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Appendix A
CV’s
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CORE SKILLS
Environmental Compliance
Environmental Management
Environmental Reporting
Environmental Planning
GIS Analysis and Mapping
Environmental Auditing
Project and client management
Environmental Management Systems
DETAILS
Qualifications
Bachelor of Social Science: Geography and Environmental Management- University of KwaZulu-Natal (2007-2009).
Honours: Geography and Environmental Management- University of KwaZulu-Natal (2010).
Golden Key International Honours Society Member.
National Research Fund: Honours Freestanding Blockgrant Scholarship.
UKZN Special Honours Award.
Memberships
Member of the International Association of Impact Assessment (IAIA)
Languages
English
Countries worked in:
South Africa, Mozambique
Brendan possess a well-rounded environmental background, having been involved in pre and post decision environmental management activities such as screening, GIS mapping, EIA, EMP, Construction Compliance Management and Auditing. Brendan is experienced in environmental compliance management as a result of having to plan, implement and enforce environmental requirements on construction sites. Brendan has primarily conducted consulting activities in and around KwaZulu Natal and as such is well versed in the specific regional requirements. Brendan has experience in project and client management, financial management and the compilation and costing of project proposals and tenders. His experience includes the compilation and management of Basic Assessments, Environmental Management Plans (EMP), full Scoping/EIA reports, directive responses, motivation reports, exploration and Mining Right applications and EMPR amendments under the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development (MPRDA), National Environmental Management (NEMA) and National Water Act’s (NWA), in addition to the facilitation of public participation programmes and the undertaking of integrated water use license applications (IWULA’s). This experience is backed up by a sound academic record having obtained an honours degree in environmental management during which time Brendan was admitted into the Golden Key International Honours Membership, awarded the UKZN Special Honours Award and a National Research Fund block grant scholarship Brendan has specialist skills in the following areas: • Project proposals, planning, costing and timing • Project and Client Management • Authority Liaison • Environmental Impact Assessments (MPRDA, NEMA) • Basic Assessments and Scoping/EIA Processes • Compilation and Amendment of EMP’s (MPRDA, NEMA) • Facilitation of Public Participation Processes and stakeholder
engagement • IWULA & IWWMP Applications • Prospecting and Mining Right Applications • Mine Closure and Rehabilitation • Environmental Risk Reporting • Environmental Management Systems (EMS) • Drafting and implementing specific environmental site policies,
plans and procedures • Undertaking EIAs in compliance with IFC Performance Standards
and Equator Principles • Environmental Control Officer (ECO) duties • Environmental Compliance Management and Auditing • Internal GIS technician for GCS (PTY) Ltd Durban
BRENDAN SMITH Environmental Consultant
PROFILE
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Previous Experience
Year Client Project Description Role/ Responsibility
August 2016-present
GCS Water and Environmental Consultants
Compilation of written proposals for proposed projects Compilation and submission of tender documents Project costing and timing for proposals and tender submissions Project planning Marketing LAMP Client Management Pre-application authority meetings Environmental Impact Assessments (MPRDA, NEMA) Basic Assessments Scoping Studies Compilation and amendment of EMP’s (MPRDA, NEMA) Environmental Management Programmes (MPRDA, NEMA) Facilitation of Public Participation Processes and stakeholder engagement Conducting and coordinating public meetings and presentations Integrated Water Use License Applications (IWULA’s) & Integrated Water and
Waste Management Plans (IWWMP’s) Authority liaison Prospecting and Mining Right Applications Mine Closure and Rehabilitation Financial Provision for Mine Closure and Rehabilitation Environmental Risk Reporting Developing and implementing Environmental Management Systems (EMS) Drafting and implementing specific environmental site policies, plans and
procedures Environmental Performance Assessments Environmental Control Officer (ECO) duties Environmental Compliance Management and Auditing Internal GIS technician for GCS (PTY) Ltd Durban GIS mapping and analysis GIS database management Reviewing of reports and proposals Project Management Project invoicing and financial management Client Management and Liaison HSE Officer for GCS (PTY) Ltd Durban
Environmental Consultant
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Previous Experience
October 2014- August 2016
GCS Water and Environmental Consultants
Full time on-site environmental officer for the principal contractor (Ansaldo Energia S.p.A) at the Avon Peaking Power Plant project near Shakaskraal, Ballito. This was a R30bn Project with over 1000 on site staff.
