Senior Soil Scientist: Land Rehab & Fieldwork Focus

Placements24; Midrand; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Training & development

Company vehicle for site visits

Generous leave

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Soil Scientist to lead projects on land rehabilitation and sustainable soil management. You will oversee field investigations, laboratory analyses, and deliver expert client recommendations.

The role requires a Ph.D./Master’s in Soil Science or related field with 7+ years of experience, strong project leadership, and communication skills to collaborate with geologists, hydrologists, and agronomists.

Formación

• Ph.D. or Master’s in a related field required.
• 7+ years of experience in soil science, land rehabilitation, and management.
• Strong knowledge of soil chemistry, physics, biology, and nutrient cycling.
• Ability to lead field teams and manage projects; excellent report writing.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct detailed soil surveys and characterisation (physical, chemical, biological).
• Assess degradation, erosion, and contamination issues.
• Develop and implement soil rehabilitation plans.
• Recommend sustainable soil management practices (conservation tillage, cover crops).
• Oversee field trials and research on soil improvement.
• Provide technical guidance and client liaison; prepare reports and proposals.

Conocimientos

Soil health assessment

Project management

Technical reporting

Client liaison

Educación

Ph.D. or Master’s in Soil Science / Environmental Science / Agronomy

Herramientas

R

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Midrand, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Soil Scientist to lead projects on land rehabilitation and sustainable soil management. You will oversee field investigations, laboratory analyses, and deliver expert client recommendations.

The role requires a Ph.D./Master’s in Soil Science or related field with 7+ years of experience, strong project leadership, and communication skills to collaborate with geologists, hydrologists, and agronomists.