Tean completed his Master’s degree in 2024, focusing on the trophic transfer of potentially toxic metals and metalloids (PTMs) within a naturally PTM rich terrestrial ecosystem. Eager to find his feet within the environmental management industry, Tean started his first position as Junior Environmental Assessment Consultant at Prism Environmental Management Solutions in February 2025.
This position at Prism EMS has allowed him exposure to environmental consulting on the ground level, through acting as Environmental Control Officer (ECO) on multiple projects, including residential developments, road infrastructure and waste management facilities, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and authorisations. Tean has also conducted field surveys and assessments as a terrestrial ecologist, focusing on faunal, floral, and terrestrial biodiversity assessments. Furthermore, he authored and contributed to technical reports (e.g., compliance monitoring reports, ecological assessments) for regulatory submissions. Through the aforementioned, he has gained experience in environmental authorisation processes, stakeholder engagement and the integration of biodiversity considerations into development planning. He is currently registered with SACNASP as a Candidate Natural Scientist.
Tean is focusing his attention on becoming a Biodiversity Specialist, with a special interest in birds.
Currently employed as a junior Consultant and Environmental Control Officer at Prism Environmental Management Services, Tean is dedicated to delivering practical, sustainable solutions to environmental challenges.