CURRICULUM VITAE
ANDRIES JOHANNES JORDAAN PR Sci Nat
FEBRUARY 2009
CURRICULUM VITAE
ANDRIES JOHANNES JORDAAN
1. PERSONAL
Date of Birth 27 February 1956
Place of Birth RSA
Marital Status Married to Moira Brunsdon on 22 December 1979
2. SCHOOL CAREER
2.1 Primary School
1962 - 1968 Rosary Primary School, Zastron.
2.2 Secondary School
1969 - 1973 Tweespruit Agricultural School, Tweespruit
3. STUDY CAREER
2007 - PhD fellow: University of the Free State
2002 - 2004 University of the Free State, Bloemfontein. MSc(Agric) (Agricultural Economics) Cum Laude
1981 University of Pretoria B. Inst. Agrar. (Hons)
1974 - 1977 University of the Orange Free State, Bloemfontein Bsc(Agric) (Agronomy, Animal Husbandry)
1 4. AWARDS/BURSARIES
South African Society for Agricultural Economists award for the second best Masters thesis in South Africa.
Award for the best Masters Thesis in Agricultural Economics, University of the Free State
Department Agricultural Economics award for best achievements in Community Service, 2004.
Award for the Best Paper Delivered at the 2003 Annual Congress for the South African Society for Agricultural Extension Officers, Warmbad, South Africa.
The South African Society for Agricultural Extension officers bronze medal for the best student completing the degree B.Inst. Agrar (Hons), 1981
South African Wool Board bursary for the degree B.Sc Agric, 1975 – 1977
5. OTHER TRAINING COURSES
Transformation by Peaceful means - Romania
United Nations Civil Military Relations – Sweden
Conflict analysis and management
Management principles
Project management
Civil / Military relationships – University of the Witwatersrand
Intensive Apple Production
Utilisation and planning of natural resources for effective farming – Potchefstroom Agricultural College
Soil analysis and mapping – Potchefstroom Agricultural College
6. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2 2003 - Director, Disaster Risk Management Training and Education Centre for Africa (DiMTEC), University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
2003 - Lecturer; Department Agricultural Economics, UFS.
2003 - Lecturer; Centre for Environmental Management, UFS.
2003 - Lecturer; Centre for Development Support, UFS.
2002 - 2007 Promotor for Free State and Northern Cape: Cooperative Development Initiative (CDI)
2002 - 2003 Junior Lecturer; Department Agricultural Economics, University of the Free State.
2001 – 2003 Rural Development Specialist. Centre in International Agricultural Marketing and Development, Free State University, Bloemfontein, South Africa.
2001 Consultant; Rural Strategy Unit. Department of Agriculture, Free State Province, South Africa.
1988 – 2001 Manager and Consultant; Balemi Agricultural Services. Agricultural Development Consultant.
1982 – 2001 Manager & Owner; Jordaan Boerdery.
1979 - 1982 Agricultural Extension Officer, Department of Agriculture, South Africa.
1978 – 1979 Military Training. School of Engineers.
7. PROJECTS COMPLETED
2009 Agricultural Specialist: Research on Drought Strategies for farmers to overcome the dry months. South-East Sudan.
2008 Team leader: International monitoring and evaluation of implementation of resettlement action plan. Merowe Dam project. Sudan.
2008 Vaal South Agricultural Impact Assessment Phase 2. ESCOM/Ninham Shand EIA team.
2006 - 2008 Project leader. Richtersveld community Land Transfer
3 2006 Expert Agricultural Economist for Merowe Dam Resettlement Scheme, Sudan, (Ongoing)
2006 Vaal South Agricultural Impact Assessment. ESCOM/Ninham Shand EIA team.
2006 Kendall Agricultural Impact Assessment. ESCOM/Ninham Shand EIA team.
2005 Expert Agricultural witness for Richtersveld community. Richtersveld land claims court case. Richtersveld community vs. Alexkor/SA Government.
