Hydrogeology Lead (Johannesburg)

Hydrogeology Lead

Location: Johannesburg / Hybrid Working (3 office days a week)

Type: Permanent Industry: Environmental Consulting / Mining & Resources

Are you an experienced hydrogeologist looking to step into a leadership role within a globally focused, mission-driven environmental consultancy? We're seeking a proactive and strategic Hydrogeologist to lead a specialist team in delivering cutting-edge hydrogeological services across international mining and resource projects.

This position plays a key role in overseeing technical delivery, growing the groundwater services portfolio, and mentoring a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate combines strong scientific expertise with a commercial mindset and a passion for excellence in environmental stewardship.

• Lead the planning and execution of hydrogeological investigations, including hydrocensus data collection, aquifer testing, groundwater monitoring, and dewatering assessments.
• Interpret complex datasets to develop conceptual and numerical groundwater flow and quality models that inform decision-making and meet both regulatory and client standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional environmental teams and ensure integrated project delivery aligned with global best practice.
• Act as a subject matter expert for clients and stakeholders, providing strategic input into water management plans, permitting processes, and sustainability initiatives.
• Oversee and contribute to technical reporting for clients and regulatory authorities.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities, from initial leads through to proposal submission and key account management.
• Develop and execute a departmental business plan that aligns with organisational objectives and market demand.
• Manage team performance, recruitment, onboarding, and professional development.
• Ensure effective resource planning, financial oversight, and delivery against revenue targets.

• Advanced qualifications in Hydrogeology, Environmental Geoscience, or related disciplines.
• Proven experience delivering groundwater consulting services in the mining or resources sectors.
• Strong technical capabilities in groundwater modelling, monitoring, and impact assessment.
• An understanding of international environmental regulations, permitting, and industry standards.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and fostering technical excellence.
• Skilled communicator with a client-centric approach and the ability to influence diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel regionally and internationally for project work and client engagement.

Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.