – Visual Impact Assessment for a

proposed power line for Eskom.

22. 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.

23. Moorreesburg Wind Farm. Visual impact assessment for a proposed new wind farm in

the Western Cape.

24. AngloGold Ashanti, Dokyiwa (Ghana) – Visual Impact Assessment for proposed new

Tailings Storage Facility at a mine site working with SGS as part of their EIA team.

25. Camperdown Industrial Development - Visual Impact Assessment for proposed new

light industrial area to the north o Camperdown for a private client.

26. Wild Coast N2 Toll Highway – Peer review of VIA undertaken by another consultant.

27. Gamma to Grass Ridge 765kv transmission line – Peer review of LVIA undertaken by

another consultant.

28. Gateway Shopping Centre Extension (Durban) – Visual Impact Assessment for a

proposed shopping centre extension in Umhlanga, Durban.

29. Kouroussa Gold Mine (Guinea) – Visual impact assessment for a proposed new mine in

Guinea working with SGS as part of their EIA team.

30. Mampon Gold Mine (Ghana) - Visual impact assessment for a proposed new mine in

Ghana working with SGS as part of their EIA team.

31. Telkom Towers – Visual impact assessments for numerous Telkom masts in KwaZulu

Natal

32. Dube Trade Port, Durban International Airport – Visual Impact Assessment for a new

international airport.

33. Sibaya Precinct Plan – Visual Impact Assessment as part of Environmental Impact

Assessment for a major new development area to the north of Durban.

34. Umdloti Housing – Visual Impact Assessment as part of Environmental Impact

Assessment for a residential development beside the Umdloti Lagoon to the north of

Durban.

35. Tata Steel Ferrochrome Smelter - Visual impact assessment of proposed new

Ferrochrome Smelter in Richards Bay as part of EIA undertaken by the CSIR.

36. Diamond Mine at Rooipoort Nature Reserve near Kimberley – Visual impact

assessment for a proposed diamond mine within an existing nature reserve for De Beers.

37. Durban Solid Waste Large Landfill Sites – Visual Impact Assessment of proposed

development sites to the North and South of the Durban Metropolitan Area. The project

utilised 3d computer visualisation techniques.

38. Hillside Aluminium Smelter, Richards Bay - Visual Impact Assessment of proposed

extension of the existing smelter. The project utilised 3d computer visualisation

techniques.

39. Estuaries of KwaZulu Natal Phase 1 and Phase 2 – Visual character assessment and

GIS mapping as part of a review of the condition and development capacity of eight

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estuary landscapes for the Town and Regional Planning Commission. The project was

extended to include all estuaries in KwaZulu Natal.

40. Signage Assessments – Numerous impact assessments for proposed signage

developments for Blast Media.

41. Signage Strategy – Preparation of an environmental strategy report for a national

advertising campaign on National Roads for Visual Image Placements.

42. Zeekoegatt, Durban - Computer aided visual impact assessment. Acted as advisor to the

Province of KwaZulu Natal in an appeal brought about by a developer to extend a light

industrial development within a 60 metre building line from the National N3 Highway.

43. La Lucia Mall Extension - Visual impact assessment using three dimensional computer

modelling / photo realistic rendering and montage techniques for proposed extension to

shopping mall for public consultation exercise.

44. Redhill Industrial Development - Visual impact assessment using three dimensional

computer modelling / photo realistic rendering and montage techniques for proposed new

industrial area for public consultation exercise.

45. Avondale Reservoir - Visual impact assessment using three dimensional computer

modelling / photo realistic rendering and montage techniques for proposed hilltop

reservoir as part of Environmental Impact Assessment for Umgeni Water.

46. Hammersdale Reservoir - Visual impact assessment using three dimensional computer

modelling / photo realistic rendering and montage techniques for proposed hilltop

reservoir as part of Environmental Impact Assessment for Umgeni Water.

47. Southgate Industrial Park, Durban - Computer Aided Visual Impact Assessment and

Landscape Design for AECI.

48. Sainsbury's Bryn Rhos (UK) - Computer Aided Visual Impact Assessment/ Planning

Application for the development of a new store within the Green Wedge North of

Swansea.

49. Ynyston Farm Access (UK) - Computer Aided Impact Assessment of visual intrusion of

access road to proposed development in Cardiff for the Land Authority for Wales.

50. Cardiff Bay Barrage (UK) - Concept Design, Detail Design, Documentation, and Visual

Input to Environmental Statement for consideration by Parliament in the debate prior to

the passing of the Cardiff Bay Barrage Bill. The work was undertaken for Cardiff Bay

Development Corporation.

51. A470, Cefn Coed to Pentrebach (UK) - Preparation of frameworks for the assessment of

the impact of the proposed alignment on the landscape for The Welsh Office.

52. Sparkford to Illchester Bye Pass (UK) - The preparation of the landscape framework

and the draft landscape plan for the Department of Transport.

53. Green Island Reclamation Study (Hong Kong) - Visual Impact Assessment of building

massing, Urban Design Guidelines and Masterplanning for a New Town extension to

Hong Kong Island.

