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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| Irene Lea (Mrs) | Environmental and Hydrogeology Consultant | Irene Lea Environmental and Hydrogeology | Geological Science | Gauteng | Johannesburg | Groundwater flow and contaminant transport modelling, Integrated water management strategies, Environmental Impact Assessment, Mine Closure, Environmental Management Systems | |
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| David McGibbon (Mr) | Senior Geologist | Umvoto Africa (Pty) Ltd | Earth Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | Structural geology, Mapping, Geochemistry | |
OrganisationUmvoto Africa (Pty) LtdDescriptionDavid 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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| Marius Terblanche (Mr) | Manager | Geo Pollution Technologies (Pty)Ltd | Earth Science | Gauteng | Johannesburg | Hydrogeological investigations, Groundwater exploration, Pollution studies and groundwater management, Water Use License Applications , Environmental Management Programmes | |
OrganisationGeo Pollution Technologies (Pty)LtdDescriptionMarius has obtained his BTech degree in geology in 2010 and his BSc Hons in hydrogeology in 2015. He has over 9 years of experience in hydrogeological investigations in diverse locations. In addition to this, Mr Terblanche also has experience in exploration geology. His field of experience includes groundwater exploration, pollution studies and groundwater management, EIA’s, Water Use License Applications (WULA’s), Environmental Management Programmes (EMP’s) and numerical modelling. He has done work in Mozambique, Nigeria, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland. |
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| Jannie Weitz (Dr) | Groundwater Modeller | Umvoto Africa (Pty) Ltd | Earth Science | KwaZulu-Natal | Groundwater Modelling, Groundwater investigations, Contaminated land investigations | ||
OrganisationUmvoto Africa (Pty) LtdDescriptionI 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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| Oliver Barker (Mr) | Director | Banzi Geotechnics CC | Geological Science | Gauteng | Johannesburg | target generation for mineral resources , stability investigations, planning and management of exploration, published maps of the Coal, Gold and Platinum mines | |
OrganisationBanzi Geotechnics CCDescriptionBanzi has provided clients with comprehensive services which embrace a wide range of expertise and experience in the fields of exploration and engineering geology and environmental earth sciences. Project capabilities and experience are extensive.LinkedIn http://banzi.co.za/ |
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| Cedric Meier (Mr) | Hydrogeologist | Independent Consultant | Water Resources Science | Gauteng | Cape Town | ||
OrganisationIndependent ConsultantDescriptionI am a hydrogeologist with seven years of post-graduate experience in hydrogeological and hydrological investigations. My technical know-how includes: water quality and flow monitoring, hydraulic testing in different kind of environments, as well as installation of monitoring boreholes; dye tracer testing; investigation of soil compaction including new techniques like mercury porosimeter to determine pore volume distribution; I am also involved into technical surveys and decontamination investigations. |
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| Carel Haupt (Mr) | WSM Leshika Consulting (Pty)Ltd | Geological Science | Limpopo | Polokwane | Evaluation of groundwater potential, Geohydrological mapping | ||
OrganisationWSM Leshika Consulting (Pty)LtdDescriptionCarel 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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| Meris Mills (Dr) | Environmental Geology | Mills Water | 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 | |
OrganisationMills WaterDescriptionam 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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| Kai Witthueser (Prof) | Hydrogeologist | Delta-H Water Systems Modelling (Pty)Ltd | Geological Science | Gauteng | Pretoria | Environmental impact assessments, Hydrogeological and geochemical modelling | |
OrganisationDelta-H Water Systems Modelling (Pty)LtdDescriptionKai has more than 15 years of experience years experience in hydrogeology, specialising in environmental impact assessments, hydrogeological and geochemical modelling. Kai lectured at the University of Bonn (Germany, 3 years) and Pretoria (South Africa, 5 years), before becoming a director and groundwater specialist of Water Geosciences Consulting in 2006. The company merged in 2010 with Metago SLR. He is Associated Professor at the Institute for Groundwater Studies, University of the Free State since 2009. Countries of work experience include Austria, Benin, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Germany, India, Israel, Morocco, Namibia, Slovenia, South Africa and Tanzania. |
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| Jan-Michael Lombard (Mr) | Geohydrologist | JMA Consulting (Pty)Ltd | Earth Science | Mpumalanga | Johannesburg | ||
