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C-Suite Management
Robyn Mellett, Founder & CEO of OMI Solutions, a Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat) and Fellow (FIEMA) by registration. Robyn's global leadership is recognised by various international associations. From global expert to community champion: Robyn's passion fuels sustainable mining practices, community engagement, and women's empowerment. With deep expertise in Africa's mining sector, she is recognised internationally for her contribution to Science and Environmental Sustainability and for her ability to communicate and implement environmental and sustainability objectives. She has an in-depth knowledge of the mining sector within Africa. She has further played an advisory role in environmental research, education, awareness, and outreach across Africa. Her passion lies in remediation, rehabilitation and giving back to those who need it the most; therefore, she founded OMI Solutions (Pty) Ltd in 2018, an Environmental and Agricultural Engineering consultancy.
Mining Review Africa recognised Robyn as an influential woman, amongst her peers, in the mining industry, raising the position and respect for women within the mining industry and her commitment to professional development and continuous learning at all levels within OMI. Business Worldwide recognised her as the Top 5 Women Leaders reshaping the Business Landscape in South Africa. In 2024 she was a Global Finalist for the Sustainability Leader of the Year and in 2023 she was the Winner of the South African Top Women Entrepreneur of the year.
OMI leads by example by promoting Powerful Solutions with Gentle Delivery. OMI established its first office in 2018, its research facility in 2019 and its apiary farm/wings sanctuary in 2020 in Pretoria, South Africa. OMI now establishes apiary farms across South Africa and implements its research solutions across Africa, and the team have worked in over twenty-five countries worldwide. OMI Solutions, continues to grow exponentially and to lead the way in environmental and agricultural innovation. In 2021, OMI won a Professional Stewardship Award for the OMI Apiary Farm/Wings Sanctuary, these Sanctuaries have now expanded into Limpopo Province. In 2022 & 2023 OMI was recognized as one of the Top Gendered Empowered Companies in South Africa, issued by Commission for Gender Equality, UN Women SA, Standard Bank and Topco Media. In 2023 OMI was recognized as one of the Top 100 Companies and featured in the Standard Bank Top Women Leaders, 18th Edition. In 2023, OMI was further recognized amongst the Top 500 Best Managed Companies in South Africa. In 2023 OMI Solutions was a Finalist for the Standard bank, Topco Media and SANBI award for the Top Women in Business and Biodiversity, Conservation and Environmental Management and in 2024 OMI Solutions was an Environment Analyst Finalist for the Global Sustainability Delivery Award under the Nature Positive category and was featured alongside the Mining Elites in Africa: Projects and Leaders making a Difference, Mining Review Africa.
OMI proudly supports Charities and NGOs/NPOs based in the Middle East, Africa, South Africa, and Lesotho. OMI’s Mission is to mentor and empower its employees particularly the youth, promoting transformation, inclusivity, and diversity. Its unique Transformation Plan empower employees to attend schools, training centers, team building institutes, universities, conferences and obtaining driving licenses, various certificates, diplomas and degrees.
Nosipho Sithole is an Environmental Assessment Practitioner, registered as a candidate with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) and has over five years’ experience from the Integrated Environmental Management and Applied Research fields. She has experience in undertaking environmental authorisation and licensing processes including public participation process for a wide range of Clients in the residential, mining, industrial and renewable energy sectors in Africa. Her experience comprises undertaking Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Environmental Management Programmes, Water Use Licence Applications reports and other related reports including environmental and legal compliance audits.
Reneé Kruger has a master’s degree in environmental management from North-West University. Preceding this Degree, she obtained a BSc in Honours Geography and Environmental Management and BSc in Geography and Zoology. She is registered as an Environmental Assessment Practitioner at EAPASA and a Professional Natural Scientist with SACNASP. Reneé is also a voluntary member of the International Association for Impact Assessment South Africa (IAIAsa). Her Master’s thesis was based on the quality of EIA reports within the filling station sector out of her passion for quality EIA for a sustainably operated environment.
She has over 16 years of experience working as an Environmental Assessment Practitioner, conducting and implementing the Environmental Impact Assessment Process throughout all phases – specialising in residential, mine, industrial and commercial developments. Her experience includes water and waste licence applications, integrated waste and water management plans, and assisting with atmospheric emissions licenses. She has extensive experience conducting public participation processes and liaisons with government departments. Furthermore, her expertise is complemented by geographic information systems (GIS) skills, project management and various mining implementation projects.
Key experience:
- Environmental Impact Assessments – Conducting and Implementing the Environmental Impact Assessment Process throughout all phases – specialising in Residential, Mine, Industrial and Commercial Developments.
- Public participation.
- Liaison with clients, specialists, key stakeholders, and overall project management.
- Other skills include Computer literacy: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Projects, ArcGIS.
- Environmental Monitoring and audit – Conducting ECO work as well as audits.
- Water Use license Applications, waste, and water management plans.
- Environmental Due Diligence and Competent persons reports.
Chantal Uys is an Environmental Assessment Practitioner and has worked in the field of environmental management since 2008. She has an Honours degree in Archaeology from the University of Pretoria. Subsequent to this degree, she completed qualifications in Geographical Information Systems (UP) and Environmental Management (NWU). She is experienced in facilitating Environmental Authorisation processes and compiling the relevant environmental reports. Chantal is registered as an Environmental Assessment Practitioner with the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA). She is also a voluntary member of the International Association for Impact Assessment South Africa (IAIAsa).
Her experience includes water and waste licence applications and assisting with atmospheric emissions licences. She has extensive experience conducting public participation processes and stakeholder engagement. Furthermore, her expertise is complemented by Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis and mapping, environmental compliance audits and project management. She has project experience in South Africa as well as other African countries.
Key experience:
- Integrated Environmental Authorisations – Conducting and facilitating Environmental Authorisation processes (Basic Assessments and Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessments) specialising in renewable energy, roads, dams, bridges, bulk water and sewerage services, industrial, residential, and mining developments.
- Public Participation and Stakeholder Engagement.
- Liaison with clients, specialists, stakeholders and overall project management.
- Environmental compliance audits.
- Water Use Licence Applications and Waste Management Licence Applications.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and ArcGIS.