54. Route 3 (Hong Kong) - Visual Impact Assessment for alternative road alignments

between Hong Kong Island and the Chinese Border.

55. China Border Link (Hong Kong) - Visual Impact Assessment and initial Landscape

Design for a new border crossing at Lok Ma Chau.

56. Route 81, Aberdeen Tunnel to Stanley (Hong Kong) - Visual Impact Assessment for

alternative highway alignments on the South side of Hong Kong Island.

Date of Birth: 11 September 1980

Designation: Unit Manager: Innovation & Sustainable Development

Profession: Senior Development Economist

Specialisation: Sustainable Development Specialist

Years within Firm: 12 Years

Nationality: Russian

Years of Experience: 12 Years

HDI Status: White Female

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Education:

University of Pretoria - 2011 MSc (Technology Management)

University of Pretoria - 2007 BScHons (Technology Management)

Parkland College, USA - 2004 Computer Integrated Accounting

Parkland College, USA - 2004 Independent Business

Parkland College, USA - 2003 Intermediate Accounting

Parkland College, USA - 2003 Records Management

Parkland College, USA - 2003 Financial Accounting

Parkland College, USA - 2003 Managerial Accounting

Nizhny Novgorod University, Russia - 2002 BComHons (Economics)

Professional Membership:

SAPOA Urban-Econ Development Economists (Pty) Ltd

Language Proficiency: Reading Writing Speaking

English Excellent Excellent Excellent

Russian Excellent Excellent Excellent

Work Experience:

2004 - Current Urban-Econ Development Economists

Key Qualification:

Elena Broughton completed her BComHons in Economics in Russia, at Nizhny Novgorod State University in 2002 specialising in

regional economics. At the same time, she completed an additional degree as Translator/Interpreter in Professional Orientated

Communication. After completion of her Honours degree in Economics, Elena moved to the USA and stayed there for 1.5 years.

During her stay in the USA, she completed a number of Accounting and Business courses at Parkland College, Illinois. In 2007, she

obtained her BScHons in Technology Management (Cum Laude) at the University of Pretoria and later received her MSc in

Technology Management (2011) from the same university.

Elena Broughton is a senior professional at Urban-Econ and has an extensive knowledge in various fields of economic development,

including impact assessments, investment strategy formulation, strategic decision analysis, and monitoring and evaluation. She is

experienced in developing input-output and SAM-based models, as well as development and application of other econometric

techniques. Elena has a special interest in project evaluation and decision-making framework, with the latter being the focus of

her Master’s dissertation. Over the past few years, she was able to extend her experience in these fields working on projects for

both government and the private sector. Elena is managing the Innovation & Sustainable Development Unit and has successfully

completed various energy and innovation projects in this capacity.

Experience Record:

Project:

Year:

Location:

Client:

Project Features:

Activities Performed:

The Localisation Potential of Photovoltaics (PV) and a Strategy to support large scale roll-out in South

Africa

June 2012 – March 2013

National

WWF S, South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA), and the Department of Trade and

Industry, RSA

Describing of the global PV industry and its trends

Profiling of the local PV industry

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Analysing of the local PV value chain considering three market segments, i.e. rooftop, commercial

and utilities

Analysing of financial dynamics of the market and standardisation requirements

Determining the potential for localisation in the country

Developing a strategy for the future roll-out

Policy environment review, market segments analysis, demand analysis, value chain analysis, pricing of

components, local content analysis, potential for localisation assessment, strategy formulation

The goal of the study was to describe the global and local PV industry trends and dynamics, and to

develop localisation scenarios for the purposes of providing recommendations with respect to the

future roll-out of the industry.

Project:

Year:

Location:

Client:

Project Features:


Feasibility study into establishing CSP component manufacturing facilities in South Africa

November 2012 – February 2013

National

The Industrial Development Corporation, RSA

The identification of various CSP technologies and systems that are promoted internationally

And various designs and configuration of each technology.

An overview of the international and local CSP market, the major materials and components of

CSP with a view of establishing a local manufacturing base of CSP systems and components

The identification of key technical and technology partner in the development of the

manufacturing facility

Engagement with the potential technical partner to determine whether the IDC can capacitate the

supplier to manufacture components and systems locally

Identification of a suitable location for the new facility or expansion of existing local CSP

component manufacturing facilities in South Africa

The amount of potential jobs that will be created from expansion or creation of a new facility,

preliminary financial model and CAPEX budget.

Global CSP industry analysis, value chain analysis, local industrial capabilities assessment, demand

analysis, job creation potential analysis

Project:

Year:

Location:

Client:

Project Features:


Northern Cape Renewable Energy Strategy

November 2012 – June 2013

National

The Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism, RSA

Description of the status and potential of the local renewable energy sector

Investigation of the potential to establish clean and green sustainable development projects in

the Province in line with the optimal mix identified.

