Specialised geotechnical and environmental testing with a personal touch

Our professional team provide cost-effective solutions for Environmental, Groundwater and Contamination Assessments

A professional team with the combined wealth of knowledge spanning over 100 years

From the drilling of boreholes, to identification of contaminants, to groundwater modelling, Geosure has the expertise that you may require and a full professional team to provide you with the most feasible solution to a complex issue.

South Africa’s leading name in cost-effective, reliable Assessments

Geosure is know for specialised geotechnical and environmental testing, and one of the few engineering companies that have a BEE Level 1 rating for more than 15 years. 

Our investigations are carried out in accordance with the latest standards and our procedures are thoroughly reviewed for each project which adds a personnel touch. 

Geosure we provides a premium service at affordable rates. Our highly skilled personnel have many years in the industry, with a combined wealth of knowledge spanning over 100 years.

Environmental services from the Geosure Group:


Geosure is capable of carrying out numerous investigations; a few of the common investigations are listed below:

  • Basic groundwater investigations, such as siting, drilling and testing of new boreholes
  • Groundwater studies for water use license applications for various engineering projects
  • Groundwater protocols to establish baseline conditions
  • Soil and Groundwater contamination assessments of sites
  • Environmental auditing of groundwater
  • Geophysical surveys for groundwater and engineering projects, such as dolomite investigation
  • Groundwater management and protection
  • Groundwater monitoring for various sites
  • Laboratory testing of soil and groundwater samples, Geosure has an in house SANAS Accredited laboratory
  • Establishing baseline conditions at planning stage for proposed mining activities
  • Detailed numerical groundwater and basic modelling for all sites
  • Water use license applications
  • Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
  • Project management of large scale groundwater projects

The above is merely a list of some of the services the Geosure Group offers, kindly contact Geosure should you require investigation not mentioned above.

Groundwater Plate 1
Plate 1: Groundwater Contour Map of the Steady State Calibrated Model
Groundwater Plate 2
Plate 2: Simulated Groundwater Level Map for a specific scenario
Groundwater Plate 3
Plate 3: Simulated Groundwater Level Map for an alternative scenario

Meet The Senior Team

Mr Deven Naidoo

Managing Director of Geosure Group
Pr. Sci. Nat., MSAIEG, AMSAICE, MSABTACO

Years of Experience: 20

  • BSc (Hons) Applied Science Geotechnical Engineering (2009) – University of Pretoria
  • BSc (Hons) Geology (1993) – University of Durban-Westville
  • BSc (Hons) Geotechnics (2009) – University of Pretoria

Mr Francis Smith

Associate of Geosure (Pty) Ltd
Pr. Sci. Nat.

Years of Experience: >30

  • BSc Geology (1982) – University of Natal, Durban

Mr Ritchie Morris

Specialist Consultant to Geosure Group
Pr. Sci. Nat

Years of Experience: >30

Ritchie has over 30 years working experience in the industry. He specialises in soil and groundwater contamination assessment, remediation and monitoring, groundwater resource evaluation, development and management, environmental risk assessment, environmental auditing and environmental management for rural areas, specialising in estuaries and the coastal zone. Ritchie is affiliated to several professional societies and associations.
  • BSc (Hons) Geology (1986) – Rhodes University
  • N.Dip. Business Management

Dr. Molla. B. Demlie

Specialist Consulting Hydrogeologist to Geosure Group
Pr. Sci. Nat. MGSSAGW, GSG

Years of Experience: 20

Molla Demlie is a senior hydro geologist with over 20 years of experience. He has held technical and academic positions throughout Ethiopia at various organizations (such as the Ministry of water resources, environmental rehabilitation commission and Mekelle University). Since early 2007, he has been working as senior lecturer of hydrogeology at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and is active in teaching, graduate supervision, research and consultancy services related to groundwater. Since then, he has been involved in a number of research and consulting projects and gave professional on the job training. Dr Demlie has authored and co-authored more than 18 peer reviewed research paper in internationally renowned journals and presented numerous peer-reviewed conference papers related to groundwater.
  • B.Sc. Geology (1992) – Addis Ababa University
  • M.Sc. Hydrogeology (2000) - Addis Ababa University
  • PHD. Hydrogeology (2007) - Ruhr University of Bochum, Germany

29

Years

Founded in 1992

4

Offices

throughout South Africa

16

Countries

worked in throughout Africa

SANAS Accredited

Founded in 1992

Responsible engineering for the safety and advancement of our society…

As specialists with industry-leading capabilities and hands-on client service, we work with our clients to create a solid foundation that ensures the integrity and ongoing success of their development.

Founded to ensure the integrity of engineering developments worldwide, Geosure is owned and operated by a team of specialists who as custodians of the environment investigate the earth and problem-solve to provide solutions that create a positive impact for all.

  • Level 1 BEE Rating
  • 2 x SAICE Branch Award Winner for Technical Excellence in Durban
  • 2 permanent laboratories & several on-site satellite laboratories
  • 16 Key Staff

Our Clients

  • AECI
    Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry
    Franki
    Ethekwini Municipality
  • Gautrain
    Old Mutual
    Tuboseal
    Umgeni

Our Clients

  • AECI
    Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • Franki
    Ethekwini Municipality
  • Gautrain
    Old Mutual
  • Tuboseal
    Umgeni

Our Services

For almost 30 years we have provided reliable and practical solutions for geotechnical engineering, groundwater supply, hydrogeological modelling and testing of civil engineering materials for both local and international projects.

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Geotechnical Investigations

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Geotechnical Design

3


Geohydrological / Groundwater Investigations

4


Pile Integrity Testing

5


SANAS Accredited Specialised Geotechnical Testing

6


On-Site Laboratories

Get In  Touch

    Durban Office


    • 122 Intersite Avenue
      Umgeni Business Park
      Durban
      4001

    Johannesburg Office


    • 44 Andries Street
      Wynberg
      Sandton
      2052

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