Who we are

Yellow Tree is passionate about the environment and about serving others. We are a team of Chemical Engineers that specialise in Carbon Accounting, Air Quality Compliance, and Emissions Measurement, and we love our work.

Carbon Advisory and Air Quality Compliance

Natali Nyabanga

Natali Nyabanga

Air Quality Engineer

MEng: Chemical Engineering

Natali is intelligent, focused, and diligent. She maintains a high quality of work while serving in the Advisory department. She has a caring heart and a great sense of humour.

Caitlin Morris

Caitlin Morris

Senior Air Quality Engineer

BSc: Chemical Engineering & LLM

Cait is a superb chemical engineer! She is incredibly bright and her work is flawlessly accurate. Cait heads up our Advisory department with her extensive knowledge of the legislation and solutions to improve air quality.

Sanjana Sevprasad

Sanjana Sevprasad

Air Quality Engineer

BSc Eng: Chemical Engineering

Sanjana’s knowledge of chemical engineering aids in her excellent work in air quality consulting. When she’s not mulling over calculations, she enjoys cooking and baking for her friends and family.

Sasha Kasperski

Sasha Kasperski

Senior Air Quality Engineer

MEng: Chemical Engineering

Sasha is fastidious and diligent in her work – a true perfectionist – and of course, we want our clients’ data and reports to be perfect! She is willing, enthusiastic and observant. A true engineer!

Riyaal Cerpath

Riyaal Cerpath

Air Quality Engineer

BSc Eng: Chemical Engineering

Riyaal brings a wealth of knowledge to the Advisory department after being a field scientist for many years. He is always first to put his hand up for the odd jobs and to go the extra mile for his teammates.

Emissions Measurement

Aphiwe Gugushe

Aphiwe Gugushe

Lab Manager & Engineering Admin

MSc: Chemistry

Aphiwe’s enigmatic nature and productive work ethic ensure that our internal Yellow Tree laboratory operates efficiently and at the highest accuracy. We are delighted to have Aphiwe in our precious team.

Sherri Mason

Sherri Mason

Engineering Manager

BSc: Mechanical Engineering

Sherri’s extensive knowledge spanning chemical and mechanical engineering means she is uniquely positioned to lead our team of engineers. She does so with grace, understanding and compassion, while getting the job done to the highest level of quality.

Bevan Uithaler

Bevan Uithaler

Scientist and Equipment Technician

NDip: Chemical Engineering

Bevan has grown in leaps and bounds since joining our team. From field scientist to equipment technician, he is always willing to step up when needed, especially to help out a teammate.

Maitaishe Svotwa

Maitaishe Svotwa

Chemical Engineer

AdvDip: Chemical Engineering

Maitaishe is a diligent, intelligent, hard-working teammate who supports in the report writing department. She is always willing and helpful, and quietly gets things done with excellent speed and accuracy.

Sonali Needhi

Sonali Needhi

Chemical Engineer

BSc Eng: Chemical Engineering

Sonali joined us in the report writing department and has done well to keep up with the demands of data processing. When she’s not sifting through numbers, she’s a passionate foodie who never eats at the same restaurant twice.

Matt Findlay

Matt Findlay

Senior Chemical Engineer

BEng: Chemical Engineering

Matt is a bright problem solver and possesses beautiful leadership abilities. As report writer and client liaison, he pulls together all of our departments. It is a privilege to have Matt in our team.

Ray Slinger

Ray Slinger

Business Development

BSc (Hons): Environmental Science

Ray is effervescently joyful. His excellent communication skills, warmth and professionalism make him a Yellow Tree ambassador of whom we are very proud. They say that one should lead with the heart of a servant, and serve with the heart of a king. That is Ray!

Field Scientists

Matthew Mwepu

Matthew Mwepu

Field Scientist

NDip: Mechanical Engineering

Matt is one of our most experienced Stack Scientists. With a wealth of knowledge spanning the sampling of all emissions from particulate matter through to dioxins and furans, Matt is our guy! We love his confidence and bold leadership!

Sakhumzi Baliso

Sakhumzi Baliso

Field Scientist

NDip: Analytical Chemistry

Sakie is one of our best, having years of emissions sampling and laboratory experience under his belt. He ensures our trainees are up to date on their sampling methods. His contagious smile lights up the room!

George Malinda

George Malinda

Field Scientist

NDip: Chemical Engineering

Ever the gentleman, George is a valued member of our team who takes his role as field scientist very seriously. We appreciate his humble and teachable attitude and are excited to see his growth.

Melusi Simelane

Melusi Simelane

Field Scientist

NDip: Chemical Engineering

Fresh from university, Melusi has taken every opportunity to learn and grow in his role as a field scientist. Always keen for a challenge, he steps up to the plate and doesn’t quit.

Xolani Gajule

Xolani Gajule

Field Scientist

AdvDip: Chemical Engineering

Xolani’s tenacious spirit means no problem is too challenging for him. He takes great pride in the accuracy and orderliness of his work. We’re proud of the way he has stepped up to lead the Johannesburg team with compassion and confidence.

Nkosi Maphumulo

Nkosi Maphumulo

Field Scientist

BSc: Chemistry and Biochemistry

Nkosi works hard to learn all that he can and to gain knowledge in every area. We appreciate his positive attitude and helpfulness. He has quickly become an excellent junior scientist.

Mandisi Tomose

Mandisi Tomose

Field Scientist

AdvDip: Chemical Engineering

Mandisi is a humble, hard-working, and smart young man. He is the most teachable person we’ve ever known, with an insatiable appetite for knowledge. As a young scientist and equipment technician-in-the-making, his future is blindingly bright.

Mongezi Cele

Mongezi Cele

Air Quality Engineer

BSc Eng: Chemical Engineering

Mongezi has the warmest smile you’ll ever encounter and can make anyone feel at ease. His determination to succeed and overcome challenges is inspiring. His tenacious spirit and dedication make him a valued member of the team.

Administration

Monique Majendie

Monique Majendie

Commerical and HR

NEBOSH

Monique is a strong, kind and authoritative leader who serves those around her sacrificially. She is resilient and we are blessed to have her caring for our people and stewarding our finances.

Nkosinathi (Smartie) Dube

Nkosinathi (Smartie) Dube

Groundsman

 

Nkosi is a man of integrity and humility. He is the caretaker of our JHB premises and has faithfully been on the property since 2006. His nickname is “Smartie” because he knows all there is to know about gardening & maintenance. It is a privilege to have him on our team.

Weyers Marais

Weyers Marais

General Manager and R&D

BTech: Surface Design

Weyers is genuine, kind, authoritative – and a perfectionist in his work. He leads our team with care, and oversees the business on a daily basis. We sit confidently under his thoughtful leadership, as he guides our team to wholehearted client service.

Claire Naude

Claire Naude

Administrator

BEd: Foundation Phase

Claire is friendly, dependable, and wonderfully organised. She runs the administration at Yellow Tree with seamless efficiency and brings joy and warmth to all those who engage with her.

Sean Charteris

Sean Charteris

Managing Director

BSc Eng: Chemical Engineering

Sean is a Chemical Engineer with a wealth of experience in combustion, energy generation and industrial emissions. He is passionate about the environment and loves people.