Identification of income generation opportunities for the purpose of revitalising rural

communities

Assessment of the institutional capacity and capability

Strategy and implementation plan formulation

Policy environment analysis, renewable energy industry profiling, desired state of industry analysis,

market segmentation and demand analysis, stakeholder analysis and institutional structures review,

strategy formulation

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Year:

Location:

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A study of the factors contributing to successful technology commercialization

March 2015-September 2015

National

The dti

Current context and framework for technology commercialisation in South Africa

Identification of critical factors and resources required for successful commercialisation

On-line survey

Interviews with numerous stakeholders (universities, businesses, government organisations)

Case study analysis of policies and interventions in other countries

Profiling of the current policy environment, funding mechanisms and stakeholders

Identification of mechanisms and interventions to assist in commercialisation of technologies

Formulation of a guide for commercialisation

Project management and quality control, presentation of study findings

Project:

Year:

Assessment of policy to enable the implementation of energy efficiency in the building sector

December 2014-April 2015

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Location:

Client:

Project Features:

Position held:


National

SANEDI/Department of Energy

Assessment of existing national and local government policy frameworks (legislations, standards,

policy, building codes etc.) with respect to constraints and opportunities created for

implementation of energy efficiency in the building sector

Interview various stakeholders

Review of interventions and support mechanisms

Undertake case studies

Provide policy recommendations

Project manager

Project management and quality control, presentation of study finding

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Year:

Location:

Client:

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Position held:


A Study of the Economic Impact of load shedding on the City of Johannesburg with or without Kelvin

Power Station

January 2015 – June 2015

City of Johannesburg

City of Johannesburg Metro

Developing a model of electricity usage by various economic sectors based on information

supplied by City Power

Profiling economic structure of Coty of Joburg regions

Modelling of the potential economic impact on the City with and without Kelvin Power Station, in

the short-term and the impact of outages on the City as a whole over the medium-term;

Interview large electricity users in the City

Interpreting economic effects of load shedding derived from the modelling exercise in the context

of the CoJ economy, and specifically its implications on the production, Gross Domestic Product

per region (GDP-R), and employment

Senior economist

Economic modelling, report quality control, presentation of findings

Project:

Year:

Location:

Client:

Project Features:

Position held:


Global Energy Efficiency options: Energy efficient technologies, policy and institutional requirements

for adoption in South Africa

July 2015 – February 2016

National

The dti/the Industrial Development Corporation

Profiling of full range of Energy Efficiency options currently being utilised globally in the building

and industrial/mining sectors

Assessment of technologies favoured by countries that have successfully implemented EE

measures

Explore policy initiatives and incentives that contribute to both the greening of industries and the

establishment of new green industries

Developing a cost and savings potential model to evaluate technologies

Project manager

Project management and quality control, presentation of study findings, costing and saving model

development

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Year:

Location:

Client:

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Position held:


Feasibility study of high temperature applications for South Africa

October 2014 – February 2015

National

CSIR/the Department of Science and Technology

Profile HTA technologies

Assess South Africa’s readiness and need for HTA

Assess the current and projected future requirements for HTA

Evaluating the prospects (technical and economic) of HTA in South Africa

Determine RDI opportunities for the country

Formulate and action plan and providing recommendations appropriate for the implementation

programme

Project manager

Project management and quality control, engagement with industry stakeholders

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Other Projects:

Go-to-Market Strategy for a PV/Panel Manufacturer: Urban-Econ together with EScience Associates and Tracy Stewart

Consulting was appointed by the CEF to undertake a Go-to-Market Strategy for a PV panel manufacturing facility. The

project consisted of two major parts. The first component included the analysis of the market and opportunities

presented in the market, as well as identification of the needs, affordability levels and requirements by all groups of

stakeholders in the industry’s value chain. The second part of the study included the formulation of the strategic plan

that outlined various target markets to be pursued, value proposition to be offered, market channels to be considered

for entering the market and activities to be implemented during the product pre-launch, launch and post-launch

phases.

High-tech bio-sciences incubator feasibility study: The study focused on the assessment of the feasibility of establishing

a physical high-tech bio-sciences incubator at the Innovation Hub in Gauteng, South Africa. It involved the investigation

into the most feasible location, market viability, service offerings, operational requirements, and seed funding

requirements.

High-tech chemical sector incubator feasibility study: The study focused on the assessment of the feasibility of

establishing a high-tech chemical sector incubator in Gauteng, South Africa. It involved the investigation into the most

feasible location, market viability, service offerings, operational requirements, and seed funding requirements.

Promotion of Decent work in Southern African Ports (phase ii): The study focused on the independent assessment of

progress to date of the project across all the outcomes; assessing performance as per the foreseen targets and

indicators of achievement at output level, strategies and implementation modalities chosen, partnership arrangements,

constraints and opportunities in both Mozambique and South Africa. It provided strategic and operational

recommendations as well as highlighted lessons to improve performance and delivery of project results. to port

workers.

A feasibility study and a business plan for downstream beneficiation of fly ash in the Nkangala District Municipality:

Large volumes of coal fly ash (CFA) are being produced at power stations in Mpumalanga. CFA is already used as a

cement extender by local cement factories; however, CFA has numerous other applicants that are not properly explored.

