Imveliso Foundation is a youth-focused empowerment initiative established by Solid Green with the purpose of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within the sustainability sector. The foundation is committed to nurturing the next generation of Black female leaders by creating pathways into sustainability-related careers and supporting their educational and professional development.

The Imveliso Foundation invites applications for its Bursary and Internship Programme, aimed at supporting and empowering young Black South African women who are passionate about sustainability and the built environment.

What the Programme Offers

Successful candidates will receive:

• Financial assistance to cover tuition for a year.
• A structured internship placement providing hands-on experience within the built environment sector
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities with industry leaders focused on sustainability

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be Black South African females under the age of 35
• Be enrolled and registered in a final year or postgraduate program within the built environment (e.g. Architecture, Urban Planning, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Environmental Design, or related fields) at a South African University
• Demonstrate a strong interest or focus on sustainability, including:
  • Research in sustainability
  • A major or specialization in sustainability
  • Enrolment in a sustainability-focused program

What We’re Looking For

The Imveliso Foundation seeks candidates who are:

• Committed to advancing sustainable practices in the built environment
• Dedicated to creating social and environmental impact through their work
• Driven, innovative, and eager to contribute to transformation in the industry to a more sustainable future

How to Apply

Submit the following:

• A motivation letter (max 500 words) outlining your academic interests, career goals commitment to sustainability and why you should
• A current academic transcript
• A certified copy of your ID
• A curriculum vitae (CV)

Email applications to: info@imveliso-foundation.co.za cc: admin@imveliso-foundation.co.za

Deadline for applications: 30 March 2026

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Our Vision:

To lead the transformation of the built environment towards a future that is regenerative and resilient.

Available positions:

Senior Modelling Consultant

Modelling Consultant

If you are a motivated by this vision, get in touch.

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Welcoming Our New Team Members

Bea van Huyssteen joins Solid Green as Personal Assistant to Simon Penso. Bea is focused on providing efficient support and delivering quality work, ensuring that both Simon and the broader team are well supported in their day-to-day operations.

Bea van Huyssteen

Thokozile Lubuta comes on board as a Junior Green Building Consultant. She is eager to contribute meaningful, sustainability-driven ideas, support innovative projects, and help Solid Green achieve its goals through dedication, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Thokozile Lubuta

We’re also pleased to welcome Jenni Lombard, our new Head of Department: Existing Building Performance. Jenni brings a people-oriented approach to working with both staff and clients, alongside a strong commitment to promoting sustainable building solutions that work in the everyday world.

Jenni Lombard

Joining the consulting team as a Junior Green Building Consultant is Sinazo Mbebe. Sinazo hopes to bring a strong commitment to sustainable development, practical environmental solutions, and collaborative support that helps teams and clients achieve meaningful, long-term impact.

Sinazo Mbebe

Milan Master joins Solid Green as a Sustainability Engineer and Green Building Consultant in the Sustainable Cities and Research Department. Milan brings valuable industry experience, an international perspective, and a refreshing willingness to reconnect our work more closely with Mother Nature.

Milan Master

We also welcome Lindokuhle Matsebula, who joins as a Junior Green Building Consultant. Lindokuhle brings a genuine passion for nature and a deep care for the environment, approaching every project with intention and a focus on creating healthier, more sustainable spaces.

Lindokuhle Matsebula

We’re thrilled to have each of you on board and look forward to the contributions you’ll make as part of the Solid Green journey.

Farewell and Thank You

At the same time, we say goodbye to Aadil Fayzoo and Thato Molapo, who both decided to take the next move in their careers. We would like to thank them sincerely for their contributions, commitment, and the positive impact they’ve had during their time with us. We wish them every success in their future endeavours and new opportunities ahead.

Thato Molapo

Aadil Fayzoo

Change is never easy, but it’s an important part of growth. Here’s to new beginnings, fond farewells, and continuing to build a more sustainable future together.

Want to join Solid Green? We currently looking for Modelling Consultants, please find the job description here.

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– submit your CV and letter of motivation by 10 July

Solid Green Consulting is currently seeking a ‘Green Building Consultant-Green Star’ to add value to the company by demonstrating excellent technical skills in the execution and delivery of Green Star and other related projects. The position requires growing energy literacy, creativity and time management skills. An effective ‘Green Building Consultant-Green Star’ should provide clients with high-performance building solutions, options, strategies and technologies to meet their objectives, and should leverage off the knowledge and experience of their seniors to grow their understanding of the field. A sincere interest in the advancement of sustainable building design is central to the position. A CV and letter of motivation are essential.

Application deadline: 10 July 2022

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Modelling and Simulation Consultant

– submit your CV and letter of motivation by 10 July

Solid Green Consulting is seeking a Modelling & Simulation Consultant to add value to the company by demonstrating excellent technical skills across the modelling and simulation of sustainable green buildings. This requires growing literacy in energy, modelling and simulation tools, their applicability and optimisation to green building requirements. An effective Modelling & Simulation Consultant provides clients with high-performance building solutions, options, strategies and technologies to meet their objectives and leverages off the knowledge and experience of their seniors to grow their understanding of the field. A sincere interest in the advancement of sustainable building design is central to the Consultants. A CV and letter of motivation are essential.

Application deadline: 10 July 2022

LINK

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