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Jaco Beukman
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English Full professional proficiency
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Afrikaans Full professional proficiency
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Dutch Limited working proficiency
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German Limited working proficiency
- Photography
- Graphic Design
- Tourism
- Logo Design
- Management
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Bio
Credentials
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Certificate: Climate Change and Water in Mountains - A Global Concern
University of GenevaJun, 2021- May, 2026 -
Certificate: Ecosystem Services: a Method for Sustainable Development
University of GenevaMay, 2021- May, 2026 -
Certificate: Ecology: Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation
American Museum of Natural HistoryApr, 2021- May, 2026 -
Certificate: Biodiversity Conservation
UdemyMar, 2021- May, 2026 -
NQF Level 4 National Guide, South Africa
CathssetaFeb, 2016- May, 2026 -
Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA), Level 1 Nature Guide
CathssetaDec, 2015- May, 2026 -
NQF L4, Culture Site Guide
CathssetaOct, 2014- May, 2026 -
Tourist Guiding
Cape Academy of Guiding ServicesOct, 2014- May, 2026 -
Culture Site Guide - Local Cape Town
CathssetaAug, 2014- May, 2026 -
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
North-West University / Noordwes-UniversiteitMar, 2006- May, 2026 -
Golden Key International Honour Society
Golden Key International Honour SocietyNov, 2005- May, 2026 -
Photography Diploma
North-West University / Noordwes-UniversiteitNov, 2003- May, 2026 -
First Aid Level 1
Emergency First Aid (EFA)Jan, 2017- May, 2026 -
First Aid Level 3
Frontline First Aid & Emergency TrainingFeb, 2014- May, 2026 -
First Aid Level 1
Emergency First Aid (EFA)May, 2013- May, 2026
Experience
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National Geographic
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Cape Town Area, South Africa
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National Geographic Journeys Expedition leader
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Mar 2016 - Present
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Cape Town Area, South Africa
National Geographic Journeys Expedition leader, in partnership with G Adventures. Meaningful exploration. Wildlife Safari expeditions, Africa, people, places, culture, connectedness. Small group travel.
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Canada
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Travel Arrangements
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700 & Above Employee
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Photographer in Residence
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Feb 2023 - Present
Antarctica Photographic clinics on-board the G Expedition Cruise Ship. Photo Zodiac Boats and Shore-side Photo Walks with on-going mentorship and support to guests in photography. Photos for G Expedition Social MediaThe G Expedition provides an intimate small-ship cruising experience with spacious cabins, each featuring ocean-facing windows or portholes and private en-suite facilities. Large common areas and observation decks provide panoramic views of some of the world's most remote regions. The Expedition holds 134 passengers and offers space, comfort and expertise at a price few can top.
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CEO (Chief Experienced Officer)
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Dec 2011 - Present
Small Group Tours & Expedition Leader, Southern- and East Africa, Antarctica. Responsible Tourism as a Force for Good. Wildlife Safari Expeditions. Nature. Exploration. Inspiration. Connectedness. Experiences. Involved. Informed. Creative
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Pangolin Photo Safaris
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Botswana
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Photographic Safari host
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Aug 2014 - Present
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Botswana
Photographic Wildlife Safari host. Botswana and Namibia Wildlife Safaris. Small group all inclusive travel. Rovos Rail luxury train Namibia
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Cape Town Photo Tours
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Cape Town, South Africa
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Operations Manager & Photographic host
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Aug 2014 - Feb 2016
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Cape Town, South Africa
Photographic tours around Cape Town and the Cape peninsula teaching photographic skills. Scheduled tours, bespoke packages, multi-day private tours and Garden route tours. Help facilitate Cape Town Photo Club's monthly evening club meetings. www.capephoto.co.za/club
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Bundi Adventures
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1 Friesland Street, Goedemoed, Durbanville, 7550
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Operations Manager
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Nov 2013 - Feb 2014
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1 Friesland Street, Goedemoed, Durbanville, 7550
(Corporate Events, Team Building, School Camps and River Rafting on the Breede and Orange Rivers)Role as Operations Manager, report to General Manager/Owner. Leading teams, organizing operations around corporate events and school camps, liaise and manage staff, interviews, appoint new staff, leadership development programs to school groups and corporate functions, client interaction. Maintenance of Breede camp near Worcester and Orange River camp near Noordoewer in Namibia. Keep stores in good condition and stock up to date. River rafting, allocating guides, overseeing high rope courses and climbing wall. Food stock taking, buying supplies, overland truck driving and leading a few tours.
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Acacia Adventure Holidays
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Southern- and east Africa
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Truck Driver and Trip Leader
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Mar 2010 - Dec 2011
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Southern- and east Africa
Driving Overland Trucks and other tourist vehicles taking travelers on exiting camping expeditions through southern and east Africa. Fixing and servicing trucks, solving mechanical problems, group leading, pitching tents, guiding hikes, facilitating external transport and local tourist operators, organizing group activities, group dynamics, cooking, financial accounting, administration.
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Jaco Beukman Design Studio
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Bellville, Cape Town
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Owner
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Jan 2007 - Nov 2011
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Bellville, Cape Town
Print Media Design. Logos, Letterheads, Business Cards, Posters, Banners, Billboards, Flyers, Vehicle Stickers, Roll-Up Banners, Books, Corporate Folders, Annual Reports, Expo Stands, Indoor Branding, Menu's, Web Graphics. Photography and photo editing. go-nipper.comAs a hobby I draw charcoal portraits. Below is a few from a set of 100 portraits depicting unique faces out of Africa. Each artwork has a text describing it. All art pieces are based on my own photos (except the Mandela). All canvasses are thick blocked 1,524mm x 914mm.
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Nico Grobler Studio
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Donkerhoek, (Silver Lakes), Pretoria
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Graphic Designer and Photographer
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Jan 2006 - Dec 2006
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Donkerhoek, (Silver Lakes), Pretoria
Design: Logos, letterheads, business cards, posters, banners, billboards, flyers, stickers, roll-up banners, books, corporate folders, annual reports, expo stands, indoor branding, shop window branding.Photography: Aerial photography, shopping centre photography, pack shots, product photography, photo editing.Web design, web graphics, digital marketing.
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Eskom
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Drakensberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, Hendrina Power Station, Pullenshope (Middelburg)
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Electrical Apprenticeship
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Jan 2001 - Dec 2001
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Drakensberg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, Hendrina Power Station, Pullenshope (Middelburg)
Electrical apprenticeship working as contractor for Rotek Engineering on Eskom sites in a dynamic team refurbishing the Tugela/Vaal Water Pump Stations (Killburn and Driel) in the Drakensville / Bergville area. Electrical work on 11KV switch gear and DC Control Panels. Replace cabling, cable ducting, switch gear and electrical equipment, fault finding etc. Refurbishing Unit 3 at Hendrina Power Station under supervision of a dynamic electrical team. Replacing all the switch gear, new control panels, buzz bars, coal mill motors, cabling, cable ducting, step-up transformers, extraction fans and other electrical and manual work.
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Education
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International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO)
Certificate, Peninsula & South Georgia for Expedition Guides -
2002 - 2005
North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Graphic Design. Minor: Communication, Fine Art, History of Art. Diploma in Photography. -
1996 - 2000
Higher Technical School Middelburg
Matriculation Exemption. First-degree study, University admission., English, Afrikaans, Math, Science, Electronics, Technical drawing, Computer science.
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