UKZN Pietermaritzburg · Est. 2012

About SSK Consulting

Born in Pietermaritzburg.
Built for South Africa.

Founded in 2012 by three University of KwaZulu-Natal graduates, SSK Consulting has grown into a multidisciplinary firm delivering environmental, agricultural and geospatial solutions across all 9 provinces.

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South Africa · All 9 Provinces

Who We Are

Science-Led. Solutions-Driven.

SSK Consulting is a multidisciplinary EAPASA-registered environmental consulting firm with offices in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Founded in 2012 by three University of KwaZulu-Natal graduates, we combine environmental science, GIS and agribusiness expertise to deliver integrated solutions for South Africa’s most complex development and compliance challenges.

From mining EIAs in Limpopo to agricultural assessments in the Free State, we help clients make informed decisions, comply with South African legislation and build a more sustainable future.

14⁺

Years Experience

150⁺

Projects Delivered

Provinces Served

Our Values

What Drives Us

Experienced Professionals

EAPASA-registered practitioners with deep expertise across environmental science, GIS, remote sensing and agribusiness — built from the ground up since 2012.

Innovative Solutions

From AI-powered EIA tools to drone photogrammetry, we use the latest technology to deliver faster, more accurate and cost-effective environmental intelligence.

Quality & Integrity

We are committed to delivering technically rigorous, legally sound and ethically responsible services — on every project, for every client, in every province.

Sustainable Impact

Every assessment, plan and report we produce is guided by one principle: development that protects South Africa’s natural resources for generations to come.

15⁺

Years of experience

200⁺

Projects delivered

Sectors served

98^%

Client satisfaction

Our Journey

From Campus to Consulting Firm

What started as a bold idea shared by three University of KwaZulu-Natal students has grown into one of South Africa’s most innovative multidisciplinary environmental consulting firms — delivering EIA, GIS, agricultural and geospatial services across all 9 provinces.

UKZN Pietermaritzburg Campus — Where SSK Was Founded

Where It All Began

The Initials Behind The Name.

In 2012, three post-graduate students at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg Campus decided not to wait for opportunity — they created it. The name SSK reflects the initials of its three founding partners. Specialising in Environmental Science, GIS & Remote Sensing and Agribusiness, they combined their disciplines to build a firm with one purpose: deliver practical, integrated environmental solutions grounded in science and South African legislation.

🏫 UKZN Pietermaritzburg · Founded 2012

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Founded

SSK Consulting Established

Three UKZN graduates launch SSK Consulting from Pietermaritzburg, combining environmental science, GIS and agribusiness to serve SA’s growing compliance market.

2012

First Major Projects

EIA Portfolio Grows

SSK delivers its first large-scale EIAs for construction and infrastructure projects in KwaZulu-Natal, establishing a track record with provincial competent authorities.

2014

Agricultural Growth

Agriculture & Land Services

SSK expands its agricultural advisory division, delivering soil capability assessments, irrigation planning and land use studies across KZN and Mpumalanga.

2016

Mining & Energy

Mining & Energy EIAs

SSK enters the mining and energy sector, delivering Scoping & EIA processes for chrome, coal and renewable energy projects in Limpopo, Mpumalanga and the Northern Cape.

2018

GIS & Geospatial

GIS Division Formalised

Leveraging the founders’ GIS & Remote Sensing expertise, SSK formalises its geospatial division — delivering environmental sensitivity mapping, spatial analysis and infrastructure corridor studies.

2020

Technology

Drone & Photogrammetry

SSK adds UAV aerial survey and photogrammetry — enabling 3D site modelling, volumetric calculations and precision mapping for environmental and construction monitoring.

2022

Digital Innovation

EnviroIntel & e-Tools

SSK launches Africa’s first AI-powered environmental intelligence platform alongside 15 free tools built specifically for South African environmental legislation.

2024 — 2026

Today

14+

Years in Business
Est. 2012 — UKZN

150+

Projects Completed
Energy, Mining, Construction, Agriculture

Provinces Served
Gauteng & KZN Offices

Free Environmental Tools
Built for SA Legislation