Associate - Environmental Management & GIS Specialist at FutureWorks - Knysna Local Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa
FutureWorks is a Sustainability Consultancy. We support both public and private sector decision-makers in undertaking operational and development planning which is cognisant of natural capital as the supplier of services on which society and the worlds' economies have come to depend. We also develop and implement green economy projects that build the capacity of people and the natural environment to sustain vibrant economies and human well-being. Building resilience to change – both known and unpredictable - and supporting greater efficiencies in resource use are a major part of what we do.Our team shares a unique interest in helping our clients to build their understanding of the sustainability challenges they face, and of the solutions that exist. Our consulting services offer clients a process to engage with – and not just a solution or a report as an end-product. We also share a specific interest and ability to develop out-of-the-box solutions to complex problems.FutureWorks has been in business since 2004 and has built a formidable track record, having provided services to and partnered with the majority of large institutions working on various sustainability issues in southern Africa. We are geared for any size project, and any size client ("big" and "small"), for complex challenges and simple ones. We have a diverse and highly experienced team, and call on our wide network of associates and collaborators as needed for specialist inputs.FutureWorks is 90% women-owned, and 51% Black-women owned. There are 3 Directors, each of whom leads a practice area within the business.