GWD Specialist Directory
All Professionals listed within this database are recognised SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) registered professional members of the Ground Water Division. Members listed their specialities within the scope of a number of expert categories. Please feel free to search and contact these listed Specialists to obtain more information about your specific query.
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Mr | Michael Maluleke | Groundwater Scientist | Geological Science | KwaZulu-Natal | Durban | Support of budgeting and managing the budget for Geohydrology Directorate of the Department, Ensure capacity building and awareness around groundwater occurrence and use, Ensure implementation of the National Water Act | |
Michael Maluleke has worked throughout South Africa and conducted engineering geological investigations for township planning and engineering design purposes as well as route investigations for roads, railway lines, and pipelines. He has also investigated founding conditions for numerous road bridges in South Africa (dolomite and non-dolomite land), Malawi, and Central to Northern Mozambique.
In the Public service through his role in the Department of Water and Sanitation; Michael has been involved in groundwater development, assessment, management, and protection in KwaZulu Natal. Provided input in the development of regulatory instruments including guidelines, regulations, and management processes. Development of capacity building/awareness-making material as well as the setting up of research and development projects aimed at improving groundwater development and management techniques. |
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Mr | Jacques Du Preez | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | KwaZulu-Natal | Durban | Hydrogeology | |
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Mr | Charles Goodspeed | Earth Science | KwaZulu-Natal | Durban | Vacuum enhanced recovery, Air sparging, Bioremediation and activated carbon technologies | ||
GES has been actively involved in groundwater, landfill and soil investigations since their inception. A number of remediation projects have been successfully completed using pump and treat, vacuum enhanced recovery, air sparging, bioremediation and activated carbon technologies.
LinkedIn https://www.goodspeedsa.co.za/ |
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Prof | Molla Demlie Bekle | Professor of Hydrogeology | Water Resources Science | KwaZulu-Natal | Durban | Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater / surface water interaction, Groundwater recharge | |
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Dr | Jannie Weitz | Groundwater Modeller | Earth Science | KwaZulu-Natal | Groundwater Modelling, Groundwater investigations, Contaminated land investigations | ||
I have recently submitted my PhD and I'm currently looking for opportunities where I am able to apply the knowledge gained during my studies to more practical experiences. I am a passionate and outgoing person who loves the outdoors, while also being a loyal and hardworking individual. I obtained my post graduate degree in Engineering and Environmental Geology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) before joining WSP Environmental as a consultant specializing in groundwater and contaminated land investigations. I later returned to UKZN to further myself and undertook my MSc and subsequent PhD in conceptual and three-dimensional numerical groundwater modelling.
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Me | Taryn M Swales | Geohydrologist | Earth Science | KwaZulu-Natal | Durban | Geohydrology services | |
A company with a multidisciplinary team of specialist professionals, with the preservation of the environment combined with the development and maintenance of water resources as the key focus areas of the group.
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Mr | Andile Gumede | Earth Science | KwaZulu-Natal | ||||
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Mr | Andrew Greet | Geological Science | KwaZulu-Natal | Durban | Groundwater Investigations, Protection & Conservation, Management, Monitoring and Evaluation , Borehole and Aquifer testing | ||
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Mr | Bishwarnand Sahadeo | Scientist | Earth Science, Chemical Science | KwaZulu-Natal | Durban | Land contamination science, Surface quality science, Ground water quality, Air quality experience | |
Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat) with land contamination and remediation, surface and ground water quality, air quality experience.
