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Water Services Manager (Johannesburg)

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🌍 Water Services Manager - International Environmental Consulting (Mining Sector)

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

Are you an experienced Hydrogeologist looking to take the next step in your career?
We're working with a leading international environmental consultancy that partners with major clients across the mining sector to deliver cutting-edge water and environmental solutions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where you'll shape groundwater services on a global scale, manage high-profile projects, and guide a talented team of specialists.

What you'll be doing:

  • Leading and developing a groundwater team, driving excellence in hydrogeology, modelling, and water services.
  • Overseeing international mining-related projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and to the highest standards.
  • Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, building strong relationships, and supporting strategic growth.
  • Contributing specialist hydrogeological expertise to environmental assessments and rehabilitation projects.

What we're looking for:

  • A postgraduate degree in Hydrogeology, Water Science, or Hydrology.
  • 8+ years' consulting experience, ideally within the mining sector.
  • Strong leadership skills, with proven experience mentoring and managing teams.
  • Registered with SACNASP (or equivalent professional body).
  • Excellent technical, commercial, and client-facing skills.

Why Join?

  • Play a key role in high-impact international projects.
  • Be part of a consultancy known for innovation, sustainability, and making a real difference to communities and the environment.
  • Lead and grow a dynamic team of groundwater specialists in a supportive, forward-thinking culture.

Interested?

📩 If you're passionate about hydrogeology and ready to lead at an international level, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to explore this exciting opportunity.

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About us

Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.

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.

Let us help build a better world, together.

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