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Curriculum Vitae
Welna du Toit
Life Skills Facilitator / Life Coach
and Skills developer
ID: 6111070082085 welnadt@gmail.com
I am a practical, solution seeking, compassionate person seeking
solutions to our society’s rising unemployment crisis. Walking
alongside individuals, groups and businesses to facilitate personal
growth, empowerment and promoting loyalty and trust in the
workplace.
Working in and with disadvantaged communities for many years,
building a trusting and understanding relationship in the process of
community upliftment. Using the necessary tools to facilitate change
and growing a network of potential employers for the potential new
employees.
I am passionate about growing people to reach their full potential,
becoming the best they can be.

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Skills
Computer skills:
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Power Point, Publisher and Word.
Facilitator Skills:
Certified BrightStar Life Skills Facilitator
SETA Accredited Facilitator in other chosen areas.
Coach / Mentor Skills:
SETA Accredited Coach / Mentor in one-on-one training and assistance and
support to learners.
Aquaponics:
Researched and building a model for a closed aquaponics system, growing
vegetables from circulating water from a fish tank. This method is a known
soilless, sustainable farming method providing both fish and vegetables.
Permaculture:
Researched and implemented vegetable farming using the permaculture method.
It is a water wise, no till farming method. Using compost and mulch to keep weed
under control without disturbing the soil structure and soil life. Harvesting and
utilizing rainwater, together with mulching and compost, minimize water usage
but yield bigger crops of fruit and vegetables.
Crafts:
Working knowledge of pottery and glazing.
Do mosaic mirrors, tables etc.
Catering / Cooking
Self-taught chef, catering for small functions and specialized meals (gluten free).
Developing and bottling of Sauces and relishes. Facebook – Outsauce food
DIY
I have a good working knowledge of general maintenance work in buildings, a
little knowledge of plumbing, tiling and building. I have a good working
knowledge of electric power tools like drills, sanders, grinders and jigsaw.
I do believe that I can do anything I apply myself to.

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Education
BA degree in Biblical Therapy - Therapeia Kollege / Therapon University
2010 – 2013
Focusing on the disadvantaged communities and as part of my studies I acquired the
following ETDP-SETA accredited Facilitator, Life Coach and Mentor qualifications:
US 117877 Perform one-on‐one training on the job
US 117865 Assist and Support learners to manage their learning experiences
US 117871 Facilitate learning using a variety of methodologies
Compass Academy of Learning:
US 242824 Apply leadership concepts in a work context – BrightStar Life Skills
High School Tulbagh – Matriculated 1979
Experience
Research and Life Skills facilitation in disadvantaged communities
January 2015 – August 2016
• I did extensive research on Aquaponics – Vegetable gardening in a soilless
medium combining aquaculture (fish farming) with hydroponics (vegetable
farming in a soilless medium). The fish provide the necessary nutrients for the
vegetables to thrive and the yields are much higher and healthier without using
chemicals or pesticides. The fish can be harvested and together this farming
method can create a sustainable food chain.
• I did research on Permaculture vegetable- and fruit gardening and started
implementing the system at my house as well as in the informal settlement where
I am a volunteer. Both methods of gardening, Aquaponics and Permaculture are
sustainable and water wise farming methods in times of water shortages and in
low rainfall areas.
• Since 2014 until August 2016, I facilitated BrightStar Life Skills training for
members from the disadvantaged communities in and around Melkbosstrand near
Cape Town. Combined with the Life Skills training I did Life Coaching and one-
on-one therapy sessions with community members for alcohol and drug abuse,
depression and extensive family problems. The problems these communities are
facing are boredom, lack of education and the lack of job opportunities for
minimum schooled people. I offered my skills and knowledge to the ACVV
Koeberg – Social workers to help them in their line of work in the disadvantaged
communities. These communities and I have a good understanding and I worked
hard over the past 10 years to build a relationship of trust and respect between
us. I facilitated Life Skills training to community members and businesses as well
as at Boland College in Paarl, for students from disadvantaged communities in
the Western Cape.

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Dutch Reformed Church Melkbosstrand – Assistant Scribe
March 2011 – April 2015
My work at the church was a wonderful opportunity to get to know the whole
Melkbosstrand community well. I build a good relationship with the community
members, businesses’, NGO’ as well as the South African Police Services in our
community.
My work consisted of the following:
1. A good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Publisher – With these tools I
managed al the Power Point presentations, a weekly newsletter, various
publications of flyers and adverts in local newspapers. Typing, copying and
miscellaneous tasks.
2. In my capacity as a therapist, I saw many individuals from our congregation
and from the rest of the community for therapy sessions.
3. My knowledge of community members with material need and food shortage,
led me to contact a local filling station to ask for their help. We receive their
deli products taken off the shelves each day. I arranged with a company,
doing direct marketing of products, to supply us with their surplus food
products.
4. I was involved in BrightStar Life Skills facilitation for community members.
ACVV Koeberg – Social workers offices 2008 – February 2011
• I started as a volunteer with gardening projects in the informal settlements in
and around Melkbosstrand. Teaching the participant’ vegetable gardening to
sustain their families.
• I was part of establishing a pre-school class for children from these
communities to be exposed to a school environment where they could learn
the necessary skills to successfully adapt to and be accepted into Primary
School to start their formal school education, preparing them for life. We
realized that these children were at a huge disadvantage with no previous
exposure to mental stimulation in teaching and disciplined surroundings. The
school is doing well at the moment and is called Clever Kids Academy.
• The ACVV Koeberg appointed me as their community developer, working
between the communities and the ACVV Koeberg. I was part of informative
community projects, uplifting and encouraging parents and children to pursue
a better future.
Self employed – Various projects 1994 –2007
• Pottery – handmade pottery items for household use, sold at craft markets
• Clay Kids – pottery classes with pre-school children suffering from ADD and
ADHD to enhance their concentration levels
• Culinary Herb nursery - cultivating and supplying plants to nurseries and
public
• Catering for small functions and bottling of preserves and condiments
• Volunteer at SANCOB – Sea bird rescue center
WPK Co-operative Nursery – Rosarium – Stellenbosch 1990 - 1994

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• Office administration, sales, wages, incoming orders and placing orders and
filing.
• Due to my background and understanding of the farming community I grew up
in, I was able to provide a friendly and efficient client service to the farmers
who bought their vegetable seedlings from us.
WPK Co-operative (Agri Mark), Malmesbury – Creditors clerk 1984 – 1989
Cape Technicon (Cape University of Technonogy) – Horticulture (not completed)
1982 – 1983
South African Army Women’ College George (SALVKOL) –
Voluntary National Service June 1980 – July 1981
Personal information:
Welna du Toit
ID 6111070082085
Email: welnadt@gmail.com
Cell: 083 3052774
Address: 23 Klein Melkbos, Melkbosstrand, 7441
Valid drivers permit