Ayanda Kau (Mkhwanazi)

As an Environmental Consultant in GIS and Visual Impacts, I apply my geospatial skills and knowledge to assess and mitigate the visual impacts of various projects, such as mining, renewable energy, and infrastructure development. I use ArcGIS and other GIS applications to conduct spatial analysis, create maps and models, and produce reports and presentations for clients and stakeholders. My goal is to deliver high-quality and innovative solutions that meet the needs and expectations of my clients and the communities they serve.

• South African Council of Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP)
• Geo-information Society of South Africa (GISSA), Former Committee Member - Gauteng Society
• International Association for Impact Assessment South Africa (IAIAsa)

Expansion Mine Plan for Kolomela Mine, Anglo American, Kumba Iron Ore Ltd, Northern Cape (2021)

Geospatial Scientist for the visual impact assessment for the proposed expansion of the Kolomela Mine. The VIA was conducted in support of the EMPr Report.

Land Management Plan for the Sishen Mine, Anglo American, Kumba Iron Ore Ltd, Northern Cape (2021 - 2023) 

Geospatial Scientist for the site selection of various studies in support of the innovative Land Management Plan in the Kolomela Mine. The project involved the reassigning of specific land uses for mine areas to be rehabilitated for repurposed use.

Land Management Plan for the Kolomela Mine, Anglo American, Kumba Iron Ore Ltd, Northern Cape (2021 - 2023) 

Geospatial Scientist for the site selection of various studies in support of the innovative Land Management Plan in the Kolomela Mine. The project involved the reassigning of specific land uses for mine areas to be rehabilitated for repurposed use.

MaCarthy Mine, VBKom Pty Ltd, Northern Cape (2022) 

Geospatial Scientist for the visual impact assessment for the proposed development of the Macarthy Mine and associated infrastructure. The VIA was compiled in support of the EIA.

Mine Closure Plan for the Sishen Mine, Anglo American, Kumba Iron Ore Ltd, Northern Cape (2022) 

Geospatial Scientist for the post visual impact assessment in support of the Mine Closure Plan for Sishen Mine.

Mine Closure Plan for the Kolomela Mine, Anglo American, Kumba Iron Ore Ltd, Northern Cape (2020) 

Assisting in the preparation and compilation of the mine closure plan for the Kolomela Mine.

Samancor (Eastern and Western Chrome Mines), Various Specialist projects, North West and Limpopo (2021 - 2023)

Advanced GIS Support, Cartography, Spatial Data Management, Terrain and 3D Modelling, Volume Calculations and Measurements using advanced software

Kumba Iron Ore Sishen Iron Ore Company, Northern Cape (2021 - 2023)

Various Specialist projects, Advanced GIS Support, Cartography (Map Compilation), Terrain and 3D Modelling, Spatial Data Management, Volume Calculations and Modelling using advanced software, Web-based Application

Barberton Mines, Mpumalanga (2021 - 2023)

Advanced GIS Support, Cartography (Map compilation), Spatial Data Management

Evander Gold Mines, Mpumalanga (2021 - 2023)

Advanced GIS Support, Cartography (Map compilation), Spatial Data Management

Kangra Coal, Mpumalanga (2021 - 2023)

Advanced GIS Support, Cartography (Map compilation), Spatial Data Management

Anglo Gold Ashanti, Kareerand New TSF Environmental Authorisation, Visual Impact Assessment, North West, 2017

Proposal Visual Impact Assessment - Accepted

ENRC Mozambique Limitade, Estima ESIA Specialist Study (Estima Coal Project), Mozambique (2017 - 2019)

GIS Support to various specialist involved such as social scientist and geohydrology units including map compilations and GIS analytics, Data Management and Spatial Data Analysis

ERG Africa Africo Comide, Bankable Feasibility Study, DRC (2017 - 2019)

GIS Support to Modelling and Hydrogeology units for map compilations and data management

Zululand Anthracite Colliery, Mngeni Adit Visual Impact Assessment, South Africa (KwaZulu Natal), 2019

Visual Impact Assessment (Including running a viewshed analysis and report writing), Map compilation

Rand Water, Invasive Alien Species at Bulk Water Sites, South Africa (Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal and North West), 2017

GIS Support for the Ecology and Sensitive studies, Map compilations, Geodatabase management and Spatial Data Analysis

Sasol, Sasol ESA Phase 1 - Sasol Petrol Stations, South Africa (Various operations) (2017 - 2019)

Cartography as part of Sasol Groundwater Contamination Study, GIS Support to the Contaminated Site Management unit for map compilation and data management

East African Crude Oil Pipeline RAP Project, Total East Africa Midstream, Tanzania (2019)

GIS support (various geospatial functions) within the multi-discipline project team based in Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania.

Transnet Pipeline, Geohydrological and Contaminated Land Assessment Services for 2 Years, South Africa (Various Operations), 2017, 2019

GIS Support to the Contaminated Site Management unit for map compilation and data management

Mafube Coal, Mafube RAP and GRP, Mpumalanga (Middleburg), 2020

GIS Support, Social and Stakeholder Engagement Training and Assistant, Social Field Work Runner (Surveys)

Exxaro Leeuwpan, RAP, Mpumalanga (Delmas), 2020

GIS Support, Social and Stakeholder Engagement Training and Assistant, Social Field Work Runner (Surveys),

Solar PV Facility at Bojating, IX Engineers (Pty) Ltd, North West (2022)

Geospatial Scientist for the visual impact assessment (modelling and report writing) for the proposed development of the Solar PV Facility and associated infrastructure within Bojating. The VIA was conducted in support of the Scoping Report.

Solar PV Facility at BaMansterre, IX Engineers (Pty) Ltd, North West (2022)

Geospatial Scientist for the visual impact assessment (modelling and report writing) for the proposed development of the Solar PV Facility and associated infrastructure within BaMansterre.