Senior Soil Scientist - Land Reclamation & Restoration Lead

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid and retirement savings

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Soil Scientist for our environmental consultancy client in the Klerksdorp region, North West, South Africa. You will lead land reclamation projects, assess soil health, and implement best practices for sustainable soil management, including mining-impacted sites.

The role emphasizes fieldwork, client interaction, and advisory work on land-use, restoration, and soil conservation.

Qualifications

• The candidate must hold a Master's degree or PhD in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Agronomy, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in soil science with land reclamation, remediation and sustainable land management.
• Proven skill in soil characterization, analysis, interpretation of results, and regulatory awareness.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive soil investigations (physical, chemical, biological analyses).
• Develop land reclamation and rehabilitation plans for degraded sites including mine areas.
• Assess contamination levels and propose remediation strategies.
• Advise on sustainable agriculture, soil conservation, and nutrient management.
• Perform environmental impact assessments related to soil and land use.
• Oversee field sampling and laboratory analysis of soil samples.
• Develop soil monitoring programs to measure reclamation effectiveness.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and client presentations.
• Stay updated on soil science advances and regulatory changes.
• Supervise junior scientists and field technicians.

Skills

Soil analysis

Fieldwork

Report writing

Project management

Client interaction

Education

Master's or PhD in Soil Science/Environmental Science

Tools

GIS

Soil analysis software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Soil Scientist for our environmental consultancy client in the Klerksdorp region, North West, South Africa. You will lead land reclamation projects, assess soil health, and implement best practices for sustainable soil management, including mining-impacted sites.

The role emphasizes fieldwork, client interaction, and advisory work on land-use, restoration, and soil conservation.