Hydrogeology Lead - Water Systems & Resource Management

Reference: WDB001_1774958173

A multidisciplinary project environment is seeking an experienced Hydrogeology Lead to take ownership of groundwater-related studies, team leadership, and technical delivery across a diverse portfolio of projects.

This is a senior opportunity for someone who combines technical expertise, leadership capability, and commercial awareness, and who is comfortable working across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

The Opportunity

You'll be responsible for guiding the technical direction of groundwater-related workstreams, while also managing a team and contributing to the broader growth of the function.

The role involves balancing field-based insight, modelling and analysis, and client-facing delivery, with a strong focus on ensuring practical, defensible outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing
* Lead groundwater investigations, monitoring programmes, and technical studies
* Interpret field and historical data to develop conceptual and analytical models
* Apply modelling techniques to assess system behaviour and predict future impacts
* Oversee data collection campaigns and ensure quality and consistency of outputs
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate water-related insights into broader project decisions
* Engage with stakeholders and provide clear technical guidance
* Prepare and review technical reports and deliverables
* Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
* Identify opportunities to expand services and strengthen client relationships
* Build and develop a high-performing technical team

What We're Looking For
* Strong background in hydrogeology, hydrology, or water science
* Experience delivering complex technical projects involving groundwater systems
* Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage multiple workstreams
* Experience working in project-driven environments across resource, infrastructure, or industrial sectors
* Strong analytical capability and confidence in interpreting complex datasets
* Ability to communicate technical findings to a wide range of stakeholders

Qualifications & Experience
* Postgraduate qualification in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline
* Significant experience in groundwater-related technical work
* Experience managing teams and project delivery
* Professional registration advantageous

Personal Profile
* Technically credible with strong problem-solving ability
* Commercially aware and opportunity-driven
* Effective communicator and relationship builder
* Organised and able to manage competing priorities
* Comfortable working independently and leading teams

COMPETITIVE SALARY

Johannesburg

Permanent

Added 31/03/2026
Reference: WDB001_1774958173

Hydrogeology Lead - Water Systems & Resource Management

Johannesburg
Permanent

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