2005 Mangaung Local Municipality Socio-Economic Analysis
1999 – 2005 Financial feasibility studies for:
Farm planning and financial feasible studies for at least 10 individual farming enterprises Intensive apple production in the Eastern Free State Blocuso Trust – Table grapes, Lucern, Olives, Pekanuts. (R80 million) Pella development project – Lucern, Table grapes. (R60 million) Sanddrift development project – Lucern (R15 million) At least 12 small scale development projects for the Free State Department of Agriculture Financial feasibility study. Woodbridge Feedlot and Farm development project. Department of Agriculture.
2002 – 2007 Promotor for the Cooperative Development Initiative in the Northern Cape and Free State. (Ongoing)
2003 - 2004 Project leader for study regarding the wool and mohair industry in Lesotho.
2003 Organise joint conference between University of Minnesota and Free State University with theme: “Economic Growth in Africa”
2003 Facilitate and organise workshop to coordinate land reform actions in the Free State Province between private sector and government
2003 Assist Griekwaland Wes Kooperasie with strategic planning with regards to Development Strategies.
2002 Facilitate production finance from private sector to majority of Qwa Qwa farmers.
4 2002 Initiate study groups with Qwa Qwa farmers.
2001 Project leader. Mohlobo agricultural and farming feasibility study and business plan, Piet Retief.
1998 – 1999 Consultant for Rural Strategy Unit, Free Sate Province specialising in development of small-scale farmers.
1998 – 2000 Working the Centre for International Marketing and Development (CIAMD) at the University of the Free State on several development projects such as: Weltevrede small scale farmers project Bergplaas resettlement project – Mpumalanga Riemvasmaak agricultural development project
1988 – 2001 Consultant on part time basis specialising in: Agricultural development Financial planning Financial planning and feasibility study for 10 ha + apple production in Eastern Free State
1982 - 2001 Full and part time farmer with extensive experience in: Crop production Livestock production Financial and tax management
1980 – 1983 Extension Officer, Department of Agriculture Responsible for extension in the Bethlehem, Kroonstad, Harrismith, Qwa Qwa, Kestell and Warden districts, Free State Province. Successfully implement soil conservation committees Successfully establish various study groups Pivotal in the planning and implementation of various agricultural projects Assist farmers with troubleshooting and implementation of revitalisation plans Speaker at various farmers days and study groups
1978 – 1979 Military training
. 8. CONGRESS PRESENTATIONS
. JORDAAN, A.J., 2008. Agricultural Development and Training in the Richtersveld: A Community Perspective. 42ND Annual Conference. South African Society for Agricultural Extension Officers, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
5 . JORDAAN, A.J., 2007. Disaster Risk Assessment at Municipal Level in South Africa: The Need for a Multi-Disciplinary Approach. International Disaster Reduction Conference, Harbin, China. . NCUBE, P. and JORDAAN, A.J. 2007. Taking the ‘naturalness’ out of ‘natural disasters’: A focus on flood risk and gender. International Disaster Reduction Conference, Harbin, China. . VAN DER LINDE, T. and JORDAAN, A.J. 2007. . JORDAAN, A.J., 2007. Disaster Risk Assessment: Thumb sucking or Scientific Risk Quantification? Inter-disciplinary Sciences Conference, Granada, Spain.
JORDAAN, A.J., 2007. Participatory Disaster Risk Assessment: The only true Risk Assessment. Disaster Risk Assessment Conference, Randburg, Johannesburg.
JORDAAN, A.J., 2007. Disaster Risk Assessment in Informal Settlements. Conference on Disaster Management in Informal Settlements, Sandton, Johannesburg.
JORDAAN, A.J., and VAN SCHALKWYK, H.D, 2006. The Lesotho Wool Industry: Gain or Pain for Lesotho’s Economy? AEASA Annual Conference, Grahamstown.
JORDAAN, A.J., 2006. Disaster Risk Assessment: Thumb Sucking or Scientific Risk Quantification. What are we busy with? DMISA Annual Conference, Hartenbosch.
NCUBE, P. and JORDAAN, A.J., 2006. How Natural is Natural Disasters? Socio- Econoimic, Politics and the Environment. The Underlying Factors for a Lasting Solution to Disaster Risk Reduction. DMISA Annual Conference, Hartenbosch.
