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	Base Province Sort descending	City	Specialisations
Mr	Reynard Bartman	Senior Geologist	Geological Science			Geophysics/ Hydrogeology, Drilling and Borehole construction, Borehole and Aquifer testing, Research and Development
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Mrs	Eunice Goossens		Earth Science
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Mr	Onke Knowledge Skenjana		Geological Science	Eastern Cape	East London
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Mrs	SanMari Woithe		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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Mr	Wilbè Blay		Earth Science	Eastern Cape	East London
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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.<br /> <br /> 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.<br /> <br /> 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
Mr	Donovan Samuels		Earth Science	Eastern Cape	Port Alfred
HydroGeological and Environmental Consulting<br /> Specializes in groundwater management (around recharge and abstraction, groundwater monitoring, co-operation between private users and water service providers)
Mrs	Riona Kruger	Geoscientist	Geological Science	Eastern Cape	Port Elizabeth	Geoscience, Geology, Hydrogeology
Experienced Geoscientist with a demonstrated history of working in the mining and hydrogeology industry. Skilled in geology and hydrogeology. Strong research professional with a B.Sc Honours focused in Geology from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
Mr	Jan Albert Myburgh	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Eastern Cape	East London	Hydrogeology
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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	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.
Prof	Ingrid Dennis		Earth Science	Free State	Bloemfontein
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Dr	Francois Fourie		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…<br /> 1. He started his professional career as a business partner in Bokamoso Environmental and Groundwater consultants, where he worked as field geohydrologist.<br /> In 2010, he established Tucana Solutions as a groundwater and alternative energy consultancy firm.<br /> He diligently performs all tasks at hand with “Integrity” and “Quality” as his guiding principles.
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.
Mrs	Wilna van Wyk		Water Resources Science	Free State	Bloemfontein
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Mr	Chris Hartnady		Earth Science	Free State	Cape Town	Science
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Mr	Henno Gericke		Chemical Science	Free State	Bloemfontein
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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...
Mr	Paul Lourens		Water Resources Science, Earth Science	Free State	Bloemfontein	Lecturer
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	Mapula Rachel Mpe		Water Resources Science	Free State	Bloemfontein	Hydrogeochemistry, Water Quality Monitoring, Environmental Impact Assessment, Hydrological Data Management, Water Quality Analysis
No description provided https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mapula-Rachel-Mpe
Prof	Danie Vermeulen		Earth Science	Free State	Bloemfontein
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Mr	Louis Jacobus van Niekerk	Geohydrologist	Earth Science	Free State	Bloemfontein	Geohydrology
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Mr	Matome Sekiba		Water Resources Science	Gauteng
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Prof	Kai Witthueser	Hydrogeologist	Geological Science	Gauteng	Pretoria	Environmental impact assessments, Hydrogeological and geochemical modelling
Kai 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.
Mr	Tumelo Mokgatle		Earth Science	Gauteng
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Mrs	Johanna (Jorette) Van Rooyen	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Gauteng	Johannesburg	Senior Hydrogeologist / Groundwater Modeller, Borehole & Well-field Specific Evaluations, Aquifer Characterisations, Risk Quantification and Impact Determinations Regulatory Work (WULAs), and Governmental
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Mrs	Wadzanai Chimhanda	Hydrogeologist	Water Resources Science	Gauteng	Johannesburg	Project management and contractor supervision, Water sampling (groundwater and surface water) and soil sampling, Environmental water monitoring system design and implementation, Hydrogeological site characterization and conceptual modelling, Integrated water management for sustainable use including dewatering design and water supply
I have been involved in the field of environmental geosciences for the past 8 years
Mr	Louis Botha	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Gauteng	Johannesburg	Hydrogeology
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Me	Keolebogile Halenyane		Geological Science	Gauteng
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Mr	Johan Du Toit		Earth Science	Gauteng		Hydrochemistry, GW Investigations (Impacts) , Groundwater Management (assessment / planning), GW / SW Interaction, Isotope Hydrology
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Mr	Rainer Krantz		Earth Science	Gauteng
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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
Mr	Mojalefa Victor Mbewe	Hydrogeologist	Earth science	Gauteng	Johannesburg	Contaminated land assessment, Hydrogeological studies, Environmental authorizations, Environmental audits, Public participation and health & safety
A professionally registered natural scientist in the Earth Science field of practice. I specialize in contaminated land assessment, hydrogeological studies, environmental authorizations, environmental audits, public participation and health & safety.
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.<br /> <br /> 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.
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.<br /> <br /> 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).<br /> <br /> A strong research professional with completed BSc, BSc Honours and MSc degrees in Engineering and Environmental Geology (specialization Hydrogeology) at the University of Pretoria.
Me	Nancy Semphete Motebe		Geological Science	Gauteng
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Mr	Pieter Badenhorst	Hydrologist	Earth Science	Gauteng	Johannesburg	Hydrology
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Me	Enez Nickall	Water resource specialist	Earth Science	Gauteng	Johannesburg	Water resource specialist
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Prof	Matthys Dippenaar	Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology	Earth Science	Gauteng	Hatfield	Soil Science, Water Resources, Groundwater, Geology, Hydrology
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.
Mr	Frank Schmidt		Geological Science	Gauteng
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Mr	Yazeed Van Wyk	Research Manager	Earth Science	Gauteng	Pretoria	Numerical Groundwater Flow and Transport Modelling, Pumping (and falling/rising head) Tests
Experienced Research Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the Research industry. Skilled in Isotope Hydrology, Mine Water Characterisation, Water Resource Management, Groundwater Contamination, Capacity building and skills development. Strong research professional with a core focus on Groundwater.
Mr	Shane Turner	Consulting Scientist	Earth Science	Gauteng	Johannesburg	Integrated Water and Waste Management Plans, Integrated Water Use Licence Applications, Water Use Licence Review and Amendment Applications, Water and Salt Balance Calculations, Groundwater Specialist Investigations
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Mrs	Irene Lea		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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Me	Nelda Breedt	Environmental Scientist	Earth Science	Gauteng	Pretoria	Environmental Science
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Mr	Michiel Buys	Environmental Scientist	Earth Science	Gauteng	Pretoria
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Dr	Van der Ahee Coetsee		Geological Science	Gauteng	Johannesburg
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Dr	Robel Gebrekristos	Hydrogeologist	Water Resources Science	Gauteng	Sandton	Hydrogeology
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Mr	Christo Gouws		Earth Science	Gauteng
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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<br /> Managing of multidisciplinary environmental impact assessments and management plans for mining operations in Africa - gold, iron ore, base metals, platinum, Ur and Coal<br /> Hydrogeological investigations in over 16 countries in Africa for water supplies, mine dewatering, contamination, and catchment studies