Senior Hydrogeology & Water Management Specialist

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglo American is seeking a Specialist Hydrogeology in Kathu, Northern Cape, to coordinate all activities under the Water Management Plan. The role focuses on groundwater control, dewatering, and multi-disciplinary water management with emphasis on KPIs, permits, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 6–8 years of hydrogeology and water management experience in large open-pit mining, and is registered with SACNASP/ECSA with a valid SA Driver's Licence.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of hydrogeology and water management experience in large open-pit mining.
• Experience with external stakeholder relationships (DWS, regional water authorities, local municipalities, landowners).
• Experience with site-wide water balances.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities following the Water Management Plan to support safe mining operations.
• Develop and maintain hydrogeological models (conceptual, numerical, analytical).
• Monitor water levels, abstraction, quality, rainfall, well yields and manage dewatering processes.
• Define roles in a multidisciplinary team and establish related KPIs.
• Create and maintain water balances and plans for long-term water management and closure.
• Engage with external stakeholders and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Hydrogeology experience

Water management

Stakeholder relationships

Education

BSc degree in a relevant technical discipline (NQF7)

BSc Honours in a relevant discipline (NQF8) preferred

Job description

Anglo American is seeking a Specialist Hydrogeology in Kathu, Northern Cape, to coordinate all activities under the Water Management Plan. The role focuses on groundwater control, dewatering, and multi-disciplinary water management with emphasis on KPIs, permits, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has 6–8 years of hydrogeology and water management experience in large open-pit mining, and is registered with SACNASP/ECSA with a valid SA Driver's Licence.