Agricultural Data Technician & Field Analyst

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Híbrido; ZAR 420.000 - 620.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance bonuses

Health and retirement benefits

Competitive salary

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks an Agricultural Technician and Data Analyst for a hybrid role in Welkom. You will gather field data, perform advanced analyses, and develop insights to advance farming practices using sensors, FMIS, and GIS tools.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Agriculture or Data Science and 3+ years of experience, with strong analytical and communication skills and a passion for data-driven agriculture.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Science or Data Science.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in agricultural data collection or analysis.
• Proficiency in R or SPSS and data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI).
• Experience with FMIS and GIS is highly desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Collect and record field data on crops, soils, weather, and pests.
• Operate and maintain sensors, monitoring equipment, and GPS devices.
• Input, clean, and manage large datasets using specialized software.
• Analyze data to identify trends and correlations in crops and environment.
• Generate reports and visualizations for research teams and management.
• Assist in design and execution of field trials and protocols.
• Provide technical support for farm management software and digital tools.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security throughout the lifecycle.

Conocimientos

Data analysis

Statistical software

R

SPSS

Tableau

Power BI

GIS

FMIS

IoT sensors

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture

Herramientas

FMIS

GIS software

GPS devices

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks an Agricultural Technician and Data Analyst for a hybrid role in Welkom. You will gather field data, perform advanced analyses, and develop insights to advance farming practices using sensors, FMIS, and GIS tools.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Agriculture or Data Science and 3+ years of experience, with strong analytical and communication skills and a passion for data-driven agriculture.