Management and implementation of the full scope of works relating to the environmental compliance for Ansaldo Energia / Fata Consortium, the appointed EPC contractor.
The application of International standards required by the client and their funders (GDF Suez), as well as all National and Local Environmental regulations.
Full implementation of the Environmental Systems, Authorisation Requirements and EMP within a European Project Development Context.
Responsible for co-ordinating environmental compliance between the client, project ECO, department and various sub-contractors, on behalf of the principal contractor.
Conduct daily inspections of the site in order to ensure compliance with the EMP and ROD.
Compile reports on a daily basis indicating non-compliance issues. Liaising with the ECO with regards to environmental issues on-site, current and
future strategies and concerns, mitigation measures and compliance matters. Liaising with the HSSE manager, HSE officers, site and project manager
regarding environmental issues, anticipated future environmental concerns and assisting in decision making regarding environmental matters.
Liaising with contractors and sub-contractors regarding environmental compliance and matters on-site.
Chairing weekly HSE meetings, compiling and distributing minutes. Compiling, reviewing and providing input for management plans, method
statements, strategies and other site related procedures, plans, reports and documents.
Monitoring the on-site storm water management. Managing the MSDS database. Environmental remediation. Managing waste records for the entire project. Monitoring and managing waste storage, collection and disposal. Monitoring, documenting and managing all spills on site. Responsible for the compilation and implementation of alien invasive clearing
programmes. Monitoring all water abstraction on site to ensure compliance with the National
Water Act.
Environmental Site Manger
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Previous Experience Developing and implementing site-wide environmental awareness campaigns. Ensuring Ansaldo Energia and subsequent contractors are compliant with
regards to all relevant environmental legislation. Management of pest control contractors. Capture, removal and relocation of all snakes (attended and completed the
Ndlondlo Snake Handling Competency and Awareness Courses) and other fauna found on site.
Assessment of post-construction rehabilitation requirements. Compilation of a site-specific rehabilitation plan. Compliance monitoring and coordination of all rehabilitation activities.
September 2011 to September
2014
Site Acquisition / Environmental Specialist and Admin Assistant
Conducting All Aspects of Field Work. Mapping of Site Areas. Compiling and Submitting Environmental Screening Reports. Compiling and Submitting Environmental Impact Assessment Reports. Conducting Site Visits. GIS Analysis. Facilitating Public Participation Processes. Liaising with Government Departments, Officials and Organs of State. Drafting Environmental Management Plans. Providing Specialist Environmental Input for Development Planning Appeals
Hearings. Formulation of Proposals and Budgets for Large-Scale Industrial Manufacturing
Projects. Environmental Compliance Monitoring and Auditing of Telecommunication Sites
during the Construction and Operational Phase of the Project. Acquiring Mobile Telecommunications Sites. Negotiating Leases for the Acquisition of Telecommunication Sites. Administration of Documentation. Assisting with Queries.
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CORE SKILLS
Environmental Management
Water Use Licensing
Data Management
Data Analysis
Report Writing
Public Participation
Time Management
DETAILS
Qualifications
BSc(Hons) Environmental Science
Certificate from UCT in Occupational Health and Safety
Memberships
Society of South African Geographers
Languages
English – fluent
Afrikaans - basic
Countries worked in:
South Africa
Janice is an environmental intern at GCS Water and
Environmental Consultants, gaining valuable experience in
assisting senior consultants in the Environmental Unit on
projects of Water Use License Applications, Integrated Water
and Waste Management Plans, Environmental Impact
Assessments and Environmental Management Programmes.
She is also assisting in the Social Unit with database
management, data collection and reporting.
She pays great attention to detail and is a self-motivated
individual, who is passionate about the environment with a
particular interest in biogeography and conservation. Janice
is both team player and able to work independently, and is
always keen to learn. Her methodical and organised
approach will benefit her in the work place when meeting
deadlines.
Janice has skills and competencies in the following areas:
Reviewing specialist studies and summarising into
Impact reports;
Database compilation and management;
Compiling license applications for various mining
projects;
Report writing;
Assisting with information material and report
compilation;
Basic administrative duties; and
Report writing.