JORDAAN, A.J., 2006. The Role of Women in Agriculture. SEDA/SA Women Small Cooperatives Annual Congress, Phutadithaba. Veld fires: A Disaster Management Responsibility! Institute of Fire Engineers of South Africa, Annual Congress, Midrand, 2004.
JORDAAN, A.J., 2006. Workshop on the Lesotho Wool and Mohair Industry, Maseru. Lesotho.
JORDAAN, A.J., 2006. Disaster Management Seminar: Towards a Resilient Southern Africa: Strategic Leadership Issues in Disaster Management. Cape Town.
6 JORDAAN, A.J. and GROVE, B. 2005. A dynamic feasibility analysis of the proposed Zooverby / Curriescamp small scale irrigation development in the lower Orange river area of SA. International Workshop on Water Resources Management for Local Development: Governance, Institutions, Policy. Loskop, South Africa, November 8-11, 2004.
JORDAAN, A.J. and NELL, W. 2004. Agricultural and Rural Extension Systems for Rural Development: A Case Study of the Umbria Region, Italy. South African Society for Agricultural Extension Officers, Annual Congress, Port Elizabeth.
JORDAAN, A.J., NELL, W. and SWALBACH, L. 2004. Tailor-Making Extension Services for Institutional Change: The Case Of Qwaqwa. South African Society for Agricultural Extension Officers, Annual Congress, Port Elizabeth.
JORDAAN, A.J., 2003. Snow in the Eastern Free State: Disaster or Tourist Attraction? Disaster Management Institute of Southern Africa, Annual Congress, Johannesburg.
JORDAAN, A.J., 2003. Post Transfer Support: Challenges For Land Reform Beneficiaries As Land Owners. South African Society for Agricultural Extension Officers, Annual Congress, Warmbad.
JORDAAN, A.J., 2003. Production Finance For Emerging Commercial Crop Farmers: A Key Element For Successful Land Reform. South African Society for Agricultural Extension Officers, Annual Congress, Warmbad.
JORDAAN, A.J. and Jooste, A.J., 2003. Strategies For The Support Of Successful Land Reform: A Case Study: Qwa Qwa Emerging Commercial Farmers. South African Society for Agricultural Extension Officers, Annual Congress, Warmbad.
JORDAAN, A.J., 1999. Development of Micro-cooperatives in South African Agriculture: Presentation at Free State Agriculture Annual Congress, Bloemfontein.
JORDAAN, A.J., 1998. Rural Safety in the Free State. Presentation at Free State Agriculture Annual Congress, Bloemfontein.
9. LECTURES & PRESENTATIONS
JORDAAN, A.J., 23 March – 3 April 2009. The relation between Conflict and Vulnerabilities: Presentation at PhD course, United Nations University, Bonn, Germany
10. PUBLICATIONS 7
BOOKS OR CHAPTERS IN BOOKS
JORDAAN, A.J., 2006. Disaster Management Training; A Contribution Towards Risk Reduction in SADC – In Nicklen, S., Cornwell, B. And Fairbrother, S. Real Risk. Tudor Rose, London, UK.
JORDAAN, A. J., 2003. Rural financing, Agricultural Capital Formation and Assets in South Africa - Chapter 4. In GROENEWALD, J.A. (Ed). South African agricultural sector review - Evaluation of changes since 1994. National Department of Agriculture, Pretoria. 50 – 64.
SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS & CONFERENCE PROCEEDS
JORDAAN, A.J., 2008. Agricultural Development and Training in the Richtersveld: A Community Perspective. 42ND Annual Conference proceeds. South African Society for Agricultural Extension Officers, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. JORDAAN, A.J., 2007. Disaster Risk Assessment at Municipal Level in South Africa: The Need for a Multi-Disciplinary Approach. International Disaster Reduction Conference, Harbin, China.
JORDAAN, A.J. and VAN SCHALKWYK, H.D, 2006. The Lesotho Wool Industry: Gain or Pain for Lesotho’s Economy? AEASA Annual Conference, Grahamstown.
