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 | 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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Dr | Van der Ahee Coetsee | Geological Science | Gauteng | Johannesburg | |||
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Dr | Martin Holland | Earth Science | Gauteng | Pretoria | |||
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Dr | Craig Smith | Geohydrologist | Geological Science | Gauteng | Geohydrology | ||
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Dr | Kornelius Riemann | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | Hydrogeology | |
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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.
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Dr | Altus Huisamen | Geological Science | Gauteng | ||||
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Me | Preanna Naicker | Geological Science | Western Cape | ||||
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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 | |
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Me | Mbali Ndlovu | Geohydrologist | Earth Science | KwaZulu-Natal | Durban | Geohydrology, Geology, Project administration , Project management | |
I have theoretical and practical understanding of Geology and Geohydrological concepts. I have gained practical work experience of over 5 years in the fields of Geohydrology and Geology, project administration and project management. I have knowledge, skills and understanding of the processes that are needed for effective project management and scientific application. I am a registered Professional natural scientist with SACNASP.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Me | Nelda Breedt | Environmental Scientist | Earth Science | Gauteng | Pretoria | Environmental Science | |
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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.
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Me | Talita Van Zyl | Geohydrologist | Water Resources Science | Gauteng | Midrand | Geohydrology | |
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Me | Karen Burgers | Hydrologist | Geological Science | Western Cape | Hydrology | ||
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Mr | Michael Maluleke | Groundwater Scientist | Geological Science | KwaZulu-Natal | Durban | Support of budgeting and managing the budget for Geohydrology Directorate of the Department, Ensure capacity building and awareness around groundwater occurrence and use, Ensure implementation of the National Water Act | |
Michael Maluleke has worked throughout South Africa and conducted engineering geological investigations for township planning and engineering design purposes as well as route investigations for roads, railway lines, and pipelines. He has also investigated founding conditions for numerous road bridges in South Africa (dolomite and non-dolomite land), Malawi, and Central to Northern Mozambique.
In the Public service through his role in the Department of Water and Sanitation; Michael has been involved in groundwater development, assessment, management, and protection in KwaZulu Natal. Provided input in the development of regulatory instruments including guidelines, regulations, and management processes. Development of capacity building/awareness-making material as well as the setting up of research and development projects aimed at improving groundwater development and management techniques. |
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Mr | Luke Towers | Senior Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | Hydrogeology | |
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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 | Divan Stroebel | Director | Geological Science | Eastern Cape | Port Elizabeth | Groundwater Characteristics, Groundwater governance, Groundwater management measures, Inter-Diciplinary / Arising | |
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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/ |
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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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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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Mr | Dirk Crafford Moolman | Earth Science | Free State | ||||
We specialise in Groundwater Consultancy and Numerical Modelling
https://www.facebook.com/novacraff/ |
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Mr | Rainer Krantz | Earth Science | Gauteng | ||||
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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. |
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Mr | Jan-Michael Lombard | Geohydrologist | Earth Science | Mpumalanga | Johannesburg | Groundwater Monitoring, Mine Water Balances, Specialist inputs pertaining to Topography, Source Characterization, Conceptual Groundwater Modelling | |
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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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Mr | Mfundo Ntuzela | Earth Science | KwaZulu-Natal | Groundwater Characteristics, Groundwater governance, Groundwater management measures, Inter-Diciplinary / Arising | |||
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Mr | Christo Gouws | Earth Science | Gauteng | ||||
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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 | Angelo Johnson | Hydrogeologist - Project Manager | Earth Science | Gauteng | |||
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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 | 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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Mr | Julian Conrad | Earth science | Western Cape | Stellenbosch | |||
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Mr | Luzuko Nxantsiya | Geological Science | Northern Cape | Kimberley | Regulatory provisions | ||
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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.
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Mr | Jakobus Prinsloo | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | Hydrogeology | |
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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 | |
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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.
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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 | Tobias Loubser | Hydrogeologist | Water Resources Science | Gauteng | |||
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Mr | Louis Botha | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Gauteng | Johannesburg | Hydrogeology | |
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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. |
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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 | |
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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.
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Mr | Paul Lourens | Other | Free State | Bloemfontein | Lecturer | ||
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Mr | Jan Albert Myburgh | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Eastern Cape | East London / Cape Town / Durban | Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater resource assessment, Groundwater resource development, Groundwater monitoring and evaluation, Management at Local Level | |
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