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| Bishwarnand Sahadeo (Mr) | Scientist | SRK Consulting South Africa (Pty) Ltd | Earth Science, Chemical Science | KwaZulu-Natal | Durban | Land contamination science, Surface quality science, Ground water quality, Air quality experience | |
OrganisationSRK Consulting South Africa (Pty) LtdDescriptionScientist (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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| Shane Turner (Mr) | Consulting Scientist | JMA Consulting (Pty) Ltd | Earth Science | Gauteng | Delmas | Pretoria | ||
OrganisationJMA Consulting (Pty) LtdDescriptionGroundwater and Mine Water Specialist Consultation. Groundwater and Mine Water Specialist Third Party Review Assessments. Integrated Water and Waste Management Plans. Water and Salt Balances. Water Conservation & Water Demand Management (WC/WDM) Plans. Water Monitoring Systems. Geohydrology and Geology Specialist Assessments. Integrated Project Management and Control.LinkedIn https://www.jmaconsult.co.za/ |
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| Martin Holland (Dr) | Delta-H Water Systems Modelling (Pty)Ltd | Earth Science | Gauteng | Pretoria | |||
OrganisationDelta-H Water Systems Modelling (Pty)LtdDescriptionNo description provided |
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| Elaine van der Linde (Ms) | Managing Director | Prescali Environmental Consultants (Pty)Ltd | Geological Science | Gauteng | Pretoria | ||
OrganisationPrescali Environmental Consultants (Pty)LtdDescriptionKey focus is on environmental auditing and legal assessments, environmental monitoring, risk assessment, management and co-ordination of environmental projects.This includes integration of environmental studies and environmental processes into larger projects and ensuring compliance to legislation, policies and guidelines; compliance reporting; the identification of environmental management solutions and mitigation/risk minimising measures. LinkedIn https://www.prescali.co.za/ |
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| Paul Lourens (Dr) | Lecturer | UFS, Institute for Groundwater Studies | Water Resources Science | Free State | Bloemfontein | Geohydrological characteristics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater data and information management, Groundwater awareness, education and training | |
OrganisationUFS, Institute for Groundwater StudiesDescriptionNo description provided |
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| Oudi Kgomongwe (nee Modisha) (Mrs) | Department of Water and Sanitation | Earth Science | Gauteng | ||||
OrganisationDepartment of Water and SanitationDescriptionNo description provided |
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| Jorette Van Rooyen (Mrs) | Senior Hydrogeologist | Veltwater Groundwater Specialists | Earth Science | Gauteng | Alberton | Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater modelling, Groundwater management measures | |
OrganisationVeltwater Groundwater SpecialistsDescriptionNo description providedLinkedIn https://veltwater.com/ |
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| Sarah Mahlangu (Me) | Hydrogeologist | MMG Limited | Earth Science | Gauteng | Midrand | Surface and groundwater resources impact assessment and management, Mine groundwater management/dewatering, Groundwater exploration and development, Contaminated sites assessment and management, Isotope hydrology | |
OrganisationMMG LimitedDescriptionI am a registered professional scientist with a Masters degree in Hydrogeology. I have been involved in the field of water sciences for over 7 years |
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| Ritchie Morris (Mr) | Environmental Hydrogeologist | MEGA | Geological Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | Environmental Hydrogeology | |
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| Ismail Mahomed (Mr) | Hydrogeologist | SRK Consulting South Africa (Pty)Ltd | Geological Science | Gauteng | Johannesburg | Hydrogeology | |
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| Ockie Scholtz (Mr) | Geohydrologist | Shangoni Management Services Pty Ltd | Botanist, Ecologist, Water Resources Scientist | Gauteng | Pretoria | Groundwater Resource Management, Numerical Groundwater Modelling, Groundwater EIAs, Geophysical investigations, MRDs chemical characterisation | |
OrganisationShangoni Management Services Pty LtdDescriptionAs a professional geohydrologist with more than 13 years’ consulting experience, I have gained extensive expertise in groundwater resource management. I specialise in all aspects of mining and non-mining related geohydrological investigations including numerical modelling, geophysical studies and borehole siting, groundwater supply and aquifer testing, groundwater impact assessments, groundwater monitoring, site characterisations and baseline studies, fingerprinting and isotope studies. Other specialist fields include geochemistry and geochemical modelling, waste characterisation and classification (mining and non-mining), contaminated land and acid mine drainage studies as well as limnology and surface water monitoring.LinkedIn https://www.shangoni.co.za/ |
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| Talita Van Zyl (Me) | Geohydrologist | Golder Associates Africa (Pty)Ltd | Water Resources Science | Gauteng | Midrand | Geohydrology | |
OrganisationGolder Associates Africa (Pty)LtdDescriptionNo description provided |
