Senior Geohydrologist 

Christiaan Vermaak is qualified in Geohydrology and Physics, with completed Master Degrees in both fields. He holds substantial experience regarding aquifer pump test analysis, borehole profiling, geophysical interpolations and solar energy supply.

He specializes in aspects of Rural Water Supply as well as Scientific and Sustainable borehole Yield Testing.  His other responsibilities include energy analysis, photo voltaic solar system design and general management of office projects.

Christiaan has an enriched background regarding all relevant aspects of Geohydrology. With a hard working ethic and positive attitude, Christiaan is a valued team consultant.

Professional Engineering Technologist (Civil & Structural)

Riaan Odendaal is a professional engineering technologist. He has a wide range of experience within  structural, civil, and urban fields in both the private- and public sector in South Africa. He is very conversant in the fields of infrastructure development.

His experience in design and project management comprises of roads and stormwater, bulk and internal water and sanitation services, pumpstations,
treatment works, structural design of steel and concrete elements, stormwater drainage, transport- sport- and landfill facilities. 

Riaan obtained a Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from the Central University of Technology (CUT) in South Africa. He is registered as a candidate
professional construction project manager with the South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) and a professional engineering technologist with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). Riaan is also a member of the Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa (IMISA) and a corporate member of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE).

Environmental Consultant

Hanri van Jaarsveld is a highly skilled and experienced Environmental Consultant at SGHS.

With 16 years of experience in the field, Hanri has a diverse background in water use license application, environmental planning, environmental impact assessments, environmental management, and compliance audits.

Hanri holds a Masters in Environmental Management, a B.SC. in Natural sciences as well as a B.Sc. Hons in Zoology. She is a member of the International Association for Impact Assessors (Reg. No. 5041).

Wetland Ecologist

Darius van Rensburg is a highly experienced wetland specialist with over 100 ecological assessments under his belt. He specializes in conducting environmental impact assessments, ecological assessments, biodiversity assessments, vegetation assessments, wetland delineation and assessment, riparian vegetation and succulent vegetation.

He is registered as a professional scientist at South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions for Ecological Science: Pr.Sci.Nat. (400284/13).

Green Energy Projects

SGHS contributes to green energy projects by leveraging our expertise in water resources to support the development of solar, hydro and geothermal energy. This aids the transition to sustainable energy sources, crucial for reducing carbon emissions and combating climate change. Our projects ensure the responsible use of natural resources, promoting environmental health and energy security.

      Solar PV Facilities                                   x 24                 TOTAL GENERATION : 3430 MW

Solar Thermal Facilities                               x 1                   TOTAL GENERATION : 100 MW

Solar Hydrogen Facilities                            x 4                   TOTAL GENERATION : 144 MW

Hydro-Electric Dams                                 x  2                  TOTAL GENERATION : 62 MW