Department of Environmental Science

Who needs an environmental scientist?

Environmental consulting firms: Environmental Impact Assessments are becoming mandatory in most countries through new legislation (for a summary of Southern African legislation, visit the Southern African Environment Project). There is a huge demand for professionals who can deal with the requirements of the new law.

Conservation organizations such as parastatal Parks Boards, National and Provincial Conservation Departments, and the Dept. of Environment Affairs.

Natural resource management agencies such as Departments of Water Affairs and Forestry, Land Affairs, and Agriculture.

Private corporations such as tourism developers, mining houses, and engineering firms.

Funding agencies such as the Development Bank of Southern Africa, and the World Bank.

Non-Government Organizations such as the Worldwide Wildlife Fund, and the World Conservation Union.

Research institutions such as the CSIR, the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), the African Centre for Technology Studies, Universities, and the International Institute for Environment & Development.