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| Sagadevan (Raven) Kisten (Mr) | Geohydrologist | The Waterworx Group (Pty) Ltd | Earth Science | KwaZulu-Natal | Durban | Geohydrology | |
OrganisationThe Waterworx Group (Pty) LtdDescriptionNo description provided |
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| Michael Maluleke (Mr) | Groundwater Scientist | Department of Water and Sanitation | 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 | |
OrganisationDepartment of Water and SanitationDescriptionMichael 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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| Sonia Veltman (Mrs) | Senior Hydrogeologist | Veltwater Groundwater Specialists | Earth Science | Western Cape | George | Geology, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Groundwater Modeling, Water Quality and Geochemistry | |
OrganisationVeltwater Groundwater SpecialistsDescriptionExperienced 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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| Rainer Krantz (Mr) | Graell Ltd | Earth Science | Gauteng | ||||
OrganisationGraell LtdDescriptionNo description provided |
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| Christiaan Vermaak (Mr) | Geohydrologist | Tucana Solutions | Water Resources Science | Free State | Bloemfontein | Geophysical surveys utilising the magnetic and electromagnetic methods, Borehole camera surveys, Geohydrological assessments for Waste water treatment works, Wellfield development and Rural water supply, Pollution studies in the petroleum as well as mining sector | |
OrganisationTucana SolutionsDescriptionThe most important things you must know about Christiaan Vermaak, the geohydrologist…1. He started his professional career as a business partner in Bokamoso Environmental and Groundwater consultants, where he worked as field geohydrologist. In 2010, he established Tucana Solutions as a groundwater and alternative energy consultancy firm. He diligently performs all tasks at hand with “Integrity” and “Quality” as his guiding principles. |
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| Christo Gouws (Mr) | Blueprint Water Supply | Earth Science | Gauteng | ||||
OrganisationBlueprint Water SupplyDescriptionNo description provided |
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| Jakobus Prinsloo (Mr) | Hydrogeologist | Umvoto Africa (Pty) Ltd | Earth Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | Hydrogeology | |
OrganisationUmvoto Africa (Pty) LtdDescriptionNo description provided |
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| Riaan Grobbelaar (Mr) | Managing Director | JMA Consulting (Pty )Ltd | Earth Science | Mpumalanga | Delmas | ||
OrganisationJMA Consulting (Pty )LtdDescriptionJMA 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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| Keolebogile Halenyane (Ms) | Hydrogeologist | RGM Environmental, Science and Technical Support Services | Geological Science | Gauteng | Johannesburg | Groundwater resource assessment, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater chemistry, Groundwater pollution, Groundwater data and information management | |
OrganisationRGM Environmental, Science and Technical Support ServicesDescriptionNo description provided |
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| Funzani Duncan Munyai (Mr) | Hydrogeologist | Independent Consultant | Earth Science | Limpopo | Polokwane | ||
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| Kornelius Riemann (Dr) | Hydrogeologist | Umvoto Africa (Pty) Ltd | Earth Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | Hydrogeology | |
OrganisationUmvoto Africa (Pty) LtdDescriptionNo description provided |
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| Reinhardt (Rein) Weidemann (Mr) | VSA Leboa Consulting (Pty)Ltd | Earth Science | Limpopo | Polokwane | |||
OrganisationVSA Leboa Consulting (Pty)LtdDescriptionNo description provided |
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| Andile Gumede (Mr) | JG Afrika (Pty) Ltd | Earth Science | KwaZulu-Natal | Durban | |||
OrganisationJG Afrika (Pty) LtdDescriptionNo description provided |
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| Andrew Greet (Mr) | Davies Lynn & Partners (Pty) Ltd | Geological Science | KwaZulu-Natal | Durban | Groundwater Investigations, Protection & Conservation, Management, Monitoring and Evaluation , Borehole and Aquifer testing | ||
OrganisationDavies Lynn & Partners (Pty) LtdDescriptionNo description provided |
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| Sekgothe Reuben Mampuru (Mr) | Geologist | Lefatshe Minerals and Consulting Pty Ltd | Earth Science | Gauteng | Pretoria | ||
OrganisationLefatshe Minerals and Consulting Pty LtdDescriptionNo description provided |
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| Chantelle Schmidt (Mrs) | Hydrogeologist | Digby Wells Environmental | Earth Science | Gauteng | Johannburg | ||
OrganisationDigby Wells EnvironmentalDescriptionNo description provided |
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| Cameron Clive Turner (Mr) | Senior Hydrogeologist | Jones & Wagener (Pty) Ltd | Geological Science | Gauteng | Johannesburg | Groundwater Modelling, Geochemical Investigations, Contaminated Land Assessments | |
