Ms Elizmarie Bester has experience in conducting a broad range of applications related to the South African environmental legislation sector. She received her Master’s Degree in Environmental Sciences in 2017 from the North-West University. After spending two years abroad, she returned in 2019 to further her science career in South Africa. She has experience in environmental impact assessments, freshwater ecology identification, water quality sampling, environmental construction monitoring, geographical information systems (GIS), public participation processes (including stakeholder engagements), and environmental legislation applications which includes water use license and environmental authorisations. In 2025 she joined the PRISM EMS team as a senior environmental assessment practitioner. She is a registered Professional Natural Scientist, a Registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner, and holds membership with the International Association for Impact Assessment South Africa.
As a Senior EAP at Prism EMS, Elizmarie manages large projects from inception to authorisation. She is highly skilled and experienced in Water Use License applications. She leads the team of junior consultants at Prism EMS with a guiding hand and wealth of experience and knowledge.