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1 Highly-focused, dedicated Professional with 7 years experience in Environmental Management in the mining environment as an Environmental Consultant and Senior Environmental Officer. Experience in developing and implementing environmental strategies to ensure corporate sustainable development, implementing EM Systems, ensuring compliance with legislation and corporate initiatives and the management of environmental risks. Exposure to Integrated Water and Waste Management, Environmental Impact Assessments and Management Programmes, Water Quality Management, Water Use Licence Applications, Mine Closure Plans, Storm water Management Plans, Performance Assessments and water related Auditing for the mining and related industries in diverse geographic areas. Also excellent understanding of all environmental legislation, particularly the National Water Act, 1998 (Act 36 of 1998). PERSONAL PROFILE Work well under pressure Socially confident Highly motivated and self-disciplined Positive and enthusiastic Effective in a multi-cultural environment KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES Approximately 7 years experience in environmental consulting, management and report writing, with the focus on water and waste management including practical experience specifically in the diamond mining industry Excellent report writing and reviewing skills Compilation of Environmental Documentation such as: Integrated Water and Waste Management Plans Applications for Integrated Water Use Licences Environmental Management Programmes Environmental Impact Assessments Mine Closure Plans Environmental Scoping Reports Conceptual Storm Water Management Plans Industrial Waste Management Plans Excellent understanding of relevant environmental legislation Strong communication skills (English and Afrikaans) Detail conscious Auditing skills (Performance Assessments and water management related auditing (GN 704) Implementing and co-ordinating sustainable environmental management practices within the diamond mining environment Water and dust monitoring Water and dust data analysis ISO Auditor Monthly internal SHE audits Ensuring compliance to environmental legislation Environmental awareness programme for staff members Various in-house training courses (compilation as well as facilitation) such as Basic Environmental Training, Intermediate Environmental Training as well as ISO Awareness training Page 1

2 CAREER SUMMARY 01/ /2013 Senior Environmental Consultant WSP Environmental 11/ /2012 Senior Environmental Officer DBCM Voorspoed Mine 08/ /2010 Senior Environmental Consultant Shangoni Management Services 01/ /2007 Primary School Teacher Alma Mater Akademie 06/ /2006 Environmental Scientist Clean Stream Environmental Services 06/ /2005 Imagery Technician GISA Spatial Data Brokers SA EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS Stellenbosch University B.Sc. Geology 2004: University of Johannesburg B.Sc. Geology : UNISA Postgraduate Certificate in Education (practical still to be completed) 1. First Year Subjects: Geology Geography and cartography Mathematics Biology Inorganic and organic chemistry Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint) 2. Second Year Subjects: Geology Geography Physics Soil Science Computer Literacy (Coral Draw 8, Microsoft Excel Advanced) 3. Third Year Subjects: Geology (Petrology, Metamorphology, Structural Geology, Sedimentology, Mineralogy) Geography (GIS, Remote Sensing) Biodiversity and Ecology Computer Literacy (Visual Basic and Microsoft Access) UNISA Postgraduate Certificate in Education RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP POSITIONS: 1998 Prefect - Hoërskool Noordheuwel 2001 Residence House Committee (Sonop Residence) COMPUTER LITERACY: Computer literate in the following programmes: MS Word Page 2

3 MS Excel MS PowerPoint MS Visio and Internet Danilla Breedt BSc. Geology BURSARIES AND AWARDS: Anglo Gold Bursary Awarded to study BSc. Geology Amplats Bursary Awarded to study Metallurgy COURSES: Year Course Description Presented by 2007 Introduction to ISO & OHSAS Shangoni Management Services 2008 Environmental Impact Assessments DEKRA Environmental Management System ISO Implementation Environmental Law for Environmental Managers Environmental Management System ISO Audit: A Lead Auditor Course based on ISO and ISO (SAATCA approved) First Aid Level 1 Basic Fire Fighting Techniques A2 Safety Risk Management Programme (SRMP) for Supervisors Carbon Footprint Analyst Specialised Carbon Footprint Analyst Snake Handling, Snake Identification, Snake-bite Emergency Treatment Introduction to Integrated Waste Management for Environmental Managers Centre for Environmental Management (CEM) Free State Paramedical Services Prisma Training Anglo American Global Carbon Exchange Mpumalanga Herpetological Association Centre for Environmental Management (CEM) Time Period: January 2013 March 2013 Senior Environmental Consultant / Project Manager WSP Environmental (Pty) Ltd Bryanston, South Africa International Consulting Firm, situated across the globe with three Environmental Offices in South Africa Senior Project Manager Compilation of S&EIR and EMPRs for mining companies Input in and facilitation of FEL Requirements, AEW Standards and processes (Anglo Platinum Amandelbult Section & WLTR Project) Assessment of Specialist Studies as part of S&EIR and EMPR compilation process Page 3

