ABOUT THERO SERVICES
Thero Services is a dynamic, solutions-driven compliance and advisory firm delivering integrated ESG, HSE, permitting, and bankability solutions across the energy, mining, water, social, and critical infrastructure sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa.
As an ISO-certified partner (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001)with a strong regional footprint and a proven track record across high-capital and internationally funded projects, Thero operates as a one-stop compliance partner from concept through to execution. The company brings together environmental, social, safety, regulatory, and lender-aligned expertise into a single, coordinated approach enabling faster approvals, optimised permit conditions, and fully compliant, finance-ready infrastructure aligned with IFC, World Bank, and DFI standards. Through collaboration with industry leaders, scientists, universities, and technical partners and supported by the Thero Compliance Institute, Thero delivers practical, technology-enabled solutions that bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world project execution.
Thero Services is an internationally recognised, Solution Based, ISO-Certified compliance company in the Energy Sector, providing expert services across Health, Safety, Environmental, Social and Sustainability regulatory requirements and Infrastructure compliance.
Affiliations & registrations
Vision
Mission
To be Africa’s leading integrated compliance partner, enabling safe, bankable, and sustainable energy, water, mining, and critical infrastructure, where projects succeed, and communities thrive together in protected, shared spaces, creating lasting value for the continent.
To deliver science-based, ISO-aligned, and lender-compliant solutions that de-risk projects from concept to execution ensuring zero harm, environmental protection, regulatory certainty, and inclusive development. We are committed to creating environments where project developers, lenders, and communities operate side by side safely, respectfully, and sustainably through a one-partner, integrated approach.
Thero Services
eNVIROMENTAL
Environmental & Social Impact Assessment
Environmental Regulatory Approvals
Biodiversity & Natural Resource Management
Climate Change Risk & Resilience Advisory
Carbon Tax & Emissions Compliance Advisory
HEALTH & SAFETY (HSE)
Labour & Working Conditions Compliance (PS2)Community Health, Safety & Security (PS4)OHS Agent Services & Safety Oversight (PS2 & PS4)Construction Compliance Monitoring (PS1)Construction Work Permits & Safety Controls (PS1)Wayleave Safety & Access Compliance (PS4)Security Threat & Risk Assessments (PS4)Contractor Capacity Building & ESG Alignment (PS2)
SOCIAL & SUSTAINABILIITY
Stakeholder & Community Engagement (PS1)
Land Access & Involuntary Resettlement (PS5)
Wayleave & Servitude Rights Acquisition (PS5)
Heritage Impact Assessments & Management (PS8)
Heritage & Indigenous Peoples Management (PS7 & PS8)
Social Infrastructure Compliance (PS1)
Local Procurement & Supply Chain Development (PS1)
Localisation Strategy & Implementation (PS1)
Local Employment Framework & Strategy (PS2)
Skills Development & Capacity Building (PS2)
Local Participation & Socioeconomic Development (PS1)
ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE COMPLIANCE
Energy Licensing & Regulatory Compliance (PS1)
Construction Work Permits & Approvals (PS1)
Building Compliance & Certification (PS1)
Infrastructure Compliance & Certification (PS1)
Energy Auditing & EPC Advisory (All PS)
Bankability & Feasibility Compliance Advisory (All PS)
IFC Red Flag Risk Identification & Mitigation (All PS)
Integrated Project Compliance Management (All PS)
THERO’S INDUSTRY PORTFOLIO
200+
Projects successfully completed in South Africa's provinces and a few in other African countries.
R2 Million
Project Portfolio
Capacity
3000kM Transmission Lines
10 Renewables - Wind & Solar
5GW - Coal Generated Power Station
20000 MVA Transformer Capacity
15 Substation Upgrades
Sectors
At its core, Thero Services is community-centred and grounded in Ubuntu, driven by a deep commitment to Africa’s development and the belief that projects, communities, and investors can succeed together in protected, shared spaces. The company understands that infrastructure projects are inherently complex, fast-paced, and high-risk requiring rapid mobilisation, regulatory precision, and seamless coordination.
Through its integrated, co-developed approach, Thero ensures zero harm, environmental stewardship, strong community outcomes, and regulatory certainty, while embedding localisation, skills development, and capacity building into every project. This results in aligned execution, reduced delays, and resilient, investment-ready infrastructure that meets both lender and stakeholder expectations, positioning Thero Services as a trusted partner in delivering sustainable, bankable, and future-ready infrastructure across Africa.
Geographical Location
Thero Services is continually expanding, and as a result, our global footprint is spreading rapidly. We have successfully completed, with excellence, projects in South Africa, Botswana, Cameroon, Zimbabwe, Zambia, to name a few.