Janice Callaghan
Environmental Science Intern
PROFILE
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Previous Experience
Year Client Project Description Role/ Responsibility
2018 Frame Knitting Manufacturers 17-0731 Frame Knitting Manufacturers IWULA Intern: report writing and compilation, public participation, follow-ups with DWS
2018 Buffalo Coal 15-411 Magdalena IWULA Amendment Intern: report writing and compilation, data analysis
2018 – current Buffalo Coal 16-1265 Coalfields Calcine Plant BA Intern: report writing and compilation, public participation
2018 – current ZAC 17-1186 ZAC New Adit and Opencast Mining Operation Intern: report compilation, public participation
2018 – current Exxaro 16-0319 Exxaro Belfast RAP Intern: report writing and compilation, LRP analysis and RAP compilation
2018 CIG 18-0336 CIG Standerton SIA Intern: database compilation and management, data analysis, assisting with report writing
2018 - current Tendele Coal 16-1243 Somkele IWULA Amendment Intern: public participation and associated report writing
2018 – current BHP Billiton 14-343 BHP Billiton Roypoint IWULA Intern: data management
2018 Buffalo Coal 16-1165 Buffalo Coal Directive Intern: data management, report
2018 – current Buffalo Coal 18-0535 Buffalo Magdalena S24G and IWULA update Intern: Writing and compiling Section 24G EIA, EMPr and IWULA reports
2018 – current Tendele Coal 18-0647 Somkhele IWWMP Area 4 & 5 Intern: proposal
2018 CIG 18-0832 CIG Standerton Oil Mill Phase 2 Intern: data management, stakeholder engagement
2018 – current Buffalo Coal 18-0456 Buffalo Coal Magdalena Waste Management License
Intern: report writing and compilation, public participation
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CORE SKILLS
Marine ecology
Bio-monitoring
Environmental assessment
IWULA
DETAILS
Qualifications
MSc Environmental Management and Analysis, North-West University (Potchefstroom) 2009
BSc Zoology (Honours) University of Port Elizabeth 2000
SASS5 Accreditation - 2016
EMS ISO 14001- Short course 2014
Scientific Diver Class IV (2004)
Scientific Diver Supervisor Class IV (2008)
Memberships
International Association for Impact Assessors South Africa (IAIA)
Coastwatch
SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professionals) – Professional Scientist membership No.114571/16
Languages
Afrikaans
English
Countries worked in:
South Africa, Mozambique
Karin is an Environmental Scientist in the Durban
Environmental Unit of GCS Water and Environmental
Consulting. She has experience in Water Use License
Applications; Integrated Water and Waste Management
Plans; and Environmental Impact Assessments according to
the National Environmental Management Act of 1998. She is
also an accredited SASS5 practitioner. Before joining GCS she
worked as a Marine Biologist for the past ten years.
Karin has specialist skills in the following areas:
• Marine Biology – Local ecology of KZN coastline
• Environmental Assessment (Basic Assessments and
Scoping and EIAs)
• Bio-monitoring
• Environmental Auditing
• Integrated Water Use Licence Applications (IWULAs)
KARIN LOUKES
Environmental Scientist
PROFILE
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Previous Experience
Year Client Project Description Role/ Responsibility
Marine related projects
2017 Alufer Mining Ltd Guinea Advising on marine water quality monitoring for marine infrastructure and services
Marine Specialist
2017 GIBB (Pty) Ltd Hitachi Desalination plant: Marine ecology specialist study Marine Specialist
2017 Coastwise (Pty) Ltd Western Cape Estuarine Management Framework and Implementation Strategy
Marine Specialist
2017 AECOM (Pty) Ltd Marine Water Quality Assessment: Elysium Desalination Plant Marine Specialist
Bio-monitoring
2017 Triplo4 (Pty) Ltd Aquatic Assessment and Biomonitoring Plan for the Proposed
Bhamshela Petrol Filling Station Specialist
2017 Triplo4 (Pty) Ltd Aquatic Assessment and Biomonitoring Plan for the Avon Power Plant Specialist
2017 Tendele Coal Mining (Pty) Ltd
Aquatic Assessment for Somkhele Mine Specialist
2017 Triplo4 (Pty) Ltd Elaleni Costal Estate Biomonitoring Specialist
2017 ACSA (Pty) Ltd Aquatic Assessment for King Shaka Airport Specialist
2017 Triplo4 (Pty) Ltd Aquatic Assessment for Illovu Eston Sugar Mill Specialist
2018 Buffalo Coal (Pty) Ltd Aquatic Assessment for Magdalena and Aviemore Mines Specialist
Environmental Impact Assessments
2014-2015 Investec Properties (Pty) Ltd Avoca South Industrial and Business Park EIA and EMP. Development of 90 hectares of land in the eThekwini Municipality Metropolitan Area for an Industrial and Business Park
Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)
2014-2015 JT Ross Rohill Industrial and Business Park EIA and EMP. Development of the 59.61 hectare Investec Industrial and Business Park on the Remainder of Erf 3481 Durban North.
Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)
2014-2015 Zinoju Coal (Pty) Ltd Magdalena Colliery Discard Dump Extension EIA and EMP. Application for the proposed extension of the discard dump at the Zinoju Coal Magdalena Colliery near Dundee, Northern KwaZulu-Natal.
Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)
2014-2015 Bondit Right Trading (Pty) Ltd
Milky Way Commercial Node Development. Basic Assessment for the development of the Milky Way Commercial Node Development in Marianhhill, eThekwini Municipality.
Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)
2016-2017 Dube Tradeport Environmental Authorisation Process And Integrated Water Use Licence Environmental
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Previous Experience
Application for the proposed Dube Tradeport Cottonlands Tradezone 4 Industrial Park, Mount Moreland.
Assessment Practitioner (EAP)
Integrated Water and Waste Management Plans
2014-2015 Kangra Coal (Pty) Ltd Ballengeich Mine and Shanduka Siding: Integrated Water and Waste Management Plan and Integrated Water Use Licence Application
Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)
2014-2015 JT Ross Proposed Rohill Business Estate Integrated Water and Waste Management Plan
Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)
2016 Crowhurst (Pty) Ltd Crowhurst Estate Integrated Water and Waste Management Plan Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)
2016 Lafarge Lafarge Ridgeview Quarry Legal compliance assessment in terms of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998),
Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)
2017 Tendele Coal Mining (Pty) Ltd
Somkhele Anthracite Mine: Integrated Water and Waste Management Plan
Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)
Environmental Auditing
2014-2015 Hatch Goba (Pty) Ltd Macambini Bulk Water Supply Pipeline Phase 2 ECO Monitoring, Macambini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)
2016-2017 AECOM (Pty) Ltd Environmental Management Plan Compliance Monitoring Checklist Report. Construction of the Permanent Sand Bypass at “A” Berth In The Port Of Durban
Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)
2016 Tendele Coal Mining (Pty) Ltd
Environmental Management Plan Compliance Monitoring Checklist Report
Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP)
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CORE SKILLS
Project Management
Mining Hydrogeology
Impact and Liability Assessment
Strategic Hydrogeological Assessments
Well Field Assessment and Design
DETAILS
Qualifications
MSc in Hydrogeology (Cum Laude), 2002
BSc Honours in Hydrogeology and Hydrology, 1998
MSc in Environmental Management , 1999
Bachelors in Geography and Business Economics, 1996.
Memberships
Registered Natural Scientist S.A Pr Sci Nat 400386.
Water Institute of Southern Africa
International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH)
International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA)
International Mine Water Association (IMWA)
Languages
Afrikaans
English
Countries worked in:
South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Ghana, Mauritania, Tanzania, Chili & Sudan
Pieter is a Director for the GCS KZN Region, based in the
Durban Office, and holds an MSc degree in Hydrogeology.
He helps to develop and manage a dynamic young and
diverse team through his skills in the water discipline.
He is a motivated, efficient and personable leader who has
developed these proficiencies through 18 years of
experience in business and projects in Southern Africa,
Africa and South America. His wide-ranging sector
experience includes; Mining Hydrogeology, Groundwater
Resource Management, Well Field Design and Management,
Risk Based Assessments and Numerical Groundwater
Modelling.
He has strong ethics and moral standards and prides himself
in delivery.
Career Summary
2005 – Present GCS (Pty) Ltd, Director & Project
Hydrogeologist
2001 – 2005 AngloGold Ashanti, Senior Hydrogeologist
SA Operations
1998 – 2001 GHT Consulting, Hydrogeologist
1996 – 1998 GHT Consulting, Trainee Hydrogeologist
Papers
Pieter has authored five papers regarding groundwater supplies
and the hydrogeological impacts of mining.
