"The DIVISION aims to serve the scientific sector of the groundwater community in Southern Africa, for the advancement of the science and technology of groundwater and to promote the efficient use of groundwater as well as professionalism throughout the groundwater industry."

Honorary Members

The Division also have Honorary Members whom the Division, through the Executive Committee, honour for outstanding service in the field of ground water.  These members also receive Honorary Life Membership for meritorious and outstanding service and dedication to furthering the science and technology of ground water.

Prof Gerrit van Tonder

Prof Gerrit Johannes van Tonder, born 9 March 1953, surely did not expect that his first position as Junior Lecturer at the University of the Freestate in 1976 would’ve resulted in an illustrious academic career with 47 accredited Publications in Scientific Journals, attendance at 26 Conferences and author of more than 45 technical reports later. His many career highlights only accentuate the range and diversity of his scientific pursuits and the fact that this proclaimed Organic Gardener can also boast about more than 3000 rose bushes in his garden (more than 300 varieties), goes to show that he plays just as hard as he works!  The GWD was extremely proud to present this formerly awarded “best outstanding groundwater scientist in SA in 2005 (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAF), with this years’ GWD Honorary Award.

Groundwater Conference, Somerset West, 16-18 November 2009
 
 

 Prof Jopie Botha

The GWD bestowed on Prof Jopie Botha an Honorary Membership and awarded him the Ground Water Division Medal. This award recognize Prof Botha’s scientific contribution to the field of groundwater in South Africa, especially in developing the theoretical understanding of groundwater flow in fractured rock aquifers. He has also played a significant role in mentoring a number of groundwater professionals.

Groundwater Conference, Bloemfontein, 8-10 Oct 2007
 

 

 

Prof Eberhard Braune - Groundwater Conference, Pretoria, CSIR ICC, 2005
Dr JF Enslin; Prof Frank Hodgson; Dr TS Kok; Dr Kym L Morton ; Mr AR Reynders; Dr Gideon Tredoux ; Mr Johannes Vegter; Prof Balt Verhagen

Note: Honorary Members of the Ground Water Division are exempt from any member fees.

SA GROUND WATER DIVISION  
INSTIGATORS / ROLEPLAYERS

Gerrit van Tonder
Jopie Botha
Frank Hodgson
Dr. Kok, TS
AR Reynders
Gideon Tredoux
Johannes Vegter
Balt Verhagen 
Graham Hubert
Kym L Morton
Dave Bredenkamp
Reinie Meyer
Dziem Dziembowski
Chris Moseki
Siep Talma