An African Owned environmental consultancy with a people-centred ethos.
Sustainable Shift Solutions (Pty) Ltd is a 100% African Owned environmental consulting company based in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. We provide tailored, regulatory-compliant environmental services across mining, waste, infrastructure development, and community-focused projects.
To become a recognised leader in delivering ethical, practical, and sustainable environmental solutions across South Africa and beyond.
To provide inclusive, compliant, and high-impact environmental services that support both ecological integrity and socio-economic development.
The principles that guide every engagement.
Integrity
Acting ethically and transparently in every engagement.
Sustainability
Balancing environmental protection with human needs.
Empowerment
Sharing knowledge and building local capacity.
Excellence
Consistently delivering high-quality outcomes.
Uniqueness
Leaving a meaningful impact beyond compliance.
Practicality
Implementable plans grounded in regulatory expertise.
Sibabalwe Asisipho Notyhawe
Managing Director
Led by a registered EAP & SACNASP scientist.
Our Managing Director, Sibabalwe Asisipho Notyhawe, is a registered practitioner with both EAPASA (Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa) and SACNASP — ensuring every project benefits from accredited, professional oversight.
- Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
- Basic Assessments and EMPr compilation
- Waste management planning and licensing
- Mining Permit and Mining Right applications
- Social and Labour Plan (SLP) development
- Environmental auditing and compliance monitoring
- Stakeholder engagement and public participation
- EMPr implementation and site management
Specialisation rooted in regulation and rehabilitation.
- Regulatory environmental compliance and permitting
- Mining-related environmental applications and stakeholder engagement
- Waste management planning and licensing
- Development of implementable and practical EMPrs
- Environmental education and awareness in local communities
- Embedding sustainability in every project phase — from planning to rehabilitation