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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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 | 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 | Christo Gouws | Earth Science | Gauteng | ||||
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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 | Jakobus Prinsloo | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | Hydrogeology | |
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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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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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Dr | Surina Esterhuyse | Earth Science | Free State | Bloemfontein | |||
Surina Esterhuyse is a researcher at the Centre for Environmental Management, University of the Free State (UFS). She specialises on minimising the environmental impact of unconventional oil and gas extraction on specifically groundwater resources, via regulation and other tools. She led the project on the development of the interactive vulnerability map and monitoring framework for unconventional oil and gas for the South African Water Research Commission. She was also a co-author on the Strategic Environmental Assessment on Shale Gas Development in South Africa and co-edited the book Hydraulic Fracturing in the Karoo: Critical Legal and Environmental Perspectives with Jan Glazewski.
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7675-443X |
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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 | 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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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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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 | Raymond Minnaar | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Gauteng | Johannesburg | Mine water issues, Mine dewatering, Water supply, Groundwater impact assessment, Groundwater monitoring | |
Hydrogeologist with 7 years' experience and a demonstrated history of working in the mining hydrogeology industry within South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, Lesotho, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) managing mine water issues, including mine dewatering, water supply, groundwater impact assessment, groundwater monitoring, and mitigation. Skilled in finite element and finite difference groundwater modelling (FEFLOW & MODFLOW), conceptual site modelling and data interpretation, database management, project management, client liaising, sub-contractor management, proposal and scientific report writing.
Registered Professional Natural Scientist with SACNASP and Professional Member of the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA) and Groundwater Division of GSSA (GWD). Member of the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH). A strong research professional with completed BSc, BSc Honours and MSc degrees in Engineering and Environmental Geology (specialization Hydrogeology) at the University of Pretoria. |
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Me | Danita Hohne | Technician | Earth Science | Northern Cape | Upington | ||
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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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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 | Funzani Duncan Munyai | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Limpopo | Polokwane | ||
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Prof | Ingrid Dennis | Earth Science | Free State | Bloemfontein | |||
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Dr | Kornelius Riemann | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Western Cape | Cape Town | Hydrogeology | |
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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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Mr | Reinhardt (Rein) Weidemann | Earth Science | Limpopo | Polokwane | |||
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Mr | Kwazikwakhe Majola | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Gauteng | Pretoria | Groundwater Characteristics, Groundwater governance, Groundwater management measures, Inter-Diciplinary / Arising | |
Responsible for groundwater resource protection with respect to the reserve and related activities in the Water Ecosystems Management division of the Department. Involved in the assessment of impacts of land-based activities on water resources. Involved in the compilation of the state of water report in the country.
I am the National Coordinator (RSA) for the UNESCO-IHP Project on the Stampriet Transboundary Aquifer between Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa under the framework "Groundwater Resources Governance in Transboundary Aquifers". Also the Ramotswa Information Management Systems (RIMS) Manager in collaboration with IGRAC in the Ramotswa Transboundary Aquifer Project managed by IWMI. |
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Mr | Yazeed Van Wyk | Research Manager | Earth Science | Gauteng | Pretoria | Numerical Groundwater Flow and Transport Modelling, Pumping (and falling/rising head) Tests | |
Experienced Research Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the Research industry. Skilled in Isotope Hydrology, Mine Water Characterisation, Water Resource Management, Groundwater Contamination, Capacity building and skills development. Strong research professional with a core focus on Groundwater.
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Mr | Andile Gumede | Earth Science | KwaZulu-Natal | ||||
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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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Mr | Jan-Michael Lombard | Geohydrologist | Earth Science | Mpumalanga | Johannesburg | ||
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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 | |
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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. |
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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 | Sekgothe Reuben Mampuru | Geologist | Earth Science | Gauteng | Pretoria | ||
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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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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 | Shane Turner | Consulting Scientist | Earth Science | Gauteng | Delmas | Pretoria | ||
Groundwater and Mine Water Specialist Consultation. Groundwater and Mine Water Specialist Third Party Review Assessments. Integrated Water and Waste Management Plans. Water and Salt Balances. Water Conservation & Water Demand Management (WC/WDM) Plans. Water Monitoring Systems. Geohydrology and Geology Specialist Assessments. Integrated Project Management and Control.
LinkedIn https://www.jmaconsult.co.za/ |
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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 | 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 |
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Dr | Martin Holland | Earth Science | Gauteng | Pretoria | |||
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Ms | Kamogelo Ledimo | Gauteng | |||||
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