PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Simon Clark — Environmental Assessment Practitioner & Environmental Advisor
Simon Clark is an environmental professional with extensive consulting experience supporting infrastructure, renewable energy, water, marine, mining, municipal and industrial development projects across Southern Africa and wider African project environments.
His experience spans environmental assessment and authorisation, environmental screening and feasibility, environmental compliance, environmental auditing, environmental management, project permitting, stakeholder engagement and environmental risk assessment.
Having contributed to projects from early-stage feasibility through planning, authorisation, construction, operation and rehabilitation, Simon brings a practical understanding of the environmental challenges faced by developers, engineering teams, project managers, contractors and asset owners.
This experience informs ECOassure's field-based approach, where environmental requirements are considered within the broader context of project design, construction realities, regulatory requirements, specialist evidence, spatial constraints and environmental receptors.
The objective is practical, defensible environmental advice that supports informed project decisions while maintaining environmental responsibility and professional accountability.
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
Professional Environmental Experience
ECOassure is built on extensive professional experience in environmental assessment, environmental management, compliance and field-based environmental advisory.
Bachelor of Arts — Environmental Management
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Academic foundation in environmental management, providing the basis for professional practice across environmental assessment, environmental planning and environmental management.
Environmental Assessment & Authorisation Experience
Extensive professional experience in environmental screening, feasibility assessment, Basic Assessment, Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment processes, Environmental Management Programmes and environmental compliance.
Environmental Compliance & Field Experience
Practical experience in environmental inspections, compliance monitoring, environmental risk assessment, construction environmental management, auditing and rehabilitation-related environmental assessment.
Registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAPASA)
Simon Clark is registered with EAPASA as an Environmental Assessment Practitioner, demonstrating professional competence and accountability within South African environmental assessment practice.
Chartered Environmentalist (MIEMA CEnv)
International professional recognition through the Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA), reflecting professional competence, commitment to environmental practice and sustainable development.
Member – International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA)
Professional membership of the leading international organisation promoting good practice in environmental and social impact assessment.
Continuing Professional Development
Commitment to ongoing professional learning and maintaining current knowledge of environmental legislation, policy, standards, guidance and evolving industry practice.
WHO WE SUPPORT
ECOassure provides environmental advisory and assurance services to:
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Project Developers
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Renewable Energy Developers
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Engineering & Infrastructure Consultancies
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Infrastructure Asset Owners
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Municipal & Public Sector Organisations
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Mining & Resource Companies
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Industrial & Commercial Organisations
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Contractors & Construction Teams
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Other Environmental & Technical Professionals
Our role varies according to the project requirement. We may provide early environmental advice, independent oversight, compliance assessment, auditing, field verification or coordinated environmental support.
Across each sector, the focus remains the same: helping clients understand environmental risk, meet their environmental responsibilities and make informed, defensible project decisions.
INDEPENDENT. INFORMED. ASSURED.
These three principles define how ECOassure approaches every project.
INDEPENDENT
Objective environmental judgement and oversight, supported by professional accountability.
INFORMED
Advice grounded in environmental experience, regulatory knowledge, spatial intelligence, field evidence and relevant specialist information.
ASSURED
Transparent processes, evidence-based findings and practical recommendations that provide confidence in environmental decision-making.