Justin has eight (8) years’ experience within the Environmental Consulting Sector. He started his career as a Junior Environmental Consultant in 2014 gaining valuable experience and climbing the environmental ladder becoming a Senior Environmental and Water Resource Consultant in 2021. Justin also has a very big drive for water conservation and the management of South Africa’s water resources in a sustainable and effective manner. Justin has had the privilege to be part of various projects within the environmental sector, undertaking a wide variety of roles and responsibilities. Justin specializes in Water Use License Applications, Environmental Impact Assessments, Aquatic Ecology, Surface Water Assessments and Water Use License Facilitation. Justin also had the privilege to undertake work in Scotland for a year and a half where he gained excellent project management skills working on two overhead power line projects being appointed as the Environmental Advisor for these two projects. Additionally, he undertook work such as Extended Phase 1 Habitat Assessments, Amphibian and Reptile Assessments, Freshwater Pearl Mussel Surveys, Bat Surveys, Ornithological Assessments, Estate Surveys and Bird Protection Plans during his time abroad.

Interests: Justin is an outgoing, energetic person who loves to play golf and enjoys practising his photography skills whenever he has an opportunity to do so.

Suné has approximately four (4) years’ experience within the Environmental field. She has undertaken a variety of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA’s), Water Use License Applications (WULA), Surface and Ground Water Quality sampling, testing and reporting (and experience with different water quality testing equipment and conducting laboratory tests for Total Coliforms and E. coli), conducted Aquatic Ecological Assessments specifically for macroinvertebrates, Quantum GIS mapping as well as been part of a team undertaking quality assurance duties such as peer review, filing, and marketing. She also has extensive experience with Environmental Control (ECO) work for industrial, residential, and agricultural developments across South Africa. Her main interests lie within the environmental sector and her goals are to become more involved in protecting our valuable resources. She aims at familiarizing herself more with the Ecological sector by possibly attending various ecological courses and being mentored by Senior Ecologists. Suné has also obtained her SASS5 Aquatic Accreditation in May 2022 and strives to obtain a formal degree in the environmental sector within the next three years.

Elandrie’s doctoral research focused on urban ecology, with the primary objective of conducting a comprehensive examination of domestic gardens in both urban and rural settings. The study aimed to assess the species composition and diversity within these gardens and compare them to the surrounding natural areas. With one year of practical experience in Biodiversity and Wetland Assessments for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and Water Use License Applications (WULA), Elandrie is dedicated to expanding her expertise. Her ambition is to deepen her understanding of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Water Use License Applications (WULA), and the broader ecological sector. To achieve this, she is actively seeking opportunities to attend relevant training courses and engage in mentorship under Senior Ecologists. She possesses excellent skills in data analysis, GIS, and report writing, contributing to her effectiveness as an ecologist.

Shavona is a Water Use License Consultant with 5 years of professional experience working on environmental and water management projects. She obtained a BSc Honours in Hydrology and a BSc in Environmental Earth Science. She started her career in Environmental Consulting and has since moved her focus to Water Use License Consulting.

She has gained a unique, 360° perspective from her experience working with several client companies, government departments, and the public across various sectors. She has worked on several aspects of the field, including applications for Water Use Licenses and General Authorisations, Water Use License Application Reports, Integrated Water and Waste Management Plans (IWWMP), Public Participation Processes, Mapping, Rehabilitation Plans, Water Conservation and Demand Management Plans, Monitoring and Auditing Plans. She has conducted Water Use License Auditing and ECO work. Shavona also has experience working on Basic Assessments.

Her background in Earth Sciences, coupled with her professional experience in water and environmental management consulting, allows her to approach water and environmental issues in a holistic manner. She is incredibly eager to continually enhance and develop her skills to become a well-rounded professional in the environmental and water management field.