Hydrologist uMgungundlovu (Midlands)

Amasiko Group; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Amasiko Group is seeking an Engineering Hydrologist with 5+ years in the mining sector to lead storm water management planning and water balances from our Hilton, KwaZulu-Natal office.

You will develop national and regional water balance plans, conduct hydrology analyses, and support business development with proposal documents and costings while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Must have solid water resource planning and modeling experience.
• Professional registration with relevant bodies is required.
• Experience in mining sector and storm water management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop national/regional water balance plans.
• Conduct water resources yield and planning analyses.
• Prepare Water Services Development Plans and Water Conservation and Demand Management Plans.
• Perform master planning, network analysis and catchment hydrology assessments.
• Model hydraulic systems and design stormwater infrastructure.
• Contribute to business development and prepare proposals and costings.
• Produce scientific reports and documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Networking abilities

Business development

Project management

Education

BSc Eng (Civil)

BSc Hydrology (Hons)

Master's degree (preferred)

Pr.Sci.Nat or Pr.Eng registration

Tools

ACRU

Pitman

PC SWMM

WRYM

WRPM

HECRAS

GoldSim

WEAP

SWAT

MIKE

DSS tools

GIS

Job description

Job Opportunity: Engineering Hydrologist

Our client is actively seeking a dynamic Engineering Hydrologist with over 5 years of invaluable expertise in the Mining Sector, specializing in Storm Water Management Planning and Water Balances. This rare opportunity offers a permanent position based at their Hilton office nestled in the scenic KZN Midlands.

As an integral part of the esteemed team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable water management strategies for the mining industry, contributing to cutting-edge solutions and innovative practices. The picturesque surroundings of their Hilton office provide a conducive environment for collaboration and professional growth, making this position not only a career move but a lifestyle choice.

Join the team, where passion meets purpose, and together, we create a future where engineering excellence and environmental stewardship go hand in hand.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Developing national/regional water balance plans
• Water resources yield and planning analysis
• Water Services Development Plans
• Water Conservation and Demand Management Plans
• Master planning and network analysis
• Catchment hydrology assessments, including rainfall-runoff modeling
• Design flood hydrology
• Hydraulic modeling
• Conceptual design and sizing of stormwater infrastructure
• Flood risk assessment and flood line determination
• Water and salt balances
• Determining the social and economic aspects of water resources
• Business Development, compilation of proposal documents, and costing
• Scientific report writing

Desired Experience & Qualification

• BSc Eng (Civil) or BSc Hydrology (Hons), preferably at the Master's level
• A proven track record of water resource planning and modeling in small and large systems
• Professional registration (Pr.Sci.Nat or Pr.Eng)

Experience

• Must have solid experience in the mining sector, storm water management planning, and water balances.
• Experience working on international projects would be an advantage.
• Extensive knowledge and experience using typical modelling systems used in South Africa (ACRU, Pitman, PC SWMM, WRYM, WRPM, HECRAS, GoldSim, WEAP, SWAT, Mike modelling, and DSS tools) and the use of GIS are required.

Job Profile / Skills

Must-have skills include strong interpersonal and networking abilities, business development expertise, and project management skills.

Additional Skills and Experience

• Experience in multidisciplinary water-related studies (national, regional water planning studies, and individual water infrastructure project feasibility studies)
• Climate change and assessment of potential impacts on water resources and supply
• Risk and vulnerability climate and water assessments
• Hydraulic design of drainage structures
• Water quality analysis for mining and industrial clients
• Training and capacity building
• Development of hydro-informatics systems/hydrological databases
• Design and implementation of hydrological gauging networks
• Modeling and implementation of contemporary adaptation options (such as Ecosystem-based Adaptation)

Package & Remuneration

Market Related