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Is an SMME, and was founded by an independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner, Stephanie Cliff. Stephanie has obtained degrees in BSc (Hons) Animal Science and BSc (Hons) Wildlife Management, from the University of Pretoria. Since the establishment of SEC in 2008, the firm has established itself as a preferred Environmental Consulting firm for many new clients, thanks to the professional, individual, committed nature of this small firm. The founder of SEC, Stephanie Cliff, has fourteen years experience in a wide range of environmental and social impact assessment, management, and monitoring fields.
SEC works with an extensive network of multidisciplinary independent specialists and experts in the fields of ecological impacts, visual impacts, noise impacts, air impacts, heritage assessments, and hydrological impacts (wetland assessments and rehabilitation).
SEC’s small size places the firm in a unique position to provide competitive and cost-effective, yet professional input to its clients.
The same level of expertise and peace-of-mind associated with larger environmental consultancies is guaranteed by SEC through professional affiliations, professional indemnity and continual professional development. SEC has learnt that clients seek to build a strong, long term relationship with their environmental consultant, who will go the extra mile, be accountable and proactive, involved in every detail of the application, and be available to them at all times. SEC is proud to offer this type of service excellence, together with knowledgeable and responsible environmental management.
SEC is a member of the following organisations:
1. Registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP), Ref: 2019/487 2. Member of IAIA SAReg No. CK 2008/012791/23
Stephanie Cliff started her career in Environmental Management in 2003. Her subsequent involvement in all fields of environmental and social management have been in leadership positions. Stephanie has considerable experience in the management and co-ordination of all aspects of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes. She has gained advanced knowledge of Integrated Environmental management (IEM) tools and principles, the principles and fundamental criteria of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), provincial policies and regulations. Stephanie has worked throughout South Africa, conducting Basic Assessments, Scoping& EIA’s, and has monitored construction activities (Environmental Control Officer) for the built environment.
1. Environmental Project Management 2. Basic Assessments 3. Scoping & Environmental Impact Assessments 4. Construction & operational Environmental Management Programmes 5. Drafting and review of Environmental Method Statements 6. Environmental Control Officer Services including Environmental Awareness Programmes 7. Environmental Scans & Opinions 8. Fulfillment of EA (ROD) conditions 9. Amendment of EA conditions 10. Section 24G (Legalization) Rectification applications 11. Provision of mitigation measures to ensure environmental, social and economic “cost” savings 12. Peer review of environmental assessments & EIA processes 13. Public Participation
• Strategic environmental management, report review, compilation and framework planning. • Solutions focussed approach to Environmental Management responsibilities. • The design and development of Greening and Open Space Management, alternative energy sources, green infrastructure, Sustainable Urban Design Systems for storm water; guidelines for water utilisation, quality and storm water management; Waste water treatment and disposal, and solid waste management and disposal; solar energy usage in buildings, and water wise gardens ; urban open spaces that included Ecosystem services and provide Social functions • Active Marketing • Proposal and tender compilation • SMME Company Management for 10 years • Interpretation of specialist and technical results to design on site environmental solutions • Environmental Impact Report compilation, Environmental Scoping Reports, Basic Assessment report compilation, Environmental Impact Assessment report compilation and complete process management, Section 24G Rectification Applications and Provinvial EMF Registrations • Complete project implementation, management, co-ordination and facilitation in the field of Environmental impact Assessments, Strategic Environmental Assessments and Framework Design Construction. • Senior Public participation consultant. • On site environmental monitoring during construction phases. Environmental Control Officer monitoring adherence to the Environmental Management Program, Enforcement and individual aspect management • Site surveys, and facilitated compilation of ecological sensitivity maps. Protected Floral Species Nursery Establishment and monitoring • Environmental Management Programme compilation • Development of terms of reference for specialist inputs, tenders and project proposals • Strategic Environmental assessments including open space planning and Framework policy compilation • Skills transfer to interns and junior personnel • Manage project timeframes & budget
• Township Establishment: Commercial, Residential and light Industrial • Low cost formal housing settlements • Resort Developments and Nature Residential Estates • Filling stations • Regional shopping centres • Linear applications: Over head power lines, bulk services pipelines, bridges, roads • Electrical substations • Open Space Planning and Strategic Policy and Framework Compilation
Address
228 Ashwood Drive Zwartkop Golf Estate Clubview Pretoria
Phone
082 626 4117
stephweb@mweb.co.za