Remote Soil Scientist: Conservation & Land Management

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,496,000 - 2,160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Professional development funding

Health, dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Soil Scientist for a fully remote role with a global environmental consultancy. You will conduct soil analyses, develop conservation strategies, and guide sustainable land-use practices from your home office, collaborating with teams worldwide.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Soil Science with 5+ years experience, strong GIS skills, and a track record in reports and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Agronomy, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional soil science experience focused on conservation and land management.
• Strong knowledge of soil physics, chemistry, biology, and classification.
• Proficiency in GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS) and remote sensing analysis.
• Experience with soil sampling, lab analysis, and data interpretation.
• Excellent written and spoken scientific communication, especially reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive soil surveys, sampling, and lab analyses to assess soil properties.
• Develop soil conservation and management plans for agriculture, forestry, and conservation areas.
• Utilize GIS and remote sensing for soil mapping, land suitability assessment, and environmental monitoring.
• Advise on soil erosion control, nutrient management, water conservation, and restoration.
• Prepare technical reports, research papers, and environmental impact assessments.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on conservation projects.
• Stay updated on advances in soil science, digital soil mapping, and sustainability.
• Provide expert consultation on soil contamination assessment and remediation.
• Contribute to proposals and bids for new conservation initiatives.

Skills

Soil science expertise

GIS (ArcGIS, QGIS)

Remote work / self-management

Scientific writing

Environmental regulations

Data interpretation

Project management

Education

Master's or PhD in Soil Science or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Soil Scientist for a fully remote role with a global environmental consultancy. You will conduct soil analyses, develop conservation strategies, and guide sustainable land-use practices from your home office, collaborating with teams worldwide.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Soil Science with 5+ years experience, strong GIS skills, and a track record in reports and environmental regulations.