GWD Professional Database

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.

Title	Member	Job Title	Field of Practice	Base Province	City	Specialisations
Dr	Nicolette Vermaak	Researcher	Other	Free State	Bloemfontein
Experienced Production Scientist with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Skilled in Environmental Awareness, Natural Resource Management, Report Writing, Water Resource Management, and Science. Strong research professional with a M.Sc. focused in Geohydrology from University of the Free State/Universiteit van die Vrystaat. LinkedIn
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
No map coordinates provided No description provided
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.
Prof	Ingrid Dennis		Earth Science	Free State	Bloemfontein
No description provided LinkedIn
Prof	Matthys Dippenaar	Vadose Zone Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology	Earth Science	Gauteng	Hatfield	Groundwater / surface water interaction, Groundwater in urban environment, Research & Development, Management at Local Level
What happens when dry ground gets wet, or when wet ground gets dry? Climate change, infrastructure development, drainage and dewatering and other project life cycle implications are mostly focused around drying wet ground, or wetting dry ground. In soil. In fractured rock. In karst. These are my topics of interest. I currently work at the Department of Geology, University of Pretoria, doing research in the cross-disciplinary fields between Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology and Vadose Zone Hydrology. LinkedIn
Mr	Kwazikwakhe Majola	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Gauteng	Pretoria	Groundwater Characteristics, Groundwater governance, Groundwater management measures, Inter-Diciplinary / Arising
Responsible for groundwater resource protection with respect to the reserve and related activities in the Water Ecosystems Management division of the Department. Involved in the assessment of impacts of land-based activities on water resources. Involved in the compilation of the state of water report in the country. I am the National Coordinator (RSA) for the UNESCO-IHP Project on the Stampriet Transboundary Aquifer between Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa under the framework "Groundwater Resources Governance in Transboundary Aquifers". Also the Ramotswa Information Management Systems (RIMS) Manager in collaboration with IGRAC in the Ramotswa Transboundary Aquifer Project managed by IWMI. LinkedIn
Mrs	Megan Taylor	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Gauteng	Johannesburg	Hydrogeological Characteristics, Geohydrological characteristics, Groundwater geophysics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater in a mining environment
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Mr	Fhatani Lenon Makhuvha	Engineering Geologist	Earth Science	Gauteng	Johannesburg	Hydrogeological Characteristics, Geohydrological characteristics, Groundwater geophysics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Drilling and borehole construction
No map coordinates provided I am a results-driven dynamic professional Geoscientist (Engineering Geologist and Hydrogeologist), who is currently registered as a Professional Natural Scientist with (SACNASP). My experience as a Geoscientist (Engineering Geologist and Hydrogeologist) was acquired at various projects such as Geotechnical Investigation for: - Housing Development & Township Establishment - Dolomite Stability Investigation - Sewer-line and Pipeline - Centreline and Borrow Pit Investigations - Stormwater Reticulation - Bridges, Culverts & Gabions - Shaft Rehabilitation My core skills are: -Test pitting -Hand Auger boring test -DCP & DPSH test -Core drilling and Percussion drilling supervision -Soil profiling -Chip logging and Borehole logging -Soil sampling -Water sampling -Laboratory results analysis -Groundwater exploration -Borehole Siting -Drilling and pump test supervision -Groundwater quality assessment -Groundwater Monitoring -Project management and Planning. -Report writing. I am an aspiring Geoscientist (Engineering Geologist and Hydrogeologist), who is always keen on continuous learning and development.
Mrs	Lungile Lembede	Hydrologist	Water Resources Science	Gauteng	Birmingham	Groundwater / surface water interaction, Isotope hydrology, National water strategy, Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), Water conservation & demand management
No map coordinates provided No description provided https://www.huntsgreen.com
Ms	Awodwa Magingi		Earth Science	Gauteng	Pretoria	Groundwater awareness, education and training, Groundwater management measures, Groundwater resource planning, Groundwater and drought mitigation
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Mr	Andrew Johnstone	Managing Director	Earth Science	Gauteng	Johannesburg	Water consulting, Environmental consulting, Applied earth sciences consulting
Founder and managing director of a multidisciplinary South African consulting company with offices in SADC and the Czech Republic. GCS offers consulting services in Water, Environmental, and applied earth sciences Managing of multidisciplinary environmental impact assessments and management plans for mining operations in Africa - gold, iron ore, base metals, platinum, Ur and Coal Hydrogeological investigations in over 16 countries in Africa for water supplies, mine dewatering, contamination, and catchment studies LinkedIn
Dr	Gaathier Mahed	Senior Lecturer	Earth Science	Eastern Cape	Port Elizabeth
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Mr	Clinton Mandew	Senior Geohydrologist	Earth Science	Gauteng	Pretoria	Geohydrological characteristics, Groundwater / surface water interaction, Groundwater geophysics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater pollution
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Ms	Takalani Netshivhulana	GEOHYDROLOGIST	Water Resources Science	Gauteng	PRETORIA	Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater / surface water interaction, Groundwater pollution
No map coordinates provided No description provided
Prof	Francois Fourie		Earth Science	Free State	BLOEMFONTEIN	Groundwater geophysics
No map coordinates provided No description provided LinkedIn
Mr	John Glendinning		Earth Science	Gauteng		contaminated land assessments, remediation / mitigation measures
