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 | Matthew Damhuis | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Gauteng | Johannesburg | Groundwater flow models , Hydrogeology | |
I have been a consulting hydrogeologist for 10 years, with my primary experience being in the mining environment throughout Africa. I have work experience within the South African environment, as well as in countries such as DRC, Mali, Madagascar, Zambia, Tanzania and Botswana.
I have been working as a numerical modeller for the past 8 years, focussing on the development and execution of contaminant transport and groundwater flow models using MODFLOW, as well as FeFlow in some instances. My key strengths are my leadership and technical skills, as well as my passion for hydrogeology. |
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Mr | Oliver Barker | Director | 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 | |
Banzi 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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Mr | Raymond Minnaar | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Gauteng | Johannesburg | Mine water issues, Mine dewatering, Water supply, Groundwater impact assessment, Groundwater monitoring | |
Hydrogeologist with 7 years' experience and a demonstrated history of working in the mining hydrogeology industry within South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Lesotho, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) managing mine water issues, including mine dewatering, water supply, groundwater impact assessment, groundwater monitoring, and mitigation. Skilled in finite element and finite difference groundwater modelling (FEFLOW & MODFLOW), conceptual site modelling and data interpretation, database management, project management, client liaising, sub-contractor management, proposal and scientific report writing.
Registered Professional Natural Scientist with SACNASP and Professional Member of the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA) and Groundwater Division of GSSA (GWD). Member of the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH). A strong research professional with completed BSc, BSc Honours and MSc degrees in Engineering and Environmental Geology (specialization Hydrogeology) at the University of Pretoria. |
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Ms | Keolebogile Halenyane | Hydrogeologist | Geological Science | Gauteng | Johannesburg | Groundwater resource assessment, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater chemistry, Groundwater pollution, Groundwater data and information management | |
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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.
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Mrs | Despina Tshipala | Consulting Geologist | Geological Science | Gauteng | Johannesburg | Groundwater geophysics, Isotope hydrology, Groundwater modelling, Drilling and borehole construction, Groundwater in urban environment | |
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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 | Jan-Michael Lombard | Geohydrologist | Earth Science | Mpumalanga | Johannesburg | ||
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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 | |
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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. |
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Mr | Golden Manganyi | Earth Science | Gauteng | Johannesburg | |||
My career began in 2008 at GCS (PTY ) LTD. This is where I gained extensive knowledge and experience in the hydrogeological field as a hydrogelogical technician. I was mainly involved with conducting field investigation such as geophysical investigation (EM, MAG, and Resistivity), aquifer testing, drilling supervision, logging, sampling, data interpretation and technical field reports.
I joined Golder Associates Africa in 2011 as a hydrogeotechnical technician with a special focus in water supply projects. I have primary been responsible for field investigation ( Geophysical investigation, drilling supervision, management of both drilling and aquifer testing contractors) , interpretation and field technical reports. |
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Mr | Louis Naude | Environmental Geochemist | Geological Science | Gauteng | Johannesburg | Groundwater chemistry, Isotope hydrology, Drilling and borehole construction, Pollution control, Inter-Diciplinary / Arising | |
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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 |
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Ms | Zandri Rademan | Geologist | Geological Science | Gauteng | JHB | Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater resource assessment, Groundwater geophysics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater mapping | |
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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.
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Mr | Etienne Mouton | Hydrogeologist | Geological Science | Eastern Cape | Grahamstow | Hydrogeology, Exploration and feasibility studies, Developing water for urban municipalities, Drought relief interventions, Water quality and contamination investigations | |
With 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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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. |
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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 | Sifiso Collen Nkosi | Groundwater Scientist | Geological Science | KwaZulu-Natal | eThekwini | Water Resource Management, Groundwater Contamination, Remediation Planning and Implementation, Hydrogeology | |
Experienced Groundwater Scientist with a demonstrated history of working in the environmental services industry. Skilled in Water Resource Management, Groundwater Contamination, and Remediation Planning and Implementation. Strong research professional with a MSc focused in Hydrogeology from University of the Witwatersrand.
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Mrs | Elida Naude | Senior Geohydrologist | Water Resources Science | Mpumalanga | eMalahleni | Geohydrology | |
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Mr | Jan Albert Myburgh | Hydrogeologist | 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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Mr | Gert Nel | Geohydrologist | Earth Science | Eastern Cape | East London | Groundwater supply and management, Project Management, Hydrocarbon contamination assessment and remediation, Risk assessment, Groundwater education and training | |
Experienced Principal Hydrogeologist with a demonstrated history of working in the water supply & contamination industry. Skilled in Environmental Compliance, Water Quality, Soil, Environmental Impact Assessment, and Environmental Awareness. Strong education professional graduated from University of the Free State/Universiteit van die Vrystaat.
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Mr | Regan Rose | Geological Science | KwaZulu-Natal | Durban | |||
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Mr | Livashlin Naidoo | Senior Consultant | Earth Science | KwaZulu-Natal | Durban | Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater pollution, Groundwater monitoring and evaluation | |
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Mr | Mark Schapers | Branch Manager | Earth Science | KwaZulu-Natal | Durban | ||
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Mr | Sagadevan (Raven) Kisten | Geohydrologist | Earth Science | KwaZulu-Natal | Durban | Geohydrology | |
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Mr | Robert Ignatius Schapers | Geohydrologist | Earth Science | KwaZulu-Natal | Durban | Geohydrology | |
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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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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 | 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 | Other | 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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Mr | Shane Turner | Consulting Scientist | Earth Science | Gauteng | Delmas | Pretoria | ||
Groundwater 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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Mr | Johan Du Toit | Earth Science | Gauteng | Delmas | |||
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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 | 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 | 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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Mr | Cedric Meier | Hydrogeologist | Water Resources Science | Gauteng | Cape Town | ||
I 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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Dr | Kornelius Riemann | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | Hydrogeology | |
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Dr | Meris Mills | Environmental Geology | Other | 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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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… |