Senior Hydrologist

Hire Resolve

Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent
Full-time

18 days ago

Job SummaryWe have a vacancy for a Senior Hydrologist in the Johannesburg area. The successful applicant will apply their excellent technical hydrological skills, project management skills and ability to manage projects and project teams, budgets, and clients. They will proficiently run all aspects of a project within budget, and deadlines and exhibit good communication skills.Role Responsibilities

Obtaining hydrological and meteorological data and accurate analysis thereof
Using statistical methods and techniques in hydrology
Applying Hydrological and hydraulic modelling abilities (Pitman, WRSM 2000, and HEC-RAS, PCSWMM or similar)
Conducting field measurements including water flow and water quality measurements
Measuring and graphing phenomena such as stream flows, and changes in water volumes
Design and conduct scientific hydrological investigations to ensure that accurate and appropriate information is available for use in water resource management decisions.
Hydrological catchment delineation
Hydrological calculations, including rainfall-runoff and peak flows
Undertake flood risk assessment and flood line determination
Water & Salt balances
Storm Water Management Planning
Risk and mitigation assessments and management plans
Conceptual design and sizing of stormwater infrastructure
Auditing water infrastructure in terms of DWS guidelines
Report writing, including Feasibility Study and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reporting
Client presentations and meetings and internal communication
Compilation of proposal documents and costing. Business Development
Generate work by identifying and writing effective proposals
Compile and submit tenders
New services to existing clients
Existing services to new clients
Present papers at industry conferences to show-case GCS expertise
Attend relevant forums and conferences for self-development and networking purposes
Achieve revenue budget
Contribute to the unit's revenue budget
Submit timesheets in line with GCS financial requirements
Invoicing implemented in line with GCS procedures and financial requirements

Education and Experience

BSc or Engineering degree (+ MSc in Hydrology or similar optional)
Minimum 8 years' of hydrological experience
Membership of professional industry bodies (Pr.Sci.Nat, Pr Eng) or similar
Good knowledge of hydrological science
Knowledge of environmental legislation and the National Water Act
Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
Good knowledge of a diversity of environments including mining and urban systems
Soils knowledge an added advantage
Agricultural knowledge is an added advantage
Experience within the consulting environment and mining sector will be an added advantage

Hire Resolve is a top-tier recruitment firm that focuses on placing skilled professionals in permanent employment.Hire Resolve focuses on working with senior-level executives and we pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to our candidates and clients.

Salary: negotiable.
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Apply for this role today, visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us at
Alternatively, you are welcome to connect with Lauren Le Roux, Kyla van der Westhuizen, Kaylee Kemm, Cailin Hunt or Ashleigh Whitehead on LinkedIn.

Hire ResolveIT/ComputerRecruiterAboutSpecialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.

Job Mail

Apply Now