Hydrogeology Manager – Mining and Environment

Job Requirements

• Coordinate field campaigns to collect data relating to the hydrocensus data, hydrogeological setting, aquifer hydraulic properties, groundwater levels/quality data and/or mine dewatering requirements.
• Interpreting technical data and information from fieldwork and other relevant sources such as historical documents and maps to build conceptual models for groundwater flow and quality.
• Designing and completing investigations (which may include groundwater measurements/sampling or an ongoing monitoring regime) in order to confirm or further develop hydrogeological models.
• Using numerical and analytical modelling techniques to make predictions for future trends and impacts on groundwater flows and quality.
• Work in close collaboration with specialists from other disciplines.
• Delivering ‘best practice’ environmental standards, where needed in consultation with relevant government agencies and/or to the client’s requirements.
• Liaise with clients and authorities.
• Compile and write reports for submission to the client and necessary authorities.
• Continuously improve and develop the services offered within the department.
• Develop a business plan for the department which includes services and selling opportunities.
• Act as a key account manager where required, identifying business opportunities and ensure that a client centric approach is maintained at all times.
• Identify leads within the department and organize, plan and track proposals in response.
• Co-ordinate and submit proposals.
• Effective workload and resource management for the department.
• Manage the performance management and probation processes for the team.
• Provide mentorship to and develop of the team.
• Report on departmental performance at various levels and that the department achieves revenue targets.
• Manage the Recruitment and Selection process for the department in line with your workforce plan.
• Facilitate the appropriate onboarding process for all new employees.
• Manage financial expenditure for the department against the budget.

Skills

• Good leadership acumen, to mentor and develop employees.
• Applicable country legislation and international standards relating to Environmental, Mining and Water.
• Financial management principles and awareness.
• Project management, ability to manage projects in accordance with scope, budget and timelines.
• Interpersonal skills (i.e., be approachable, patient, etc.).
• Strong business acumen.
• Communication, both verbal and written.
• Report writing, with the ability to communicate to all stakeholders.
• Client centric and ability to sell services.
• Ability to influence and negotiate.
• Ability to work independently as well as within teams.
• Innovative.
• Time management.
• Multi-tasking.

Qualifications

• A Post Graduate degree in Hydrogeology/ Water Science/ Hydrology or similar

• Management Development Programme (MDP) or similar qualification (beneficial).
• Project Management Certificate (beneficial).
• Registered with a professional body such as SACNASP.

Experience

• Eight years or more in the relevant field, preferably within the consulting would be beneficial.
• At least eight years conducting specialist studies.
• At least five years exposure to the mining industry
• Five or more years management experience is desirable, as well as experience leading teams of 5+ staff.