Soil Scientist: Field & Lab Fertility Expert

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Modern laboratory facilities

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a knowledgeable Soil Scientist to join the team in Kimberley. The role focuses on understanding and improving soil health and fertility to support sustainable agriculture through field and laboratory analyses.

You will interpret data to provide expert recommendations on soil management, fertilization and land restoration, contributing to environmental sustainability and productive farming systems.

Qualifikationen

• Master's or PhD required in a related field within soil science or agriculture.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in soil analysis, interpretation and management recommendations.
• Proficient in laboratory techniques for soil testing and analysis.
• Strong understanding of soil chemistry, physics, biology and fertility.
• Excellent data analysis, report writing and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Conduct field assessments and collect soil samples for laboratory analysis.
• Analyze soil properties including physical, chemical and biological characteristics.
• Interpret soil test results and provide recommendations for soil fertility management, nutrient application and liming.
• Develop strategies for soil conservation, erosion control and sustainable land management.
• Advise on soil remediation techniques for contaminated or degraded sites.
• Stay updated on soil science research and best practices and apply them to agricultural challenges.
• Prepare detailed reports and present findings to farmers, consultants and stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Master's or PhD in Soil Science, Agronomy, Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Soil testing techniques

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 seeks a knowledgeable Soil Scientist to join the team in Kimberley. The role focuses on understanding and improving soil health and fertility to support sustainable agriculture through field and laboratory analyses.

You will interpret data to provide expert recommendations on soil management, fertilization and land restoration, contributing to environmental sustainability and productive farming systems.