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.
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Mr | Tobias Loubser | Hydrogeologist | Water Resources Science | Gauteng | |||
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Mr | Matome Sekiba | Water Resources Science | Gauteng | ||||
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Mr | Sasha Dean Singh | Intermediate Hydrogeologsit | Geological Science | Gauteng | Hydrogeological Characteristics, Geohydrological characteristics, Groundwater / surface water interaction, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater in a mining environment | ||
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Mrs | Oudi Kgomongwe (nee Modisha) | Earth Science | Gauteng | ||||
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Mr | Pieter Labuschagne | Earth Science | KwaZulu-Natal | ||||
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Me | Preanna Naicker | Geological Science | Western Cape | ||||
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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/ |
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Mr | Frank Schmidt | Geological Science | Gauteng | ||||
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Mr | Simamkele Baqa | Senior Hydrogeologist | Groundwater Modeler | Earth Sciences | Groundwater Modelling | |||
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Simamkele Baqa MSc, Pri.Nat.Sci.
Technical Director | Groundwater Lead Email: [email protected] | [email protected] Phone (UK): +44 (0) 777-610-3060 / 3161| Phone (RSA): +27(0) 73-258-5632 / +27(0) 81-357-9155 Burkina Faso | Côte d'Ivoire | Democratic republic of Congo | Malawi | Mali | South Africa | Tanzania www.huntsgreen.com | [email protected] |Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00am-16:00pm |
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Mr | Angelo Johnson | Hydrogeologist - Project Manager | Earth Science | Gauteng | |||
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Mr | Ernest Rambau | Scientist/Hydrogeologist | 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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Mrs | Diana Duthe | Lead Hydrogeologist | Geological Science | Gauteng | Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater chemistry, Groundwater microbiology, Isotope hydrology, Groundwater pollution | ||
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Ms | Lizanne Smit | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Western Cape | |||
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Mr | Willem van Biljon | COO | Environmental Science | ||||
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Mr | Rainer Krantz | Earth Science | Gauteng | ||||
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Mr | Ndukenhle Douglas Mbata | Natural Scientist | Earth Science | Eastern Cape | Drilling, Test pumping, Hydrocensus studies, Sampling, Water quality analysis | ||
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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.
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Mr | Christo Gouws | Earth Science | Gauteng | ||||
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Mr | Setjhaba Mofokeng | Production Scientist | Earth Science | Gauteng | Geohydrological characteristics, Groundwater recharge, Groundwater resource assessment, Borehole and aquifer testing, Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) | ||
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Mrs | Erin Haricombe | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Gauteng | Hydrogeology, Land/water contamination, Groundwater recharge, Modelling and groundwater sustainability | ||
I am a experienced Geohydrologist with 8 years experience in the land/water contamination and remediation department with keen interests in groundwater recharge, modelling and groundwater sustainability.
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Mr | Nishen Govender | Geological Science | Gauteng | ||||
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Dr | Craig Smith | Geohydrologist | Geological Science | Gauteng | Geohydrology | ||
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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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Mr | Albert Van Heerden | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Eastern Cape | Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater geophysics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater pollution, Groundwater modelling | ||
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Ms | Kamogelo Ledimo | Gauteng | |||||
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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 | Andile Gumede | Earth Science | KwaZulu-Natal | ||||
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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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Mrs | Chantelle Schmidt | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Gauteng | |||
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Mr | Cameron Clive Turner | Senior Hydrogeologist | Geological Science | Gauteng | Groundwater Modelling, Geochemical Investigations, Contaminated Land Assessments | ||
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Experienced 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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Mrs | Jorette Van Rooyen | Senior Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Gauteng | Alberton | Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater modelling, Groundwater management measures | |
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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 | |
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Dr | Paul Lourens | Lecturer | Water Resources Science | Free State | Bloemfontein | Geohydrological characteristics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater data and information management, Groundwater awareness, education and training | |
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Prof | Francois Fourie | Earth Science | Free State | BLOEMFONTEIN | Groundwater geophysics | ||
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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 | |
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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… |
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Mr | Dirk Crafford Moolman | Geohydrologist | Earth Science | Free State | Bloemfontein | Groundwater geophysics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater chemistry, Groundwater use rights, Drilling and borehole construction | |
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Mr | Anton Jones | Earth Science | Free State | Bloemfontein | Water Resources Management , Coordination and management of the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Programme | ||
Coordination and management of the Regional Bulk Infrastructure Programme, Bold and experienced; Programme-, Project- and Water Resources Management have been my game, but I always have something to gain...
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Prof | Danie Vermeulen | Earth Science | Free State | Bloemfontein | |||
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Mr | Christiaan Vermaak | Geohydrologist | 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 | |
The 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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Dr | Surina Esterhuyse | Earth Science | Free State | Bloemfontein | |||
Surina Esterhuyse is a researcher at the Centre for Environmental Management, University of the Free State (UFS). She specialises on minimising the environmental impact of unconventional oil and gas extraction on specifically groundwater resources, via regulation and other tools. She led the project on the development of the interactive vulnerability map and monitoring framework for unconventional oil and gas for the South African Water Research Commission. She was also a co-author on the Strategic Environmental Assessment on Shale Gas Development in South Africa and co-edited the book Hydraulic Fracturing in the Karoo: Critical Legal and Environmental Perspectives with Jan Glazewski.
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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.
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Mr | Kobus Haumann | Managing Director | Geological Science | Free State | Bloemfontein | Hydrological and Hydrogeological reports for Environmental Impact Assessment purposes, Geophysical Investigations, Borehole siting, Monitoring, Modelling and Analysis | |
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Prof | Ingrid Dennis | Earth Science | Free State | Bloemfontein | |||
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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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Mr | Ritchie Morris | Environmental Hydrogeologist | Geological Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | Environmental Hydrogeology | |
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Mr | Dylan Blake | Principal Geologist | Other | 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 | 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 | Jakobus Prinsloo | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | Hydrogeology | |
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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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