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Monday 08:00 - 17:00 Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00 Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00 Thursday 08:00 - 17:00 Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Umvoto

Name: Umvoto
Address: 8 Beach Road, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7945, ZA
Telephone: +27217096700

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Umvoto Africa has an intrinsic appreciation for geological processes and movements, and the long term societal impact of those processes.

Umvoto is an Earth Sciences consultancy specialising in water resources science, hydrogeological and geological applications, geo-informatics and remote sensing, geohazard assessment and disaster risk management. The team has an unrivalled geological understanding of subsurface sedimentary, structural features (jointing, faulting, folding) and geodynamic forces. This knowledge and insight is brought to bear on all projects and has been increasingly useful as the company is now consistently immersed in disaster risk management and community involvement. We are BEE-compliant and are fully ISO9001-compliant in terms of quality management procedures. consistently immersed in Disaster Risk Management and community involvement.

07/10/2026

Congratulations to David McGibbon on his appointment as Umvoto’s new Managing Director! David’s journey with Umvoto began in 2014 when he joined as a Trainee Geologist, and over the years he has grown alongside the company into a highly valued leader. His progression reflects both his dedication to Umvoto and his continued commitment to professional development, which he is furthering through his current MBA studies at UCT.

We are excited to see him step into this new role and look forward to the leadership, experience and perspective he will bring to Umvoto’s next chapter. To read more about David and the work he does at Umvoto, head to his Team page on our website. https://www.umvoto.com/team/david-mcgibbon/

David Mcgibbon

05/10/2026

Umvoto welcomes back Abulele Mafanya, a Hydrogeologist, to the team. To read more about Abulele and the work he’ll be doing at Umvoto, head to the Teams page on our website. https://www.umvoto.com/team/abulele-mafanya/

29/09/2026

From the Danakil to the Cape — six Sentinel-2 False Colour Composite landscapes on Umvoto’s Muizenberg wall, and the science behind how we read Earth from orbit. Scan the QR codes outdoors or read the full story online. https://www.umvoto.com/sentinel-2-false-colour-landscapes/

03/09/2026

Umvoto welcomes two new members to the team! Meet Junior Hydrogeologist Vladyslav Nastenko and Intern Kathryn Ross.

To read more about them and the work they’ll be doing for Umvoto, head to the Teams page on our website. https://www.umvoto.com/teamstaff/

01/09/2026

Cape Town has gone from exceptionally wet conditions earlier this year to one of its driest Julys on record.

So, is another “Day Zero” on the horizon?

Our latest article looks at what the 2026 rainfall story means for Cape Town’s water security, how climate variability is changing the way we need to plan, and why groundwater, managed aquifer recharge and diversified water supply are becoming increasingly important for building long-term resilience.

Read the full article here: https://www.umvoto.com/after-a-record-dry-july-is-cape-town-heading-towards-another-day-zero/

04/08/2026

Congratulations to Jaco du Toit and Sean Harvey who have recently been promoted to Junior Geologist. We look forward to seeing you grow in your new positions at Umvoto.

To read more about Jaco and Sean, and the work they do at Umvoto, head to the Team Page. https://www.umvoto.com/teamstaff/

17/07/2026

Today, Umvoto staff took part in a 5 km walk from Muizenberg to St James in honour of Mandela Day and in support of the senior residents of the Douglas Murray Home for the Aged in Retreat. We also donated non-perishable food items, hygiene products, and clothing. It was a wonderful afternoon spent giving back, enjoying the beautiful seaside, and sharing time with colleagues.

06/07/2026

Umvoto welcomed two university students, Lindsay Adams (left) and Asiphendule Hagile (right), who job shadowed staff to learn about groundwater importance, GIS and surveying in practice. Lindsay visited from the University of Pretoria and Asiphendule from the University of Cape Town.

If you'd like to participate in a work shadow experience at Umvoto, get in touch with us. https://www.umvoto.com/contact/

01/07/2026

Umvoto welcomed two students, Aimee Du Preez (left) and Jenna Mullins (right), who job shadowed under the Environmental team learning about environmentalism and climatology in the every day working world. Aimee visited from Stellenbosch University and Jenna from Wynberg Girls' High School. On their last day, the students were shown an automatic weather station in Strandfontein as pictured here.

If you'd like to participate in a work shadow experience at Umvoto, get in touch with us. https://www.umvoto.com/contact/

20/04/2026

Congratulations to Matthew Misrole who has recently been promoted to Senior Geologist. We look forward to seeing you grow in your new position at Umvoto.

To read more about Matthew, and the work he does at Umvoto, head to his Team Page. https://www.umvoto.com/team/matthew-misrole/

Address

8 Beach Road, Muizenberg
Cape Town
7945

Opening Hours

Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27217096700

Website

http://www.umvoto.com/

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