Senior Soil Scientist - Land Reclamation (Hybrid)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary package

Health benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Soil Scientist with land reclamation expertise to join a respected environmental consultancy in Bloemfontein, Free State. You will assess soil health, design rehabilitation plans, and guide sustainable land management across mining, agriculture, and infrastructure projects.

The role is hybrid, balancing office work with site visits. A Master’s or PhD in Soil Science (or related field) and at least 7 years of experience are required; GIS knowledge is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Master's or PhD in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Agronomy, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in soil science with land reclamation focus.
• Extensive knowledge of soil chemistry, physics, biology and their interactions.
• Proven experience designing and implementing soil reclamation projects, including sampling, analysis, monitoring.
• Familiarity with South Africa environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent report writing.
• GIS experience is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and in a hybrid work environment; driver's license for site visits.

Aufgaben

• Conduct comprehensive soil assessments to evaluate soil health and degradation/contamination.
• Develop and implement land reclamation and rehabilitation plans for various sites.
• Design and oversee soil improvement strategies, including remediation and revegetation.
• Monitor reclamation effectiveness and adjust strategies as needed.
• Provide expert advice on soil conservation and sustainable land management.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and scientific presentations for clients and regulators.
• Stay current with soil science, land reclamation, and environmental restoration research.
• Collaborate with geologists, hydrologists, ecologists, and engineers on multidisciplinary projects.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations related to disturbance and rehabilitation.

Kenntnisse

Soil science

Land reclamation

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication skills

GIS

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Soil Science

PhD in Soil Science

Tools

GIS software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Soil Scientist with land reclamation expertise to join a respected environmental consultancy in Bloemfontein, Free State. You will assess soil health, design rehabilitation plans, and guide sustainable land management across mining, agriculture, and infrastructure projects.

The role is hybrid, balancing office work with site visits. A Master’s or PhD in Soil Science (or related field) and at least 7 years of experience are required; GIS knowledge is a plus.