Senior Geohydrologist: Groundwater Strategy & Impact

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Growth opportunities

Challenging projects

Collaborative culture

Bonuses available

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Geohydrologist to join a leading environmental consultancy in Mahikeng, North West. You will manage complex geohydrological investigations, groundwater resource assessments, and develop sustainable water management strategies.

The role requires a Master's in Hydrogeology, 7+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency with MODFLOW/FEFLOW. You will advise clients on groundwater supply, contamination remediation, and environmental impact assessments

Qualifications

• Master's degree in hydrogeology or related Earth Science is required.
• 7+ years of professional geohydrology experience in groundwater management.
• Experience with groundwater modeling software (MODFLOW/FEFLOW/Groundwater Vistas).
• Strong knowledge of hydrogeology, aquifer characterization and water quality.
• Experience with environmental impact assessments related to groundwater resources.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and report-writing skills.
• Pr.Sci.Nat registration is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise geohydrological investigations, including drilling, aquifer testing, and groundwater monitoring.
• Develop and calibrate groundwater flow and solute transport models using industry-standard software.
• Conduct comprehensive groundwater resource assessments, including yield analyses and sustainability evaluations.
• Assess groundwater contamination sources, fate, transport, and develop remediation strategies.
• Prepare detailed geohydrological reports, technical memos, and presentations for clients and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant water resource management legislation and policies in South Africa.
• Provide expert advice on groundwater development, management, and protection.
• Collaborate with other environmental disciplines to integrate groundwater assessments into larger projects.

Skills

Geohydrology

Groundwater modeling

Water quality assessment

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's degree in Hydrogeology or related Earth Science

Registered Professional Scientist (Pr.Sci.Nat) desirable

Tools

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

Groundwater Vistas

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Geohydrologist to join a leading environmental consultancy in Mahikeng, North West. You will manage complex geohydrological investigations, groundwater resource assessments, and develop sustainable water management strategies.

The role requires a Master's in Hydrogeology, 7+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency with MODFLOW/FEFLOW. You will advise clients on groundwater supply, contamination remediation, and environmental impact assessments