JORDAAN, A.J., 2006. Disaster Risk Assessment: Thumb Sucking or Scientific Risk Quantification. What are we busy with? DMISA Annual Conference, Hartenbosch.
NCUBE, P. and JORDAAN, A.J., 2006. How Natural is Natural Disasters? Socio-Econoimic, Politics and the Environment. The Underlying Factors for a Lasting Solution to Disaster Risk Reduction. DMISA Annual Conference, Hartenbosch.
JORDAAN, A.J., NELL, W. and SCHWALBACH, L., 2004. Tailor-Making Extension Services For Institutional Change: The Case Of Qwaqwa
JORDAAN, A.J., NELL, W. and ZECCA, F., 2004, Agricultural Extension Systems For Rural Development: A Case Study Of The Umbria Region, Italy. South African Society for Agricultural Extension Officers, Annual Congress, Port Elizabeth, 2004.
JORDAAN, A.J., and JOOSTE, A., 2003, Strategies For The Support Of Successful Land Reform: A Case Study of Qwa Qwa Emerging Commercial Farmers. South African Journal of Agricultural Extension, Vol 33.
8 JORDAAN, A.J., 2003, Production Finance For Emerging Commercial Crop Farmers: A Key Element For Successful Land Reform. South African Society for Agricultural Extension Officers, Annual Congress proceeds, Warmbad.
JORDAAN, A.J., and JOOSTE, A., 2003, Strategies For The Support Of Successful Land Reform: A Case Study of Qwa Qwa Emerging Commercial Farmers. South African Society for Agricultural Extension Officers, Annual Congress proceeds, Warmbad, 2003.
POPULAR PUBLICATIONS
JORDAAN, A.J., 2004. Snow in the Eastern Free State Highlands: Disaster or Tourist Attraction? Disaster Management South Africa; 3 (1).
JORDAAN, A.J., (Lt.Col. MMM,DWD), 2004. Peace Operations in Africa. Can we succeed without the Reserve Forces? The Reserve Force Volunteer. South Africa.
11. UNPUBLISHED RESEARCH REPORTS
JORDAAN, A.J. en BREYTENBACH, T. 2007. Richtersveld sosio ekonomiese opname. Universiteit van die Vrystaat, Bloemfontein.
JORDAAN, A.J., van der Merwe, H.J., van Staden, J.J. van Rensburg, J. and Luttig, P., 2006. Agricultural Report for Richtersveld Irrigation Farms. University of the Free State, Bloemfontein.
JORDAAN, A.J., 2006. Agricultural Research and Extension at the Merowe Dam Irrigation resettlement Scheme. Khartoum, Sudan.
JORDAAN, A.J., 2006. Institutional Development for Resettled Farmers at the Merowe Dam Irrigation Resettlement Scheme. Khartoum, Sudan.
JORDAAN, A.J., 2006. Economic and Financial Feasibility Study for Merowe Dam Irrigation Project Resettlement Scheme. Khartoum, Sudan.
JORDAAN, A.J., 2006. Unleashing Markets and Trade Opportunities for Merowe Dam Resettlement Scheme. Khartoum, Sudan.
JORDAAN, A.J., 2006. Livestock Production at the Merowe Dam Resettlement Irrigation Scheme. Khartoum, Sudan.
JORDAAN, A.J., 2006. Agricultural Impact Assessment; Proposed Vaal South Power Station. Ninham Shand, Cape Town.
9 JORDAAN, A.J., 2006. Agricultural Impact Assessment; Proposed Kendall Power Station. Ninham Shand, Cape Town.
JORDAAN. A.J., 2006. Socio Economic Study for the Mangaung Local Municipality, Bloemfontein.
JORDAAN, A.J., 2004. Report on the Agricultural potential at the Richtersveld. Legal Resources Unit, Cape Town.
JORDAAN, A.J., 2003, Kenaf Production in Sudan, Unpublished Report, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein.
JORDAAN, A.J., and VAN SCHALKWYK, H.D., 2003, The Econonomic Impact of the Potato Industry on the South African Industry, Unpublished Research Report, Potato South Africa, Pretoria.