The study therefore aimed at investigating all possible opportunities that could be derived from CFA beneficiation and

identification of those that could be realised in Nkangala.

Matjhabeng Solar Park: Socio Economic needs analysis and plan formulation: The study focused on the community of

Matjhabeng, the Free State Province. It involved the identification of the socio-economic needs and priorities for the

local communities, creating an inventory of social facilitates and small enterprises, and running a skills registrar. Aside

from the secondary data review, 100 households were surveyed, 35 social facilities were profiled, and 30 businesses

were audited. a skills development, a social facilitates, and enterprise development investment plans for the project

developer were formulated.

Examining the possibility of attracting corporate social investment (CSI) into water research and development: The

study aimed at obtaining feedback from a sample of corporate representing a variety of industries with regard to the

possibility and appetite to invest CSI funds in deploying water and sanitation related solutions in communities targeted

by them.

Go-to-Market Strategy for a PV/Panel Manufacturer: Urban-Econ together with EScience Associates and Tracy Stewart

Consulting was appointed by the CEF to undertake a Go-to-Market Strategy for a PV panel manufacturing facility. The

project consisted of two major parts. The first component included the analysis of the market and opportunities

presented in the market, as well as identification of the needs, affordability levels and requirements by all groups of

stakeholders in the industry’s value chain. The second part of the study included the formulation of the strategic plan

that outlined various target markets to be pursued, value proposition to be offered, market channels to be considered

for entering the market and activities to be implemented during the product pre-launch, launch and post-launch

phases.

SunCorp Socio-Economic and Enterprise Development Plan Formulation: Urban-Econ was appointed by SunCorp to

develop a Socio-Economic Development and Enterprise Development Plan for a Solar PV project in the Free State. The

plans were devised in line with the DOE requirements outlined for the bidding phase.

Savanna Cookware Manufacturing Facility Pre-Feasibility Study: Urban-Econ undertook a pre-feasibility study for a

manufacturing facility planned to produce luxurious stainless steel cookware in South Africa. The pre-feasibility study

focused on determining the need and desirability for the proposed manufacturing facility considering the defined

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primary and secondary markets, the key prerequisites for the viability of the proposed venture and the most optimal

location for the proposed manufacturing facility.

An Opportunity Cost Assessment for the proposed Labonte 5 Mining Project: The purpose of the study was to

investigate the opportunity cost of the proposed sand mining project to determine the implications on the local

economy dynamics and the impact on the major infrastructure projects implemented in the Lephalale area if the

proposed project is not approved.

Saldanha Bay Separation Plant Economic Impact Assessment: The project involved undertaking an Economic Impact

Assessment study for the proposed construction and operation of a Rare Earth Elements (REE) Separation Plant on

Portion 6 of the Farm Langeberg 188 in Saldanha, in the Western Cape Province. The study formed part of the

Environmental Impact Assessment process as prescribed in the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) of

1998 and its subsequent amendments.

Zandkopsdrift Rare Earth Elements (REE) Project Economic Impact Assessment: The project involved undertaking a

Socio-Economic Impact Assessment study for the proposed the Zandkopsdrift Rare Earth Elements (REEs) Project near

Garies in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. The study formed part of the Environmental Impact Assessment

process as prescribed in the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) of 1998 and its subsequent amendments.

Balmoral EIA: The study involved undertaking a Socio-Economic Impact Assessment as an input into a Basic Impact

Assessment Study for the proposed Balmoral X5 Township Development in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality

(EMM).

Green Building Market Entry Study: The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Pretoria appointed Urban-Econ

to undertake a market entry study for the Green Building Industry of South Africa. The document was compiled for the

purpose of guiding the existing or prospective Dutch companies in expanding or involving themselves in the South

African Green Building Industry. The report contained information on the policy and regulatory environment that drives

the development of this sector in the country and the broad overview of the status of the construction industry with the

focus on the green building industry. The document also encompassed information on the state of development and

industry maturity of selected green building sub-sectors that are aligned with the expertise of the Dutch companies.

Information on doing business in South Africa as far as procurement and tendering practices, business funding and

other support offered by South Africa and Netherlands, was also provided.

Royal Bafokeng Mining Procurement Study: The study identified business opportunities that can be established in the

area leading to the localisation of mining inputs. It was based on a comprehensive assessment of the selected mine’s

contract-based procurement practices.

Ventersburg Business Development Concept: The study focused on the identification of business development

opportunities that could be pursued in the town of Ventersburg based on the traffic derived in the area from the N1

highway and other regional roads. The study involved a comprehensive assessment of the target markets induced by

traffic, economic base of the area, current business offerings and derived opportunities. It concluded with a

presentation of business development concept scenarios and associated socio-economic benefits.

Eskom CSP (Solar 1) Macroeconomic Impact Assessment: The study involved the identification of potential localisation

opportunities for various components of the project and modelling of the socio-economic impact.

Proposed Exxaro IPP Coal-Powered Power Station - Lephalale Scoping Inputs: Urban-Econ was appointed to undertake

a Socio-Economic Scoping Study and Land-Use Impact Study for the proposed Exxaro Coal-Powered Power Station near

the town of Lephalale, Limpopo Province.

