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The GWD aims to post all available accredited sector training programs on this website as it becomes available. Should you have a specific need, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.
There are a number of Learning Institutions in South Africa that offer groundwater specific study programs. You can find them listed here (https://gwd.org.za/institutes-for-groundwater-learning)
Currently, there are no legal and licensing requirements for borehole drilling companies in South Africa. The Department of Water and Sanitation is not intending to license borehole drilling companies but rather regulate borehole drilling activities and are developing a framework for regulating drilling activities in South Africa. Visit the DWS Groundwater website to learn more https://www.dws.gov.za/groundwater/
Drillers listed with the Borehole Water Association (BWA) are drillers committed to the long-term viability and professionalism of the industry and part of a network of professionals that will ensure accountability. Visit the BWA website for guidelines on selecting a driller https://bwa.co.za/laypersons-guide
There are many great resources available that can explain to you exactly what groundwater is and is not. At the Division, we aim to support the growth of the knowledge sector in South Africa by fostering investment into the people that can take us forward ;) (still formulating this..)
By joining, and being accepted, as a Professional Member with the Division you will be offered the option to be listed on the GWD Professional Directory. Listings (as for consultants) are mostly commercial whereas professionals from Governmental and Research/ Councils will have the option to be listed under a separate Service category.
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Sector Engagement Questions
The GWD aims to post all available accredited sector training programs on this website as it becomes available. Should you have a specific need, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.
There are a number of Learning Institutions in South Africa that offer groundwater specific study programs. You can find them listed here (https://gwd.org.za/institutes-for-groundwater-learning)
Currently, there are no legal and licensing requirements for borehole drilling companies in South Africa. The Department of Water and Sanitation is not intending to license borehole drilling companies but rather regulate borehole drilling activities and are developing a framework for regulating drilling activities in South Africa. Visit the DWS Groundwater website to learn more https://www.dws.gov.za/groundwater/
Drillers listed with the Borehole Water Association (BWA) are drillers committed to the long-term viability and professionalism of the industry and part of a network of professionals that will ensure accountability. Visit the BWA website for guidelines on selecting a driller https://bwa.co.za/laypersons-guide
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Membership

No. The GWD focuses on Individual Membership as it underwrites an investment into the growth and support of professionalism and up keeping the standards of the profession in the field of groundwater. Should Organizations wish to be listed with the GWD, it would be done through available Engagement Options
Membership dues can be settled for Maximum 2 years in advance. A special invoice should be requested for this.
Membership dues (renewals) are payable in March to June of each year. Tax Invoices would be distributed to all Membership. New membership applications will be invoiced on approval and are payable thereafter.
GSSA membership is not compulsory. The GWD have a separate and independent membership process. Membership to the GWD however does not constitute membership to the GSSA and vice versa. The GWD and GSSA supports each other’s initiatives through special rates and rebates on goods and services.
Membership Applications should not take longer than one week. You will receive a Tax Invoice and response after EFT payment received (supported by a Proof of payment sent to [email protected]), should not take longer than 72 hours.
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