Senior Soil Scientist - Land Reclamation & Restoration

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical and retirement benefits

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Soil Scientist in Polokwane, Limpopo, to lead soil health assessments, reclamation planning, and sustainable land management. You will advise on fertility, ecological function, and remediation strategies, working with stakeholders across environmental projects.

This role requires strong fieldwork capability and data-driven reporting. The ideal candidate holds a Master's or PhD in Soil Science with 6+ years of experience, and will apply advanced soil science

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Agronomy, or closely related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in soil science with a focus on land reclamation and soil remediation.
• Strong knowledge of soil physics, chemistry, biology and their interactions.
• Proven experience designing and managing soil reclamation projects.
• Familiarity with South African soils, conditions and regulations in Limpopo.
• Proficiency with soil sampling equipment and laboratory analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive soil surveys and analyses to assess properties, health and contamination.
• Develop strategies for reclamation and rehabilitation of degraded lands.
• Evaluate soil suitability for agricultural, forestry or conservation uses.
• Oversee applications of soil amendments and conservation measures.
• Monitor progress and effectiveness of reclamation projects.

Skills

Soil chemistry

Soil physics

Soil biology

Environmental assessment

Remediation techniques

Data analysis

Report writing

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Soil Science

Tools

Soil sampling equipment

Laboratory analysis techniques

GIS/Geospatial software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Soil Scientist in Polokwane, Limpopo, to lead soil health assessments, reclamation planning, and sustainable land management. You will advise on fertility, ecological function, and remediation strategies, working with stakeholders across environmental projects.

This role requires strong fieldwork capability and data-driven reporting. The ideal candidate holds a Master's or PhD in Soil Science with 6+ years of experience, and will apply advanced soil science