OrganisationJones & Wagener (Pty) LtdDescriptionExperienced Hydrogeologist with a demonstrated history of working in the Contaminated Land Industry and Mining Industry. Skilled in Numerical Transport Modelling, Hydrogeological Investigations, Geochemical Investigations, Contaminated Land Assessments and overall Project Management. Strong research professional with a Master's degree focused in Hydrogeology from the University of the Free State. |
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| SanMari Woithe (Mrs) | SanMari Geohydro Consulting | Water Resources Science | Eastern Cape | Port Elizabeth | Water Use Licence Applications, Groundwater exploration and development, Satellite imagery and remote sensing, Siting and drilling of boreholes, Ground Geophysics | ||
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| Andries van der Walt (Mr) | Geohydrologist | Falco mons Trading (Pty) Ltd - FMT Geohydrological | Earth Science | Limpopo | Polokwane | Groundwater governance | |
OrganisationFalco mons Trading (Pty) Ltd - FMT GeohydrologicalDescriptionNo description provided |
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| Divan Stroebel (Mr) | Hydrogeologist | DHS Groundwater Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd | Geological Science | Eastern Cape | Port Elizabeth | Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater governance, Groundwater resource development | |
OrganisationDHS Groundwater Consulting Services (Pty) LtdDescriptionNo description providedLinkedIn https://dhsgroundwater.co.za |
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| Zandri Rademan (Ms) | Geologist | Jones & Wagener (Pty) Ltd | Geological Science | Gauteng | JHB | Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater resource assessment, Groundwater geophysics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater mapping | |
OrganisationJones & Wagener (Pty) LtdDescriptionNo description provided |
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| Ernest Rambau (Mr) | Scientist/Hydrogeologist | AECOM | Earth Science | Gauteng | Hydrogeological Investigation, Groundwater supply, Geotechnical investigation, Hydrocarbon contamination Assessment, Environmental risk assessment with respect to groundwater and surface water contamination and management. | ||
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| Louis Botha (Mr) | Hydrogeologist | Groundwater Square | Earth Science | Gauteng | Johannesburg | Hydrogeology | |
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| Diana Duthe (Mrs) | Lead Hydrogeologist | Knight Piesold (Pty) Ltd | Geological Science | Gauteng | Sandton | Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater chemistry, Groundwater microbiology, Isotope hydrology, Groundwater pollution | |
OrganisationKnight Piesold (Pty) LtdDescriptionNo description provided |
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| Jan Albert Myburgh (Mr) | Hydrogeologist | AGES Omega (Pty)Ltd | Earth Science | Eastern Cape | East London / Cape Town / Durban | Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater resource assessment, Groundwater resource development, Groundwater monitoring and evaluation, Management at Local Level | |
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| Johan Du Toit (Mr) | Klohn Crippen Berger | Earth Science | Gauteng | Delmas | |||
OrganisationKlohn Crippen BergerDescriptionNo description provided |
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| Ferdinand Mostert (Mr) | Hydrogeologist | Gradient Consulting (Pty)Ltd | Water Resources Science | Gauteng | Pretoria | Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater geophysics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater modelling, Groundwater governance | |
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| Etienne Mouton (Mr) | Hydrogeologist | Hallowed Ground Consulting (Pty)Ltd | Geological Science | Eastern Cape | Grahamstow | Hydrogeology, Exploration and feasibility studies, Developing water for urban municipalities, Drought relief interventions, Water quality and contamination investigations | |
OrganisationHallowed Ground Consulting (Pty)LtdDescriptionWith over 30 years of experience, I have worked in mining and exploration, groundwater consulting and mine de-watering. I have completed many geological projects, including gold and platinum exploration and was fortunate to be involved with the initial exploration and start-up of the ultra-deep Northam Platinum mine and the low grade/high tonnage Tarkwa Open-cast mine. Here I led a >$1 million / year diamond drilling programme at what is now a world class operation.My groundwater consulting has exposed me to a broad spectrum of projects, including exploration and feasibility studies, developing water for urban municipalities and rural communities, developing sanitation/WASH protocols, compiling impact assessments for EIA's, assessing water quality and contamination investigations, monitoring and audits for environmental compliance and undertaking drought relief interventions etc. Typically, my clients have included municipalities, government departments, NGO's, property developers, organised agriculture, manufacturing and industry, waste disposal contractors, renewable energy utilities and bottled water plants etc |
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