Hydrogeologist

Umvoto is a water resource development and management consultancy and plays a key role in the successful exploration , resource estimation and environmentally sustainable implementation of several turnkey water supply schemes.

We are seeking to recruit a Hydrogeologist (or Geologist with significant hydrogeological experience) based in Cape Town (or willing to relocate to Cape Town). This note sets out a description of the role and functions of the position.

The key responsibilities of the Hydrogeologist will be to manage and undertake a range of small and large hydrogeological projects, including all aspects of groundwater and wellfield development.

Under the supervision of senior staff, the successful candidate will be working with a highly motivated team of professionals delivering quality services on technically challenging projects. The candidate will be required to:

• Undertake a combination of field work and office work, including data analysis and reporting.
• Project management skills are required, and it will be expected of you to manage projects.
• Work collaboratively with members of the hydrogeology, geology, hydrology, GIS and environmental groups, team members from other internal business lines, as well as external sub-contractors/consultants, and clients.
• The successful candidate will work on a wide variety of (but not limited to) hydrogeological-environmental projects including developing and implementing groundwater investigations and assessments; water well design and installation; aquifer testing (test-pumping, 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).
• Create new work through submission of proposals and tenders to develop and expand client base.

• Qualification:
  
  at least one of the following - a BSc Hons degree in Earth Sciences/Geology/Hydrogeology, MSc in Hydrogeology/Geohydrology and/or Geology (with a focus on hydrogeology).
• Experience:
  
  4-6 years' experience.
• Experience and skills related to geological/hydrogeological field work.
• Experience in managing project teams and contractors.
• Experience in data analysis, management and reporting.
• Experience with geological and hydrogeological software (e.g., aquifer parameter analysis software such as Aquifer Test 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 self-motivated 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 Driver's License (manual transmission) and 4x4 experience.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Punctual and reliable.

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