PIETER LABUSCHAGNE
Senior Professional, Director
PROFILE
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Previous Experience
Year Client Project Description Role/ Responsibility
2014 to 2017 ORCA GOLD, SUDAN Aquifer Characterisation and Exploration. Principle Scientist
2005 to 2017 AngloGold Ashanti Limited Hydrogeological Impact and Management strategies Technical Review and Principle
2012, 2013 BHP Billiton (BECSA, RSA) Mine Closure Assessment for the Roy Point Mine. Senior Scientist
2012, 2013 Xstrata Coal, RSA Greenfields Hydrogeology for proposed mine developments, Amersfoort and Paardekop.
Senior Scientist
2008, 2009, 2012 Kangra Coal, RSA
Closure Cost updates, Mine closure and remediation application. Site selection for new mine and hydrogeological impact assessment.
Senior Scientist
Mine Closure Assessments.
2010, 2012, 2013 ZAC, Zululand Anthracite Colliery
Coal Mine hydrogeology, IWULA and IWWMP. Senior Scientist and Project Manager
2008 to 2017 Tasiast Gold Mine, Mauritania, Kinross Gold Corp
Well field design, Groundwater supply from primary aquifer system. Aquifer conceptualization and numerical modelling.
Technical Review and Principle
2008 to 2017 Petmin, Somkhele Coal Mine hydrogeology, pit de-watering and mass transport. Technical Review and Principle
2006 to 2017 Magdalena Colliery Coal Mine hydrogeology, IWULA and IWWMP. Technical Review and Principle
2012, 2013 Atacama Minerals, Chile, Well Field and Groundwater Sustainability Assessment. Senior Scientist
2008, 2011, 2012
First Uranium, Mine Waste Solutions and Simmer and Jack Mining Company Uranium/Gold, RSA,
Site selection for mega tailings storage facility. Baseline hydrogeological assessment and geophysics. Follow up risk and management of groundwater.
Senior Scientist
2009, 2010, 2012, 2016
Richardsbay Minerals, Rio Tinto, RSA,
Groundwater supply Well Field Development. Senior Scientist and Project Manager
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Previous Experience
2008 Mashala Resources Coal Mines, RSA,
Mine de-watering and water balance assessment through numerical modelling application. Hydrogeological impact assessment and mitigation actions.
Senior Scientist
2008 Anglo Platinum, RSA, Mine de-watering and water balance assessment through numerical modelling application. Hydrogeological impact assessment and mitigation actions.
Senior Scientist
2008 Lonmin – Akanani Platinum, RSA,
Assess deep mine water inflow rates through numerical applications. Senior Scientist
2008 TanCoal Energy, Tanzania Greenfields Coal Mine Assessment. Senior Scientist
2007 ENSR USA, RSA, Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for an industrial site in Durban. Hydrocarbon pollution detection in shallow aquifer system.
Senior Scientist
2007 Coffey Mining Kombat Copper Mine, Namibia,
Determination of water inrush on Level 11 to 14 and hydrogeological assessment.
Senior Scientist
2007 MRC Mineral Sands, RSA, Site assessment for open pit mining on ocean dunes. Senior Scientist
2006 Metorex Ruashi Copper Mine, DRC,
Point dilution tests on selected borehole to determine aquifer characteristics. Senior Scientist and Field Work Coordinator
2006 Kangra Coal Welgedacht Mines, RSA,
Mine de-watering and water balance assessment through numerical modeling application. Hydrogeological impact assessment and mitigation actions.
Senior Scientist
2006 Debswana Jwaneng Diamond Mine, Botswana,
Database development of all de-watering, monitoring and production boreholes.
Senior Scientist
2005 Ashanti Pompora Tailings dam, Ghana
Mass transport model for impact assessment. Senior Scientist
2005 AngloGold Ashanti, RSA Ariston Plots mass transport model and impact assessment.
Regional Hydrogeologist
2005 AngloGold Ashanti, RSA Emergency Dam seepage project.
2004 AngloGold Ashanti, RSA ERGO Brakpan TSF hydrogeological assessment for closure.
2004 AngloGold Ashanti, RSA Mispah TSF extension project. Monitoring reporting. Tau Lekoa NO3 project.
2003 AngloGold Ashanti, RSA ERGO Daggafontein TSF hydrogeological assessment for closure.
2002 AngloGold Ashanti, RSA Vaal River Area 1 closure assessment.
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Previous Experience
2002 AngloGold Ashanti, RSA Drilling of monitoring boreholes at Vaal River and West Wits Operations. Aquifer testing on selected monitoring boreholes.
