Agritech GIS & Data Strategy Lead

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Company vehicle

Travel allowances

Bonuses

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Manager of Agricultural Technology Integration & GIS to drive GIS, remote sensing, and data analytics initiatives across our Nelspruit operations. Lead the adoption of farm management software, coordinate with IT, and train farm teams to leverage data for optimized production and sustainability.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a geospatial field and 7+ years in GIS/agtech, with strong leadership and willingness to travel to multiple Mpumalanga farm sites.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in GIS, Agricultural Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field with geospatial focus.
• Minimum 7 years of GIS, agricultural technology, or data management experience in agriculture.
• Experience with FMIS and data analytics tools.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for integrating agricultural technologies across operations.
• Lead GIS development, maintenance, and application for farm planning and resource management.
• Manage data acquisition and interpretation from satellites, drones, and sensors.
• Oversee farm management software (FMIS) and data platforms.
• Provide training and ongoing support to farm personnel on new tools and data analysis.

Skills

GIS

Data analytics

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Travel to farm sites

Education

Master's degree in GIS / Agricultural Engineering / Computer Science / Data Science

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

FMIS

Remote sensing platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Manager of Agricultural Technology Integration & GIS to drive GIS, remote sensing, and data analytics initiatives across our Nelspruit operations. Lead the adoption of farm management software, coordinate with IT, and train farm teams to leverage data for optimized production and sustainability.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a geospatial field and 7+ years in GIS/agtech, with strong leadership and willingness to travel to multiple Mpumalanga farm sites.