Work experience across various African countries. ISO 17025 and 9001 quality systems implementation and management experience, method validation and statistics. Analytical Chemist. Waste management experience. Training experience. Project Management experience. Over 20 years of Managerial experience. |
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Mrs | Priantha Subrayen | Earth Science | KwaZulu-Natal | ||||
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Mr | Mfundo Ntuzela | Earth Science | KwaZulu-Natal | Groundwater Characteristics, Groundwater governance, Groundwater management measures, Inter-Diciplinary / Arising | |||
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Mr | Pieter Labuschagne | Earth Science | KwaZulu-Natal | ||||
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Dr | Nicole Burri | Hydrogeologist / Spatial Analyst | Geological Science | Limpopo | Johannesburg | Groundwater Characteristics, Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater / surface water interaction, Groundwater mapping, Catchment management | |
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GOZO is a highly experienced geological and environmental company, specialising in remote sensing, hydrogeology and environmental projects. Based in South Africa, the GOZO team has worked throughout Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
https://gozoconsulting.com/ |
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Mr | Funzani Duncan Munyai | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Limpopo | Polokwane | ||
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Mr | Carel Haupt | Geological Science | Limpopo | Polokwane | Evaluation of groundwater potential, Geohydrological mapping | ||
Carel Haupt, a registered natural scientist, with 30+ years of experience. He has a post-graduate degree in Engineering Geology and specializes in the evaluation of groundwater potential and geohydrological mapping.
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Mr | Maserole Moabelo | Hydrogeologist | Geological Science | Limpopo | Polokwane | Hydrogeological Characteristics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater chemistry, Groundwater pollution, Groundwater modelling | |
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Mr | Reinhardt (Rein) Weidemann | Earth Science | Limpopo | Polokwane | |||
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Mr | Mosiye Seakamela | Geohydrologist | Earth Science | Limpopo | Polokwane | Groundwater geophysics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Drilling and borehole construction, Operation and maintenance, Groundwater monitoring and evaluation | |
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Mr | Andries van der Walt | Geohydrologist | Earth Science | Limpopo | Polokwane | ||
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Mr | Riaan Grobbelaar | Managing Director | Earth Science | Mpumalanga | Delmas | ||
JMA Consulting (Pty) Ltd currently focuses on providing specialist geological, geohydrological and environmental consultation for, but not limited to, the mining and industrial sectors in South Africa.
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Mr | Cobus Erasmus | Geologist | Geological Science | Mpumalanga | Greenfields and Brownfields exploration, Management of exploration and mine infill drilling projects, Chrome core logging and sampling, Geophysical wireline logging interpretation, Underground and opencast mining grade control | ||
Experience in the fields of resource geology, exploration geology and mining. Specialities include: greenfields & brownfields exploration, mining grade control, data management and verification, geological modelling, resource estimation, coal washability analysis, GIS map compilation, and technical and regulatory (CPR) report writing as well as worked with various commodities including coal, chrome, manganese, PGE’s and iron (to name a few). Mining related hydrogeology and water management are additional fields of interest.
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Mr | Jan-Michael Lombard | Geohydrologist | Earth Science | Mpumalanga | Johannesburg | ||
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Mrs | Elida Naude | Senior Geohydrologist | Water Resources Science | Mpumalanga | eMalahleni | Geohydrology | |
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Mr | Jan Makhetha | Prodcution Scientist | Water Resources Science | Northern Cape | Kimberley | Groundwater / surface water interaction, Groundwater data and information management, Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), Groundwater management measures, Groundwater monitoring and evaluation | |
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Me | Danita Hohne | Technician | Earth Science | Northern Cape | Upington | ||
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Mr | Luzuko Nxantsiya | Geological Science | Northern Cape | Kimberley | Regulatory provisions | ||
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Mr | Louis Jonk | Geological Science | Western Cape | Stellenbosch | |||
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GEOTECHNICAL GEOLOGIST | B.Sc (Hons) | M.Sc | Pr.Sci.Nat: 121278
GEOSS South Africa (Pty) Ltd – Groundwater and Earth Sciences LinkedIn http://www.geoss.co.za/ |
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Mr | Lincoln Jordaan | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Western Cape | Sellenbosch | ||
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Ms | Lizanne Smit | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Western Cape | |||
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Mrs | Sonia Veltman | Senior Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Western Cape | George | Geology, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Groundwater Modeling, Water Quality and Geochemistry | |
Experienced Hydrogeologist with a demonstrated history of working in the environmental services industry. Skilled in Geology, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Groundwater Modeling, Water Quality and Geochemistry. Master's degree from the University of the Free State.
