Remote Soil Scientist — Land Assessment & Sustainability

Placements24

Polokwane

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Health, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a highly qualified Soil Scientist to join an environmental consulting team focused on agricultural land assessment and management in Limpopo. This remote role analyzes soil properties, evaluates land suitability, and develops soil conservation strategies.

You will advise clients on sustainable land use to maximise productivity while minimising environmental impact, contributing to responsible land management through remote analysis and client consultation.

Qualifications

Ph.D. or Master's degree in Soil Science, Agronomy, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in soil characterization and land evaluation.
Experience interpreting laboratory data and soil chemistry/physics.
Proficiency with GIS and remote sensing applications.
Strong report writing and remote client communication skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive soil analyses (physical, chemical, biological).
Assess land suitability for crops and farming systems.
Develop recommendations for soil fertility, erosion control, and land rehabilitation.
Utilize remote sensing data and GIS for large-scale soil mapping.
Prepare detailed reports and present findings to clients and agencies.
Stay updated on soil science research and land management practices.