2001 Samancor – Mooinooi Chrome Mine, RSA
Groundwater section of EMPR. Aquifer testing. Scientist
2000 Eskom - Hendrina PS, Majuba PS, RSA
Routine groundwater monitoring and quarterly reporting. Scientist
2000 Eskom - Kriel, RSA Numerical groundwater model to determine pit inflow rates. Scientist
1999 Xtrata Chrome, RSA Groundwater section of EMPR. Numerical groundwater model to determine pit inflow rates.
Scientist
1998 Mafiteng Hospital, Lesotho Geophysical survey for water supply. Trainee Scientist
1997 Eskom - Hendrina PS, RSA Groundwater monitoring and drilling of additional monitoring boreholes. Trainee Scientist
1996 Ulundi Solid Waste Site, RSA Groundwater fieldwork for the permitting of a class G solid waste site. Student and Trainee Scientist
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CORE SKILLS
Comprehensive project planning and coordination;
Client, authority and stakeholder engagement;
Technical report writing;
Legal requirement assessments; and
Strategic environmental planning for long-term compliance.
DETAILS
Qualifications
B.Sc. Hons (Biodiversity & Conservation) – University of Johannesburg
B.Sc. (Botany & Zoology) – University of Johannesburg
Memberships
Environmental Law Association
SACNASP Reg. no. 117170/18
Languages
English – Fluent
Afrikaans – Fluent
Countries Worked In
South Africa
Riana is an Environmental Consultant at GCS (Pty) Ltd and has
worked for the Environmental Unit since 2012. Riana has 6 years’
experience in the environmental management field and 4 years’
experience as a wetland ecologist. She has worked with the
National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of
1998) and the associated regulations, the National Water Act, 1998
(Act No. 36 of 1998), as well as DWA Wetland Guidelines. Her key
function in the unit includes drafting Environmental Impact
Assessment Reports, Basic Assessment Reports, Environmental
Management Programmes, and Wetland Assessments. All of the
above functions require in depth communication with government
departments and well as the public.
Riana has specialist skills in the following areas:
• Specialist Co-ordination
• Project Management
• Compilation of Environmental Management Programmes
• Compilation of Environmental Impact Assessment Reports
• Government Department Liaison
• Assessment of Wetland Status and Functionality
• Determination of Wetland Boundaries
Johanna Adriana (Riana) Panaino
Environmental consultant
PROFILE
Johanna Adriana (Riana) Panaino Page 2 of 5
Notable Professional Experience
Ecology
Client Location Year Description
Tweelopiesspruit Gauteng,
South Africa 2007
Honours project to determine the effect of mining effluent on the aquatic macroinvertebrates of the
Tweelopiesspruit. The SASS5 protocol and chemistry analysis were used during this project.
Eskom Bravo Mpumalanga,
South Africa 2008
Search and rescue of Red Data flora. Responsibilities included the location, identification and
translocation of Red Data flora.
Jameson Park Gauteng,
South Africa 2008
Ecological baseline and impact assessment. Responsibilities include identification of riparian areas
and wetlands, and assessing their ecological state for input into the EIA.
Zwartkoppies Gauteng,
South Africa 2008 -2009
The delineation, classification and assessment of the wetlands and the riparian vegetation for input
into an EIA and compliance with GDACE regulations.
Eskom Kusile Mpumalanga,
South Africa 2009 – 2011
Search and rescue of Red Data flora. Responsibilities included the location, identification and
translocation of Red Data, protected, significant and medicinal flora, along with assisting in
reporting on the findings of the project.
Rand Uranium
U-plant
Gauteng,
South Africa 2010
Responsibilities on this project included wetland input for the EIA. Wetland delineation,
classification and characterisation were done on the wetlands found during this study.
Rand Uranium
Millsite
Gauteng,
South Africa 2010
Responsibilities on this project included wetland input for the EIA. Wetland delineation,
classification and characterisation were done on the wetlands found during this study.
NBC Belfast Mpumalanga,
South Africa 2009
Ecological sensitivity assessment. Responsibilities included desktop delineation of important and
sensitive areas with specific focus on the wetlands within the project area.
