Agricultural Data Scientist

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Agricultural Data Scientist to transform sensor, weather, and soil data into predictive models for yields, pest detection, and resource optimization. The role is remote with occasional travel to Centurion, Gauteng, supporting innovative farming initiatives across the client’s agricultural ventures.

The ideal candidate has a strong statistical background and proficiency in Python/R, with experience handling large multi-source datasets to deliver scalable data solutions that

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking agricultural technology company, is seeking a talented Agricultural Data Scientist to leverage data analytics and machine learning to optimize farming practices. This role, based remotely but with potential occasional travel to our operations near Centurion, Gauteng , will focus on developing predictive models for crop yields, pest detection, and resource management. You will play a crucial role in transforming raw agricultural data into actionable insights, driving innovation and efficiency across our client's diverse agricultural ventures. The ideal candidate will have a strong statistical and programming background, coupled with a keen interest in agriculture. You will work with large datasets from various sources, including sensor data, weather patterns, and soil analysis, to build robust and scalable data solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of agriculture through cutting-edge data science techniques. We are committed to fostering a data-driven culture and are looking for a passionate individual to lead this charge.