AgTech Extension Specialist – Train Farmers & Boost Yields

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

provident fund

Travel allowances

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Extension Officer to facilitate the adoption of modern technologies among farmers in Polokwane, Limpopo. This hands-on role involves working directly with farming communities to provide training, on-farm demonstrations, and practical support.

You will lead field visits, run workshops on precision farming, pest management, and post-harvest handling, and collaborate with research bodies and government partners to deliver integrated extension services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Extension, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in agricultural extension, advisory services, or farm support.
• Strong understanding of crop production, soil management, and IPM relevant to the Limpopo region.
• Familiarity with modern agricultural technologies such as GPS, drones, soil sensors, and mobile apps.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field visits and on-farm assessments to understand farmers' needs and challenges.
• Organize and deliver training sessions, workshops, and field days on topics such as precision farming and post-harvest handling.
• Demonstrate the practical application and benefits of new agricultural technologies and equipment.
• Provide technical advice and troubleshooting support to farmers regarding their operations and adopted technologies.
• Facilitate farmer-to-farmer learning and knowledge sharing within the community.
• Collect feedback from farmers on effectiveness of introduced technologies and practices.
• Collaborate with research institutions, government agencies, and private sector partners to deliver integrated support services.
• Report on extension activities, farmer adoption rates, and project outcomes.

Skills

Field visits

Training delivery

Farmer engagement

Technical advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture

Agricultural Extension or related field

Tools

GPS

Drones

Soil sensors

Mobile apps

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Extension Officer to facilitate the adoption of modern technologies among farmers in Polokwane, Limpopo. This hands-on role involves working directly with farming communities to provide training, on-farm demonstrations, and practical support.

You will lead field visits, run workshops on precision farming, pest management, and post-harvest handling, and collaborate with research bodies and government partners to deliver integrated extension services.