Agricultural Data Analyst: Elevate Farm Productivity

Placements24; Polokwane; Ibrido; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary package

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo is seeking an experienced Agricultural Data Analyst to harness diverse agricultural data streams from sensors, weather stations, and yield monitors to drive farm productivity and sustainability.

You will build models, visualize findings, and present actionable insights to farmers and agronomists. A strong quantitative background and proficiency in R/Python/SQL are essential, with 5+ years in agricultural data analysis.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Agricultural Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data analysis, with a focus on agricultural data or related fields.

Mansioni

• Collect, clean, and process large agricultural datasets from diverse sources (e.g., sensors, IoT devices, machinery, weather stations, satellite imagery).
• Perform statistical analysis on farm data to identify trends, patterns, and correlations related to crop yield, soil health, and resource efficiency.
• Develop and implement data models and algorithms to predict crop performance, disease risk, and optimal input application.
• Create clear and concise data visualizations, reports, and dashboards to communicate findings to stakeholders, including farmers and agronomists.
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) for farm operations and track progress towards targets.
• Collaborate with the product development team to enhance data collection tools and analytical capabilities.
• Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making in farm management.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security throughout the analysis process.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in agricultural data science, machine learning, and relevant software.
• Assist in the development of data-driven solutions for optimizing irrigation, fertilization, and pest management.

Conoscenze

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Python

R

SQL

GIS concepts

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/Statistics/CS/Agri Science

Master's degree preferred

Strumenti

Tableau

Power BI

ggplot2

GIS software

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo is seeking an experienced Agricultural Data Analyst to harness diverse agricultural data streams from sensors, weather stations, and yield monitors to drive farm productivity and sustainability.

You will build models, visualize findings, and present actionable insights to farmers and agronomists. A strong quantitative background and proficiency in R/Python/SQL are essential, with 5+ years in agricultural data analysis.