John’s involvement in contaminated land assessments ranges from mining, heavy industrial, petrochemical, radioactive and waste disposal sites. It includes soil, surface water and groundwater contamination assessments, as well as evaluating the need for remediation. John has also been involved in the evaluation and implementation of a range of remediation / mitigation measures. John is also actively involved in geochemical and hydrogeological investigations on a diverse range of brownfields and greenfields mining sites. John has also been called upon as an expert witness in court cases relating to contaminated land assessments. John is currently a member of SACNASP, SAIEG and IWMSA. LinkedIn https://www.jaws.co.za/
Ms	Moipone Precious Mokoena	Operations Manager	Water Resources Science	Gauteng	Vanderbjlpark	Geohydrological characteristics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater chemistry, Groundwater microbiology, Drilling and borehole construction
Mimi completed a BSc Degree in Geochemistry 2009, BSc Hon Geohydrology 2011 and MSc Geohydrology 2012 at the University of Free State. With 10+ years of experience, she is a member of the SACNSP and IAH. She is is currently an MBA candidate who has recently acquired several financial short course certificates from UCT. She is a JCNP shareholder and Director. LinkedIn https://www.geochemhydro.co.za
Dr	Fanie de Lange	Senior Lecturer	Water Resources Science	Free State	Bloemfontein	Geohydrological characteristics, Groundwater / surface water interaction, Borehole and aquifer testing, Drilling and borehole construction, Shale gas development
No map coordinates provided Hydrogeologist with twenty-five years’ experience in consulting and project management and nine years’ experience as lecturer/researcher at the Institute for Groundwater Studies at University of the Free State. Extensive and wide-ranging experience in hydrogeological project management on water supply projects, mining related projects, industrial and land developments, with a strong background in aquifer mechanics/hydraulics, geophysics, geochemistry and numerical modelling. LinkedIn https://www.ufs.ac.za/natagri/departments-and-divisions/institute-for-groundwat…
Mr	Bertie Cilliers	Managing Director	Earth Science	Gauteng	Pretoria	Groundwater Characteristics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Drilling and borehole construction, Operation and maintenance
No map coordinates provided No description provided https://www.geobella.co.za
Mr	Regan Rose		Geological Science	KwaZulu-Natal	Durban
No description provided
Mr	Lincoln Jordaan		Earth Science
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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
No map coordinates provided 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/
Mr	Neville Paxton	Senior Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Eastern Cape	Graaff-Reinet	Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater / surface water interaction, Groundwater chemistry, Drilling and borehole construction, Wellfield development
Director at Pivotal Farming Pty LTD - A Groundwater Consulting Services provider. Contact us at [email protected] for more information or visit our Linked-In page below. LinkedIn
Me	Nelda Smith (nee Breedt)	Environmental Scientist	Earth Science	Gauteng	Pretoria	Environmental Science
No description provided LinkedIn
Ms	Lizanne Smit	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Western Cape
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Dr	Van der Ahee Coetsee		Geological Science	Gauteng	Johannesburg
No description provided
Mr	Willem van Biljon	COO	Environmental Science
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Ms	Esmeralda Dubber	Hydrogeologist	Water Resources Science	Gauteng	Johannesburg	Groundwater resource assessment, Groundwater geophysics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater mapping, Groundwater resource development
No map coordinates provided No description provided
Dr	Robel Gebrekristos	Hydrogeologist	Water Resources Science	Gauteng	Sandton	Hydrogeology
No description provided LinkedIn
Mr	Ndukenhle Douglas Mbata	Natural Scientist	Earth Science	Eastern Cape		Drilling, Test pumping, Hydrocensus studies, Sampling, Water quality analysis
No map coordinates provided I have gained a lot of experience in implementing a wide variety of projects ranging from geohydrological studies, groundwater water supply and groundwater resources management. These projects involve hydrocensus studies, sampling, water quality analysis, geophysical surveys, drilling, test pumping, etc. LinkedIn
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
No map coordinates provided No description provided https://www.slrconsulting.com/
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
No map coordinates provided 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. LinkedIn
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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Me	Danita Hohne	Technician	Earth Science	Northern Cape	Upington
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Mr	Shuaib Dustay	Hydrogeologist	Water Resources Science	Gauteng	Johannesburg	identification, location, assessment and development of groundwater resources for agricultural, industrial and mining industries, groundwater monitoring scheme design
Shuaib Dustay has been a hydrogeologist for more than 8 years and has worked in academia as well as the private sector (groundwater consulting). The majority of Shuaib’s project work has been for the mining industry. Shuaib’s consulting work includes project management, sub-contractor supervision and coordination (drilling, testing and surveying), site work (hydrocensus, borehole sighting, client liaison, public participation, site conceptualisation, monitoring), data analysis (aquifer test, geophysical surveys and water quality), numerical groundwater modelling (mine dewatering, plume tracking, impact assessments and water balances), client liaison (meetings, sites audits, conflict resolution), project management and report writing. Shuaib has also managed projects which include both environmental and groundwater impact assessments where both water quality, quantity as well as ecosystem safety was of concern. LinkedIn
Ms	Kamogelo Ledimo			Gauteng
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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	Yazeed Van Wyk	Research Manager	Earth Science	Gauteng	Pretoria	Numerical Groundwater Flow and Transport Modelling, Pumping (and falling/rising head) Tests
Experienced Research Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the Research industry. Skilled in Isotope Hydrology, Mine Water Characterisation, Water Resource Management, Groundwater Contamination, Capacity building and skills development. Strong research professional with a core focus on Groundwater. LinkedIn