Cape EAPrac

What Cape EAPrac does

Cape EAPrac Environmental Consultants (Pty) Ltd is a privately held South African environmental consulting firm established in 2008 and headquartered in Cape Town. The firm provides Environmental Impact Assessments, regulatory authorization services (under NEMA, NEM:WA, and NEM:AQA), Section 24G retrospective damage assessments, Air Quality and Waste Management License applications, Environmental Control Officer (ECO) monitoring, public participation facilitation, GIS and mapping support, and biophysical inventories. The firm is staffed by 8 professionals including 2 directors, with multiple team members holding individual registration as Professional Environmental Assessment Practitioners with EAPASA — a regulatory prerequisite for practicing as an EAP in South Africa.

The firm's customer base spans three primary segments: private sector developers undertaking commercial, industrial, and residential projects; municipal and provincial government departments implementing infrastructure, housing, and public works; and renewable energy developers requiring environmental authorization for solar PV and wind facilities. Notable client engagements include George Municipality (Section 24G retrospective work), multiple solar PV projects (Klipput, Makoppa, Bethel, Draailoop, AEP Bloemsmond 1 and 2), and waste-to-energy and marine aquaculture specialist work. Operations extend across five South African provinces (Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng, Northern Cape) beyond the Cape Town base.

Cape EAPrac operates as a fee-for-service professional consultancy with project-based pricing determined by scope, complexity, and regulatory requirements — pricing is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is primarily direct enterprise engagement with developers, municipalities, and provincial departments, supplemented by industry association visibility and a public project portfolio. The firm has no external funding, parent company, or M&A activity, and is owned and operated by founding directors Doug Jeffery and Louise-Mari van Zyl. Recognition includes a 2014 SAICE Environmental Division Award, 2010 IAIAsa Premium Award finalist status, and the 2017 Build UK Award for Best Environmental and Civil Engineering Consultancy.

Name

Cape EAPrac

Legal name

Cape Environmental Assessment Practitioners (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://cape-eaprac.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cape EAPrac Environmental Consultants is a privately held South African environmental consulting firm in Cape Town providing Environmental Impact Assessments, regulatory authorizations, ECO monitoring, and Section 24G retrospective assessments to private developers, municipal and provincial government, and renewable energy developers across five provinces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Consulting Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

NEPA/EA/EIS & Public Consultation (EUAHAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Quality & Emissions Management (BPAHAJAI), EIA/ESIA Documentation & Technical Studies (Air/Water/Noise/Traffic) (EUAHAAAC), Permitting, Siting & Environmental Impact (EIA/NEPA) Advisory (EUAMANAB), Environmental Permitting & Impact Assessment (EIA/NEPA) (BPAIAMAK)

Keywords

• Environmental impact assessment
• Environmental consulting services
• Environmental compliance monitoring
• Public participation services
• GIS mapping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Town

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Environmental Impact Assessment Services: Professional fees for conducting Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for development projects, covering full regulatory authorization process including public participation, specialist studies coordination, and regulatory submission.
2. Environmental Authorization Applications: Application services for Air Quality License (AELs), Waste Management Licenses, and other statutory environmental authorizations required under South African environmental legislation.
3. Environmental Control and Monitoring Services: Ongoing environmental monitoring, auditing, and ECO services for active projects requiring compliance oversight.
4. Environmental Feasibility and Planning Assessments: Pre-feasibility studies and environmental screening assessments to determine project viability from an environmental regulatory perspective.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Cape EAPrac provides professional Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) services in South Africa, conducting Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), Section 24G retrospective damage assessments, Air Quality License (AEL) and Waste Management License applications, Environmental Control Officer (ECO) monitoring, GIS mapping, biophysical inventories, and public participation processes. The firm delivers regulatory authorization and compliance services under South African environmental legislation including NEMA, NEM:WA, and NEM:AQA.

