Portfolio of Elsie Strydom

Name & initials
Elsie Strydom

Qualifications

Masters in Environmental Science: Specialising in water science (M.Env Sci.), North West University, Potchefstroom 2007
B.Sc majored Chemistry and Microbiology, North West University, Potchefstroom 2004
Grade 12 (Matric), High Technical School Vereeniging 2000

Experience

INFOTOX Pty Ltd April 2012 (Scientific Manager)
Clean Stream Environmental Consultants, April 2010 to March 2012 (Environmental Scientist)
MSA Group, January 2008 – April 2010 (Water Scientist)
North West University, 2005-2008 (Research for Masters degree)
Vaal University of Technology, June - December 2007 (Lecturer: Biotechnology & Microbiology)
Wesvalia High School Klerksdorp, North West Province, January – April 2007 (Teacher: Physical Science Grd 10 and 11)
High Technical School Vereeniging, Gauteng, January – April 2006 (Teacher: Physical Science Grd 10 and 11)
North West University, 2005-2007 (Tutoring of general Microbiological techniques & practical chemistry techniques)

Previous projects and experience

Comprehensive human health risk assessment
Microbiological research on home water filtering systems and the water distribution system
Investigation of pathogenicity and antibiotic resistance of Heterotrophic bacteria in drinking water
Water quality analyses
Identification of water uses and associated impacts for mines and infrastructural development
Due diligence reports in the mining industry
General compliance audits, GN704 and water use audits for mines
Integrated Water and Waste management plans
Water use licences and amendments
Environmental management programmes and amendments for mines
Evaluation of waste water treatment works