Technical Advisor: Soil Scientist

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POSITION INFO:

Our client is an agricultural consultancy based in Somerset West and Nelspruit focused on serving South African and international fruit producers.

Our client strives to set the standard for best practices in soil management and fruit production, through ethical and sustainable solutions.

They differentiate themselves by committing to provide an independent consulting service to the producer through practical and scientifically sound recommendations.

Their goal is to build meaningful relationships with clients whilst striving toward a common goal of achieving long term profitable yields.

Our client is preparing to grow its Soil Science team by appointing a Technical Advisor: Soil Scientist.

The successful candidate will receive valuable exposure through stimulating new agricultural projects, many of which may be abroad.

The candidate will receive mentorship where required but should be willing to independently apply him or herself to difficult tasks.

The position will require work in isolated areas under tough conditions yet requires professionalism and perseverance at all times.

Position Description:

Academic Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture majoring in Soil Science.
• A Master’s Degree in Soil Science is preferred but not a requirement for application.
• Work experience is beneficial but not a requirement for application.

Desired Skills and Qualities:

• Computer literate (MS Office).
• Willing to travel extensively locally and internationally.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Bilingual (writing and speaking, English prerequisite).
• Attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn.
• Physically fit and healthy.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Soil sampling, surveying, and classification.
• Chemical soil interpretation.
• Writing of reports and articles.
• Processing and interpretation of GIS data.
• Providing recommendations for soil resource management and orchard establishment.

Location: Somerset West.

Employment: Full time and permanent.

Salary offered: Market related.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Should you feel moved by the advertised position, and wish to make a difference in the industry, please apply online with your CV and a short bio.

Please assume that your application was unsuccessful If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks from the date of this advertisement.

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