CENTRE FOR ECOLOGICAL AND SUSTAINABILITY ADVISORY

Quality ecological and natural sciences consultancy, research and training.

Our Team

Dr. Ramulifho Pfananani

Researcher

Mr Tshikambu Ratshibvumo

Researcher

Mr Ravhuanzwo Fortune

Researcher

Ms Muluvhahothe Mulalo

Researcher

Dr. Ramulifho Elelwani

Researcher

Mr Mudau Gundo

Researcher

Ms Manamela Thakgatso

Intern

Ms Demana Pfariso

Accountant Officer

Our Services

AQUATIC ECOLOGY

- Biomonitoring of water quality - Aquatic macroinvertebrate assessments (SASS5) - Aquatic Ecosystem Health assessments - Riverine connectivity assessments - Hydrological modelling - Baseline and Impact studies - Riparian vegetation assessments - Riparian delineations - Ecological Reserve and Species sensitivity studies - Design of biomonitoring plans - Environmental/Natural Flow assessments (EFAs) - Develop rehabilitation plan for rivers/wetlands - GIS mapping of river/wetland - Database design and management

TERRESTRIAL BIODIVERSITY ASSESSMENTS

- Plant surveys and vegetation mapping - Ecosystem services assessments - Long-term biodiversity (insects and plants species) surveys - Desktop biodiversity assessments and sensitivity mapping - Risk analyses and clearing of invasive alien plant infestations - Biodiversity impacts assessment from planned developments / activities - Development of management plans - Monitoring and evaluation (audits) of ecosystems rehabilitation - Identifying high conservation value areas

LABORATORY STUDIES

- Water Quality Analyses (Borehole, rivers, wetlands, pools, treatment plants) - Molecular Cell Analyses and Biotechnology of Plants Species - Identification of Aquatic Insects Species - Identification of Ants Species - Identification of Bats Species - Identification of Spiders Species - Identification of Plants Species

TRAINING

- Environmental Education And Awareness Training - Geographic Information System Mapping (GIS) Packages - Microsoft Packages - MiniSASS for Rivers Training - Post Graduate Student Supervision - R-Studio Statistic software

Short Course Training

Past Events

TitleDateLocation
5th ONLINE INTRODUCTION TO GIS AND MAPPING IN QGIS SHORT COURSE03 Sep 2024Online Event
4th ONLINE INTRODUCTION TO GIS AND MAPPING IN QGIS SHORT COURSE16 Jul 2024Online Event
World Wetlands day03 Feb 2023Online Event
Scientific Tour and Hiking01 May 2022Thohoyandou, South Africa
3rd ONLINE INTRODUCTION TO GIS AND MAPPING IN QGIS SHORT COURSE - Copy11 Apr 2022Online Event
2nd Online Introduction to GIS and Mapping in QGIS short course08 Dec 2021Online Event
Introduction to R Statistical language30 Sep 2021Online Event

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News

Honey Bees Are in Trouble Due to Human Activities

Honey Bees Are in Trouble Due to Human Activities

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A dangerous alien shrub in our yards: Rubus fruticosus (blackberry)

A dangerous alien shrub in our yards: Rubus fruticosus (blackberry)

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Celebrating World Wetlands Day: A call to take action is the focus of this year’s campaign

Celebrating World Wetlands Day: A call to take action is the focus of this year’s campaign

Wetlands and their contribution in Limpopo Province

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Water Pollution: Rethinking South Africa's Water Future

Water Pollution: Rethinking South Africa's Water Future

A Crisis in South Africans' Lives.

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Climate Change in South Africa: Assessing the Environmental Impact and Solutions for the Future

Climate Change in South Africa: Assessing the Environmental Impact and Solutions for the Future

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About us

  • COMPANY BACKGROUND
The Centre for Ecological and Sustainability Advisory (Pty) Ltd is an independent company providing professional services on specialized ecological and natural sciences consultancy, research and training. Even though the company was only started recently, its experts have more than 25 years’ of combined research experience. The company is wholly black owned, with a 50% woman shareholding. Our head office is located in Midrand in Gauteng with satellite offices in Thohoyandou and Giyani. Centre for Ecological and Sustainability Advisory (Pty) Ltd is committed to black economic empowerment and capacity building of Historically Disadvantaged Individuals (HDIs). It is rated as Level 1 Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Contributor as an Exempted Micro Enterprise (EME).

  • VISION
Through the highest quality of empirical research, to become the most preferred scientific voice in providing integrated solutions to freshwater, ecological and biological solutions, and sustainable development (In pursuit of SDG 15).

  • OUR MISSION
Our mission is to work with our clients in protecting and conserving the natural ecosystem for future generations.

  • OUR VALUES
All the operations of Centre for Ecological and Sustainability Advisory (Pty) Ltd are conducted within our core values, namely;

  • Affordable
  • Dependable
  • Honesty
  • Teamwork
  • Excellence and quality
  • Professionalism

Contact us

  • Midrand, South Africa