TRAFFIC
Gauteng
Lead Scientist, Soil Microbial Ecology Research
Kontak Recruitment
South African Rand . ZAR 300,000 - 400,000
Job Description
A recruitment agency is seeking an Academic Manager to lead a high-impact research programme in soil microbial ecology. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD or Masters in natural sciences, have several publications in related fields, and possess strong scientific writing and communication skills. Responsibilities include analyzing soil datasets, designing experiments, and producing peer-reviewed work. The position is office-based in Randburg with a salary range of R - CTC per month.
About This Role
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Salary Benchmark
$83,640/year
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Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Mathematics
Complex Problem Solving
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Common Technologies
IBM SPSS Statistics
IBM ILOG CPLEX Optimization Studio
Minitab
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
macOS
Bash
Shell script
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Job Overview
Date Posted
28 Feb 2026
Salary
South African Rand . ZAR
300,000 - 400,000
Location
Gauteng, South Africa
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Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.