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	City Sort descending	Specialisations
Mr	John Glendinning		Earth Science	Gauteng		contaminated land assessments, remediation / mitigation measures
John’s involvement in contaminated land assessments ranges from mining, heavy industrial, petrochemical, radioactive and waste disposal sites. It includes soil, surface water and groundwater contamination assessments, as well as evaluating the need for remediation. John has also been involved in the evaluation and implementation of a range of remediation / mitigation measures. John is also actively involved in geochemical and hydrogeological investigations on a diverse range of brownfields and greenfields mining sites. John has also been called upon as an expert witness in court cases relating to contaminated land assessments. John is currently a member of SACNASP, SAIEG and IWMSA. LinkedIn https://www.jaws.co.za/
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
Mr	Cameron Clive Turner	Senior Hydrogeologist	Geological Science	Gauteng		Groundwater Modelling, Geochemical Investigations, Contaminated Land Assessments
No map coordinates provided 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. LinkedIn
Dr	Altus Huisamen		Geological Science	Gauteng
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Mr	Minenhle Ndlovu	Lecturer	Earth Science	KwaZulu-Natal		Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater geophysics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater modelling, Acid mine drainage
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Dr	Rian Titus		Earth Science
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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
No map coordinates provided No description provided
Me	Karen Burgers	Hydrologist	Geological Science	Western Cape		Hydrology
No description provided
Mr	Sasha Dean Singh
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Me	Preanna Naicker		Geological Science	Western Cape
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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
Mr	Dirk Crafford Moolman		Earth Science	Free State
We specialise in Groundwater Consultancy and Numerical Modelling https://www.facebook.com/novacraff/
Mr	Rainer Krantz		Earth Science	Gauteng
No description provided
Mrs	Priantha Subrayen		Earth Science	KwaZulu-Natal
No map coordinates provided No description provided
Mr	Mfundo Ntuzela		Earth Science	KwaZulu-Natal		Groundwater Characteristics, Groundwater governance, Groundwater management measures, Inter-Diciplinary / Arising
No map coordinates provided No description provided
Mr	Angelo Johnson	Hydrogeologist - Project Manager	Earth Science	Gauteng
No description provided LinkedIn https://www.gcs-sa.biz/
Mr	Christo Gouws		Earth Science	Gauteng
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 LinkedIn
Mr	Tobias Loubser	Hydrogeologist	Water Resources Science	Gauteng
No description provided
Dr	Craig Smith	Geohydrologist	Geological Science	Gauteng		Geohydrology
No description provided http://www.gssa.org.za
Mrs	Diana Duthe	Lead Hydrogeologist	Geological Science	Gauteng		Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater chemistry, Groundwater microbiology, Isotope hydrology, Groundwater pollution
No map coordinates provided No description provided
Mrs	Oudi Kgomongwe (nee Modisha)		Earth Science	Gauteng
No description provided
Mr	Kes John Murray	Senior Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Western Cape		Hydrogeological Characteristics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Drilling and borehole construction, Wellfield development, Artificial recharge
No map coordinates provided I am a senior hydrogeologist at GEOSS South Africa with a BSc Honours through Stellenbosch University and an MSc in Geohydrology from Free State University. I joined GEOSS as a full-time employee at the end of 2015 where I have worked since, predominantly on groundwater exploration and development projects for the agricultural, industrial and municipal sectors. Notable projects include borehole drilling, testing and production management for the towns of Calvinia, Brandvlei, Makana/Grahamstown, Paarl and Wellington in South Africa. My main work responsibilities revolve around the test pumping of boreholes for the purposes of aquifer parameter estimation and production recommendations. I have been involved in MAR projects and in 2019 attended the IAH MAR Training Workshop in South Africa, ISMAR 10 Symposium in Madrid, Spain, and more recently ISMAR 11 in California, USA. My international work experience includes Sierra Leone and Botswana, which consisted of on-site drilling supervision and management, as well as injection testing for MAR. LinkedIn https://geoss.co.za/
Mr	Andile Gumede		Earth Science	KwaZulu-Natal
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Dr	Sumaya Israel			Western Cape
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Mr	Jaco Hough		Earth Science
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Mrs	Chantelle Schmidt	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Gauteng
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Mr	Setjhaba Mofokeng	Production Scientist	Earth Science	Gauteng		Geohydrological characteristics, Groundwater recharge, Groundwater resource assessment, Borehole and aquifer testing, Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM)
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Mr	Willem van Biljon	COO	Environmental Science
No map coordinates provided No description provided
Mr	Nishen Govender		Geological Science	Gauteng
No description provided
Mrs	Johanna (Jorette) Van Rooyen	Senior Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Gauteng	Alberton
No description provided LinkedIn https://veltwater.com/
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... 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	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
Me	Nicolette Vermaak	Researcher	Other	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. LinkedIn
Mr	Paul Lourens		Other	Free State	Bloemfontein	Lecturer
No description provided
Prof	Ingrid Dennis		Earth Science	Free State	Bloemfontein
No description provided LinkedIn
Prof	Francois Fourie		Earth Science	Free State	BLOEMFONTEIN	Groundwater geophysics
No map coordinates provided No description provided LinkedIn
Prof	Danie Vermeulen		Earth Science	Free State	Bloemfontein
No description provided
Mr	Paul Lee	Senior Environmental Scientist	Geological Science	Western Cape	Cape Town	Environmental Science
No description provided
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
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
Mr	Luke Towers	Senior Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Western Cape	Cape Town	Hydrogeology
No description provided
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
No description provided LinkedIn https://www.umvoto.com/
Me	Magen Munnik	Junior Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Western Cape	Cape Town	Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater / surface water interaction, Groundwater recharge, Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), Groundwater monitoring and evaluation
No map coordinates provided No description provided LinkedIn
Mr	Shuaib Dustay	Hydrogeologist	Water Resources Science	Western Cape	Cape Town	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	Jakobus Prinsloo	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Western Cape	Cape Town	Hydrogeology
No description provided
Mr	Phuti Seanego	Environmental Geohydrologist	Earth Science	Western Cape	Cape Town	Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater geophysics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Drilling and borehole construction, Innovative approaches
No map coordinates provided I am a Geohydrologist working in the oil and gas sector, with main focus on development of groundwater monitoring network and the establishment of groundwater baseline in terms of quality and yield. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/phuti-seanego-87621954/
Dr	Kornelius Riemann	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Western Cape	Cape Town	Hydrogeology
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Mrs	Sheila Imrie	Hydrogeologist	Other	Western Cape	Cape Town
Sheila is a principal hydrogeologist and numerical groundwater modelling consultant. She has worked for consultancies based in the UK and South Africa, on various projects across multiple countries. Prior to her career in hydrogeology, Sheila worked for Unilever in IT Project Management, software development and databases for 8 years. She holds an MSc (hydrogeology) with distinction from the University of Birmingham, UK, and BSc and BSc (honours) degrees (first class) from the University of Natal, South Africa, as well as studying various geology courses through the Open University. Professional registration: Pr. Sci. Nat. LinkedIn