Hydrogeology Lead

Bryanston, South Africa Posted on 03/12/2025

• Working location South Africa; United Kingdom; Australia
• Work Experience 7-8 years
• Salary Market Related
• City Bryanston
• Province Gauteng
• Country South Africa
• Postal Code 2191

At DigbyWells Environmental, we don't just deliver consulting services, we make a realdifference. From supporting responsible mining to protecting water resourcesand communities, our work has impact.

We'relooking for a Hydrogeology Lead to grow and lead our Hydrogeology capabilityglobally. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing technicalexcellence, team leadership, and business growth.

You'll playa key role in shaping and delivering hydrogeological services, including:

• Leading and managing hydrogeologicalprojects (groundwater studies, dewatering, monitoring, modelling)
• Interpreting field and historicaldata to develop conceptual and numerical groundwater models
• Overseeing field investigations andmonitoring programmes
• Collaborating with multidisciplinaryteams across environmental and mining projects
• Engaging with clients, regulators,and stakeholders
• Ensuring delivery of high-quality,compliant, and practical solutions
• Lead, mentor and grow a team ofhydrogeologists
• Drive service development andinnovation within the department
• Contribute to business development,proposals, and key client relationships
• Manage budgets, resources, anddepartmental performance

You'resomeone who enjoys leading from the front, technically strong, commerciallyaware, and passionate about developing people.

• 8+ years' experience inhydrogeology, including consulting
• Strong experience in mining-relatedhydrogeology
• Proven leadership experiencemanaging teams
• Experience with groundwatermodelling and investigations
• Registration with a professionalbody (e.g. SACNASP)

Bonus ifyou have:

• Project management or managementdevelopment training
• Experience growing services ormanaging client accounts
  
• Work on meaningful projects acrossAfrica and globally
• Be part of a company that genuinelyprioritises people, sustainability, and impact
• Opportunity to shape and grow aspecialist capability
• Collaborate with passionate expertsacross disciplines