About us

The Soil Science Society of South Africa (SSSSA) is a scientific society that promotes the advancement of soil science and soil technology, as well as the responsible practice thereof. The society provide a platform for soil scientists in South Africa, where research-based publication, resources and information are shared.

Aims

  • To promote and protect the professional status and prestige of soil science.
  • To promote and extend the society.
  • To ensure the standard of soil science training.
  • To provide a platform to share ideas and resources.
  • To obtain and disseminate knowledge, information and ideas relevant to soil science through discussion and publication.
  • To promote and encourage collaboration and contact between the SSSSA and other societies, both nationally and internationally.


Council

Prof Johan van Tol
President
University of the Free State
Office: 0514012386
Cell: 0833876243
vantoljj@ufs.ac.za
Dr Corrie Swanepoel
Vice President
Agriculture Research Council
Office: 0766180605
SwanepoelC@arc.agric.za
Prof. Jude Odhiambo
Past President
University of Venda
Office: 0159628110
Jude.Odhiambo@univen.ac.za
Ms Anneliza Collett
Science-Policy
Department of Agriculture
Office: 0123197508
AnnelizaC@dalrrd.gov.za
Mr Coenraad Fraenkel
Private Sector Liaison; SASSO
Citrus Research International
Office: 0799134755
coenraadf@cri.co.za
Mr Dup Haarhoff
Treasurer
GWK
Office: 0532988200
duph@gwk.co.za
Dr Gerhard Nortje
Membership
University of South Africa
Office: 0114712286
nortjgp@unisa.ac.za
Prof Eyob Tesfamariam
Congress and awards
University of Pretoria
Office: 0124204724
eyob.tesfamariam@up.ac.za
Ms Julie-Ann Baatjies
Secretary
Agricultural Research Council
Office: 0123102634
BaatjiesJ@arc.agric.za
Ms Nancy Nortje
Permanent Secretary
SAPSSC
Office: 0833890543
admin@soils.co.za
Sub-Committee
SSSSA- Student Alliance

Cowan McLean (Chair)
McLeanCC@ufs.ac.za

Eddie Smith (Vice Chair)
eddy.smit2011@gmail.com

Anru Kock (Social media, Twitter)
anrukock@gmail.com

Willie Cloete (Social media, Instagram)
williecloete080@gmail.com


Announcements and news

"Soil Science from the Heart" by Prof Giel Laker
"Soil Science from the Heart" by Prof Giel Laker

The new book "Soil Science from the Heart" by Prof Giel Laker

2021-10-06 09:06:14