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Environmental
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South Africa

Environmental consulting in South Africa — practical, compliant and defensible solutions aligned with South African legislation, supporting mining, infrastructure, agriculture and development sectors across all 9 provinces.

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Environmental Consulting
South Africa

SSK Consulting is a team of registered Environmental Assessment Practitioners providing practical, legislation-aligned environmental consulting across South Africa. We guide clients through the full EIA process — from initial screening and scoping through to environmental authorisation under NEMA — ensuring compliance at every stage of project development.

We serve mining, infrastructure, renewable energy and property development clients across Gauteng — including Johannesburg and Pretoria — and KwaZulu-Natal, with offices in Pietermaritzburg and projects extending to Durban and beyond. Our work is guided by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) EIA Regulations and applicable provincial requirements.

EAPASA Registered SACNASP Registered IAIA Member

Environmental Authorisations & Permitting

Basic assessments, scoping reports and full EIA applications for environmental authorisation under the NEMA EIA Regulations, covering air, water, waste and land-use activities.

Compliance & Monitoring

Environmental Management Programme (EMP) development, Environmental Control Officer (ECO) services, compliance audits and regulatory reporting to keep projects legally aligned.

ESG & Sustainability Support

ESG frameworks, carbon footprint assessments and sustainability reporting aligned with CRISA, JSE disclosure requirements and international best practice for investor-grade transparency.

Specialist Environmental Assessment

Biodiversity assessments, heritage impact studies, social impact assessments and technical specialist reports to support sound, defensible environmental decision-making.

Environmental Services South Africa

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EIA scoping and environmental authorisation consultants Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal

Environmental Authorisations

Full EIA scoping, basic assessments and environmental authorisation applications under NEMA — from pre-application screening to Record of Decision. Serving Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and national projects, including public participation and specialist studies.

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Environmental compliance monitoring and Section 24G rectification South Africa

Environmental Compliance

Compliance monitoring, Environmental Management Programmes (EMP), Environmental Control Officer (ECO) services and Section 24G rectification applications. We keep your operations legally sound and aligned with all NEMA conditions of approval.

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ESG sustainability reporting and carbon footprint assessment South Africa

ESG & Sustainability

ESG frameworks, GHG emissions inventories, carbon footprint assessments and sustainability reporting aligned with CRISA, JSE disclosure requirements and B-BBEE environmental criteria — for investors, boards and regulators across all industries.

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Air quality impact assessment and dispersion modelling South Africa NEM:AQA

Air Quality Services

Air quality impact assessments, dispersion modelling, emissions management and AQMPs under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (NEM:AQA). Supporting industrial and mining operations in Gauteng and across South Africa.

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Water use licence application and wetland delineation South Africa DWS

Land & Water Assessments

DWS water use licence applications (WULA), wetland delineation, hydrological studies and flood risk assessments. We handle contaminated land investigations and stormwater planning for projects in Johannesburg, Durban and across all provinces.

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Biodiversity assessment and ecological rehabilitation South Africa SANBI

Biodiversity & Rehabilitation

Flora and fauna surveys, vegetation mapping, SANBI-aligned biodiversity offset strategies, alien invasive plant management and ecological rehabilitation plans for post-mining and development sites in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.

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Environmental Consulting Services South Africa

Environmental Authorisations & Permitting

Screening of listed activities (GLA & SLA), basic assessments, scoping and EIA applications, air emissions, waste management, water use licences and development approvals under NEMA and related legislation.

Environmental Management & Compliance

Environmental Management Programme (EMP) development, Environmental Control Officer (ECO) services, Section 24G rectification applications, compliance audits and environmental training to meet all NEMA conditions of authorisation.

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

GHG emissions inventories (Scope 1, 2 & 3), carbon footprint assessments, TCFD-aligned climate risk reporting and ESG frameworks consistent with King IV, CRISA and JSE sustainability disclosure requirements.

