Senior Hydrogeologist & Water Projects Lead

ERM (Environmental Resources Management); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM Water Services South Africa is seeking a mid-career hydrogeologist to lead groundwater projects across Africa. You will manage delivery, mentor junior team members, and build client relationships within a global sustainability leader.

Key responsibilities include planning, budgets, aquifer-scale assessments, ESIA studies, and due diligence for transactions, with opportunities to contribute to water risk and stewardship work.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years' consulting experience in hydrogeology
• Bachelor's degree in Hydrogeology, Geohydrology, Geology or related earth science
• Registration with SACNASP, or eligibility to register
• Willingness to travel within Africa for fieldwork and client work
• Strong written and verbal communication, including report writing for technical audiences

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of groundwater scopes: planning, budgets, programme, client liaison and output quality
• Deliver aquifer-scale groundwater resource assessments and related analyses
• Prepare groundwater studies and management plans for ESIA and lender standards
• Contribute to groundwater components of environmental and social due diligence for transactions
• Support proposals, technical scoping and cost estimating, and maintain client relationships

Job description

ERM Water Services South Africa is seeking a mid-career hydrogeologist to lead groundwater projects across Africa. You will manage delivery, mentor junior team members, and build client relationships within a global sustainability leader.

Key responsibilities include planning, budgets, aquifer-scale assessments, ESIA studies, and due diligence for transactions, with opportunities to contribute to water risk and stewardship work.