GWD Professional Database

All Professionals listed within this database are recognised SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) registered professional members of the Ground Water Division. Members listed their specialities within the scope of a number of expert categories. Please feel free to search and contact these listed Specialists to obtain more information about your specific query.

Title	Member	Job Title	Field of Practice Sort descending	Base Province	City	Specialisations
Me	Nicolette Vermaak	Researcher	Aquatic Science	Free State	Bloemfontein	Environmental Awareness, Natural Resource Management, Report Writing, Water Resource Management
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.
Mr	Ockie Scholtz	Geohydrologist	Botanist, Ecologist, Water Resources Scientist	Gauteng	Pretoria	Groundwater Resource Management, Numerical Groundwater Modelling, Groundwater EIAs, Geophysical investigations, MRDs chemical characterisation
As 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.
Mr	Henno Gericke		Chemical Science	Free State	Bloemfontein
No description provided
Me	Mbali Ndlovu	Geohydrologist	Earth Science	KwaZulu-Natal	Durban	Geohydrology, Geology, Project administration , Project management
I have theoretical and practical understanding of Geology and Geohydrological concepts. I have gained practical work experience of over 5 years in the fields of Geohydrology and Geology, project administration and project management. I have knowledge, skills and understanding of the processes that are needed for effective project management and scientific application. I am a registered Professional natural scientist with SACNASP.
Mr	Julian Conrad		Earth science	Western Cape	Stellenbosch
No description provided
Mr	Donovan Samuels		Earth Science	Eastern Cape	Port Alfred
HydroGeological and Environmental Consulting Specializes in groundwater management (around recharge and abstraction, groundwater monitoring, co-operation between private users and water service providers)
Mr	Jacques du Preez	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	KwaZulu-Natal	Durban	Hydrogeology
No description provided
Mr	Leon Groenewald	Principal Hydrogeologist	Earth Science
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Mrs	Elaine van der Linde	Managing Director	Earth science	Gauteng	Pretoria
Key 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.
Mr	Chris Hartnady		Earth Science	Free State	Cape Town	Science
No description provided
Mr	Immo Blecher	Hydrogeologist and GIS Specialist	Earth Science	Western Cape	Stellenbosch	Geographical Information Systems, Groundwater Quality Monitoring and Assessment, Groundwater Impact/Resource Assessment, Groundwater exploration and development
I am an experienced Consultant with a 30 year history of working in the groundwater, environmental and computer software (development and GIS) industry. Skilled in Environmental Impact Assessment, Management, Hydrogeological Consulting, and Environmental Geology. Strong professional with a Diploma (MSc) Geology (Tectonics, Economic Geology, Engineering and Hydrogeology and Geochemistry) from Georg-August-Universität Göttingen. Spent many years in the groundwater and laboratory industry and has a strong GIS and IT development background. https://www.blecher.co.za/
Me	Megan Masson	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Gauteng	Johannesburg	Hydrogeology
No description provided
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...
Mr	Kes John Murray	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science
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Dr	Rui Hugman	Groundwater modeller	Earth Science	Western Cape	Cape Town	Groundwater modeller
Groundwater modeller with a history of working in both consulting and research environments. Skills in data analysis, Python, Feflow and PEST. Currently getting reacquainted with MODFLOW (hurray for Flopy!) and deep diving into the wonderful world of PEST/PEST++ Background in Environmental Engineering, with a PhD in Geoscience from the University of the Algarve (Portugal). Work experience across Europe and southern Africa.
Mr	Jakobus Prinsloo	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Western Cape	Cape Town	Hydrogeology
No description provided
Mr	Jan Albert Myburgh	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Eastern Cape	East London	Hydrogeology
No description provided
Mr	Kwazikwakhe Alfred Majola	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Gauteng		Hydrogeology
Responsible for groundwater resource protection with respect to the reserve and related activities in the Water Ecosystems 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.
