Agricultural Data & IT Systems Analyst (Hybrid)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting an Agricultural Data Analyst & Systems Administrator in Bloemfontein, Free State. The role combines data analytics with IT systems management to support decision making and farm efficiency.

You will collect and analyze large datasets, develop dashboards, and maintain IT infrastructure, ensuring data integrity and secure access across the cooperative. A hybrid work model balances on-site duties with remote analysis responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Data Science/CS/IT/Agricultural Science).
• 4+ years in data analysis and IT systems administration, preferably in agriculture.
• Experience with R/Python/SQL/Excel for data processing and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize agricultural data from sensors, machinery, and records.
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights for yields and efficiency.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations for management and farm members.
• Manage IT infrastructure, databases, and software; ensure data integrity and security.
• Provide user support for IT systems and data tools.

Skills

Data analysis

IT systems administration

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/CS/IT/Agricultural Science

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting an Agricultural Data Analyst & Systems Administrator in Bloemfontein, Free State. The role combines data analytics with IT systems management to support decision making and farm efficiency.

You will collect and analyze large datasets, develop dashboards, and maintain IT infrastructure, ensuring data integrity and secure access across the cooperative. A hybrid work model balances on-site duties with remote analysis responsibilities.