JORDAAN, A.J., 2003, Domestic Home Gardens as a Model to Ensure Food Security in the Free State Province, Unpublished Report, Department of Social Development, Free State Province, Bloemfontein.
JORDAAN, A.J., 2003, Financial Feasibility Study for Cold Processing of Sunflower Oil. Unpublished Report, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein.
JORDAAN, A.J., and GROVE, B. 2003, Financial Feasibility for Zooverby/Curriescamp, Blocuso Trust. Unpublished report, Department of Agriculture, Northern Cape Province, South Africa.
JORDAAN, A.J., 2003, Financial Feasibility for Pella. Unpublished report, Department of Agriculture, Northern Cape Province, South Africa.
JORDAAN, A.J. and VAN STADEN, J. 2003, Financial Feasibility for Sanddrift, Alexanderbaai. Unpublished report, Department of Agriculture, Northern Cape Province, South Africa.
JORDAAN, A.J., and MAFAESA, C., 2003, Food Prices in the Rural Areas in the Free State Province. Part of a report by the Food Price Monitor Committee. Pretoria.
JORDAAN, A.J., and MAFAESA, C., 2003, Food Prices in the Rural Areas in the Northern Cape Province. Part of a report by the Food Price Monitor Committee. Pretoria.
JORDAAN, A.J., 2003, An Analysis of the Potato Industry in South Africa. Part of a report by the Food Price Monitor Committee. Pretoria.
10 JORDAAN, A.J., and VAN SCHALKWYK, H.D., 2003, The Econonomic Impact of the Potato Industry on the South African Industry, 2004 Update, Unpublished Research Report, Potato South Africa, Pretoria.
JORDAAN, A.J., and MOAHLOLI, C., 2002, Business Plan Mahata Moho Food Security Project, Department of Social Development, Free State Province, Bloemfontein.
JORDAAN, A.J., and MOAHLOLI, C., 2002, Business Plan Rosendal Food Security Project, Department of Social Development, Free State Province, Bloemfontein.
JORDAAN, A.J., 2002, Business Plan Phamahang Mafumahadi Food Security Project, Department of Social Development, Free State Province, Bloemfontein.
JORDAAN, A.J., 2002, Business Plan Tiisitsang Food Security Project, Department of Social Development, Free State Province, Bloemfontein.
JORDAAN, A.J., and ERASMUS, L., 2002, Business Plan Boipelo Food Security Project, Department of Social Development, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein.
JORDAAN, A.J., and MOAHLOLI, C., 2002, Final Report on Food Security Projects in the Free State Province, Department of Social Department, Free State Province, Bloemfontein.
JORDAAN, A.J., (2001). Athlehang orchard project. Dept Agriculture, CPFSP Glen.
JORDAAN, A.J., and GELDENHUYS, F. (2001). Itereleng vegetable project. Dept Agriculture, CPFSP Glen
JORDAAN, A.J., (2001). Lethlabile life gardens. Dept Agriculture, CPFSP Glen
JORDAAN, A.J.,(2001). Thlatlotsanang poultry project Dept Agriculture, CPFSP Glen
JORDAAN, A.J., (2001). Iketsetseng vegetables project. Dept Agriculture, CPFSP Glen
JORDAAN, A.J., (2001). Itjareng poultry project. Dept Agriculture, CPFSP Glen
JORDAAN, A.J., and MAOHLALI, C. (2001). Mpapatlela layer project. Dept Agriculture, CPFSP Glen
JORDAAN, A.J. and MAOHLALI, C. (2001). Tsohang vegetable garden project. Dept Agriculture, CPFSP Glen
11 JORDAAN, A.J., and JOOSTE, A. (2001). Situation analysis: Emerging Qwa Qwa commercial farmers. Unpublished research report, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein.
JORDAAN, A.J., (2001) Revitalising Qwa Qwa Emerging commercial farmers. Unpublished research report, Department of Agricultural Economics, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein.
