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GROUNDWATER MODELER POSITION

Date Listed: 27 October 2022

Address: Pretoria

Job Type: Full time, permanent position

Salary: GPT salary structure

Start date: As soon as possible                                                                               

 

GPT requires the services of a Groundwater Modeler to be stationed at the Pretoria office.

 

Essential skills

 

Qualification and minimum requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Geology / Hydrogeology / Environmental Science
  • Mathematical background – must have a working knowledge of elementary mathematics, especially linear algebra and matrix algebra
  • Chemistry background – must have a working knowledge of elementary chemistry, especially chemical reaction rate constants
  • Modelling insights – must have a working knowledge of the different types and use of modelling boundary conditions and available modelling packages
  • Modelling experience – must have completed at least 50 models with more than one software package
  • 10 years’ experience in environmental consulting
  • Valid driver’s license and own transport
  • Conversant in MS Office
  • Provide credible references

 

Professional aspects:

  • Provide specialist inputs in terms of formulating the conceptual site model
  • Provide reliable interpretation of complex field data
  • Involve in and develop and drive data management and presentation strategies
  • Prepare technical input and costing for tenders and provide specialist input in complex tenders and non-routine proposals
  • Develop templates and/or guidelines for data management implementation
  • Implement quality assurance and quality control protocol and review remediation projects and modelling reports
  • Provide specialist inputs to project management and execution
  • Provide reliable interpretation of complex data sets, i.e. complex site conceptualisation, interpretative report writing, high quality scientific reports
  • Attend client meetings at executive/decision-making level
  • Provide planning and technical direction for project managers/responsible persons
  • Recognised as expert in the field
  • Compile presentations to clients and present at conferences
  • Attend public participation meetings and IAP/regulator engagement

 

Business aspects:

  • Effectively follow strategies developed by management to reach targets and ensure productive hours are achieved
  • Ensure projects are completed within budget
  • Ensure work quality meets and exceeds client expectations
  • Plan and designate project resources within timeframes
  • Keep stakeholders informed during the entire project, from kick-off to completion
  • Ensure GPT and client SHEQ strategies implemented across unit
  • Manage change if and when change arisen using both client’s and GPT’s management of change procedures

 

Inherent requirements of the job:

  • Ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organisation
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks at a time while paying attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and technical writing skills
  • Be able to work under pressure
  • Ability to work independently (with minimal supervision) and in a team
  • Planning, organising and execution
  • Be motivated to succeed

 

To apply submit your CV to cv@gptglobal.com. If we do not contact you within 14 days your application was unsuccessful.

ASSOCIATE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST POSITION

Date Listed: 04 October 2023

Address: Cape Town and Pretoria

Job Type: Full time, permanent position

Salary: GPT salary structure

Start date: 01 December 2023 or as soon as possible

GPT requires the services of an Environmental Scientist to be stationed at the Cape Town office.

Essential skills

Business aspects:

  • Effectively follow strategies developed by management to reach targets and ensure productive hours are achieved
  • Prepare accurate budgets and monitor progress to ensure projects completed within budget and allocated professional time
  • Ensure work quality meets and exceeds client expectations
  • Plan and designate project resources within timeframes
  • Keep stakeholders informed during the entire project, from kick-off to completion
  • Ensure GPT and client SHEQ strategies implemented across unit
  • Manage change if and when change arisen using both client’s and GPT’s management of change procedures

Professional aspects:

  • Groundwater assessments and monitoring – more complex projects can have appropriate teams from other offices involved
  • Capture environmental data and provide reliable interpretation of field data to formulate conceptual site model, with proof of originality, clear insight, and depth of understanding
  • Plan, execute and lead fieldwork. Able to perform field investigations and data evaluation including construction of basic conceptual models; able to carry out fieldwork from start to completion (with appropriate equipment selected)
  • Prepare proposals for all routine types of work for regular clients
  • Attend client meetings in support of Professional, assist with compilation of presentations to clients, attend public participation meetings
  • Writing and reviewing of scientific reports ranging from basic to medium level reports for contaminated land assessments
  • Assisting with execution of site assessment and remediation activities at contaminated sites
  • Investigate and assess contamination levels and remediation options at a variety of chemical and petrochemical sites

Qualification and minimum requirements:

  • Proven track record of budgeting, managing subcontractors and completing projects profitably
  • Experience in environmental consulting, client interaction and dealing with clients directly
  • Experience in the writing of scientific reports is a prerequisite
  • 3-5 Years’ fieldwork experience related to environmental impact assessments, hydrocarbon contamination assessments and groundwater would be beneficial
  • Honours Degree in Geology / Hydrogeology / Environmental Science with 2 years’ experience in petroleum hydrocarbon contamination assessments
  • Preference will be given to a registered professional scientist (earth sciences)
  • Has a good practical knowledge of environmental industry field SOPs, QA/QC procedures and protocols
  • Valid driver’s license – non-negotiable

Inherent requirements of the job:

  • Ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organisation
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and technical writing skills
  • Be able to work under pressure
  • Ability to work independently (with minimal supervision) and to manage a team
  • Planning, organising and execution
  • Be motivated to succeed financially

To apply submit your CV to cv@gptglobal.com. If we do not contact you within 21 days your application was unsuccessful.

ASSOCIATE HYDROGEOLOGIST POSITION

Date Listed: 02 November 2023

Address: Pretoria

Job Type: Full time, permanent position

Salary: GPT salary structure

Start date: 01 January 2024 or as soon as possible                                                

GPT requires the services of an Associate Hydrogeologist in the Inorganic Unit to be stationed at the Pretoria office.

Essential skills

Business aspects:

  • Effectively follow strategies developed by management to reach targets and ensure productive hours are achieved
  • Ensure projects are completed within budget
  • Ensure work quality meets and exceeds client expectations
  • Plan and designate project resources within timeframes
  • Keep stakeholders informed during the entire project, from kick-off to completion
  • Ensure GPT and client SHEQ strategies implemented across unit
  • Manage change when change arise using both client’s and GPT’s management of change procedures

Professional aspects:

  • Groundwater assessments and monitoring – more routine projects can have appropriate teams from other offices involved
  • Provide reliable interpretation of routine field data to formulate conceptual site model, with proof of originality, clear insight, and depth of understanding
  • Plan, and in some cases, lead fieldwork, routine water, soil and rock sampling
  • Perform field investigations and data evaluation including construction of basic conceptual models, with supervision
  • Prepare basic proposals for all routine types of work for any client
  • Attend client meetings in support of project manager, assist with compilation of presentations to clients, attend public participation meetings
  • Writing and reviewing of basic scientific reports for hydrogeological/contamination investigations

Qualification and minimum requirements:

  • Honours Degree (or higher) in Hydrogeology with 3-5 years’ experience in mining related groundwater studies
  • Proven track record of budgeting, managing subcontractors and completing projects profitably
  • Experience in environmental consulting, client interaction and dealing with clients directly
  • Experience in the writing of scientific reports is a prerequisite
  • Preference will be given to a registered professional scientist (earth sciences)

Inherent requirements of the job:

  • Ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organisation
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at a time while paying attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and technical writing skills
  • Be able to work under pressure
  • Ability to work independently (with minimal supervision) and to manage a team
  • Planning, organising and execution
  • Be motivated to succeed financially

To apply submit your CV to cv@gptglobal.com. If we do not contact you within 14 days your application was unsuccessful.

 

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