Mafube Nooitgedacht and Wildfontein EIA/EMP Sustainable Development Investigation Study: Urban-Econ was

appointed to undertake an investigation into sustainable development options associated with the proposed project.

The results of this study aimed at informing the decision makers of socio-economic trade-offs related to each option

analysed and the preferred alternative.

Thaba Metsi Sustainable Development Investigation Study: The objective of the Thaba Metsi Project is to mine coal via

opencast and underground mining methods for supply to the Independent Power Producer (IPP) coal-fired power

station, to be developed by Exxaro, north of the proposed Thaba Metsi project. Urban-Econ provided a specialist input

into the sustainable development Investigation aimed at quantifying and assessing various options associated with the

development and post-mining land uses that formed part of an input into the EIA report.

Eskom Sere Wind (WEF1) Macro-Economic Impact Assessment: The project entailed the strategic assessment of the

proposed facility on the macro-economic situation with respect to the impact on the balance of payments, supply of

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energy, demand for water, and achievement of strategic government objectives. It also entailed the assessment of the

proposed project on the regional and local economies.

Evaluation of Energy-Related Proposals for the Department of Science and Technology: Urban-Econ was appointed to

undertake an evaluation of six energy-related proposals submitted to the DST SBS. The objective of the evaluation is to

advise the Department on whether the projects described in the proposals should be funded or not. The assessment

takes into account operational and financial feasibility of projects, alignment thereof with government objectives,

economic benefits derived from the project, ability of the organisations to implement the projects successfully and a

risk assessment. The project also involved the development of a decision framework based on a Multi-Criteria Decision

Method to be used to compare proposals and determine suitability for funding and prioritisation.

Independent Evaluation of the Wireless Mesh Network in Government Broadband: Urban-Econ was appointed to

undertake an independent evaluation of the Community Wireless Mesh Networks in the Government Broadband

project. Urban-Econ’s responsibility was to evaluate the progress of the project and provide recommendations that can

be implemented to improve its design and execution.

Eskom Ariadne-Eros Power Lines Economic & Agricultural Impact Assessment: Urban-Econ was appointed to undertake

an Agricultural Potential and Economic Impact Assessment for the proposed Ariadne-Eros Transmission Power Line and

expansion and upgrade of the related substations in KwaZulu-Natal.

Eskom Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme Regional Economic Impact Assessment: The purpose of the study was to present

an assessment of socio-economic impact of the Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme on the national and regional

economies.

Gauteng Infrastructure Renewal and Investment Plan (GIRIP): The study involved the formulation of an Infrastructure

and Renewal Plan up to 2025 that would transform Gauteng into a competitive Global City-Region. As part of the study

a regional model with necessary demographic and economic projects was developed that assisted in identifying future

infrastructural needs in the Province.

De Hoop Dam Economic Impact Monitoring Framework: Urban-Econ was approached to develop and set up an

integrated and coherent monitoring and evaluation reporting system which will primarily be based on a regional impact

assessment model framework to monitor and evaluate the regional socio-economic impacts due to the development of

the De Hoop Dam.

North West Cluster Performance Analyses: Urban-Econ was appointed by the North West Office of the Premier to

undertake the analysis of statistics tables for six clusters (Human Resource Development, Physical Assets, Resource

Base, Governance and Protection, Economic and Social), identify areas that require interventions and propose possible

solutions to address the key challenges.

Mopani Investment Strategy: Urban-Econ was appointed by the Mopani District Municipality to formulate an

investment strategy for the region with a focus of promoting integrated and sustainable development in the local

economy.

Socio-Economic Impact Assessment - Proposed Route Operator Business in Mpumalanga: The project entailed assisting

with the preparation of the response to the Request for Applications in respect of Limited Pay-out Machine Licences in

the Mpumalanga Province. The study encompassed a macro-level socio-economic analysis of the proposed route

operator business in Mpumalanga with a focus on: (a) benefits to the economy in terms of gross geographical product

(“GGP”), employment creation, increased household income, skills development and small, medium, micro enterprise

(“SMME”) development and (b) potential social impact of gaming in the Province.

N3 Highway Economic Impact Assessment: Urban-Econ was appointed to determine the Socio-Economic Impact of the

proposed re-routing of the N3 highway around Harrismith and the current link with the N5 Route towards Lesotho and

Mangaung.

The Mandela Bay Precinct Economic Impact Assessment: The study entailed conducting an economic-impact

assessment of the proposed Mandela Bay Precinct Development in Port Elizabeth. The proposed project was a mixed

use development with the main component being a Regional Shopping Centre that will be surrounded by high density

residential property, filling stations, light industrial space, a hospital, and a hotel and office space.

The City of Windhoek Draft SME Policy: Urban-Econ was appointed by the City of Windhoek (COW) Local Authority to

develop a Draft SME Development Policy Directive to guide future SME promotion and development in the City of

Windhoek

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Harrismith Logistics Hub Impact Assessment: Urban-Econ Development Economists was appointed to undertake a rapid

economic impact assessment study of the proposed Harrismith Freight Logistics Hub (“HLH”). The aim of the study was

to determine potential benefits that could be created by the HLH in terms of unlocking the latent development of the

area. This technical memorandum presents the results of the study.

