Soil & Water Management Scientist - Sustainable Ag R&D

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings plan

State-of-the-art facilities

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Scientist specializing in Soil and Water Management in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will conduct field and lab research, develop water management strategies, and advise on soil health to optimize crop performance and resource use.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant research, a Master’s or PhD in a related field, and strong analytical and communication skills. Travel within KwaZulu-Natal may be required.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Soil Science, Agronomy, Environmental Science, Hydrology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of research experience in soil and water management.
• Experience designing and conducting field and laboratory experiments.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Familiarity with irrigation technologies and water conservation practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field and laboratory research on soil properties and health.
• Develop and evaluate water management techniques and irrigation systems.
• Analyze soil and water samples for nutrients and suitability for crops.
• Design field trials and test soil amendments and water tech.
• Prepare reports, publications, and presentations of findings.
• Collaborate with agronomists, farmers, and agencies to share results.

Skills

Field research

Statistical analysis

Soil sampling

Laboratory work

Data interpretation

Education

Master's degree in Soil Science

PhD in related field

Tools

Statistical software

Data management tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Scientist specializing in Soil and Water Management in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will conduct field and lab research, develop water management strategies, and advise on soil health to optimize crop performance and resource use.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant research, a Master’s or PhD in a related field, and strong analytical and communication skills. Travel within KwaZulu-Natal may be required.