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 Sort descending	Member	Job Title	Field of Practice	Base Province	City	Specialisations
Dr	Robel Gebrekristos	Hydrogeologist	Water Resources Science	Gauteng	Sandton	Hydrogeology
No description provided LinkedIn
Dr	Craig Smith	Geohydrologist	Geological Science	Gauteng		Geohydrology
No description provided http://www.gssa.org.za
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. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7675-443X
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. LinkedIn
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. LinkedIn
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. LinkedIn
Dr	Kornelius Riemann	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Western Cape	Cape Town	Hydrogeology
No description provided
Dr	Martin Holland		Earth Science	Gauteng	Pretoria
No description provided
Dr	Gaathier Mahed	Senior Lecturer	Earth Science	Eastern Cape	Port Elizabeth
No map coordinates provided No description provided
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
No description provided
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
No map coordinates provided 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…
Dr	Nicole Burri	Hydrogeologist / Spatial Analyst	Geological Science	Limpopo	Johannesburg	Groundwater Characteristics, Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater / surface water interaction, Groundwater mapping, Catchment management
No map coordinates provided GOZO is a highly experienced geological and environmental company, specialising in remote sensing, hydrogeology and environmental projects. Based in South Africa, the GOZO team has worked throughout Africa, Europe and the Middle East. https://gozoconsulting.com/
Dr	Van der Ahee Coetsee		Geological Science	Gauteng	Johannesburg
No description provided
Me	Danita Hohne	Technician	Earth Science	Northern Cape	Upington
No map coordinates provided No description provided
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.
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. LinkedIn
Me	Preanna Naicker		Geological Science	Western Cape
No map coordinates provided No description provided
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 LinkedIn
Me	Talita Van Zyl	Geohydrologist	Water Resources Science	Gauteng	Midrand	Geohydrology
No description provided
Me	Nelda Smith (nee Breedt)	Environmental Scientist	Earth Science	Gauteng	Pretoria	Environmental Science
No description provided LinkedIn
Mr	Ferdinand Mostert	Hydrogeologist	Water Resources Science	Gauteng	Pretoria	Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater geophysics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater modelling, Groundwater governance
No description provided LinkedIn
Mr	Rainer Krantz		Earth Science	Gauteng
No description provided
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. LinkedIn
Mr	Pieter Badenhorst	Hydrologist	Earth Science	Gauteng	Johannesburg	Hydrology
Hydrogeologist & Business Unit Manager @ Geo Pollution Technologies (Pty)Ltd Refer GWD Conference paper on Petroleum Hydrocarbon Contamination In Soil And Groundwater: Case Study On The Coastal Tank Farm, Southern Africa https://gwd.org.za/abstract/petroleum-hydrocarbon-contamination-soil-and-groundwater-case-study-coastal-tank-farm LinkedIn
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 LinkedIn
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. LinkedIn
Mr	Dale Leith Barrow	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Western Cape	Stellenbosch
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. LinkedIn
Mr	Sakhile Sibusiso Edwin Mndaweni	Scientific Manager	Earth Science	Gauteng	Pretoria	Scientific Manager
No description provided LinkedIn
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. LinkedIn
Mr	Christo Gouws		Earth Science	Gauteng
No description provided
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. LinkedIn
Mr	Setjhaba Mofokeng	Production Scientist	Earth Science	Gauteng		Geohydrological characteristics, Groundwater recharge, Groundwater resource assessment, Borehole and aquifer testing, Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
No map coordinates provided No description provided
Mr	Jakobus Prinsloo	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Western Cape	Cape Town	Hydrogeology
No description provided
Mr	Marius Terblanche		Earth Science	Gauteng	Johannesburg	Hydrogeological investigations, Groundwater exploration, Pollution studies and groundwater management, Water Use License Applications , Environmental Management Programmes
Marius has obtained his BTech degree in geology in 2010 and his BSc Hons in hydrogeology in 2015. He has over 9 years of experience in hydrogeological investigations in diverse locations. In addition to this, Mr Terblanche also has experience in exploration geology. His field of experience includes groundwater exploration, pollution studies and groundwater management, EIA’s, Water Use License Applications (WULA’s), Environmental Management Programmes (EMP’s) and numerical modelling. He has done work in Mozambique, Nigeria, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland. LinkedIn
Mr	Nishen Govender		Geological Science	Gauteng
No description provided
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
No map coordinates provided 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. LinkedIn
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	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. LinkedIn
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/
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. LinkedIn
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. LinkedIn
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	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. LinkedIn
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	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. LinkedIn
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. LinkedIn
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
No description provided http://www.sgeohydros.co.za/
Mr	Funzani Duncan Munyai	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Limpopo	Polokwane
No description provided LinkedIn
Mr	Maserole Moabelo	Hydrogeologist	Geological Science	Limpopo	Polokwane	Hydrogeological Characteristics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater chemistry, Groundwater pollution, Groundwater modelling
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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. LinkedIn