Adolf October MSc, Pr.Sci.Nat

Experience

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  University of the Western Cape

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

  Field Manager and Lab Manager

  While completing my honors and master’s degrees in environmental and water science full time, I worked part time under the groundwater group of the earth sciences department at the University of the Western Cape. The groundwater group is known today as the water institute, with the goal of promoting research, postgraduate training, and outreach on water related issues through the collaborative efforts of University of the Western Cape. ResponsibilitiesHydrogeological laboratory experimental setups and operations, hydrogeological field experimental setups and operations, supervising these experiments on students, standard reporting on the interpretation of the results and part time consulting for Eskom. Show less

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  Geo Pollution Technologies-Gauteng

  Jan 2010 - Feb 2020

  Project Manager and Field LeadManagement of complex contamination site assessments, characterization projects, and petroleum hydrocarbon remediation projects within the Oil & Gas Sector. Mainly responsible for the technical delivery of projectsProject Lead and Project MangerSoil and groundwater remediation strategies, site remediation pilot tests, groundwater and soil remediation project implementation, management of remediation systems. Managing a pump and treat system, skimming system and installing a state-of-the-art multiphase extraction system in the Fractured bedrock aquifer. Show less

  • Inorganic and Environmental Impact Assessment Business Unit Hydrogeologist

    Jan 2010 - Feb 2020

  • Organic Business Unit Environmental Consultant

    Jan 2010 - Feb 2020
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  International Water Association

  Jan 2017 - now

  Reviewer IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition
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  ERM

  Feb 2020 - now

  Provide specialist leadership and consultancy advisory service on challenging and impactful programs to shape a sustainable future. Liability Portfolio Management and Remediation (Department)Managing the regulatory, technical and social complexities of liabilities that potentially reduces clients asset value. Help clients to manage these risks through strategic approaches, and best-fit technical methods that identify, assess and manage environmental liabilities. Water ServicesWork with clients to understand, quantify, and address water-related risks across all areas of the organization, from planning a new project to optimizing operations or increasing productivity at existing facilities. This include:-Identifying and prioritizing social, environmental, and economic water risks;- Key water risks management -Water pollutant management, operational discharges, and contamination potential;-Defining a water strategy framework that meets operational and regulatory needs-Developing and implementation of implementation frameworks such as water stewardship.Core SkillsLeadership ability: Ability to make thoughtful decisions about mission and goals, and properly allocate resources to achieve those directives. The ability to delegate, inspire and communicate effectively.Communication and interpersonal skills: The ability to exchange information, feelings, and meaning through verbal and non-verbal messages. Teamwork skills: Always want to work well togethe in a team to achieve the best in any circumstance. I try to cooperate, using my individual skills and providing constructive feedback to my collequesLogical approach to problem solving/analyzing: Able to provide a solution based on rationale outcome, in the form of advice. Presentation skills. The ability to deliver effective and engaging presentations to a variety of audiences including the preparation of related documents or visual ads such as power point presentation, report etc. Show less Key Roles1. Program Manager Contaminated Land and Remediation Management National Portfolio for a key global client2. Program Support Management as a Technical Lead and Project Manager in both the Water Services and Liability Portfolio Management & Remediation Business Units on National PortfoliosKey Functions in Water Services Business UnitConsulting assignments from, mine water services, groundwater resource exploration, groundwater resource development, sustainable groundwater management, impact related groundwater studies and integrated water resource managementKey Functions in Liability Portfolio Management & Remediation Business UnitProject managing consulting assignments ranging from hydrocarbon due diligence and complex contaminated site investigative studies, contaminated land remediation management, carbon management, site closures, risk management, stakeholder management, managing subcontractors, reporting and support to multiple projects. Other Key Responsibilities Participate in proposal development, business development and client management. Advising project team, coaching, and supporting other staff across the Africa Business Unit (BU) to address the components of projects. Collaboration with project teams from other BUs that are implementing projects in Africa or elsewhere within the EMEA region.Projects AbroadSolheimar Wind Farm, Iceland, Windfarm ESIA (Geological and Groundwater Specialist)Gold Fields Australia NFD 2021-2023 Assurance - Energy Savings Initiative (Auditor)ERM Internal Supporting RoleResponsible for the oversight of the ERM mentoring internship program in The LMPR and Water Services Business Units.Responsible for overseeing the ERM African Business Unit, subcontractor procurement process. Working with a broad range of subcontractors, assisting them to meet ERM internal standards, and upgrading their inputs to meet international lender requirements. Show less

  • Senior Managing Consultant

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Program Manager and Senior Consultant

    Feb 2020 - now
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  NICOLA

  Jul 2022 - now

  Steering Committee (Marketing and Membership Lead)