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Mr | Dylan Blake | Principal Geologist | Geological Science, Earth Science, Environmental Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | Groundwater resource assessment, Groundwater use rights, Groundwater resource development, Drilling and borehole construction, Groundwater monitoring and evaluation | |
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Mr | Dale Leith Barrow | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Western Cape | Stellenbosch | ||
Graduated in December 2007 with a B.Sc. honours degree in structural geology. Employed at GEOSS since February 2008 until present. Completed M.Sc. in groundwater surface water interaction while employed at GEOSS, completed it in November 2010, and graduated in May 2011. Completed an MBA at Stellenbosch University, and part time travel writer for an online travel, adventure and lifestyle magazine.
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Mr | Jakobus Prinsloo | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | Hydrogeology | |
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Mr | David McGibbon | Senior Geologist | Earth Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | Structural geology, Mapping, Geochemistry | |
David McGibbon received 13 distinctions during the course of his undergraduate and Honours degree studies in Geology at the University of Stellenbosch, where he specialised in structural geology and mapping. He completed three months of fieldwork in Antarctica for his MSc which he was awarded in early 2014. During this time he undertook work in the fields of geological and structural field mapping, geochemistry, differential GPS surveying and transmitted and reflected light microscopy, as well as becoming familiar with many of the standard geological/hydrogeological analysis software packages (Illustrator, Datamine, ERDAS, SgeMS, PhreeqC, AQTESOLV, AquaChem, FC programme) and GIS tools (Arc GIS and Google Earth), and report writing requirements.
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Mrs | Preanna Chaudhary | Senior Hydrogeologist | Water Resources Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | Groundwater and climate change, Groundwater modelling, Groundwater in a mining environment, Groundwater monitoring and evaluation, Inter-Diciplinary / Arising | |
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Mr | Matthew Robin Misrole | Geologist | Geological Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | Geohydrological characteristics, Groundwater resource assessment, Groundwater-linked ecosystems / Groundwater Reserve, Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), Groundwater allocation | |
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I am a certified Geologist with five years of experience in earth science consulting, scientific research, and technical reporting. Registered as a Pr. Sci. Nat. with SACNASP, my expertise spans groundwater drilling & monitoring operations, water use applications, Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) strategies, and Resource Directed Measures (RDM) like Reserve determinations. I have a proven track record of collaboration across diverse scientific disciplines, successfully completing projects in both public and private sectors. My proficiency extends to GIS and database management tools including Google Earth, QGIS, Python, and SQL, complemented by strong skills in MS Office tools like Excel and Power BI, enhancing project efficiency and effectiveness.
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Mr | Andrew Mkali | Hydrogeologist | Environmental Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | Hydrogeological Characteristics, Geohydrological characteristics, Groundwater resource assessment, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater in urban environment | |
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Dr | Kornelius Riemann | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | Hydrogeology | |
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Dr | Meris Mills | Environmental Geology | Earth Science, Geological Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | Geochemical Modelling, GIS and databases, First hand laboratory experience, Optimization of water quality monitoring programs, Geochemical investigations of brownfield or greenfield sites and management of environmental monitoring data | |
am a highly qualified geochemist with a range of skills in environmental chemistry.
I have more than 15 years’ experience in the field of environmental geology, and have undertaken work with mining, oil and gas, and manufacturing clients across a range of commodities and geographies. I offer services including review and optimization of water quality monitoring programs, geochemical investigations of brownfield or greenfield sites and management of environmental monitoring data. I'm also available to review technical documents, to assist with reporting, to provide on-site training in any aspect of water monitoring or geochemistry, or to undertake local fieldwork. |
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Mr | Phuti Seanego | Environmental Geohydrologist | Earth Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater geophysics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Drilling and borehole construction, Innovative approaches | |
I am a Geohydrologist working in the oil and gas sector, with main focus on development of groundwater monitoring network and the establishment of groundwater baseline in terms of quality and yield.
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/phuti-seanego-87621954/ |
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Me | Preanna Naicker | Geological Science | Western Cape | ||||
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Mr | Ritchie Morris | Environmental Hydrogeologist | Geological Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | Environmental Hydrogeology | |
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