Senior Groundwater Modeller

Provide support and growth to the Groundwater Modelling Group. Raise the profile of the group. Improve ability to deliver quality, on time and
within budget.

Expertise in Southern African Hydrogeological conditions
Strong Mining Hydrogeology background

Key Performance Areas
Functional Output / Duties
· Provide Direction and Technical support to complex modeling projects
· Summarising large datasets for input into select water Quality Models, reports and other relevant documentation
· Setting up and calibrating select water quality models that may range in complexity from 1-dimentional, steady-state to multi-dimensional,
dynamic simulators
· Manipulation water Quality Models to evaluate the potential environmental effects of proposed changes to ground systems
· Interpretation and conceptualisation of hydrogeological data
· Groundwater numerical modelling; Solute flow and mass transport modelling
· Preparing written and graphical material for inclusion in study report and presentation;
· Report writing and review
· Ongoing business development, networking and building long tern client relations.
· To project opportunities

Technical Expertise
· Continued development of key skills in Groundwater Modelling
· Experience in groundwater modelling for large and medium scale hydrogeological assessment of impacts, dewatering studies, groundwater
resource development studies and contamination studies.

Business Score Card
People
· Promote & develop ownership culture, inter-region and inter-office collaboration and cooperation
· Contribute towards a healthy team mentality among peers & management to deliver on priorities

Business Development
· Provider services to internal and external client (Business Partners)
· Follow divisional business development plan

Business Systems
· Participate and promote business systems i.e. GAIMS, H&S BST
· Be an active part of the team, operational best practice and Balance Score Card

Innovative and Technical Excellence
· Identify & implement initiatives / projects that contain elements of corporate excellence
· Promote & develop new technical services and / or tools

Financial
· Positive financial contribution
· Budget management in accordance with financial target in terms of profitability

Healthy & Safety
· Promote Health & Safety systems, program, priorities and best practice
· Health and safety performance indicators in line with target

Qualification, Experience / Knowledge

M.Sc. in Hydrogeology or Ph.D.
Minimum 15 years experience in practical groundwater modelling
Expertise in Southern African Hydrogeological conditions
Strong Mining Hydrogeology background
Numerical Groundwater Modelling expertise
Solute flow and mass transport modelling expertise
Proven ability to identify and implement practical solution for complex hydrogeological situations
Excellent practical knowledge of Modflow and Feflow
Conceptualisation expertise

MS Word, MS Excel & MS PowerPoint
Specialised hydrogeological and modelling software

Success Attributes
Influential: known as a lead authority in an area of our business
Ability to delegate: willing and able to “let go” of the project management role
Strategist: can sense and respond to changes in the market, helps the organisation change and adapt
Diplomat: skill in diplomacy, able to tactfully address and resolve difficult situations
Ownership attitude: willing to jump in and sort out higher level issues (rather than wait for someone else)
Strong mentor: actively mentors a number of people in their group or in other groups or offices
Client focus: introduces intermediate staff to their existing clients, pursues new business opportunities, seeks new opportunities through
regular client contact, positive networking and cross-selling
Technical excellence: involved in professional committees, expert panels, publications and conference organisation
Corporate awareness: able to translate global initiatives to the office level, understand what is happening at broader level of organisation
Leadership: able to involve others in a shared vision of where the team is going, sets an example by aligning behaviours with values

Please note: Preference will be given to SA born Citizens, SA Permanent Residency, Holders of SA Work Permits. Other may apply and will be looked at on merit.

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Regards and Blessings!!

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