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 | Nicolette Vermaak | Researcher | Other | Free State | Bloemfontein | ||
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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Mr | Jan Makhetha | Prodcution Scientist | Water Resources Science | Northern Cape | Kimberley | Groundwater / surface water interaction, Groundwater data and information management, Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM), Groundwater management measures, Groundwater monitoring and evaluation | |
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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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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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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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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 | 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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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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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 | 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 | Gaathier Mahed | Senior Lecturer | Earth Science | Eastern Cape | Port Elizabeth | ||
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Mr | Clinton Mandew | Senior Geohydrologist | Earth Science | Gauteng | Pretoria | Geohydrological characteristics, Groundwater / surface water interaction, Groundwater geophysics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater pollution | |
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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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Prof | Francois Fourie | Earth Science | Free State | BLOEMFONTEIN | Groundwater geophysics | ||
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Mr | John Glendinning | Earth Science | Gauteng | contaminated land assessments, remediation / mitigation measures | |||
John’s involvement in contaminated land assessments ranges from mining, heavy industrial, petrochemical, radioactive and waste disposal sites. It includes soil, surface water and groundwater contamination assessments, as well as evaluating the need for remediation. John has also been involved in the evaluation and implementation of a range of remediation / mitigation measures. John is also actively involved in geochemical and hydrogeological investigations on a diverse range of brownfields and greenfields mining sites.
John has also been called upon as an expert witness in court cases relating to contaminated land assessments. John is currently a member of SACNASP, SAIEG and IWMSA. LinkedIn https://www.jaws.co.za/ |
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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.
LinkedIn https://www.geochemhydro.co.za |
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Dr | Fanie de Lange | Senior Lecturer | Water Resources Science | Free State | Bloemfontein | Geohydrological characteristics, Groundwater / surface water interaction, Borehole and aquifer testing, Drilling and borehole construction, Shale gas development | |
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Hydrogeologist with twenty-five years’ experience in consulting and project
management and nine years’ experience as lecturer/researcher at the Institute for Groundwater Studies at University of the Free State. Extensive and wide-ranging experience in hydrogeological project management on water supply projects, mining related projects, industrial and land developments, with a strong background in aquifer mechanics/hydraulics, geophysics, geochemistry and numerical modelling. LinkedIn https://www.ufs.ac.za/natagri/departments-and-divisions/institute-for-groundwat… |
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Mr | Bertie Cilliers | Managing Director | Earth Science | Gauteng | Pretoria | Groundwater Characteristics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Drilling and borehole construction, Operation and maintenance | |
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Mr | Regan Rose | Geological Science | KwaZulu-Natal | Durban | |||
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Mr | Lincoln Jordaan | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Western Cape | Sellenbosch | ||
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Dr | Nicole Burri | Hydrogeologist / Spatial Analyst | Geological Science | Limpopo | Johannesburg | Groundwater Characteristics, Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater / surface water interaction, Groundwater mapping, Catchment management | |
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GOZO is a highly experienced geological and environmental company, specialising in remote sensing, hydrogeology and environmental projects. Based in South Africa, the GOZO team has worked throughout Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
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Mr | Neville Paxton | Senior Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Eastern Cape | Graaff-Reinet | Hydrogeological Characteristics, Groundwater / surface water interaction, Groundwater chemistry, Drilling and borehole construction, Wellfield development | |
Director at Pivotal Farming Pty LTD - A Groundwater Consulting Services provider.
Contact us at [email protected] for more information or visit our Linked-In page below. |
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Me | Nelda Smith (nee Breedt) | Environmental Scientist | Earth Science | Gauteng | Pretoria | Environmental Science | |
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Ms | Lizanne Smit | Hydrogeologist | Earth Science | Western Cape | |||
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Dr | Van der Ahee Coetsee | Geological Science | Gauteng | Johannesburg | |||
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Mr | Willem van Biljon | COO | Environmental Science | ||||
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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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Dr | Robel Gebrekristos | Hydrogeologist | Water Resources Science | Gauteng | Sandton | Hydrogeology | |
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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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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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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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Me | Danita Hohne | Technician | Earth Science | Northern Cape | Upington | ||
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Mr | Shuaib Dustay | Hydrogeologist | Water Resources Science | Gauteng | Johannesburg | 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 | Maserole Moabelo | Hydrogeologist | Geological Science | Limpopo | Polokwane | Hydrogeological Characteristics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Groundwater chemistry, Groundwater pollution, Groundwater modelling | |
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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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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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Mr | Melusi Mashego | Senior Geologist | Geological Science | Gauteng | Randfontein | ||
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Mr | Mosiye Seakamela | Geohydrologist | Earth Science | Limpopo | Polokwane | Groundwater geophysics, Borehole and aquifer testing, Drilling and borehole construction, Operation and maintenance, Groundwater monitoring and evaluation | |
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