Air Quality & Atmospheric Services

Air quality impact assessments, atmospheric emissions licence (AEL) applications, dispersion modelling, AQMPs and ambient monitoring under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (NEM:AQA) — supporting industrial and mining operations in Gauteng and nationally.

Land, Water & Risk Assessments

DWS water use licence applications (WULA) under the National Water Act (NWA), wetland delineation, hydrological studies, flood risk assessments, stormwater management and contaminated land investigations — serving clients in Johannesburg, Pretoria and across South Africa.

Wetlands, Biodiversity & Rehabilitation

Wetland delineation, SANBI-aligned biodiversity offset strategies, NEM:BA species permit support, alien invasive plant management and ecological rehabilitation plans for post-mining and development sites in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.

Mining, Waste & Infrastructure Services

Mining authorisations under the MPRDA, mine closure plans, waste management licence applications under NEM:WA, landfill permitting and ongoing compliance monitoring for waste and infrastructure projects across South Africa.

Renewable Energy & Sustainable Development

Environmental authorisations, EMPs and compliance monitoring for REIPPPP solar PV, wind farm and battery storage projects aligned with IRP 2023 — supporting developers and IPPs operating in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and across South Africa.

Sector Experience

Our Advantage

Why clients choose SSK for environmental consulting in South Africa

  • Integrated environmental expertise across multiple sectors and disciplines
  • Strong understanding of South African legislation, regulations and enforcement
  • Practical, compliant and defensible outputs that withstand regulatory scrutiny
  • EAPASA and SACNASP registered scientists and environmental practitioners
  • Multidisciplinary team covering environmental, agricultural and geospatial disciplines
  • Data-driven, technology-supported solutions from assessment to monitoring

Our Work In Action

EIA and Mining Authorisation — Limpopo
EIA
Environmental Impact Assessment & Mining Authorisation
Limpopo  ·  2024
Full Scoping and EIA process for a chrome mining operation under NEMA Listing Notice 2. Scope included ecological baseline surveys, heritage assessment, hydrological specialist study and a detailed Social & Labour Plan. Public participation was conducted across three affected communities. Environmental Authorisation was obtained from the DFFE within the statutory 107-day decision period following submission of the Final EIR.
Infrastructure Planning and Spatial Analysis — Gauteng
GIS & Mapping
Infrastructure Planning & Spatial Analysis
Gauteng  ·  2024
Spatial planning support for a bulk infrastructure corridor covering 38 km of road and pipeline alignment across Gauteng. Environmental sensitivity mapping identified watercourse buffers, heritage zones and biodiversity constraints along the corridor. Alternative alignment analysis reduced the project footprint by 22% and avoided two Critically Endangered grassland patches, significantly strengthening the EA application.
Soil Capability and Land Suitability Assessment — North West
Agriculture
Soil Capability & Land Suitability Assessment
North West  ·  2023
Agricultural potential assessment across 6,500 ha of mixed bushveld and cultivated land proposed for subdivision and rezoning under SPLUMA. Soil profile descriptions, land capability classification (Classes I–VIII) and agricultural impact assessment were completed to inform the municipal land use application. The assessment identified 1,840 ha of high-potential agricultural land requiring protection under the Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act.
Hydrological Assessment and Water Resource Management — KZN
Water Resources
Hydrological Assessment & Water Resource Management
KwaZulu-Natal  ·  2023
Hydrological specialist study for a proposed mixed-use development adjacent to a third-order stream in the uMgungundlovu District. The study included flood line determination (1:10, 1:50 and 1:100 year return periods), riparian habitat assessment, wetland delineation and a Water Use Licence pre-screening. Mitigation measures informed the site layout, relocating three structures outside the 1:100 year flood line and eliminating the need for a full WUL application.

Need Environmental Support?

Whether you need an EIA, compliance monitoring, water use licence or ESG framework — our registered environmental practitioners are ready to assist.

Contact Details
Phone
+27 (0) 63 027 2753
Location
Sandton, Gauteng & Pietermaritzburg, KZN, South Africa