CV containing experience and skills learnt throughout my Masters, Honours and Bachelor of science studies and experience learnt from being involved in environmental projects with various consulting companies in South Africa

1. Mobile number: (+27) 61 010 7873 E-mail address: jacques.beukes03@gmail.com
Attitude, adaptability and motivation are some of the traits that made me successful so far and helped
me thrive through life. I like to move ahead at a fast pace and reach goals that are set out for me.
Having an adventurous nature I still believe in structure in the workplace and in everyday life. I have
strong leadership qualities that helped me with public speaking, risk taking and dealing with different
people, cultures and conflict handling. This quality also gives me responsibility and problem solving skills
that makes me an asset in the working environment.
I have the necessary skills and motivation to successfully accomplish and deliver quality work and
results. I am responsive and eager to help whenever possible. I have the skills and experience in the
environmental impact management and biological sciences field, which makes me competent for the
position. I am excited and look forward to broaden my knowledge.
2.1 Qualifications at North-West University
 MSc in Environmental sciences (Aquatic Ecosystem Health) (Awaiting publication). – Research
on the Health assessment of fishes from coastal lakes of the east coast, South Africa.
 BSc (Hons) in Environmental Sciences (Aquatic Ecosystem Health) (Completed: obtained in
March 2015) – Research on the Fish health assessment of selected fish species of Barberspan
RAMSAR site, South Africa.
 BSc in Environmental and biological sciences (Completed: obtained in March 2013).
PLEASE SEE ATTAHCED DEGREES
Jacques Beukes
Date of birth: 1992-01-07
Age: 25
Identity number: 9201075142088
Gender: Male
Disability: None
Marital status: Single
Key area of interest: Environmental Impact Management and Biological Sciences
Language: Proficient in both English and Afrikaans
Licenses: Code A1, Code B and Skippers
1. PERSONAL PROFILE
2. ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

2. 2.2) Other courses attended (conferences and workshops) and knowledge obtained
 Presented at South African society of Aquatic scientists (SASAQS) conference held in Champagne
sports resort, 28 June – 2 July, Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal in 2015.
 Presented at South African society of Aquatic scientists (SASAQS) conference held in Skukuza,
26-30 June, Kruger National Park in 2016.
 Will be presenting at the Wetlands Indaba conference this year in Mpumalanga from the 25-28
October.
 Attended the wetland workshop in Pretoria with Piet Louis.
 Attended a Water Research Commission (WRC) workshop in Pretoria.
 First Aid.
2.3) Academic achievements
 Awarded “the best student poster presentation” at SASAQS (South African society of aquatic
scientists) conference in 2015. PLEASE SEE ATTACHED AWARD
 Second author of Article published in 2015 (Chromium, copper, nickel and zinc accumulation
within selected fish species from a Ramsar sit in South Africa). PLEASE SEE ATTACHED COVER
 Awarded “The most outstanding student” trophy in Matric 2010.
 Culture - Musical, singing (SER choir for 3 years).
 Sport - Soccer, Squash, Volleyball, Athletics.
 Leadership - Academic mentor, hostel comities, Head boy Matric 2010.
 Community activities - Charity committee (SJGD), helped renovate rural school, Helped and
mentored mini SASS workshops to local school, Relocation of fish and rehabilitation of the dams
inside local estate.
 Interest and hobbies – Scuba diving, travelling, photography.
4.1) Related work experience
 Company name: Afzelia Environmental Consultants
Location: Newcastle and Dundee (Ingogo farm dam and Mantuli road)
Job title: Technical Field Assistant
Duration: 6-10 February 2017
3. LIFE EXPERIENCE
4. WORK EXPERIENCE

3. Duties: Doing a full Aquatic ecological assessment which included the South
African Scoring System protocol (SASS), Fish response assessment index
(FRAI) and water quality. A full wetland and botanical assessment of the
areas.
 Company name: NSS (Natural Scientific Services)
Location: Optimum coal mine (Middelburg, Mpumalanga). This included the
Bosmanspruit, Coetzerspruit, Vaalbankspruit, Woest-Alleenspruit,
Zevenfonteinspruit, Klein-Olifants River and its tributaries.
Job title: Technical Field Assistant
Duration: Week in March 2016
Duties: Assessing water quality, diatoms, instream and riparian habitat,
macroinvertebrates and fish community integrity. These protocols
included the in situ water variables, diatoms, Index of Habitat Integrity
(IHI); South African Scoring System (SASS5), Macro-invertebrate
Response Assessment Index (MIRAI) and Fish Response Assessment
Index (FRAI).
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REFERENCE LETTER FROM NSS
 Company name: JG Afrika/(Jeffares & Green) and North West University
Location: Khumba ore mine (Thabazimbi)
Job title: Technical Field Assistant
Duration: 17-19 August 2015
Duties: Assessing the impact of a spill at Khumba ore mine. Fish health (FHAI)
along with water quality and metal analysis on the sediment and fish
tissue were performed back at the laboratory of the North West
University.
 Company name: North West University & UNISA
Location: Vredefort Dome (Takwasa)
Job title: Technical Field Assistant and Mentor
Duration: Week in March in 2014, 2015 and 2016
Duties: Assisted North West University & UNISA third year students in sampling
Macro Invertebrates (SASS), doing fish health assessment index (FHAI),
fish response assessment index (FRAI) and Assisted third year students
with report writing, preparation of a poster and PowerPoint
presentation.
 Presented lectures to UNISA students; mentored and helped students with projects.
 Presented and assisted various Honors, Master and PhD students with data collection and
analysis in many different locations in South Africa; helped and worked with multiple

4. international students and scientists with various projects that gave me a different experience
and challenge.
4.2 Other work experience
 Company name: Platinum Life
Location: Potchefstroom
Job title: Part time work
Duration: May 2014 – August 2014
Duties: General office work, Tele sales executive.
 Company name: Zanzibar restaurant
Location: Durban
Job title: Vacation Work
Duration: 10 December- 10 January 2009
Duties: Waitering
First name & surname: Prof. Nico Smit
Job title / Position: Director for school of Biological Sciences
Company name: North-West University
Contact information: Nico.smit@nwu.ac.za
First name & surname: Dr. Wynand Malherbe
Job title / Position: Research for school of Biological Sciences
Water Research Group (Ecology)
Company name: North-West University
Contact information: (+27) 83 739 6911
wynand.malherbe@nwu.ac.za
First name & surname: Ms. Amanda Austin
Job title / Position: Aquatic Scientist
Company name: Natural Scientific Services
Contact information: (+27) 82 352 7524
austin@jgafrika.com
First name & surname: Mr. Joppie Schrijvershof
Job title / Position: Aquatic Scientist
Company name: Afzelia Environmental Consultants
Contact information: (+27) 76 589 2250
joppiesch@gmail.com
REFERENCES

5. 1. Academic Records
2. Honours Bachelor of Science Degree
3. Bachelor of Science Degree
4. ID, License and Skippers
5. NSS Reference Letter
6. Poster Award
7. National Senior Certificate
ATTACHMENTS