Product overview

Cape EAPrac Environmental Consultants is a professional environmental consultancy firm established in 2008, providing comprehensive environmental assessment and management services. The company operates as a single integrated consultancy rather than a software platform, offering a portfolio of interconnected professional services including Environmental Impact Assessments, Public Participation, GIS & Mapping, Biophysical Inventories, and regulatory authorization services (Air Quality Licenses, Waste Management Licenses, Section 24G Retrospective Assessments). The firm also provides ongoing environmental control, monitoring, auditing, training, and education services, with specialized expertise in renewable energy, waste-to-energy, and marine aquaculture projects. Their professional team includes registered Environmental Assessment Practitioners (EAPs) certified with EAPASA and the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Environmental Impact Assessments
• Public Participation & Stakeholder Engagement Facilitation of public participation processes and stakeholder engagement activities as required by South African environmental legislation, ensuring inclusive decision-making.
• GIS & Mapping Geographic Information System services and spatial mapping to support environmental planning, site analysis, and visual representation of project impacts.
• Biophysical Inventories Assessment and documentation of flora, fauna, and ecological habitats to support environmental authorization processes and conservation planning.
• Retrospective Damage Assessment (Section 24G) Application and assessment services for retrospective environmental authorization under Section 24G of the National Environmental Management Act for unlawful activities, providing remediation and authorization solutions.
• Air Quality License Applications (AELs) Compilation and submission of Air Quality License applications in accordance with the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act for industrial and commercial operations.
• Waste Management License Applications Environmental authorization services for waste management facilities including waste disposal sites, sewerage plants, and abattoirs under the National Environmental Management: Waste Act.
• Environmental Control, Monitoring and Auditing Ongoing environmental control, monitoring, and compliance auditing services to ensure projects maintain environmental standards throughout their lifecycle.
• Environmental Feasibility Assessments
• ECO (Environmental Control Officer) Services Provision of Environmental Control Officer services for construction and development projects, overseeing environmental compliance on site.
• Renewable Energy Project Support Environmental assessment and authorization services for wind and solar renewable energy projects, including environmental impact assessments and regulatory compliance.
• Waste-to-Energy Project Services Environmental consulting for waste-to-energy projects including biogas facilities, from assessment through to authorization and compliance.
• Marine Aquaculture Environmental Services Environmental assessment and management services for marine aquaculture operations, addressing coastal and marine environmental considerations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved second place in SAICE 2014 Environmental Division Awards for Karatara River Weir Project
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA)coreOthersCape EAPrac team members are individually registered as Professional EAPs with EAPASA (EAPASA Reg. No. 2019/1746, 2019/1444, 2019/301), which is a regulatory requirement for practicing as environmental assessment practitioners in South Africa. EAPASA is the professional regulatory body for EAPs in South Africa.
• International Association for Impact Assessment South Africa (IAIAsa)minorOthersCape EAPrac maintains a link to IAIAsa, the South African affiliate of the International Association for Impact Assessment. The firm has been recognized by IAIAsa through the Sedgefield Desalination Plant Project finalist position in the 2010 IAIAsa Premium Awards.
• Doug Jeffery Environmental ServicesminorOthersDoug Jeffery, Director of Cape EAPrac, is separately associated with Doug Jeffery Environmental Services (dougjeff.co.za). This appears to be the founder's associated practice, listed as an associate firm on the Cape EAPrac website.
• WESSA (Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa)minorOthersListed as an environmental link/resource on the Cape EAPrac website, indicating professional affiliation and networking within the South African environmental sector.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SLR Consulting: Global environmental and advisory consultancy with a significant South African footprint providing EIA, permitting, and Section 24G-equivalent authorizations across renewables, mining, and infrastructure. Direct overlap with Cape EAPrac's full-lifecycle environmental service portfolio but at much larger scale.
• Royal HaskoningDHV: Global engineering and environmental consultancy with South African operations delivering EIAs, permitting, and environmental compliance services. Overlaps with Cape EAPrac in renewable energy, water, and built-environment environmental work.
• CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research): South African state-owned scientific and industrial research organization that undertakes environmental assessments, biophysical studies, and policy research. Comparable scientific capacity and involvement in major South African environmental projects, though broader in scope.
• WSP Africa Environment & Energy: Global engineering and environmental consultancy with an established South African practice delivering EIAs, permitting, and environmental management services. Competes with Cape EAPrac for renewable energy, infrastructure, and public-sector environmental mandates.
• AECOM South Africa: Global infrastructure consultancy with environmental services covering EIAs, permitting, and compliance monitoring in South Africa. Competes for the same government and renewable energy clients, with broader geographic reach and multidisciplinary capabilities.
• Arcadis South Africa: International design and consultancy firm with environmental impact assessment, permitting, and sustainability services in South Africa. Targets similar renewable energy, infrastructure, and developer clients across the same regulatory framework (NEMA-equivalent).

Direct peers

• Hatch Africa: Global engineering consultancy with environmental and permitting services in Africa covering mining, infrastructure, and energy projects. Competes for similar EIA, licensing, and ECO work under South African environmental legislation.
• SRK Consulting South Africa: International consultancy with a large South African practice providing environmental, social, and permitting services alongside its core engineering work. Targets overlapping mining, infrastructure, and renewable energy clients requiring NEMA-compliant EIAs and authorizations.
• JG Afrika (formerly Jeffares & Green): South African engineering and environmental consultancy providing EIAs, environmental management plans, and ECO services across infrastructure, water, and renewable energy sectors. Similar mid-sized regional profile and project mix to Cape EAPrac.
• Zutari: Leading Africa-based infrastructure and advisory consultancy (formed from the Africa operations of Aurecon and Gibb) with a dedicated environment and sustainability practice. Competes directly with Cape EAPrac on EIAs and authorizations for renewable energy, water, and public infrastructure projects across South Africa.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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