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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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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Prof | Ingrid Dennis | Earth Science | Free State | Bloemfontein | |||
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Prof | Matthys Dippenaar | Vadose Zone Hydrology, Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology | Earth Science | Gauteng | Hatfield | Groundwater / surface water interaction, Groundwater in urban environment, Research & Development, Management at Local Level | |
What happens when dry ground gets wet, or when wet ground gets dry? Climate change, infrastructure development, drainage and dewatering and other project life cycle implications are mostly focused around drying wet ground, or wetting dry ground. In soil. In fractured rock. In karst. These are my topics of interest. I currently work at the Department of Geology, University of Pretoria, doing research in the cross-disciplinary fields between Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology and Vadose Zone Hydrology.
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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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Prof | Francois Fourie | Earth Science | Free State | BLOEMFONTEIN | Groundwater geophysics | ||
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Prof | Danie Vermeulen | Earth Science | Free State | Bloemfontein | |||
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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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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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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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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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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/ |
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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.
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Ms | Aashna Bissoon | Principal Consultant | Earth Science | Gauteng | Johannesburg | Groundwater modelling | |
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Ms | Zandri Rademan | Geologist | Geological Science | Gauteng | JHB | Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater resource assessment, Groundwater geophysics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater mapping | |
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Ms | Lizanne Smit | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Western Cape | |||
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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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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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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.
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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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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 | Megan Taylor | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Gauteng | Johannesburg | Hydrogeological Characteristics, Geohydrological characteristics, Groundwater geophysics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater in a mining environment | |
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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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Mrs | Priantha Subrayen | Earth Science | KwaZulu-Natal | ||||
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Mrs | Chantelle Schmidt | Hydrogeologist | Earth 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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Mrs | Oudi Kgomongwe (nee Modisha) | Earth Science | Gauteng | ||||
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Mrs | Jorette Van Rooyen | Senior Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Gauteng | Alberton | Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater modelling, Groundwater management measures | |
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Mrs | Sibongile Gama | Scientist | Earth Science | Gauteng | Pretoria | Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater pollution, Drilling and borehole construction, Groundwater remediation, Groundwater monitoring and evaluation | |
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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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Mrs | Sonia Veltman | Senior Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Western Cape | George | Geology, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Groundwater Modeling, Water Quality and Geochemistry | |
Experienced Hydrogeologist with a demonstrated history of working in the environmental services industry. Skilled in Geology, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Groundwater Modeling, Water Quality and Geochemistry. Master's degree from the University of the Free State.
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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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Mr | Rainer Krantz | Earth Science | Gauteng | ||||
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | 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.
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Mr | Sakhile Sibusiso Edwin Mndaweni | Scientific Manager | Earth Science | Gauteng | Pretoria | Scientific Manager | |
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Mr | Ndukenhle Douglas Mbata | Natural Scientist | Earth Science | Eastern Cape | Drilling, Test pumping, Hydrocensus studies, Sampling, Water quality analysis | ||
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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.
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Mr | Christo Gouws | Earth Science | Gauteng | ||||
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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.
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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 | Jakobus Prinsloo | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | Hydrogeology | |
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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.
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Mr | Nishen Govender | Geological Science | Gauteng | ||||
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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 | |
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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.
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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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