Megamall Economic Impact Assessment: Urban-Econ was requested to undertake an economic impact study for the

Megamall project to be developed in the Mogale City Local Municipality. The aim of the study was to determine the

potential economic impacts emanating from the proposed development. This study involved assessment of socio-

economic impacts the proposed project could have on the local economy which could be used in application for

funding from commercial banks and government.

Coega Ridge Economic and Social Impact Assessments: Urban-Econ was appointed to undertake an economic and

social impact assessment of the proposed Coega Ridge development. The aim of the development was to create a

unique and sustainable residential enclave encompassing a “live, work, play and shop” environment including

components such as affordable housing, shopping centre, office park, industrial park, community and social facilities,

bulk service infrastructure, and public open space.

Amanzi Economic & Social Impact Assessment: Urban-Econ was requested to undertake an economic and social impact

study for the proposed Amanzi Estate that included the original homestead of Sir Percy Fitzpatrick, author of Jock of

the Bushveld.

Limpopo Industrial Parks Resuscitation Assessment: Urban-Econ was appointed to assess the feasibility of resuscitation

of the selected industrial parks in the Limpopo Province. The study included analysis of the economic potential of the

selected areas, development of scenarios and formulation of recommendations. Urban-Econ managed the team of sub-

consultants.

North West PGDS Monitor: The study encompasses a comprehensive analysis and projections of the achievement of the

PGDS targets, reviewing the performance of the Working Groups and providing recommendations regarding actions

needed to be taken to address the shortfalls.

Sedibelo Economic Impact Assessment: The study involved conducting an economic-impact assessment of the

proposed development utilising, an Input/output model.

Hanglip Sustainability Model: Urban-Econ was appointed to develop a model that could assist decision makers in

identifying the most preferred alternative/s for the Hanglip Development. The model was based on the Multi-Criteria

Decision-making process.

Emalahleni Investment Incentive Package: Urban-Econ was appointed by the Emalahleni Local Municipality to update

the Investment Incentive Package for the Emalahleni Local Municipality.

Eastern Cape Industrial Sector Study: Urban-Econ was appointed by the Eastern Cape Socio-Economic Consultative

Council (ECSECC) to undertake an industrial sector study for the Eastern Cape Province. The study provided inputs to

the Provincial Industrial Strategy. The focus of the strategy was on provision of support to sectors with the potential for

job creation in the Province. In this context, this study aims at identifying the sectors that have the highest potential for

uplifting the second economy in the Province and highlighting their growth barriers.

Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of the Proposed New Eskom Power Stations in the Witbank Area and Northern Free

State: The study involved conducting a socio-economic impact assessment of the proposed developments utilising an

Input/Output model.

Sedibeng Investment Incentive Package: The study encompasses a formulation of an incentive package that would

enhance development and investment in the area, as well as promote economic growth. A comprehensive socio-

economic analysis of the Sedibeng DM and its Local Municipalities, including growth potential was performed.

North West Sustainable Development Indicators Pilot Project: After completing the North West Sustainable

Development Indicators, Urban-Econ was appointed to execute of the pilot project of population the framework.

Urban-Econ has been appointed by the North West Province’s Office of the Premier to formulate a Sustainable

Development Indicator Framework for the North West Provincial Administration. The purpose of the framework is to

assist the provincial government authority in the monitoring and evaluation of their progress towards achieving

sustainable growth and development.

Polokwane Trade Hub: Urban-Econ assisted by Nyeleti Consulting Engineering, was appointed by Polokwane

Municipality to undertake a Polokwane Trade Hub Feasibility study. The feasibility study included investigation of the

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potential of Polokwane to develop into a regional trade hub, implications associated with its development and the

initiatives, including programs and projects that need to be implemented to realise the vision of Polokwane as a

regional trade hub.

Mpumalanga Job Creation Budget: The project involved an assessment of the provincial budget with respect to its

impact on job creation and identification of opportunities to enhance sustainable job creation in the Province.

Joburg BPO Zone: Urban-Econ was appointed to provide an urban-economic rationale and motivation for the selection

of a BPO Precinct in the Joburg Inner City.

Bekkersdal Skills and Entrepreneurship Development Strategy: The Bekkersdal Skills and Entrepreneurship Development

Strategy provides the reader with thorough data on the existing pool of enterprises and entrepreneurs, services and

products and existing skills in Bekkersdal, which can be utilised by public and private entities. The document includes

Skills Audit and Business Audit Databases in Access format.

Baralink Economic and Market Study: Urban-Econ has been appointed by Urban Dynamics to undertake an economic

and market study of four areas, namely, Baralink, JP’s Town, Orange Farm, and Kwadzudza and provide the feedback on

potential economic activates that can be introduced to the area in regard to promotion of sustainable livelihoods. This

study forms a part of a comprehensive analysis of the abovementioned areas, the purpose of which is to compile a

strategy for sustainable housing development, according to the new housing policy, in different regions of

Johannesburg Metropolitan area.

