Meet our team
Main Member/ Registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAPASA)- Reg. No 2019/1530
Megan Hugo
Megan started working as an environmental consultant in February 2015 following the completion of her Honours degree in Environmental Science at Rhodes University. Prior to this she completed a Bachelor of Science degree, also at Rhodes University, with Zoology and Environmental Science as her majors. Megan has completed accredited courses in environmental impact assessments and ISO 14001 courses.
Megan joined Indwe Environmental Consulting in September 2017 and was made a main member of the company in April 2018. Megan is a Registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) (Reg. No 2019/1530). She is also registered with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (Reg. No. 118810) and an active paid-up member of the International Association of Impact Assessment (IAIA) South Africa.
Megan is responsible for all company related operations and financial management as well as acquiring new projects at Indwe Environmental Consulting. Megan has gained experience in all aspects of Integrated Environmental Management (Full Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessments, Basic Assessments, Mining Permitting, Auditing, Strategic Environmental Planning), Ecological Reporting, Water Use related approvals through DWS, and General Project Management. Additionally, Megan is well versed in permitting requirements relating to ToPS, PNCO and NFA legislation.
Example of fields in which Megan was the project manager and lead report writer include large public infrastructure projects (e.g. Regional Water Supply Schemes, Overhead Powerlines, National Road upgrades), private commercial and residential developments, small and large agricultural projects, mixed use developments, renewable energy projects, large scale public and private in stream and off stream storage dams and rehabilitation of coastal and terrestrial related environments.
Megan’s key skills include her knowledge and experience in South African policy and legislation relating to development, particularly in the Eastern Cape province. Her almost 10 year presence in the industry has provided much insight and experience into project, technical and financial management.
Environmental Consultant/ Candidate Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAPASA)- Reg. No 2019/743
Nicola Monks
Nicola joined Indwe Environmental Consulting as a Junior Environmental Consultant in March 2019 following the completion of her Master of Science Degree in Geography (Environmental Wetland Management) from Nelson Mandela University. Nicola became a member of the Golden Key International Honorary Society in 2015 and was awarded the Nelson Mandela University Honours and Masters Postgraduate Research Scholarship as well as the Masters National Research Foundation Scholarship. During Nicola’s studies at Nelson Mandela University, Nicola worked part time for a well-known construction company formulating and completing Environmental Management Plans, Waste Management Plans, environmental work instructions, Health, Safety and Environment Risk Assessments and the like.
Nicola has completed various courses in water quality management, Environmental Law and GIS mapping and analysis. Nicola is a Candidate Environmental Assessment Practitioner with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) (Reg. No 2019/743) and is also registered with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (Cand. Sci. Nat 121556) and an active paid up member of the International Association of Impact Assessment (IAIA) South Africa.
Nicola has strong GIS skills and a sound knowledge of ecological processes associated with aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Nicola has gained experience in bulk infrastructure projects, mixed use developments, residential developments and agricultural projects. Her sound knowledge in all spheres of environmental legislation and environmental management systems has contributed to her role in the company as the responsible consultant in implementing operational audits and legal register formulation and updates of Clients that operate in the industrial sector.
Nicola has been a dedicated and steadfast member of the Indwe team for over 5 years and is respected and trusted by our Clients, Colleagues and Government Officials alike.
Candidate Environmental Assessment Practitioner and Environmental Control Officer
Kevin Bickell
Kevin Bickell joined Indwe Environmental Consulting in April 2022 following the completion of his undergraduate degree in Environmental Management from the University of South Africa (UNISA). Kevin has since completed his Honours Degree in Environmental Management and is enrolled at UNISA currently to complete his Masters Degree. His post graduate studies have focused on research surrounding the extent of environmental degradation caused by illegal sand mining activities along the Wild Coast with particular focus on the Qora and Qolorha Mouth areas.
Kevin has strong GIS and technical skills and is responsible for collecting, sorting and analysing data to transfer into mapping, reporting and presentations. He has gained significant experience in the process of integrated environmental management and has been significantly involved in the EIA processes and projects the company is responsible for. Kevin is also responsible as acting as an Environmental Control Officer on the current construction sites where Indwe is appointed to monitor compliance with the various environmental approvals relating to a project. Kevin has gained experience in projects relating to bulk infrastructure, residential developments, mixed use developments, renewable energy and rehabilitation related projects.
Kevin is registered with EAPASA (Reg. No. 2022/5288) as a Candidate EAP, practicing under the Mentorship of Megan Hugo, and is also registered with SACNASP (Reg. No. 154317).
Junior Environmental Consultant and Candidate Environmental Assessment Practitioner (Pending certificate)
Michaela Manthe
Michaela completed her 6-month internship with Indwe Environmental Consulting in 2024 and has accepted a permanent position at the company as Junior Environmental Assessment Practitioner from September 2024. Michaela has completed her Honours degree in Life Sciences through UNISA in 2023. Prior to this she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences majoring in Zoology and Botany in 2022. Michaela is registered as a Candidate Natural Scientist with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (Cand. Sci. Nat 161580) and is awaiting her certificate from EAPASA as a Candidate EAP (Reg. No. 2022/5666).
During her internship, she assisted and participated in various construction monitoring and EIA related activities. She has compiled various environmental audits for private commercial developments and has been responsible for internal project activities and specialist engagement.
Michaela’s academic background has provided her with the skills to compile professional and scientific reports. Michaela has also been gaining experience in the DWS e-wulaas portal and is responsible for uploading water use application forms and engaging with DWS on select open water use applications.