ABOUT US

Our Vision

At MENCO, our vision is rooted in core environmental principles—supporting clients in the conservation, protection, and responsible management of natural resources.
We strive to promote sustainable use through proactive, transparent environmental strategies that balance ecological care with economic practicality.

Membership & Affiliations

MENCO employees are registered with the following organisations:

South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP)
Water Institute of South Africa (WISA)
Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) – In Progress
River Health Programme as SASS5 Practitioners
Southern African Society of Aquatic Scientists
South African Wetland Society

Accomplishments

Initiation of the Witbank Dam Flood Release Scheme
Development of the Integrated Water and Waste Management structure

Author and co-authors of the:

Registration Guideline on Water Uses
Development of the DW Forms (Waste Related)
Internal Guideline for Water Use Authorization
External Guideline for Water Use Authorization
Operational Guideline on the IWWMP
Part of task-team developing the Best Practice Guidelines (Mine Closure & Mine Water Management)
National Training: DWA Regional Offices on above
KFA Leader: Harties Metsi a Me – Compliance and Enforcement

A picture of Shasta Dam surrounded by roads and trees with a lake and mountains on the background

Services

Environmental Services

Specialist Services

Auditing

Monitoring

Principles and Shared Values

Integrity & Honesty

Accountability

Commitment

Responsibility

Innovation

Dedication

Meet the Team

38 Years’ Experience
M.Sc Microbiology
Pr.Sci.Nat

Johan Maré

Managing Director

9 Years’ Experience
B.Sc. Hons Environmental Management
Accredited SASS5 Practitioner

MJ de Beer

Aquatic Ecologist

13 Years’ Experience
B.Sc. Environmental Management
Pri.Sci.Nat & Cer.Sci.Nat Aquatic Science (Active) & Environmental Science (in progress)
Accredited SASS5 practitioner