Business Improvement District Strategy for Bekkersdal: Due to the low levels of consumer and business confidence in

the Bekkersdal CBD, this project required the formulation of a strategy for the establishment and implementation of a

BID for the CBD area of Bekkersdal.

Expansion of Holcim Cement Plant- Economic Impact Assessment: Urban-Econ has been appointed to assess economic

impact of the expansion of Holcim Cement plant in Roodepoort.

Madiba Bay Leisure Park Regional Mall Market Study: Urban-Econ was commissioned by East Cape Showcase (Ltd.) to

conduct empirical market research and compile a specialist market study for the proposed regional retail mall within

the North Gate precinct of the Madiba Bay Leisure Park project.

Social and Labour Plan for Brandbach Mine, Cullinan: In order to insure sustainable development of the industry in the

future along with the implementation of national visions on skills development, poverty alleviation, BEE and

employment creation, the government has introduced a Skills and Labor Plan, preparation of which became a

prerequisite for every mine in the country. Urban-Econ has been appointed to develop such plan for the Brandbach

Mine in Cullinan.

NIPS for POPS Economic Impact: Urban-Econ has been appointed as part of a specialist team to undertake the

economic impact assessment of Infrastructure related to Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPS) in South Africa. The focus

of the assessment is to formulate clear strategic guidelines related to the impacts of POPS and or their

removal/eradication for the Development of National Implementation Plans (NIPS) of the Stockholm Convention on

POPS.

Other Socio-Economic and Economic Impact Assessment Studies for Renewable Energy Projects conducted as part of

the Environmental Impact Assessment Processes

Arriesfontein Solar Energy Park :near Danielskuil in the Northern Cape (100 MW CSP-Tower facility and 225 MW PV

solar facility)

Humansrus Solar Energy Facility: near Postmasburg in the Northern Cape (100 MW CSP-Tower facility)

Rooipunt Solar Energy Park: near Upington in the Northern Cape (100 MW CSP-Tower facility and 215 MW PV solar

facility)

Farm 198 PV Solar Energy Facility: north of Kimberley in the Northern Cape (210 MW PV solar facility)

Wag’nbiekiespan PV Solar Energy Facility: near Boshof, the Free State Province (75 MW PV solar facility)

Countries of Work Experience:

South Africa

Russia

Zambia

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References:

Judex Oberholzer

Email: [email protected]

Cell Phone: +27 82 770 8770

Contact details:

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Cell: +27 82 463 2325



Date of Birth: 17 August 1986

Profession: Development Economist

Specialisation: Sustainable Development Specialist

Years within Firm: 5 Years

Nationality: RSA

Years of Experience: 5 Years

HDI Status: Black Female

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Education:

University of South Africa - 2013 BSc(Mathematical Statistics)

University of Pretoria – 2009 BSc(Mathematical Statistics) - Incomplete

University of Pretoria – 2008 BCom(Statistics)

Professional Membership:

SAPOA Urban-Econ Development Economists (Pty) Ltd

Language Proficiency: Reading Writing Speaking

English Excellent Excellent Excellent

Zulu Average Average Poor

Shona Poor Poor Average

Work Experience:

2011 - Current Urban-Econ Development Economists

Key Qualification:

Memory Madondo completed a BSc degree in Mathematical Statistics from the University of South Africa in 2013, her majors being

Mathematics and Statistics. She also holds a BCom in Statistics from the University of Pretoria. She is fully computer literate

including computerised statistics (which is referred to as SAS – Statistical Analysis System), Structured Query Language (SQL) and

MS Access Database Management. Her interests lie in statistical analysis and any numerical challenges.

Memory joined Urban-Econ in 2011 as a Technical Assistant working on the company’s electronic database system and gradually

started assisting with some projects. She has gained experience in several economic arenas such as collation and analytic

processing of economic data, trend analysis, forecasting and economic development amongst others. She has also carried out a

number of socio-economic impact assessments of varying magnitude and has in turn gained good skill in report writing and

presentation. She continues to gain further knowledge as well as expertise in the economic field.

Experience Record:

Project:

Year:

Location:

Client:

Project Features:

Position held:


Waterval East Filling Station Study

2012

Rustenburg

Private

Provide an understanding of local market area

Analysis of the local market potential to absorb the proposed development

Researcher

Feasibility study

Project:

Year:

Location:

Client:

Project Features:

Position held:


Lesedi and Letsatsi Community Needs Analysis

2013/2014

Northern Cape and Free State

Lesedi Power Company and Letsatsi Power Company (Solar Reserve)


Investigation of the potential to establish clean and green sustainable development projects in the

Province in line with the optimal mix identified.

Researcher


Project: NC Renewable Energy

Memory Madondo


Other Projects:

Merafong Economic Summit Spin-Off: Urban-Econ was appointed response by the Merafong Local Municipality to

assist in developing an Economic Summit Discussion Document with possible action plan. The objectives of the

assistance provided by Urban-Econ are among others to identify local business needs and fatal flaws, to package a

discussion document that will serve as a guideline for the session while providing direction to the participants and to

provide directional guidelines to address the summit outcomes in a pro-active manner.