VAN SCHALKWYK, H.D., DU PLESSIS, J.H., EHLERS. M., JORDAAN, A.J., GELDENHUYS. F.I., (1999). Grondgebruik en besigheidsplan Riemvasmaak. University of the Free State, Bloemfontein
DANNHAUSER,A.P, VAN SCHALKWYK, H.D., JORDAAN, A.J, VOSLOO, M.J, (1999) Bussinessplan: Bergplaas resettlement project. Department of Agricultural Economics, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein.
JORDAAN, A.J., (1999) Bussinessplan: Maluti Dairies. Qwa Qwa Unpublished report, Harrismith.
JORDAAN, A.J. and VOSLOO, M.J. (1999). Businessplan Milk Production in Swellendam district, Unpublished report, Swellendam,
12. PRESENTATIONS AT FARMERS DAYS, STUDY GROUPS ETC.
Organising and presenting papers at more than 100 farmers days and study group meetings during the period 1982 to 2005.
13. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Registered professional Natural Scientist at the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professionals. Reg nr. 400204/07
Agricultural Extension Officers Association of South Africa. Professional status.
South African Reserve Force Officers Association
Agricultural Economic Association for South Africa
International Association for Agricultural Economists
Disaster Management Institute of Southern Africa
14. COMMITTEES
. Member of the Scientific Committee for the Regional Sub Sahara Wild land Fire Network (AfriFireNet). 2009 12 . Associate Editor; The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Common Ground Publishing, Melbourne, Australia.
. Member of the National Disaster Management Technical Advisory committee for Disaster Risk Assessments, 2006 -
Chairman; Free State Reserve Force Council. 2005 -
Associate Editor; South African Journal for Agricultural Extension officers.
Member of the Ministerial steering committee for agricultural training in the Free State 2005.
Member of Free State Task team coordinating support for Land Reform projects in the Free State Province, (2002 – 2004)
Member of task team directing Free State Christian Churches Forum with efforts to assist with land reform and poverty alleviation in the Free State (2002).
Commanding Officer during operation Snow Storm in the Eastern Free State,(2001).
Commanding Officer during operation Food and Mouth disease to contain Food and Mouth disease in the Free State (2000).
Involved as co-chairman of various disaster management operations
Serve as chairman of various other community organizations and committees
Officer Commanding – Harrismith Commando (1994-2002)
Executive Member, Harrismith Primary School Governing Body (1989-1991)
Co-Chairman Local Operational Committee – Qwa Qwa (1994-2002)
Co-Chairman Local Operational Committee – Harrismith (1994-2002)
Councillor Kestell Local Government (1997-1998)
Executive member of Lesotho - South Africa border liaison committee (1997 – 2000)
Executive member on various farmers associations and committees including: Harrismith District soil conservation committee Harrismith District Farmers Association Bethlehem District Farmers Association
13 Aberfeldy farmers association Kestell farmers Association
Chairman Kestell farmers Association (1998 – 1999)
Chairman of Swinburne Agricultural study group. (1982 – 1989).
15. COMMUNITY SERVICE
Support to Qwa Qwa Emerging Commercial farmers with regards to the establishment study groups and support to obtain production capital
Planning and establishhment of 100 Domestic food gardens at the Phamahang Mafumahadi Food Security Project in Qwa Qwa
Planning and establishhment of 100 Domestic food gardens at the Tiisitsang Food Security Project in Qwa Qwa
Planning and establishhment of 100 Domestic food gardens at the Rosendal Food Security Project in Rosendal
Planning and establishhment of 70 Domestic food gardens at the Boipelo Food Security Project in Botshabelo
Planning and establishhment of 100 Domestic food gardens at the Mahata Moho Food Security Project in Lindley
Planning and establishhment of 40 Domestic food gardens at the Boipelo Food Security Project in Kroonstad
16. MILITARY
Chairman, Reserve Forces Council, Free State (2003 – 2006)
Serving on a part time basis as a Senior Officer with the Rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Reserve Forces, South African National Defence Force.
Appointed as the best student on all rank promoting military courses.
Receive various military commendations and medals for outstanding service.
Invited to the Royal Colour Parade of the Devonshire and Dorset Regiment in the British Army as a guest of Honour.
Receive International recognition from British Army for leadership.
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