NBC Belfast Mpumalanga,
South Africa 2010
Ecological specialist assessment. Responsibilities included assisting with the delineation,
classification and characterisation of the wetlands within the project area for input into EIA. further
responsibilities were project coordination and report compilation.
New Vaal Colliery Freestate,
South Africa 2010
Scoping study which included the desktop mapping of sensitive and important areas with a focus on
wetlands.
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Notable Professional Experience
Client Location Year Description
Waterberg Power
Station
Limpopo,
South Africa 2010
Ecological studies with responsibilities that included wetland input for the EIA and EMP. Wetland
delineation, classification and characterisation was done on the wetlands found during this study.
Thaba Metsi Limpopo,
South Africa 2010 Project assistance and coordination for the specialist ecological studies conducted on this project.
New Vaal Life
Expansion
Freestate,
South Africa 2010
Ecological studies with responsibilities that included wetland input for the project EIA. Wetland
delineation, classification and characterisation were done on the wetlands found during this study.
Kromdraai
Pipeline
Mpumalanga,
South Africa 2011
Ecological studies with responsibilities that included wetland input for the project EIA. Wetland
delineation, classification and characterisation were done on the wetlands found during this study.
Mooiplaats Mpumalanga
South Africa 2012
Ecological studies with responsibilities that included wetland input for the IWULA. Wetland
delineation, classification and characterisation were done on the wetlands found during this study.
Schoongezicht Mpumalanga
South Africa 2012
Ecological studies with responsibilities that included wetland input for the IWULA. Wetland
delineation, classification and characterisation were done on the wetlands found during this study.
Biological Sciences
Client Location Year Description
Eskom DPSS Freestate/
KwaZulu Natal 2009
Assisted in the capture of fish for genetic sampling to map distribution patterns between two
different catchment.
Environmental Management and Monitoring
Client Location Year Description
Matla coal mine Mpumalanga,
South Africa 2008 - 2010
Matla Wetland Monitoring and Management Plan for Matla coal mine. Responsibilities included: weekly site visits and reporting of findings during the construction of the Matla river diversion and assisted in compilation of the wetland management plan
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Notable Professional Experience
Environmental Impact Assessment
Client Location Year Description
Lonmin Akanani Limpopo,
South Africa 2008 Project assistance, coordination and report compilation of the various studies done on this project.
Leeuwpan Mpumalanga,
South Africa 2012
Project Management, coordination, EIA, and EMP report compilation as well as public consultation of
the various aspects on this project.
Otjozondu Namibia 2012 Environmental Impact Assessment Report Compilation
Bighorn
Substation
Northwest,
South Africa 2012 Project assistance, coordination and report compilation as well as public consultation of the various
aspects on this project.
Jacomynspan Northern Cape 2012 Project Management, coordination and EIA and EMP report compilation as well as public consultation
of the various aspects on this project.
Glencore Rietvly Northwest,
South Africa 2013
Project Management, coordination and BA and EMP report compilation as well as public consultation
of the various aspects on this project.
Quantum
Crushing and
Screening
KwaZulu-
Natal, South
Africa
2014 Project Management, coordination and BA and EMP report compilation as well as public consultation
of the various aspects on this project.
Exxaro UCG
Project
Limpopo,
South Africa 2015 Project Management, coordination and public consultation of the various aspects on this project.
Exxaro Matla
Project
Mpumalanga,
South Africa 2015
Project Consultant, coordination and EIA and EMP report compilation as well as public consultation
of the various aspects on this project.
Exxaro Belfast
Project
Mpumalanga,
South Africa 2015 Environmental Control Officer
Exxaro Coal
Central Eloff
Project
Mpumalanga,
South Africa 2016
Project Consultant, coordination and EIA and EMP report compilation as well as public consultation
of the various aspects on this project.
Exxaro NBC
Project
Mpumalanga,
South Africa 2016
Project Consultant, coordination and BA and EMP report compilation as well as public consultation of
the various aspects on this project.
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Notable Professional Experience
Client Location Year Description
Tharisa Mine Northwest,
South Africa 2017-2018 Project Management, coordination and public consultation of the various aspects on this project.
Envitech
Solutions
Northwest,
South Africa 2017-2018 Project Management, coordination and public consultation of the various aspects on this project.