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Job Location drjobs

Cape Town - South Africa

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Description:

Hire Resolves client in Cape Town is seeking a Hydrogeologist or Geologist with significant hydrogeological experience to join their team. As a Hydrogeologist you will be responsible for conducting field investigations analysing hydrogeological data and providing technical support for various projects including all aspects of groundwater and wellfield development.

Responsibilities:

  • Undertake a combination of field work and office work including data analysis and reporting.
  • Project management skills are an asset and it will be expected of you to manage smaller projects and tasks on bigger projects. You will be given the opportunity to develop project management skills over time.
  • Work collaboratively with members of the hydrogeology geology hydrology GIS and environmental groups team members from other internal business lines as well as external subcontractors/consultants and clients.
  • The successful candidate will work on a wide variety of (but not limited to) hydrogeologicalenvironmental projects including developing and implementing groundwater investigations and assessments; water well design and installation; aquifer testing (testpumping slug tests etc.; development of conceptual hydrogeological models; risk assessment and risk management projects; remediation feasibility studies etc.
  • Evaluate and interpret data including geology hydrogeology geophysics and groundwater chemistry as part of various projects (as outlined above).
  • Contribute to the development of proposals for new work with respect to internal business lines and externally to potential and existing clients

Requirements:

  • Qualification: at least one of the following a BSc Hons or MSc degree in Earth
    Sciences / Geology / Hydrogeology / Water Resource Science (with a focus on
    hydrogeology).
  • Experience: minimum 5 years
  • Experience and skills related to geological/hydrogeological activities including onsite
    supervision of borehole drilling and testpumping by contractors (including
    logging/recording of geological hydrogeological data)
  • Experience in collaborating with and managing small teams.
  • Experience in data analysis and reporting.
  • Experience with geological and hydrogeological software (e.g. aquifer parameter
    analysis software such as AquiferTest Pro).
  • Although not required to be a groundwater modeller basic GIS skills (QGIS or Arc)
    and a basic understanding behind modelling software such as FeFlow and
    MODFLOW would be advantageous.
  • Registered as Pr.Sci.Nat.
  • Competency with MS Office suite of applications is required.
  • Experience with the National Water Act (especially Section 21 groundwater
    registration / water use licencing processes) and other relevant legislation is required.
  • Ability to work independently in both office and field environments and demonstrate
    strong attention to detail and organisation skills.
  • Be selfmotivated and a team player.
  • Must be able and willing to occasionally travel for work away from the home office
    (including outside of South Africa).
  • Valid Code B South African Drivers License or equivalent.
  • The ability to remain calm under pressure.
  • Punctual and reliable

Benefits:

  • 6 months probation
  • Salary: Market Related
  • Group Life
  • Disability Cover
  • Medical Insurance

Hire Resolve focuses on working with seniorlevel executives and we pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to our candidates and clients.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.




Employment Type

Full-Time

Department / Functional Area

Engineering

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