{"id":16288,"date":"2025-08-13T10:00:47","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T10:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/manager-mining-and-environmental-hydrogeology\/"},"modified":"2025-11-14T00:24:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T00:24:54","slug":"manager-mining-and-environmental-hydrogeology","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=16288","title":{"rendered":"Manager: Mining and Environmental Hydrogeology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Requirements<\/p>\n<p>\tCoordinate field campaigns to collect data relating to the hydrocensus data, hydrogeological setting, aquifer hydraulic properties, groundwater levels\/quality data and\/or mine dewatering requirements.<br \/>\n\tInterpreting technical data and information from fieldwork and other relevant sources such as historical documents and maps to build conceptual models for groundwater flow and quality.<br \/>\n\tDesigning and completing investigations (which may include groundwater measurements\/sampling or an ongoing monitoring regime) in order to confirm or further develop hydrogeological models.<br \/>\n\tUsing numerical and analytical modelling techniques to make predictions for future trends and impacts on groundwater flows and quality.<br \/>\n\tWork in close collaboration with specialists from other disciplines.<br \/>\n\tDelivering \u2018best practice\u2019 environmental standards, where needed in consultation with relevant government agencies and\/or to the client\u2019s requirements.<br \/>\n\tLiaise with clients and authorities.<br \/>\n\tCompile and write reports for submission to the client and necessary authorities.<br \/>\n\tContinuously improve and develop the services offered within the department.<br \/>\n\tDevelop a business plan for the department which includes services and selling opportunities.<br \/>\n\tAct as a key account manager where required, identifying business opportunities and ensure that a client centric approach is maintained at all times.<br \/>\n\tIdentify leads within the department and organize, plan and track proposals in response.<br \/>\n\tCo-ordinate and submit proposals.<\/p>\n<p>\tEffective workload and resource management for the department.<br \/>\n\tManage the performance management and probation processes for the team.<br \/>\n\tProvide mentorship to and develop of the team.<br \/>\n\tReport on departmental performance at various levels and that the department achieves revenue targets.<br \/>\n\tManage the Recruitment and Selection process for the department in line with your workforce plan.<br \/>\n\tFacilitate the appropriate onboarding process for all new employees.<br \/>\n\tManage financial expenditure for the department against the budget.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications<\/p>\n<p>\tA Post Graduate degree in Hydrogeology\/ Water Science\/ Hydrology or similar.<br \/>\n\tManagement Development Programme (MDP) or similar qualification (beneficial).<br \/>\n\tProject Management Certificate (beneficial).<br \/>\n\tRegistered with a professional body such as SACNASP.<\/p>\n<p>Experience<\/p>\n<p>\tEight years or more in the relevant field, preferably within the consulting would be beneficial.<br \/>\n\tAt least eight years conducting specialist studies.<br \/>\n\tAt least five years exposure to the mining industry<br \/>\n\tFive or more years management experience is desirable, as well as experience leading teams of 5+ staff.<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.digbywells.com ) or<\/p>\n<p>digbywells.mcidirecthire.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/digbywells.mcidirecthire.com","_company_name":"Digby Wells Environmental","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.digbywells.com","_company_tagline":"Digby Wells Environmental is a South African company with international expertise in providing Environmental and Social services to South African and International clients, with the focus predominantly on the Mineral Resources and Energy sectors in Africa. Digby Wells Environmental (Digby Wells) is... read more the brand under which the services of the group of companies are marketed. Digby Wells and Associates (Pty) Ltd was formed in January 1995 by three partners - Digby Wells, Ken van Rooyen and Graham Trusler - all three previously from the Environmental Management Department of Rand Mines. The company is named after the late Mr Digby Wells, who made a significant and lasting contribution to the environmental management field in South Africa. Digby passed away in 1996. Graham Trusler is the current Chief Executive Officer of Digby Wells & Associates, who ensures the company remains inspired by the mission of being the premier environmental and social services provider to the resources industry in Africa. The company enjoys a staff complement of committed, highly trained, specialised and skilled employees, most of whom are shareholders - a structure that enables the business to remain truly employee-owned, as well as ensuring the staff take an active interest in delivering quality services. Digby Wells Environmental is committed to and aligned with the Codes of Good Practice and South African Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) with respect to economic transformation. Lwazi Capital, a black women owned and managed company, as well as Digby Wells Environmental shareholding employees hold 30% ownership of the issued share capital of the Digby Wells Environmental Group. This mutually beneficial relationship ensures that Digby Wells is in full compliance with South African legislation applicable to the Company and its clients. Digby Wells Environmental has, as part of the company\u2019s goal to increase the Ownership and Management Control of the Company to Historically Disadvantaged South African\u2019s, developed an extensive BBBEE strategy ensuring that the company continues to plays a successful role in transforming the South African economy. The company is busy establishing a presence in various countries on the African continent through various subsidiaries and joint ventures. 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