Reg: 2022/554523/07 | VAT: 4720305699 | CSD: MAAA1228831
078 207 8278  |  info@abantuenvironmental.co.za

About Us

Abantu Environmental Services (Pty) Ltd is an environmental, waste planning, research, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing consultancy which was established in 2018.

The company is a Level 1 BBBEE contributor with 100% youth ownership by a sole director who falls under the category of Historically Disadvantaged Individuals (HDI) and lives in rural areas.

We have offices in Keiskammahoek, East London, Mthatha and Gqeberha, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. Our head office is located in Keiskammahoek within the Amathole District under the Amahlathi Local Municipality jurisdiction.

"Abantu Environmental thrives to contribute to employment creation and skills transfer in environmental consulting, research, GIS, and project management."

Our Vision

To emerge as the best multi-disciplinary consultancy and research firm which provides integrated solutions to socio-economic and environmental problems of any nature and magnitude. We seek to contribute to sustainable employment creation and skills transfer in the Province of the Eastern Cape.

Our pursuit is to also pioneer the realisation and maximization of local skills utilization to tap in the green economy for sustainable job creation, with specific focus on the most remote areas of the province. Establishment of strategic partnerships locally and internationally to deliver projects also forms part of our vision.

Our Values

People

The social sphere is an important component of sustainable business. We value and respect all ethnic groups, cultures and religions. We uphold "umuntu ngumntu ngabantu" — people-centric advisory, maximizing job creation and skills transfer for HDI.

Environment

The biophysical environment is the mother of man. We advocate for environmental protection and conservation while encouraging social livelihoods, sustainable development and economic growth.

Proficiency

Professionalism underlies our good work ethics, efficiency, and high-quality project deliverables of industry standards tailor-made for client needs and conforming to legal requirements.

Our Professionals

Mr Sive Mlamla and team

Mr Sive Mlamla

Pr.Sci.Nat, Reg EAP (EAPASA)
Founder & Managing Director

M.Sc. Geography (Catchment Hydrology), B.Sc. Honours Environmental Geography

SACNASP No. 118495 | IWMSA Reg No. 40120001

Strategic Partners & Affiliations

We are affiliated with industry experts, researchers and academics from South Africa, Africa and Europe. Strategic partners include Nelson Mandela University, University of Makerere (Uganda), University of Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) and Oldenburg University (Germany).

  • Distinguished peer-reviewed researchers
  • Professional Natural Scientists (SACNASP)
  • Registered Engineers (ECSA)
  • GIS Professionals (SAGC)

Our Trusted Clients & Partners

We are proud to work with leading organisations across South Africa

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