4 Facilitating the Public Participation Process Stakeholder and Client Liaison Overall project (incl. Budget) management Time Period: November 2011 December 2012 Senior Environmental Officer De Beers Consolidated Mines Voorspoed Mine Kroonstad, South Africa Diamond Mining Operation with approximately 370 permanent employees situated in the Free State Province Maintaining the ISO Environmental Management System and retention of certificate Reporting environmental performance to Environmental Lead, and by using EPRA (Environmental Performance Reporting Application) Producing monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual reports for various indicators Creation of environmental awareness throughout all levels within the organisation Co-ordinate water, land, air-quality and biodiversity management Monthly internal SHE audits Development and maintenance of environmental monitoring programmes to drive and measure continuous improvement (e.g. water quality, ambient air) Implementation and compliance to the Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) Ensuring compliance to relevant environmental legislation and company environmental policies Waste and water management systems Producing Weekly Environmental Reports with regards to environmental status Mentoring and supervision of junior staff Facilitation of general Environmental Induction, Basic Environmental Training, Intermediate Environmental Training, as well as development and facilitation of ISO Awareness Course (in-house) Developing and implementing environmental strategies and action plans that ensure corporate sustainable development Compilation of mine s Integrated Water and Waste Management Plan Determining the carbon footprint of the mine as well as implementing carbon emission reduction techniques Compilation of mine s Industrial Waste Management Plan Page 4

5 Time Period: August 2007 November 2010 Senior Environmental Consultant Shangoni Management Services (PTY) Ltd. Pretoria, South Africa Environmental Consulting Company Environmental Impact Assessments in the mining industry Compilation of Environmental Management Programmes and Environmental Scoping Reports Compilation of Integrated Water and Waste Management Plans Applications for Integrated Water Use Licences Compilation of conceptual Storm Water Management Plans Assisting in compilation of Mine Closure Plans Assisting with Financial Provision Calculations within the mining industry Performance Assessments Water Management Audit Reporting GN 704 Auditing Project Management and Administration for all projects Key responsibilities: As a Senior Consultant duties focused on: Compilation of required tender documentation Initial client liaison and site visits Meeting with key stakeholders including Governmental Departments and Interested and Affected Parties Facilitating Public Participation Processes (e.g. Notifications, Presentations, Advertisements, etc.) Development of Impact Assessments and Mitigation Measures Development of Water and Waste Management Systems and implementation thereof Compile necessary documentation as required under relevant Environmental Legislation Facilitate Final Approval Auditing of water and waste management systems against GN 704 Auditing of EMP Mentoring and supervision of junior staff Overall Project Management for projects Reviewing of documentation (including final editing and formatting of documentation) Page 5

6 Time Period: January 2007 August 2007 Pre-primary Teacher Alma Mater Akademie Krugersdorp, South Africa Private Primary School Afrikaans Teacher for Grade 5 to Grade 7 Creative Writing extramural activity Time Period: June 2005 December 2006 Junior Environmental Scientist Clean Stream Environmental Services (PTY) Ltd. Pretoria, South Africa Environmental Consulting Company Environmental Impact Assessments in the mining industry Compilation of Environmental Management Programmes and Environmental Scoping Reports Compilation of Integrated Water and Waste Management Plans Applications for Integrated Water Use Licences Key responsibilities: As an Environmental Scientist, duties mainly focused on report compilation such as: Compilation of required environmental documentation mentioned above Initial client liaison and site visits Time Period: June 2004 June 2005 Imagery Technician GISA Spatial Data Brokers Midrand, South Africa Imagery Technicians situated in Midrand producing aerial photography and spatial analysis for areas all over the globe Rectification of aerial photographs Colour-balancing of aerial photographs Land use classification Page 6

7 GIS (ArcGIS) REFERENCES Danilla Breedt BSc. Geology Contact Person Company Position Contact details Chris Allen WSP Environmental Director Gavin Anderson De Beers Consolidated Mines Voorspoed Mine Environmental Lead Jan Nel Shangoni Management Services Director Blanche Postma Clean Stream Environmental Services Director Odette Cornelius GISA Spatial Data Brokers Managing Director / / / / PERSONAL DETAILS Full name Danilla Breedt Residential Address 27 Thornhill, 110 Rubida Street, Murrayfield, Pretoria, South Africa Postal Address As per above Cell number dbreedt700@gmail.com; danilla@h20-e.co.za Marital status Single Dependants One Nationality South African Drivers Licence Code 8 ID number Languages English and Afrikaans Interests Reading, Writing, Reptiles, Environment Further details and certificates available on request Page 7