Lead Hydrogeologist Role in Gauteng | Apply now!

JOB DETAILS

📌 Job Title: Lead Hydrogeologist
🏢 Company: Allen & York (On behalf of a Leading International Environmental Consultancy)
🏬 Industry: Environmental Services | Mining Consulting
📍 Location: Gauteng, South Africa
🌍 Region: International
🕒 Employment Type: Full Time | Permanent
🆔 Reference Number: BBBH30550_1767628053

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Allen & York is a specialist recruitment partner delivering sustainable recruitment solutions since 1993. The organisation partners with purpose-led companies that drive climate resilience, environmental stewardship, and responsible resource development.

This opportunity is with a leading international environmental consultancy working closely with major mining clients to deliver innovative groundwater, water management, and environmental solutions across global operations.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Lead Hydrogeologist will take ownership of groundwater services within the consultancy’s mining and environmental portfolio. This senior leadership role combines technical excellence, people leadership, and strategic client engagement across international projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping groundwater strategy, leading multidisciplinary teams, and delivering technically complex solutions that support sustainable mining and environmental rehabilitation initiatives worldwide.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

🌍 Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing groundwater and hydrogeology team.

• Drive technical excellence across hydrogeology, groundwater modelling, and water services.

• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within multidisciplinary teams.

⛏️ Project Oversight & Delivery

• Oversee international mining-related groundwater and environmental projects.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest technical standards.

• Provide senior technical input to environmental assessments, rehabilitation, and water management strategies.

🤝 Client & Strategic Engagement

• Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients across the mining sector.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support business growth.

• Contribute to strategic planning and the expansion of groundwater services globally.

📊 Technical Excellence

• Provide specialist hydrogeological expertise to complex projects.

• Review and guide groundwater investigations, modelling outputs, and reporting.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and industry best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education

🎓 Postgraduate degree in Hydrogeology, Water Science, Hydrology, or a related discipline.

Professional Experience

📈 Minimum of 8 years’ consulting experience, preferably within the mining sector.
🌐 Proven experience delivering international or multi-region projects.

Skills & Registration

🧠 Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
📑 Registered with SACNASP or an equivalent professional body.
💼 Excellent technical, commercial, and client-facing skills.

CV TIPS FOR THIS ROLE

• Emphasise leadership experience and team management responsibilities.

• Highlight mining-sector project exposure and international work.

• Include examples of strategic client engagement and business development.

• Demonstrate regulatory knowledge and professional registration clearly.

• Quantify project scale, budgets, and geographic reach where possible.

BENEFITS

🌱 Work on high-impact international environmental and mining projects.
🌍 Influence groundwater and water strategy on a global scale.
👥 Lead and grow a talented team of specialists in a supportive culture.
💼 Join a consultancy recognised for sustainability, innovation, and purpose-led work.
📈 Strong opportunities for career growth, leadership development, and long-term impact.

COMPANY POLICY

Allen & York and its clients are committed to creating inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplaces. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and experience, in line with applicable employment equity and labour legislation.