Ananda van der Merwe

Ananda van der merwe

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location of Ananda van der MerweCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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  • About me

    Real Estate Agent | Personalized Customer-Driven Service

  • Education

    • Esi attorneys pde4 real estate

      2021 - 2022
      Pde4 real estate
    • Drumbeat academy

      2003 - 2003
      Qualification as national tourist guide tourism

      Activities and Societies: Qualified to conduct tours in all nine provinces of South Africa.

    • Institute for photography

      2009 - 2010
      Diploma photography
    • Natal guides

      2003 - 2003
      Course for kwazulu natal province tourism
    • Drumbeat academy

      2002 - 2003
      Satour registration for mpumalanga and gauteng tourism
    • Livingston academy

      1999 - 2000
      Satour registration for western cape and eastern cape provinces; wine education certificate tourism
    • Keith burton

      1999 - 1999
      Satour registration garden route and little karoo

      Registering as Tourist Guide for regions of the Garden Route and the Little Karoo, South Africa.

    • Unisa

      1997 - 1998
      Course translation from/to english and afrikaans
    • Institut de formation de cadres pour developpement

      1996 - 1997
      Diploma of education french diploma

      French Diploma, Brussels, Belgium.

    • High school vryburg

      1986 - 1990
      Matric senior certificate

      Activities and Societies: Member of Student Council

    • Esi academy

      2021 - 2022
      Full status real estate agent (pde 4 & nqf 4 real estate) real estate pde4

      Full Status Agent

    • University of pretoria

      1990 - 1993
      Bachelor's degree psychology
    • University of pretoria

      1990 - 1993
      Bachelors degree psychology, english

      Activities and Societies: Member of Social Committee, Member of Tahlita for youth development

  • Experience

    • Vryburger newspaper

      Feb 1994 - Mar 1994
      Journalist and photographer huhudi news

      Worked as journalist and photographer at The Vryburger, covering the news and events of the township, Huhudi, during the exciting time of working towards the abolishment of Apartheid structures and equality.

    • Independent electoral commision, south africa

      Mar 1994 - Apr 1994
      Lead monitor of political events

      Independent Electoral Commission. Worked as a Lead Monitor helping to prepare for South Africa's first democratic elections in April 1994. Tasks included identifying polling stations, monitoring political meetings and educating voters.

    • Van de velde

      Apr 1994 - Mar 1995
      Au pair and house manager

      Family Van De Velde, Keerbergen, Belgium. Worked as a live-in au pair, looking after three children aged nine, eleven, and thirteen. Was left in sole charge of children and residences on several occasions when the parents were away on business.

    • Reed project services limited

      Mar 1995 - Sept 1996
      Care worker for mentally and physically challenged children

      Whilst travelling in Europe:England: Assistant to physically and mentally handicapped children (aged between 6 and 16) with Read Management Project; Full-time live-in pub job and cook - Brentford, London

    • Highgate ostrich farm

      Oct 1997 - Dec 1998
      French/dutch/flemish tour guide

      Tour Guide at Highgate Ostrich Farm, near Oudtshoorn. Conducting tours for visitors in French, Dutch, Flemish, Afrikaans and English.

    • Over-the-mountain guesthouse

      Jan 1999 - Mar 2000
      Guest house manager

      Guesthouse Manager to Over-the-Mountain Guest Farm (Garden Route, South Africa). Involved in setting up of this new property; Marketing and administration of the Guest House; Managing of the Guest House and staff.

    • Fairfield tours

      Jul 2000 - Dec 2007

      Sept 2003 - Dec 2007Tour Director in Southern Africa, specifically from the Netherlands and Belgium. Tour Consultant and Tour Director for Fairfield Tours. Involved in compiling of tour itineraries, quotes for international clients travelling to South Africa. Involved with product, compiling of brochures and group tour itineraries. Directing tours for private and international groups from all over the world.

      • Tour Director and Travel Specialist

        Sept 2003 - Dec 2007
      • Tour Consultant, Travel Specialist

        Jul 2000 - Aug 2003
    • Ilios travel

      Jan 2008 - Aug 2011
      National tour director and travel specialist

      Professional National Tour Director for Ilios Travel. Directing tours in Southern Africa for a diverse market of travellers and upmarket clientele.

    • Abercrombie & kent usa

      Jan 2011 - Apr 2020
      Tour director and travel specialist

      Directing tours in Southern Africa for small bespoke, groups. Directing and managing larger specialized groups. Focus on history, anthropology, fauna and flora and photography.

    • Abercrombie & kent east and southern africa

      Sept 2011 - now
      Tour director
    • Ananda photography

      Apr 2020 - Mar 2021
      Photographer, retoucher, tutor/mentor

      Private Mentorship and Training for Beginner and Intermediate Photographers to capture better photos, to learn everything about your camera. Workflow and Editing classes in Lightroom and Photoshop.

    • Pam golding properties - western seaboard

      Mar 2021 - Jan 2023
      Real estate agent
    • Wijnland properties, blouberg

      Jul 2023 - now
      Real estate agent

      I am dedicated to building strong, long-lasting relationships with clients. My strong work ethic puts your property needs as my priority. Let me guide you though the buying or selling process to make it as effortless and stressless as possible with my knowledge in the market trends, property valuation and effective negotiation strategies. I understand the significance of personalized service and paying attention to every detail. By taking the time to truly listen and understand your unique requirements, I tailor my approach to exceed your expectations.Whether you are a first-time buyer, a seasoned investor, or someone looking to sell their property, rest assured that I am here to serve as your trusted professional. With my dedication to fostering lasting relationships, commitment to your satisfaction, and years of industry experience, I am ready to help you achieve your real estate goals. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • The fundamental of digital marketing

      Google digital skills for africa
      Jun 2020
    • Bachelors degree

      University of pretoria/universiteit van pretoria
      Dec 1993
    • Diploma photography

      The photography institute
      Jan 2008