Remote Soil Scientist – Drive Sustainable Agriculture

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Research collaboration

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly qualified Soil Scientist to join our team in a fully remote capacity, focusing on promoting sustainable agriculture practices across South Africa.

You will analyze soil data, develop best management practices for soil health, and provide expert guidance to farms and agricultural organizations. This role offers remote work with significant impact on soil fertility, erosion control, and nutrient use efficiency.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Soil Science, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Extensive experience in soil analysis, interpretation, and management for sustainable agriculture.
• Knowledge of soil chemistry, physics, biology and their interactions in agricultural systems.
• Experience with GIS and remote sensing for soil mapping.
• Excellent scientific writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects remotely.

Responsibilities

• Analyze soil samples and data to assess health, fertility, and crop suitability.
• Develop strategies to improve soil structure, nutrients, and water retention.
• Advise on soil conservation, erosion control, and sustainable land management.
• Research impacts of agricultural inputs on soil ecosystems.
• Collaborate with agronomists, farmers, and researchers to implement soil health initiatives.
• Prepare scientific reports, presentations, and publications on soil findings.

Skills

Soil analysis

Soil chemistry

Soil physics

Soil biology

GIS

Remote work

Scientific writing

Education

Master's in Soil Science

PhD in Soil Science

Tools

GIS software

Remote sensing

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly qualified Soil Scientist to join our team in a fully remote capacity, focusing on promoting sustainable agriculture practices across South Africa.

You will analyze soil data, develop best management practices for soil health, and provide expert guidance to farms and agricultural organizations. This role offers remote work with significant impact on soil fertility, erosion control, and nutrient use efficiency.