Stratum, environmental monitoring, engineering geology and compliance services in South Africa
Stratum
Scientific
Protecting Operations. People. Environment. Future.
Water · Air · Waste · Hygiene
Enter ScientificStratum
Geo
Ground You Can Build On.
Dolomite · Sinkholes · Foundations
Enter GeoOne company · Two disciplines
Two companies, one group
Specialist teams for the environment above ground and the geology beneath it.

Company 01, Environmental Monitoring
Stratum Scientific
Protecting Operations. People. Environment. Future.
Water quality, occupational hygiene, air quality and dust fallout monitoring, with compliance reporting mapped to the standards regulators apply.
Explore services
Company 02, Engineering Geology
Stratum Geo
Ground You Can Build On.
Dolomite stability and geotechnical investigations, sinkhole and structural rehabilitation, and dolomite risk management plans over a development's life.
Explore servicesScientific & compliance approach
Not just data collection, but findings you can act on.
Across both businesses, Stratum places a strong emphasis on accurate data, scientific integrity and defensible reporting. Fieldwork, laboratory analysis and reporting are undertaken in alignment with applicable standards and regulatory frameworks, with analyses performed through SANAS accredited laboratory partners.
The objective is to translate scientific findings into clear, practical recommendations that minimise operational disruption, reduce regulatory risk and protect long-term asset value.

Standards & frameworks
Referenced on every report
SANAS
Laboratory analyses performed through accredited partners.
NWA
National Water Act monitoring and reporting.
NEM:AQA
Ambient air quality and emissions compliance requirements.
WUL
Water Use Licence application and compliance support.
NHBRC
Housing foundation compliance support (Stratum Geo).
OHS Act
Workplace exposure and safety compliance.
Reg 638
Hygiene compliance for food premises.
Why Stratum
A technical compliance and risk management partner.
- 01
Compliance Assurance
Helping clients remain compliant, prepared for audits and confident when engaging regulators.
- 02
Scientific Rigour
Traceable, defensible data and reporting based on recognised methodologies.
- 03
Risk Focused Solutions
Identifying environmental and geological risks before they become costly problems.
- 04
Operational Excellence
Practical solutions designed to minimise disruption and support efficient operations.
- 05
Environmental Stewardship
Supporting responsible management of water, air, land and surrounding environments.
- 06
Specialised Expertise
Environmental monitoring paired with specialist engineering geological and dolomite knowledge.
Long Term Partnership. Working alongside clients from initial assessment through implementation, compliance and ongoing monitoring.
Enquire
Let's scope the work together.
Tell us the site, the regulator and the risk. We will map the monitoring or geotechnical route and what compliance requires.
Or call Andro Smit on 082 339 2943

