Senior Hydrogeologist

**Senior Hydrogeologist** - Sandton (± R900 000 - R1 300 000 pa)

Summary: A registered Professional Scientist who manages complex hydrogeological projects within deadlines and budget. To be recognised by the market as an established mining hydrogeologist and grow a client base. To supervise and mentor junior staff members.

**KEY WORK OUTPUTS**

Projects
- Ability to manage complex **groundwater projects**/components
- Meet deadlines, budgets and delegates effectively
- Fieldwork and subcontractor management
- Excelled data interpretation skills and formulation of hydrogeological conceptual models
- Ensuring that all project components are conducted according to high quality standards and in a safe manner.
- Growing awareness and responsibility in assisting with overall group and unit revenue and staff resourcing

Reporting
- Writing and preparing proposals
- Report reviewing

Marketing
- Growing the network of clients. Assisting with the development of existing clients and attracting new clients
- Contribution to sales, including cross-selling

Mentoring
- Expertise and experience to a level of an independent consultant
- Mentoring of junior staff.

**QUALIFICATIONS/ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**

**Qualifications **Bachelor of Science Honours Degree, MSc Degree in Hydrogeology Pr Sci Nat

**Knowledge/ Skills**

Solid technical expertise in mining hydrogeology
Good project management and report writing skills
Good communication skills to develop client relationships Good client management skills

**Experience**

At least 8-10 years’ experience in hydrogeology, an appropriate portion to be spent on mining projects
Recognised expert in the market and can work independently
Mining hydrogeology - mine water supplies, dewatering, geochemical assessments, impact assessment.

Experience in managing multi-disciplinary projects and working on large water resource studies