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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Karen Burgers | Hydrogeologist | Geological Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | |||
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Dr | Robel Gebrekristos | Hydrogeologist | Water Resources Science | Gauteng | Sandton | Hydrogeology | |
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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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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 | Kornelius Riemann | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | Hydrogeology | |
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Dr | Martin Holland | Earth Science | Gauteng | Pretoria | |||
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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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Dr | Gaathier Mahed | Senior Lecturer | Earth Science | Eastern Cape | Port Elizabeth | ||
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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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Dr | Van der Ahee Coetsee | Geological Science | Gauteng | Johannesburg | |||
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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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Dr | Craig Smith | Geohydrologist | Geological Science | Gauteng | Geohydrology | ||
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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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Me | Danita Hohne | Technician | Earth Science | Northern Cape | Upington | ||
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Me | Sarah Skinner | Principal Scientist | Geological Science | Gauteng | Johannesburg | Geology, Hydrogeological specialist studies, Rehabilitation, Groundwater risk modeling, Groundwater resource assessment | |
Specializing in Project management, geology, hydrogeological specialist studies, hydrochemical evaluation of contaminated sites and or suitability of water for use, groundwater risk modeling, groundwater resource assessment, groundwater management, rehabilitation, monitoring, use of GIS for data tools, and database management.
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Me | Preanna Naicker | Geological Science | Western Cape | ||||
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Me | Sarah Mahlangu | Hydrogeologist | 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 | |
I 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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Me | Talita Van Zyl | Geohydrologist | Water Resources Science | Gauteng | Midrand | Geohydrology | |
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Me | Nelda Smith (nee Breedt) | Environmental Scientist | Earth Science | Gauteng | Pretoria | Environmental Science | |
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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 | 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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Mr | Nishen Govender | Geological Science | Gauteng | ||||
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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 | 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 | 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 | 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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Mr | Funzani Duncan Munyai | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Limpopo | Polokwane | ||
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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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Mr | Luke Towers | Principal Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | ||
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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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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 | 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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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 | Reinhardt (Rein) Weidemann | Earth Science | Limpopo | Polokwane | |||
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Mr | Jan-Michael Lombard | Geohydrologist | Earth Science | Mpumalanga | Johannesburg | ||
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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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Sekgothe Reuben Mampuru | Geologist | Earth Science | Gauteng | Pretoria | ||
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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. |
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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.
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Mr | Aviwe Sisonke Nontenja | Senior Water Quality Analyst | Water Resources Science | Eastern Cape | Port Elizabeth | Groundwater chemistry, Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), Groundwater monitoring and evaluation | |
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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 | 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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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. |