Golder Associates aims to be
the most respected ground
engineering and environmental
sciences fi rm in the world.
Golder Associates has experienced steady
growth for more than four decades and has
more than 7 000 people operating in local
companies, with offi ces across Africa, Asia,
Australia, Europe, North America and South
America. The company has highly qualifi ed
and experienced technical specialists with
proven track records in the disciplines of
mining engineering, hydrogeology, hydrology,
environmental and social sciences,
geotechnical and civil engineering, water
and process engineering. This unique balance
of skills and proven track record makes
Golder Associates Africa one of the foremost
resource management consulting fi rms in
Africa.
A broad, in-depth base of expertise and
knowledge allows Golder to develop innovative
solutions to complex technical problems.
The result is an exemplary record of
permit approvals, reduced costs and timely
completion of projects.
In 2008, Golder Associates Africa was voted
the 4th Best Small Company to Work For in
South Africa and the best in our Industry
(Building, Construction and Engineering).
Golder was also awarded the CESA (Consulting
Engineering South Africa) - Business
Excellence award, for demonstrating a
distinguished level of business excellence,
innovation, quality, outstanding workmanship
and professionalism.
(1). Founded in 1960 (2). Employs staff in South
Africa, Africa and worldwide (3). Enjoys a turnover
of R240-million (4). A consulting engineers and
environmental scientists practice (5). Voted for 5
years The Best Engineering Firm and voted the 4th
Best Small Company to Work For in 2008
STATISTICS/ DEMOGRAPHICS/ HISTORY
Year founded: 1960 Founding members: Hugh Golder, Vic Milligan, Larry
Soderman and John Seychuck Employees: South Africa: 290; Africa: 310; Worldwide:
7 000
Offi ces: Cape Town, Durban, Florida, Midrand, Pretoria,
Rustenburg, Ghana and Mozambique Memberships: CESA, IAIA, SAICE, WISA
NATURE OF BUSINESS
Activity: Consulting engineers and environmental
scientists Customer base: Mining majors, manufacturing, oil and
gas and energy Products/services offered: engineering (geotechnical,
mining, water and structural); environmental (EIAs,
EMPRs, EMPs, public consultation and social
development); ecological (wetlands, aquatic, biodiversity
and terrestrial); planning and integrated project
management; ground and surface water management
and remediation; tailings and waste planning, design and
permitting; mine planning and ore evaluation services;
quantitative fi nancial analysis and risk assessment; the
development of policy and associated implementation
guidelines
TRAINING & CSI
Training programmes: Golder provides bursaries,
support, on-the-job training, mentoring by senior staff,
fi nancial support and advancement programmes to
students and staff. It also has an international employee
exchange programme. CSI initiatives: The Golder Trust for Orphans was
established in 2003. Visit www.goldertrust.org
BUSINESS & FINANCE
Turnover: R240-million Financial year-end: 31 December Ownership: Employee-owned – more than 50% of staff
own shares Bank: Nedbank Auditors: Mazars Moores Rowland
AWARDS
Awards: CESA – Business Excellence; Deloitte Best
Company to Work For – Voted for 5 years The Best
Engineering Firm and voted the 4th Best Small Company
to Work For in 2008 Recent exhibitions: Mining Indaba, West African
Mining and Energy, Mozambique Mining and Energy,
WISA 2008, Wastecon 2008, National Wetlands Indaba
EMPOWERMENT STATUS
Golder Associates through its multi-business strategy is
aligned to the construction charter and scorecard with a
verifi ed BEE certifi cate.
