Sinothando Moerane

A diligent Engineering Geologist Graduate majoring in Hydrogeology with the primary objective to apply the knowledge gained from both BSc Engineering and Environmental Geology Degree and BSc (Hons) Geohydrology Degree to perform investigative work to provide solutions to both underground and surface problems.

During my years of employment in the professional field, I have acquired experience in the Geotechnical and Geohydrological disciplines. I perform well in a team and adapt well to any circumstances. I am comfortable working in the field and office.

Skills acquired:

• Desktop studies and  preparation for site investigative work 
• Soil profiling and soil sampling according to guideline and best practice 
• Drilling supervision 
• Drill chip logging  according to guidelines and best practice 
• Dolomite stability investigation according to guidelines and best practice
• Conducting Hydrogeological investigations including borehole siting, drilling supervision, analysing pump test data and providing  sustainable yield. 
• Water quality monitoring
• Water quality analysis 
• Develop and interpret topographical maps, raster datasets and geo-referenced satellite images 
• Field and laboratory data interpretation 
• Comprehensive technical report writing 
• Compilation of proposals, tenders and quotations 
• Project management 
• Good time and budget management 

Software Skills: 

• MS Office Suite 
• DOTPlot 
• QGIS 
• ARCgis 

Masana Waste and Environmental Management 

Junior Hydrogeologist 

August 2021- Current 

Roles included: 

• Desktop studies and  preparation for site investigative work 
• Soil profiling and soil sampling according to guideline and best practice 
• Drilling supervision 
• Drill chip logging  according to guidelines and best practice 
• Dolomite stability investigation according to guidelines and best practice
• Conducting Hydrogeological investigations including borehole siting, drilling supervision, analysing pump test data and providing  sustainable yield. 
• Water quality monitoring
• Water quality analysis 
• Develop and interpret topographical maps, raster datasets and geo-referenced satellite images 
• Field and laboratory data interpretation 
• Comprehensive technical report writing 
• Compilation of proposals, tenders and quotations 
• Project management 

• BSc (Hons) Geohydrology: Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
• BSc. Engineering and Environmental Geology: Jan 2018 - Dec 2021