Mr	Angus Errol Rowland	Senior Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Gauteng	Vorna Valley	Numerical Groundwater Flow and Transport Modelling, Groundwater Quality Monitoring and Assessment, Surface- and Groundwater Interaction/modelling, Groundwater exploration and development, Drilling & Pumping
No description provided
Mr	Charl Muller		Earth Science
No map coordinates provided No description provided
Me	Oudi Modisha		Earth Science	Gauteng
No description provided
Prof	Danie Vermeulen		Earth Science	Free State	Bloemfontein
No description provided
Mrs	Christie Lynn Terrell	Hydrology	Earth Science	Gauteng	Johannesburg	Hydrology, Groundwater contamination assessement, Risk analysis , Development of remedial measures, Implementation of remedial measures
I have been in the field on environmental science for over 10 years, with 8 years focused primarily on groundwater related issues with regards to the mining and chemicals industry. Much of my work has included the assessment of the sites in terms of current or potential sources of groundwater contamination, risk analysis as well as the development and implementation of remedial measures.
Mr	Adolf Gerswin October	Senior Consultant (CL3)	Earth Science	Western Cape	Cape Town	Senior Consultant
No description provided
Mr	Jaco Hough		Earth Science
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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.
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.
Mr	Louis van der Walt		Earth Science
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Mr	Mark Schapers	Branch Manager	Earth Science	KwaZulu-Natal	Durban
No description provided
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.
Mr	Dale Leith Barrow	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Western Cape	Stellenbosch	Groundwater surface water interaction
Graduated in December 2007 with a B.Sc. honours degree in structural geology. Employed at GEOSS since February 2008 until present. Completed M.Sc. in groundwater surface water interaction while employed at GEOSS, completed it in November 2010, and graduated in May 2011. Completed an MBA at Stellenbosch University, and part time travel writer for an online travel, adventure and lifestyle magazine.
Mr	Sekgothe Reuben Mampuru	Geologist	Earth Science	Gauteng	Pretoria
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Mr	Louis Jacobus van Niekerk	Geohydrologist	Earth Science	Free State	Bloemfontein	Geohydrology
No description provided
Mr	Pieter Labuschagne		Earth Science	KwaZulu-Natal
No description provided
Dr	Gideon Johannes du Toit		Earth Science	Gauteng
No description provided
Mr	Alistair Gilbert	Senior Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Western Cape	Cape Town	Senior Hydrogeologist
No description provided
Mr	Ndukenhle Douglas Mbata	Natural Scientist	Earth Science	Eastern Cape		Drilling, Test pumping, Hydrocensus studies, Sampling, Water quality analysis
No map coordinates provided I have gained a lot of experience in implementing a wide variety of projects ranging from geohydrological studies, groundwater water supply and groundwater resources management. These projects involve hydrocensus studies, sampling, water quality analysis, geophysical surveys, drilling, test pumping, etc.
Mr	Sagadevan (Raven) Kisten	Geohydrologist	Earth Science	KwaZulu-Natal	Durban	Geohydrology
No description provided
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.
No description provided
Me	Sivashni Naicker	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Gauteng	Johannesburg	Hydrogeology
No description provided
Mr	Cornelis Johannes (Neels) Sonnekus	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Limpopo	Polokwane	Hydrogeology
No description provided
Mr	Dirk Cornelius Rudolph	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Western Cape	Cape Town	Hydrogeology
No description provided
Mr	Tobiloba Onipe	Geohydrologist	Earth Science	Limpopo	Polokwane	Geohydrology
No description provided
Mr	Greg Molzen	Geologist / Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Western Cape	Cape Town	Hydrogeological assessment reports, Geological reporting, Monitoring protocol development for aquifer protection, Water-Use-Licence application with the Department of Water and Sanitation, Drilling supervision (percussion and core)
No description provided
Mr	Luke Towers	Senior Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Western Cape	Cape Town	Hydrogeology
No description provided
Dr	Jaco Nel		Earth Science	Western Cape
No description provided
Prof	Ingrid Dennis		Earth Science	Free State	Bloemfontein
No description provided
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.
Mr	Robert Ignatius Schapers	Geohydrologist	Earth Science	KwaZulu-Natal	Durban	Geohydrology
No description provided
Mr	Tumelo Mokgatle		Earth Science	Gauteng
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