Remote Soil Scientist - Land Rehabilitation

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Fully remote

Professional development

Impactful projects

Sustainability mission

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an expert Remote Soil Scientist to advance land rehabilitation and sustainable soil management. You will analyze soil data, develop restoration strategies, and advise on best practices across diverse projects, including those near Polokwane.

This fully remote role suits a scientifically driven professional with a passion for ecological restoration. The position requires a Master’s or PhD in a soil-related field, at least five years of experience, and strong GIS/remote sensing

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Agronomy, or related field.
• ≥5 years of soil science experience in land rehabilitation or remediation.
• Proficiency in soil analysis and data interpretation.
• Experience with GIS and remote sensing for land assessment.
• Strong ecological knowledge and land restoration understanding.
• Excellent remote communication, report writing, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze soil properties (chemical, physical, biological) using remote sensing and data tools.
• Develop land rehabilitation plans for degraded or contaminated sites.
• Recommend soil amendments, revegetation, and erosion control measures.
• Monitor rehabilitation progress through data collection and reporting.
• Prepare technical reports, EIAs, and soil management guidelines.
• Collaborate virtually with interdisciplinary teams to integrate soil science.

Skills

Soil analysis

GIS

Remote communication

Project management

Education

Masters/PhD in Soil Science

Tools

GIS software

Remote sensing data

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an expert Remote Soil Scientist dedicated to land rehabilitation and sustainable land management. In this fully remote position, you will analyze soil data, develop strategies for restoring degraded lands, and advise on best practices for soil conservation across various projects, potentially including those near Polokwane. You will leverage advanced analytical tools and collaborate virtually with environmental engineers, ecologists, and project managers to achieve ecological restoration goals. This is an ideal opportunity for a scientifically driven professional passionate about environmental stewardship and the long-term health of our planet's soil resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed analysis of soil properties, including chemical, physical, and biological characteristics, using remote sensing and data analysis tools.
• Develop comprehensive land rehabilitation plans and strategies for degraded or contaminated sites.
• Recommend appropriate soil amendments, revegetation techniques, and erosion control measures.
• Monitor the progress and effectiveness of rehabilitation efforts through data collection and analysis.Prepare technical reports, environmental impact assessments, and soil management guidelines.
• Collaborate virtually with interdisciplinary teams to integrate soil science principles into broader environmental projects.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Agronomy, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in soil science, with a focus on land rehabilitation, soil conservation, or environmental remediation.
• Proficiency in soil analysis techniques and interpretation of soil data.
• Experience with GIS software and remote sensing data for land assessment is essential.
• Strong understanding of ecological principles and land restoration processes.
• Excellent remote communication, report writing, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with significant flexibility.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful environmental restoration projects.
• Budget for professional development, conferences, and relevant certifications.
• Work with a mission-driven organization committed to sustainability.