The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Expert Group on Resource Management (EGRM) is pleased to present for public comment the draft document “Draft United Nations Framework Classification for Resources Supplemental Specifications for Groundwater Resources”. (attached below) 

Effective reporting of groundwater resources is crucial for policy formulation, resource management, and decision-making that aligns with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Vacancy 1:  Hydrogeologist

GCS has a vacancy for a mid-level Hydrogeologist.

GASS has a vacancy for a Driller. The position will be based in Johannesburg. The position will report to the Supervisor of GASS.

Total Cost to Company Package will be negotiated according to the candidate’s knowledge and experience.

OPINION by Yazeed van Wyk

Isotope hydrology:  An indispensable tool in the hydrogeologists toolbox for addressing water security in South Africa.

World Water Day is an annual event that takes place on March 22nd, and it is designated by the United Nations to focus on the importance of freshwater and its sustainable management. This provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the global water crises and the need to conserve and protect this vital resource.

Wits hydrogeologist Prof. Tamiru Abiye, National Research Foundation-rated scholar and winner of the 2021/22 NSTF-South32 TW Kambule Researcher Award, shares his insights in a paper published in the South African Journal of Science, released on 31 Jan 2023. 

This paper focuses on the role of Hydrogeology in the community water supply sector in South Africa and is useful for students and the general public.  It is available as an attachment to this article and also freely downloadable with a DOI link below:

Abiye TA.

SOUTH AFRICA’S RESOLUTION ON GROUNDWATER ADOPTED
BY THE 215th EXECUTIVE BOARD OF UNESCO

ASSOCIATE HYDROGEOLOGIST POSITION

Date Listed: 14 December 2022
Address: Durban
Job Type: Full time, permanent position
Salary: GPT salary structure
Start date: 01 February 2023 or as soon as possible

In collaboration with the Danish Embassy, the WRC is developing a series of guidelines as part of the South African Strategic Water Sector Cooperation. The bilateral cooperation aims to contribute to the South African water sector through knowledge sharing of practical experiences by industry experts.

It is a pleasure to advice that the National Occupational Certificate: Borehole Pump Operator qualification is gazetted for public comments, gazette is attached for your perusal please check page 4, qualification no 11, below is the information on the qualification:

•  Occupational Certificate: Borehole Pump Operator NQF 4

Principal Hydrogeologist @ Furgo

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