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Environmental, Health & Safety Legal Services

Comprehensive Legal Compliance AuditsWe conduct detailed, systematic evaluations of environmental, health & safety, and labour law compliance.

Development and Maintenance of Legal RegistersAccurate and up-to-date legal registers across all relevant legislation.

Specialised Legal and Regulatory TrainingCustom-designed training programmes for management and staff.

Corporate Standards and Strategic Compliance PlanningAlignment with legislation and best practices.

Integrated Compliance ProgrammesStructured frameworks for continuous monitoring and improvement.

Compliance Auditing

Water Use Licence AuditingIndependent audits under the National Water Act.

Waste Management Licence AuditingCompliance verification under the Waste Act.

Environmental Authorisation AuditingAssessment under NEMA.

Atmospheric Emissions Licence AuditingAudits under the Air Quality Act.

Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) AuditsDetailed performance evaluations.

Compliance Obligation Management Systems

Authorisation-Specific Compliance Management ToolsCustom systems for IWULs, WMLs, AELs, EMPrs etc.

Environmental Legal Compliance Management SystemsRobust frameworks for tracking obligations.

Occupational Health & Safety Compliance SystemsProactive risk reduction systems.

Integrated Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) SystemsUnified compliance management platform.

Authorisations & Licensing

Authorisations & LicensingFull management of mandatory licensing processes to ensure legal right to operate.

Basic Assessments (BA)Streamlined environmental assessments for projects with limited impacts, including public participation processes and submission to the competent authority.

Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)Comprehensive, detailed studies for high-impact developments, incorporating specialist inputs, public consultation, and rigorous regulatory review.

Environmental Authorisations (EA)Obtaining and managing NEMA Environmental Authorisations required before project commencement and throughout the project lifecycle.

Water Use Licensing (WUL)Full support for Integrated Water Use Licence applications under the National Water Act, including technical coordination and authority engagement.

General Authorisations (GA)Registration and compliance management under General Authorisations for lower-risk water uses.

Water Use RegistrationsRegistration of existing lawful water uses and scheduling of water uses where required by the Department of Water and Sanitation.

Waste Management Licences (WML)Applications, amendments, and ongoing management of waste management activities under NEM:WA.

Atmospheric Emission Licences (AEL)Securing, maintaining, and ensuring compliance with Atmospheric Emission Licences under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act.

Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) Development & AmendmentsCompilation, implementation, and amendment of EMPrs to support authorisations and ensure ongoing environmental compliance.

Studies & Assessments

Studies & AssessmentsTechnical scientific assessments required for planning and licensing support.

GN 704 and Stormwater AssessmentsCompliance assessments and management plans in terms of General Notice 704 for stormwater management and pollution prevention.

Geohydrological StudiesGroundwater investigations, aquifer assessments, and contamination risk evaluations to support water use licence applications.

Waste Classification and Assessments (NEM:WA)Sampling, testing, and classification of waste streams in accordance with National Norms and Standards.

Ecological AssessmentsTerrestrial and aquatic ecological surveys, biodiversity assessments, and sensitivity mapping.

Integrated Water & Waste Management Plan DevelopmentComprehensive plans integrating water and waste management strategies for regulatory approval.

Water BalancesDetailed water balance modelling and reporting to demonstrate efficient water use and compliance.

Alien and Invasive Plant Control and Management PlansDevelopment and implementation of plans for the control of invasive species as required by legislation.

Vegetation Removal PermitsApplications and permits for the removal or relocation of protected or indigenous vegetation.

GIS and Maps CompilationProfessional GIS mapping, sensitivity overlays, and spatial data analysis for regulatory submissions.

Rehabilitation Strategy & Implementation Programme (RSIP)Development of detailed mine closure and site rehabilitation strategies and programmes.

Industries We Serve

We provide specialised environmental legal support across a wide range of sectors

Mining

Waste

Oil, Gas, Petroleum & Chemicals

Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

Agriculture & Poultry

Manufacturing

Logistics & Railways

Engineering

Construction & Building Materials

Automotive & Tyres

Renewable Energy

Power & Energy

Financial Sector

Government Institutions

Our Team

Experienced professionals dedicated to environmental legal excellence

Anneline Dreyer

Owner – Environmental Legal Services

Anneline has extensive experience in environmental law. She played a key role in establishing the ISO 14001 standard in South Africa and served as the first environmental legal auditor for the SABS. Since 1999, she has been in private practice, conducting compliance audits, developing legal registers, and providing expert legal opinions.

Philip Rudolph Dreyer

Owner – Kocks & Dreyer Attorneys

Philip is a practicing attorney with deep expertise in Environmental and Employment Law. With over 30 years of experience, he specialises in strategic legal advice, compliance audits, and risk management across mining, industrial, and corporate sectors.

Ruan Dreyer

Compliance Manager & Environmental Specialist

Ruan holds a B.Sc. Honours in Environmental Management. He specialises in Environmental Legal Compliance Auditing, Waste and Water Use Licence Audits, and EMPr performance assessments across mining and various industrial sectors.

Environmental Legal Services

Established in 1999, we provide expert guidance in environmental, health & safety (EHS), and employment legislation.

Get In Touch

Ready to ensure your organisation’s compliance? Contact us today.

Our Office

141 Swaardlelie Avenue,
The Willows, Pretoria

P.O. Box 73164,
Lynnwood Ridge, 0040

Contact Numbers

Tel: 012 807 3802
Fax: 012 807 2254

Our Team

Anneline Dreyer
082 920 4867
prdreyer@mweb.co.za

Philip Dreyer
082 452 5977
philipdreyer@mweb.co.za

Ruan Dreyer
ruand@mweb.co.za