Zonnebloem Comparative Analysis: Urban-Econ was appointed by Golder Associates to undertake an economic impact

assessment study for the proposed Zonnebloem Coal Mine situated near Middelburg in the Mpumalanga Province. The

study included providing a baseline profile of the study area including analysis of parameters such as population size,

household numbers, income levels, structure and growth of the economy, labour force and employment situation.

Nelson Mandela Scoping: Urban-Econ was appointed to undertake a specialist market analysis as part of planning for

provision of infrastructure to the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality. The primary objective of this study

was to identify the growth rates and anticipated number of households per demand zone within the Nelson Mandela

Bay Metropolitan Municipality to gain insight on the Metro’s infrastructural needs.

Savanna Cookware Prefeasibility Study: Urban-Econ was appointed by Savanna Collection and Rumitrax Investments to

undertake a pre-feasibility study of establishing a stainless steel cookware manufacturing facility in South Africa. The

key aspects that were set to be determined during the pre-feasibility study included, inter alia, the need and desirability

for the proposed manufacturing facility, the key prerequisites for the viability of the proposed venture and the most

optimal location for the proposed manufacturing facility.

Exarro Power Station SEIA: Urban-Econ was requested by Savannah Environmental (Pty) Ltd. to undertake a Socio-

Economic Impact Study for the proposed Exxaro coal-powered power station near the town of Lephalale, Limpopo. This

study presented the analysis of socio-economic impact expected to ensue from the proposed project during various

stages of the project life-cycle and considering both positive and negative effects.

Lesedi and Letsatsi Community Needs Analysis: Urban-Econ was requested by Lesedi/Letsatsi Power Company to design

Economic Development and Enterprise Development Programmes that speak to the scope of Lesedi/Letsatsi’s

compliance commitments with regard to the identification of the implementable socio-economic development and

enterprise development initiatives that can be considered for implementation once the power plant is operational. The

scope of work involved development of comprehensive profiles of the selected communities, identification of their

needs, assessment of business opportunities and provision of recommendations with regard to the initiatives that could

be implemented to address the gaps.

Land Claims Re-opening: Urban-Econ was appointed to undertake a Socio-Economic Impact Assessment study as part

of the Regulatory Impact Assessment on the feasibility of the re-opening of lodgement of claims and provisions to the

19 June cut-off date to accommodate the descendants of the Khoi and San and claims on heritage sites and historical

landmarks.

Suncorp Solar PV EIA: The study presented the socio-economic development (SED) and enterprise development (ED)

plans for the proposed Hertzogville Solar Photovoltaic (PV) energy facility. These plans form part of the requirements of

the bidding processes for new power generation facilities under the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer

Procurement (IPPP) Programme.

RBN Mining Procurement Assessment: The objective of the study was to determine the first set of business

opportunities that can be established in the Royal Bafokeng area considering the current procurement practices of the

selected mines.

Year:

Location:

Client:

Project Features:

Position held:


2015

Northern Cape

Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism


Investigation of the potential to establish clean and green sustainable development projects in

the Province in line with the optimal mix identified.

Researcher


Memory Madondo


Saldanha REE Separation Plant EIA: Urban-Econ was appointed by AGES (Pty) Ltd to undertake an Economic Impact

Assessment study for the proposed construction and operation of a Rare Earth Elements (REE) Separation Plant in

Saldanha Bay. This study presented the analysis of economic impacts that are expected to ensure from the proposed

project during various stages of the project’s life-cycle and considering both positive and negative effects.

WRC Attracting CSRI in Water R&D: Urban-Econ was appointed by the Water Research Commission (WRC) to examine

the possibility of forming corporate-WRC partnerships for the roll-out of water and sanitation solutions developed by

the WRC into communities.

A Study of the Economic Impact of Load-Shedding on the City of Johannesburg with or without Kelvin Power Station: A

consortium comprising Ernst and Young and Urban-Econ was appointed by City Power to model the potential economic

impact on the City with and without Kelvin Power Station in the short term and the economic impact of outages on the

wider economy of the CoJ over the medium term. The specific objectives of the study included demonstrating,

quantifying and interpreting the effect of outages on the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) economy and its growth potential

encompassing both of the City Power and Eskom areas of supply and the effect of the Kelvin Power Station on

mitigating the total economic impact of outages on the CoJ.

Other Socio-Economic & Economic Impact Assessment Studies: conducted as part of the Environmental Impact

Assessment Processes:

Pamish Magnetite Mine EIA : Digby Wells Environmental

Helena Solar PV EIA: SiVest Environmental

West Rand Tailings Retreatment Project EIA :Digby Wells Environmental

Strategic Environmental Assessment for Molemole LM.

Countries of Work Experience:

South Africa

References:

Elena Broughton


Cell Phone: +27 82 463 2325

Contact details:

Memory Madondo


Cell Phone: +27 73 936 2660

