OUR SERVICES
WHAT WE DO
specialist
studies
Humba boasts a team of highly qualified and professionally registered specialists whose primary role is to give specialist input in their areas of expertise. The requirement for a specialist assessment is borne primarily from the need for categoric scientifically backed authored opinions on possible impacts proposed developments may pose, however, on certain projects, the need for a specialist opinion is a legislative requirement. Humba offers the following specialist studies;
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- Social and Socio-economic Impact Assessment
- Hydrological Impact Assessments
- Geohydrological Impact Assessments (Incl. borehole drilling and pump testing)
- Hydrological Impact Assessments
- Heritage Impact Assessments
- Palaeontological Impact Assessments
- Noise and Vibration Impact Assessments
- Biodiversity Impact Assessments (Avifauna, Terrestrial and Aquatic Biodiversity)
- Agricultural and Soil Potential Impact Assessments
- Wetland Impact Assessments and Wetland Delineation
- Hydropedology Impact Assessments
- Town Planning and Rezoning
- Feasibility Studies
- Energy & Climate Change Adaptation Reports
- Sustainability and ESG Reporting
- Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Calculation and Reporting
environmental
impact assessments
EIA is a tool to help make environmental decisions. It is a method of assessing the potential benefits and drawbacks (opportunities and constraints) of a proposed course of action. In line with current legislation, Humba has the expertise to conduct impact assessments in a number of ways depending on the perceived degree of environmental degradation and whether a project applies to policies, plans and programmes most often proposed by organs of state.
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- Conducting Project Screening Assessments
- Conducting full Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)
- Conducting Basic Assessments (BAs)
- Formulation of Environmental Management Program Reports (EMPrs)
- Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEAs)
- Integrated waste water management plans (IWWMPs)
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auditing
Environmental Auditing identifies environmental regulatory compliance and management system implementation gaps and recommends appropriate corrective actions. At Humba, we have endeavour to ensure the highest auditing standards and keep abreast with new auditing techniques. We are thorough in our processes and ensure the highest level of compliance. We also formulate action plans to assist clients with meeting compliance targets.
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- 1SO 14001 Audits
- Environmental Legal Auditing
- EMPr Performance Auditing
- Water Use licence auditing
- Landfill permit auditing
- GN704 Auditing (for mines and industry)
monitoring & compliance
More often than not, once any sort of authorisation is issued by a competent authority, the requirement for periodic monitoring and compliance is almost always to be stated in the authorising document. From construction to operation, Humba has the personnel to ensure compliance is met onsite during all the project phases as determined by the competent authority.
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- The provision of onsite Environmental Control Officers (ECO) and Environmental Officers services
- Ground and Surface Water Quality Monitoring
- Air quality monitoring
- Noise Monitoring
- Aquatic Biomonitoring
License/Permit Applications
Humba’s suite of expertise are designed to cater for technical support for an array of clients. Legislatively, proposed projects such as new mines, landfills, farms, pyrolysis plants, filling stations all require different kinds of licences/permits. We boast a wealth of experience in being adept to the needs for these different types of legislative requirements to ensure our clients can operate lawfully.
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- Waste Management Plans (WMPs)
- Waste Licence Applications (WLAs)
- Water Use License Applications (WULA)
- Atmospheric Emission License Applications (AELs)
- Water Conservation/Water Demand Management Plans
- Mining Right Applications
- Mining Permits
Strategic communications & stakeholder engagement (Public Participation)
Humba facilitates community consultation and stakeholder engagement activities in collaboration with our clientele. We engage, listen, and co-operate with stakeholders to inspire, inform and realize the best possible outcomes. Humba’s experience with local knowledge and best practices spans across South Africa’s broad and vast landscape. We are passionate about delivering infrastructure that enhances the natural environment and lives within communities.
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- Conducting Public Participation and Stakeholder engagement (PP)
- Capacity building for environmental awareness
- Environmental Research
- Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs)
- Social and Labour Plans (SLPs)
- IDP Environmental Planning Toolkits
- State of the Environment Reporting (SOR)
- Environmental Management Frameworks (EMF’s)
Risk, Rehabilitation and Restoration
At Humba, we have an experienced team dedicated to protecting and restoring ecosystems. Wetland Rehabilitation, Mining Rehabilitation Strategy Implementation Plans (RSIPs), Plant Search and Rescue Plans, and other scientifically sound solutions for conservation and restoration. In addition, Humba has the expertise to assist clients during acquisition of properties by conducting Environmental due diligence assessments to determine any liabilities on potential buyers.
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- Environmental risk assessments (Due Diligence)
- Rehabilitation Plans
- Rehabilitation Strategy implementation Plans (RSIPs)
- Spill Remediation
Technical/Engineering Report Services
At Humba, we have an array of technical/Engineering expertise that assist with specialist input in broader environmental projects or as standalone reports that are a statutory requirement at project inception or in fulfilment of compliance.
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- Formulating Stormwater Management Plans (SWMPs)
- Formulating Rain Readiness Reports (Bathymetric Surveys)
- Calculation of Quantum/Financial Provisions
- Formulation of Engineering Services Reports
- Traffic Engineering Reports
- Geographical Information System Services/ Mapwork
- Floodline Delineation and mapping
- Geotechnical Studies (including Dolomite studies)
- Water Use Licence map
Niche Services – Filling Stations
Over the years, Humba has been involved in assisting private individuals and petroleum corporations with providing a cradle to grave approach when setting up filling stations either for retail or wholesale purposes. Humba specialises in acquiring the necessary licences from the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy and we have also forged relationships with providers of underground tank technology that meets Health and Safety standards
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- Retail and Site Licence Applications (Inclusive of Environmental Impact Assessment, Public Participation, Specialist Studies and Rezoning)
- Wholesale Licences
- Tank Installations and electrical work
