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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Dr | Craig Smith | Geohydrologist | Geological Science | Gauteng | Geohydrology | ||
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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.
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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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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 | 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 | 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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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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Mr | Maserole Moabelo | Hydrogeologist | Geological Science | Limpopo | Polokwane | Hydrogeological Characteristics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater chemistry, Groundwater pollution, Groundwater modelling | |
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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.
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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 | Andrew Greet | Geological Science | KwaZulu-Natal | Durban | Groundwater Investigations, Protection & Conservation, Management, Monitoring and Evaluation , Borehole and Aquifer testing | ||
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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 | 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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Ms | Lindiwe Nkabane | Junior Scientist: Hydrogeology | Geological Science (Candidate Natural Scientist) Water Resources Science (Professional Natural Scientist) | Gauteng | Pretoria | Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), Catchment management, Inter-Diciplinary / Arising, Research & Development | |
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I am a qualified professional with a diverse educational background, holding an MSc degree in Hydrology and undergraduate degrees in geology (ore deposits) and hydrology (surface water) from the esteemed University of KwaZulu-Natal. My academic pursuits have been complemented by my work experience, where I have gained valuable skills in Hydrological modeling, Water Resources Management, Environmental Sciences and Management, Ecological Infrastructure, Project Management, and Geological studies.
I am currently pursuing my Ph.D., which will allow me to consolidate my academic and practical expertise, shaping me into a geoscientist with strong business acumen. I am deeply passionate about natural sciences and have dedicated my career to mastering my craft through academic study, hands-on work, and continued professional development. With my extensive knowledge and experience, I am confident in my ability to excel as a proficient and accomplished scientist, making significant contributions to the field and advancing our understanding of the natural world. |
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Mr | Ockie Scholtz | Geohydrologist | Other | 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.
LinkedIn https://www.shangoni.co.za/ |
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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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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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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 | Tobias Loubser | Hydrogeologist | Water Resources Science | Gauteng | |||
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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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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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Mr | Matome Sekiba | Water Resources Science | Gauteng | ||||
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Ms | Takalani Netshivhulana | GEOHYDROLOGIST | Water Resources Science | Gauteng | PRETORIA | Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater / surface water interaction, Groundwater pollution | |
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Ms | Moipone Precious Mokoena | Operations Manager | Water Resources Science | Gauteng | Vanderbjlpark | Geohydrological characteristics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater chemistry, Groundwater microbiology, Drilling and borehole construction | |
Mimi completed a BSc Degree in Geochemistry 2009, BSc Hon Geohydrology 2011 and MSc Geohydrology 2012 at the University of Free State. With 10+ years of experience, she is a member of the SACNSP and IAH. She is is currently an MBA candidate who has recently acquired several financial short course certificates from UCT. She is a JCNP shareholder and Director.
LinkedIn https://www.geochemhydro.co.za |
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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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Me | Talita Van Zyl | Geohydrologist | Water Resources Science | Gauteng | Midrand | Geohydrology | |
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Mr | Ferdinand Mostert | Hydrogeologist | Water Resources Science | Gauteng | Pretoria | Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater geophysics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater modelling, Groundwater governance | |
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Ms | Esmeralda Dubber | Hydrogeologist | Water Resources Science | Gauteng | Johannesburg | Groundwater resource assessment, Groundwater geophysics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater mapping, Groundwater resource development | |
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Dr | Robel Gebrekristos | Hydrogeologist | Water Resources Science | Gauteng | Sandton | Hydrogeology | |
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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…
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. |
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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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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 | 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.
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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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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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Mrs | Elida Naude | Senior Geohydrologist | Water Resources Science | Mpumalanga | eMalahleni | Geohydrology | |
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Mrs | Lungile Lembede | Hydrologist | Water Resources Science | Gauteng | Birmingham | Groundwater / surface water interaction, Isotope hydrology, National water strategy, Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), Water conservation & demand management | |
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