Chané Pretorius

As a Project Hydrologist at GCS Water and Environmental, I am responsible for conducting hydrological assessments, developing water balance models, and designing stormwater management solutions. This involves analyzing hydrological data, applying modeling techniques, and providing specialist insights to support environmental and water resource management projects. I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable water solutions for various clients across industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managed and saw 52 projects to completion.
• Conduct hydrological assessments, including surface water and groundwater interactions.
• Develop and apply hydrological and water balance models to support project objectives or comply with legislation for licensed activities.
• Design and implement stormwater management strategies in compliance with regulations.
• Analyze hydrological and meteorological data to assess water availability and flood risks.
• Utilize GIS tools for spatial investigation of hydrological processes such as catchment analysis.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations for clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineers, environmental scientists, and regulatory bodies on water-related projects.
• Provide hydrological expertise in environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and water-use license applications.
• Management of the Surface Water Unit members and projects.
• Developed training programs for junior staff members, enhancing their technical skills in hydrology.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
• Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
• Participated in professional conferences, sharing research findings and staying abreast of emerging trends within the industry.

As a Entry Level Hydrologist at GCS Water and Environmental, I was responsible for conducting hydrological assessments, compiling water balances, and designing conceptual stormwater management plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct hydrological and groundwater assessments.
• Create conceptual hydrological and hydrogeological groundwater models.
• Develop flood lines and stormwater management plans.
• Conduct water balance studies, both conceptual and static.
• Use GIS for hydrological analysis.
• Prepare technical reports and proposals.
• Management of multiple projects under supervisor oversight.
• Provide hydrological expertise in environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and water-use license applications.
• Conducted thorough field investigations, utilizing geophysical methods for subsurface characterization.

• Compiling Water Use License Application and technical reports for submission to the Department of Water and Sanitation and online submissions of WULAs on the e-WULAAS system.
• Compilation of Environmental Management Plan reports for projects requiring exemption from Environmental.
• Authorization Liaison between clients and the Department (DWS).
• Ensure compliance with national and regional water legislation, including the National Water Act.
• Conducting site visits with clients and the Department (DWS) GIS Mapping Invoicing projects