Michelle Naylor
Director and Environmental Assessment Practitioner
Michelle is the founder and owner of Lornay Environmental Consulting. She holds a BSc Honours in Environmental Science and an MSc in Fisheries Science, specialising in estuarine environments, both from Rhodes University. This academic background has given her scientific and practical expertise in marine and estuarine environments, as well as broader environmental issues such as sustainable development and freshwater ecosystems.
Michelle oversees all projects and provides high-level strategic decision making tailored to each client. Her long-term experience has given her expertise in managing projects in line with legislative requirements, with a strong understanding of the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998), the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998), and the National Waste Act (Act 59 of 2008), among others.
She is a certified Professional Natural Scientist (Pr. Nat. Sci.) and a registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAPASA).
Njabulo Magoswana
Junior Environmental Assessment Practitioner
Njabulo holds a BSc. Honours in Environmental Geography from Nelson Mandela University. His academic background in Environmental Science has provided him with extensive knowledge and practical experience in understanding environmental challenges, social ecology, and sustainable development. He has furthered his expertise by attending several short courses related to Water Governance and Wastewater Management & Effluent Treatment. Njabulo has been part of the Lornay Team since 2024.
In his previous role as an Integrated Water Resources Management Intern at the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), based at the Breede-Olifants Catchment Management Agency (BOCMA), he gained valuable experience in water resource management, stakeholder engagements, and developed a deep understanding of the National Water Act (Act No. 36 of 1998).
He is a candidate Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAPASA).
Hetlie Liebenberg
Senior Environmental Assessment Practitioner
Hetlie holds a BA in Development and Environment from Stellenbosch University, along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Management. She joined Lornay Environmental Consulting in 2026, where she manages Environmental Impact Assessments for projects across the Western Cape. She also has experience with mining applications in the region.
Her previous work has given her experience managing projects in line with legislative requirements, and she has developed a strong understanding of the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998) (NEMA).
She is a registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAPASA).
“Sustainable development is the pathway to the future we want for all. It offers a framework to generate economic growth, achieve social justice, exercise environmental stewardship and strengthen governance.”
– Ban Ki-moon –
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Certified Professional Natural Scientist by SACNASP (Pr. Sci. Nat. 400327/13)
- Professional Certified Member of the Environmental Impact Practitioners: Environmental Assessment Practitioners of South Africa (EAPSA)
- Professional Member of the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA)
- Candidate Member of the Association of Professional Heritage Practitioners (APHP)