Activating the transition to sustainable water

Using water wisely, embracing new technologies, and working together to ensure a healthier future for our planet, our clients and our communities

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Supporting clients towards 1 billion m3 of sustainable water use

Future Focused
for over 35 years

Industrial Water
Experts

Who We Are

Inspired by our planet’s most precious resource, we’re driven to activate the transition to sustainable water.

Founded as a small family-run business back in 1989, Talbot has evolved into a highly progressive organisation, and today our team comprises of over 200 experts. We have a 35+ year track record of successful delivery of over 300 projects in 20 countries. We have worked extensively across the African continent providing support to our clients.

Sustainable Water Collaboration

This Is How We Deliver...

This commitment to You. Our communities. And our planet.

Mission Focused

Our greatest ambition is to lead and accelerate the global shift to water resilience and sustainable water use in industry and beyond.

Understanding

We have an innate ability to understand your challenges, your processes and your requirements, enabling our team to design bespoke solutions, ensuring water security for your company.

Diverse Talent

Our highly experienced, diverse, and passionate team has unparalleled knowledge and insight. Water strategists. Water engineers. Technologists. Data scientists. Economists. 

Our Team

We owe our success to a remarkable team of over 200 strategists, innovators, operators, explorers, and creators who each bring something unique to the table.

Nontando Rambau is a dedicated Water Resource Professional & Natural Scientist registered with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP). She holds a Master's Degree in Biotechnology: Applied Science & has eight years of experience in water & wastewater treatment, water reuse, & energy recovery projects. Committed to innovative solutions, Nontando leads initiatives in water conservation, quality enhancement, & equitable access to clean water.
Nontando Rambau
Nontando Rambau

Optimisation and Management

Boitumelo Matshediso – BSc Chem Eng - With over five years in the water sector, Boitumelos current focus is on optimising water resources through data-driven solutions and digitisation. With a background in Chemical Engineering and currently pursuing a Post Graduate Diploma in Data Science, she is enthusiastic about leveraging data analytics to enhance water management practices. Boitumelo enjoy actively serving in industry initiatives through institutions such as the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA) and the Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN).
Boitumelo Matshediso
Boitumelo Matshediso

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Janine Grantham - Diploma in Engineering Draughting and Design | Certificate in Graphic Design. With a background in drafting, providing technical expertise and her leadership roles on the Executive Management team, the past 12 years in sustainable water management, has encouraged Janines strong communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.Janine loves running, especially the challenge of the Two Oceans and Comrades Marathon.
Janine Grantham
Janine Grantham

Product Sales and Maintenance

Jutta Dedekind - PrEng BSc(Civil) – Jutta is Professional Civil Engineer with over 25 years' experience in the engineering industry in client, consultant and construction space, with her main experience in project and programme management. She has particular interest in contractual and commercial aspects of engineering projects.
Jutta Dedekind
Jutta Dedekind

Project Implementation

Micole Martens - BSc Hons Marine Biology - with more than 15 years of laboratory experience, Micole is committed to providing solutions and customer-centric service. Her expertise cover water, waste, marine environments, and relevant legislative environmental requirements. Passionate about water quality and addressing emerging contaminants, Micole remains solutions-focused, delivering collaborative and sustainable solutions while driving opportunities for positive impact.
Micole Martens
Micole Martens

Director Laboratories

Mike Smith - Master of Commerce (M-Com) Economics; Mike has over 11-years' experience developing financed-projects, initially in the renewable energy sector, and then the water and energy recovery domain. Whilst a Director at Talbot, his interest and focus remains in project preparation, financial modelling and transaction advice for Talbot's large-scale resource recovery projects
Mike Smith
Mike Smith

Director Project Finance and Consulting

Venetia Mitchell – Venetia Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Technology in Management and a Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology. With over 25 years of experience in both environmental and HR management, she excels in tactical leadership and fostering team development. Venetia enjoys coaching teams and creating inclusive, thriving work environments.
Venetia Mitchell
Venetia Mitchell

Human Resources

Asheen Gayadin is a finance professional with over 12 years of experience in corporate finance and financial analysis. He holds a Bachelor of Accounting Sciences degree .Asheen is passionate about leveraging technology to advance financial reporting and streamline processes, ensuring more accurate and efficient decision-making while driving business growth and sustainability.
Asheen Gaydin
Asheen Gaydin

Financial Manager

Carl Haycock – BSC Hons Environmental Geology - Qualifying as an environmental geologist, Carls career has taken him through specializing in contaminated land and remediation on to becoming the MD of the African operations of a UK and Canadian listed environmental consulting business for 8 years prior taking on the CEO role at Talbot in 2015. Carl has over 25 years' experience in industrial environmental and water related-risk, strategy and advice.
Carl Haycock

Chief Executive Officer

Perina Bridgmohan holds a Master's in Biochemistry & has over a decade of experience leading national Operations & Maintenance (O&M) teams. Her passion for water sustainability drives her focus on innovative water management & exceptional client service. Through her dedication to high standards, Perina has built strong client relationships, ensuring their needs are met with precision. Her commitment to excellence supports long-term water sustainability & enhances client satisfactio.
Perina Bridgmohan
Perina Bridgmohan

Chief Operating Officer

Grahame Thompson - BSc (Honours), Chemistry; For over 20 years, Graham has helped clients realise the potential value of water through cutting edge energy and water recovery technologies. With invaluable knowledge across a broad range of industries, He enables delivery of key water projects throughout Africa, which provide significant, financial returns as well as sustainable contributions to their business and broader community.
Grahame Thomson
Grahame Thompson

Director Business Development

Kam Chetty is an Executive Director at Thesele Group. He has over 17 years of experience in private equity and M&A advisory in South Africa having concluded transactions in logistics, industrial services, technology and media. He has served on numerous boards spanning property, logistics, industrial services and ICT. Kam holds a B.Com (Hon) (Accounting) degree from the University of Natal and is a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Kam Chetty
Kam Chetty

Chairman

Our Partners

Excellence is easy to achieve when that’s what you surround yourself with. Long-term, strategic relationships with like-minded industry leaders helps us fuel our own ambition and creative thinking.

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Our Clients

The fact that so many of our clients stay with us for the long haul speaks volumes. Whether we’re working with global, international or national organisations, state owned entities or municipalities, we invest in building relationships and understanding.

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Our Sectors

Supporting clients in Africa, Australia, UK and Europe, we transect the boundaries of continents and extend from local through to global industries across a diverse range of sectors. These include: mining, petro-chemical, industrial, pulp and paper, FMCG, agro-industrial, automotive, health-care, financial and public sector.

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Health & Safety

With safety, health and environment (SHE) a key item on all agendas within the Talbot business, we are committed to achieving a high standard SHE performance in everything we do. We strive to perform all work in line with international, national and in-country SHE legislation, associated regulations and standards while aligning with our client specifications backed by our own policies and procedures.

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