About Us

Our History

Since its inception in 1997 EnviroAfrica has been appointed to a great variety of projects. Founder Bernard de Witt and his competent staff have extensive experience in developing the environmental and conservation interface of a large range of development projects. 

EnviroAfrica is an equal opportunity employer that strives to give preference to suitably qualified previously disadvantaged individuals or firms employing such individuals. The company makes use of suitably capable sub-consultants as the need arises and it is standard company policy to give preference to individuals or firms with PDI status.

Meet Our Team

Founded by Bernard de Witt in 1997, EnviroAfrica epitomizes his approach to environmentally responsible development. Bernard’s philosophy developed from his lifelong dedication to the natural environment and his personal connection to nature and ecosystems. His extensive experience and wisdom shaped the values espoused by EnviroAfrica thus honoring his legacy.

Bernard De Witt

Bernard De Witt

Founder
EAPASA Reg. No. 2022/3903

Clinton holds a BSc. (Hons) Geography and Environmental Management MSc. Environmental Management (University of Johannesburg).

Clinton has over fifteen years’ experience in the environmental management field as an Environmental Assessment Practitioner and as an Environmental Control Officer. Clinton has managed and conducted NEMA Applications, including compilation of Environmental Impacts Reports, Environmental Management Programmes, and Feasibility and Environmental Screening Assessments on a variety of projects in the Western, Eastern and Northern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Free State, including:

  • Civil engineering infrastructure such as pipelines, Wastewater Treatment Works, and roads
  • Solar PV facilities
  • Agricultural developments, including reservoirs and dams.
  • Telecommunications masts
  • Residential, Industrial, Commercial and Resort Developments
  • Cemeteries
  • Waste Management Licenses

Clinton is a Green Star SA Accredited Professional and has several years’ experience in the tourism and conservation industry.

Clinton Geyser

Clinton Geyser

Director
EAPASA Reg. No. 2021/3287

Maboee has a BSc. from the National University of Lesotho, with biology and physical geography as majors. He also has a BSc. Honours in botany from the University of the Free State and an MSc. in botany from the University of the Free State.

Maboee worked as an Environmental Control officer at Mohale Dam for one year and six months during the time of Phase 1B of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. He also worked part-time in environmental consulting for one year and six months while completing his MSc. at the University of the Free State, and subsequently worked as an Environmental Officer for the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning for 13 years. Maboee, therefore, has significant experience working in government and in the private sector on a wide variety of projects that include inter alia, the following:

  • Agri-industrial development projects ranging from small-scale to major
  • Infrastructure development projects such as highways, seawater desalination plants, municipal water purification plants, reservoirs and pipelines, as well as wastewater treatment works
  • Housing projects, ranging from municipal housing to gap-market housing to high-income estates, as well as resorts.
  • Base stations for telecommunication and data banks for storing digital information.
  • Biofuel plants, industrial parks, truck stops, major and smaller retail centres.
  • Aquaculture projects such as abalone farms and fish farms.
  • Coastal erosion protection works and river mouth management projects, as well as the maintenance works required by freshwater bodies.
  • Community development projects such as adult education and community centres
Maboee Nthejane

Maboee Nthejane

Founder/Director
EAPASA Reg. No. 2022/3903

Bianca has over 20 years in the environmental sector as an Environmental Manager and has also worked at the Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs & Development Planning as an Environmental Control Officer.  

Bianca has overseen the full spectrum of environmental processes, including EIAs, EMPr, ECO services, compliance audits, and strategic environmental assessments. She has performed environmental audits, drafted technical reports, and provided regulatory advice to internal departments.

She has extensive experience in environmental reporting for renewable energy projects (solar and wind farms up to 500 MW). Projects include: 

  • Performed environmental audits, drafted technical reports, and provided regulatory advice to internal departments.
  • Renewable energy (wind and solar)
  • Residential developments
  • Wastewater treatment plants
  • Waste management facilities
  • RDP housing
  • Agricultural initiatives
  • Fuel service stations
Bianca Gilfillan

Bianca Gilfillan

Environmental Assessment Practitioner
EAPASA Reg. No. 2023/7929

Andrie has a Master of Environmental Management degree from Cape Peninsula University of Technology, her dissertation focused on wildfire regimes in the Boland Mountain Complex, Western Cape. She also holds a B-Tech degree in Nature Conservation from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and a National Diploma in Nature Conservation from Cape Peninsula University of Technology.

Andrie has worked in various governmental spheres (CapeNature and the City of Cape Town) and the private sector (Cape Peninsula Fire Protection Association, Stellenbosch University, Ubisane Wildlife Reserve) as a nature conservatist and environmental management professional with over 10 years of experience. 

Andrie specialises in:

  • Conservation ecology 
  • Disaster risk management 
  • Operational and strategic planning
  • Compliance
  • GIS mapping
  • Stakeholder engagement and environmental education
  • Personnel management
Andrie-Maryna Van Heerden

Andrie-Maryna Van Heerden

Environmental Assessment Practitioner
EAPASA Reg. No: In Progress

With a BCom in HR Management from MANCOSA and extensive experience supporting executive teams, Margaret contributes to the efficiency of environmental consulting operations at EnviroAfrica. Her role supports Environmental Assessment Practitioners through effective HR administration, document control, compliance coordination, and stakeholder communication, ensuring smooth project delivery and alignment with regulatory requirements.

Margaret Christians

Margaret Christians

Office Administrator