RESEARCH TECNICIAN: SOIL SCIENCE (12 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

The Agricultural Research Council
📍 Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa 💼 parttime 🕒 Posted June 26, 2026

Job Description

• Assist with soil surveys and land resource assessments across South Africa.
• Collect soil samples and describe soil profiles according to established protocols.
• Record, capture, manage, and quality-check field and laboratory data.
• Assist with soil classification, site characterization, and related field investigations.
• Prepare, label, store, and transport soil samples for laboratory analysis.
• Operate and maintain field equipment, vehicles, and sampling tools.
• Assist researchers with the implementation of soil science research projects.
• Compile field reports and provide technical support for project activities.
• Liaise with farmers, communities, and other stakeholders during fieldwork.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and procedures.
• Assist with technology transfer and stakeholder engagement activities where required.

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Job Details

  • Location Pretoria, Gauteng
  • Job Type parttime
  • Category Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians
  • Posted Date June 26, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 05, 2026