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 Sort descending	Job Title	Field of Practice	Base Province	City	Specialisations
Ms	Aashna Bissoon	Principal Consultant	Earth Science	Gauteng	Johannesburg	Groundwater modelling
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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
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Mr	Andile Gumede		Earth Science	KwaZulu-Natal
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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	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 Managing of multidisciplinary environmental impact assessments and management plans for mining operations in Africa - gold, iron ore, base metals, platinum, Ur and Coal Hydrogeological investigations in over 16 countries in Africa for water supplies, mine dewatering, contamination, and catchment studies LinkedIn
Mr	Andries van der Walt	Geohydrologist	Earth Science	Limpopo	Polokwane
No map coordinates provided No description provided https://ages-group.com/
Mr	Angelo Johnson	Hydrogeologist - Project Manager	Earth Science	Gauteng
No description provided LinkedIn https://www.gcs-sa.biz/
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 LinkedIn
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	Aviwe Sisonke Nontenja	Senior Laboratory Analyst	Water Resources Science	Eastern Cape	Port Elizabeth	Groundwater chemistry, Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), Groundwater monitoring and evaluation
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Ms	Awodwa Magingi		Earth Science	Gauteng	Pretoria	Groundwater awareness, education and training, Groundwater management measures, Groundwater resource planning, Groundwater and drought mitigation
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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.
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
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	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
Mrs	Chantelle Schmidt	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Gauteng
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Mr	Charles Goodspeed		Earth Science	KwaZulu-Natal	Durban	Vacuum enhanced recovery, Air sparging, Bioremediation and activated carbon technologies
GES has been actively involved in groundwater, landfill and soil investigations since their inception. A number of remediation projects have been successfully completed using pump and treat, vacuum enhanced recovery, air sparging, bioremediation and activated carbon technologies. LinkedIn https://www.goodspeedsa.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
Mr	Christo Gouws		Earth Science	Gauteng
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Mr	Clinton Mandew	Senior Geohydrologist	Earth Science	Gauteng	Pretoria	Geohydrological characteristics, Groundwater / surface water interaction, Groundwater geophysics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater pollution
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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
Dr	Craig Smith	Geohydrologist	Geological Science	Gauteng		Geohydrology
No description provided http://www.gssa.org.za
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
Prof	Danie Vermeulen		Earth Science	Free State	Bloemfontein
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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
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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Mrs	Diana Duthe	Lead Hydrogeologist	Geological Science	Gauteng		Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater chemistry, Groundwater microbiology, Isotope hydrology, Groundwater pollution
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Mr	Dirk Crafford Moolman	Geohydrologist	Earth Science	Free State	Bloemfontein	Groundwater geophysics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater chemistry, Groundwater use rights, Drilling and borehole construction
We specialise in Groundwater Consultancy https://www.facebook.com/novacraff/
Mr	Divan Stroebel	Hydrogeologist	Geological Science	Eastern Cape	Port Elizabeth	Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater governance, Groundwater resource development
No map coordinates provided No description provided LinkedIn https://dhsgroundwater.co.za
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/
Ms	Elaine van der Linde	Managing Director	Geological 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. LinkedIn https://www.prescali.co.za/
Mrs	Elida Naude	Senior Geohydrologist	Water Resources Science	Mpumalanga	eMalahleni	Geohydrology
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Mrs	Erin Haricombe	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Gauteng		Hydrogeology, Land/water contamination, Groundwater recharge, Modelling and groundwater sustainability
I am a experienced Geohydrologist with 8 years experience in the land/water contamination and remediation department with keen interests in groundwater recharge, modelling and groundwater sustainability. LinkedIn
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.
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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. 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	Ferdinand Mostert	Hydrogeologist	Water Resources Science	Gauteng	Pretoria	Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater geophysics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater modelling, Groundwater governance
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Mr	Fhatani Lenon Makhuvha	Engineering Geologist	Earth Science	Gauteng	Johannesburg	Hydrogeological Characteristics, Geohydrological characteristics, Groundwater geophysics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Drilling and borehole construction
No map coordinates provided I am a results-driven dynamic professional Geoscientist (Engineering Geologist and Hydrogeologist), who is currently registered as a Professional Natural Scientist with (SACNASP). My experience as a Geoscientist (Engineering Geologist and Hydrogeologist) was acquired at various projects such as Geotechnical Investigation for: - Housing Development & Township Establishment - Dolomite Stability Investigation - Sewer-line and Pipeline - Centreline and Borrow Pit Investigations - Stormwater Reticulation - Bridges, Culverts & Gabions - Shaft Rehabilitation My core skills are: -Test pitting -Hand Auger boring test -DCP & DPSH test -Core drilling and Percussion drilling supervision -Soil profiling -Chip logging and Borehole logging -Soil sampling -Water sampling -Laboratory results analysis -Groundwater exploration -Borehole Siting -Drilling and pump test supervision -Groundwater quality assessment -Groundwater Monitoring -Project management and Planning. -Report writing. I am an aspiring Geoscientist (Engineering Geologist and Hydrogeologist), who is always keen on continuous learning and development.
Prof	Francois Fourie		Earth Science	Free State	BLOEMFONTEIN	Groundwater geophysics
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Mr	Frank Schmidt		Geological Science	Gauteng
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Mr	Funzani Duncan Munyai	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Limpopo	Polokwane
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Dr	Gaathier Mahed	Senior Lecturer	Earth Science	Eastern Cape	Port Elizabeth
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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. LinkedIn
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. 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. LinkedIn
Prof	Ingrid Dennis		Earth Science	Free State	Bloemfontein
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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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Mr	Ismail Mahomed	Hydrogeologist	Geological Science	Gauteng	Johannesburg	Hydrogeology
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Mr	Jaco Hough		Earth Science
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Mr	Jacques Du Preez	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	KwaZulu-Natal	Durban	Hydrogeology
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Mr	Jakobus Prinsloo	Hydrogeologist	Earth Science	Western Cape	Cape Town	Hydrogeology
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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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