Senior Hydrogeologist: Groundwater Modeling & Leadership

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical aid

Pension fund

CPD funding

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to join our client’s team in Paarl, Western Cape. You will lead groundwater investigations, develop numerical groundwater models, and perform resource assessments for complex water challenges in the Western Cape.

You will oversee drilling programs, analyze data, and produce high-quality reports for government agencies and private clients. This senior role offers autonomy, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Hydrogeology, Earth Sciences, or a related field is required.
• Professional registration with SAGC or equivalent is advantageous.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant hydrogeology experience, with groundwater resource management or contamination emphasis.
• Proven experience with groundwater modelling software and GIS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage hydrogeological investigations and projects from inception to completion.
• Conduct groundwater resource assessments, including aquifer characterization and yield estimation.
• Develop and apply numerical groundwater flow and solute transport models (e.g., MODFLOW, FEFLOW).
• Assess groundwater contamination risks and develop remediation strategies.
• Plan, supervise, and interpret drilling, borehole testing, and monitoring programs.
• Author high-quality technical reports, proposals, and presentations.
• Provide expert hydrogeological advice to clients, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with environmental scientists, engineers, and project managers.
• Mentor junior hydrogeologists and contribute to team development.
• Stay updated on advancements in hydrogeology and related technologies.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and best practices.

Skills

Groundwater modelling

Data analysis

Project management

Technical reporting

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Hydrogeology, Earth Sciences, or related field

Tools

MODFLOW

FEFLOW

GIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to join our client’s team in Paarl, Western Cape. You will lead groundwater investigations, develop numerical groundwater models, and perform resource assessments for complex water challenges in the Western Cape.

You will oversee drilling programs, analyze data, and produce high-quality reports for government agencies and private clients. This senior role offers autonomy, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and opportunities for