Senior Soil Scientist - Land Reclamation

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Soil Scientist in Benoni, Gauteng to lead land reclamation and rehabilitation initiatives. The role focuses on assessing degraded soils, formulating recovery strategies, and overseeing remediation projects to restore soil health for agricultural and environmental objectives.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or Master’s in Soil Science (or related field), 7+ years in reclamation, and strong analytical and project management skills, with proficiency in GIS and soil

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Agronomy, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in soil science with specialization in land reclamation and rehabilitation.
• Experience assessing soil degradation, developing remediation strategies and managing rehabilitation projects.
• In-depth knowledge of soil chemistry, physics, biology and pedology.
• Proficiency in soil sampling techniques and laboratory analysis interpretation.
• Experience with GIS and other spatial analysis tools for land assessment.
• Excellent report writing, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead projects and work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive soil surveys and characterization of degraded or contaminated land.
• Develop detailed soil reclamation and rehabilitation plans, including soil amendment strategies, revegetation plans, and erosion control measures.
• Oversee the implementation of rehabilitation projects, ensuring adherence to plans and timelines.
• Monitor the effectiveness of reclamation activities through soil and vegetation assessments.
• Conduct laboratory analysis of soil samples to assess properties.
• Provide expert advice on soil health, fertility management and sustainable land use.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals and presentations for clients and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with geologists, environmental engineers and agronomists on multidisciplinary projects.
• Stay updated on latest research and best practices in soil science and land reclamation.

Skills

Soil science

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

PhD in Soil Science

Master's in Environmental Science or Agronomy

Tools

GIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Soil Scientist in Benoni, Gauteng to lead land reclamation and rehabilitation initiatives. The role focuses on assessing degraded soils, formulating recovery strategies, and overseeing remediation projects to restore soil health for agricultural and environmental objectives.

The ideal candidate has a PhD or Master’s in Soil Science (or related field), 7+ years in reclamation, and strong analytical and project management skills, with proficiency in GIS and soil