Cape Town Precision Agriculture Tech Specialist

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive health insurance

a generous retirement fund contrib.

performance-based bonuses

access to cutting‑edge agricultural te

professional development courses and &

company vehicle may be provided for"

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Precision Agriculture Specialist to drive data-driven farming solutions in the Cape Town, Western Cape area. You will integrate GPS guidance, IoT sensors, drones, and variable rate systems to optimize yields and resource use.

You will work with farm managers and agronomists, training staff and delivering ROI-focused reports while staying current with the latest ag-tech developments. This is a hands-on, field-based role with travel across the Western Cape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant field and focus on precision agriculture.
• Proven experience with precision agriculture technologies and farm management software.
• Strong GIS software proficiency and data analysis capabilities.
• Experience with drones and aerial imagery analysis.
• Excellent communication and adaptability to new tech.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage precision agriculture technologies on client farms, including GPS, GIS, remote sensing, and IoT devices.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret field data (soil, weather, yield, crop health) to develop data-driven recommendations.
• Operate and maintain precision agriculture equipment, including drones and sensors.
• Develop customized farm management plans based on precision data for optimized input application.
• Train farm staff on the use of precision agriculture tools and technologies.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to precision agriculture systems.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented technologies and provide ROI reports.
• Collaborate with technology providers and research institutions to stay updated on advancements.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Geomatics

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Farm management software

Drone operation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Precision Agriculture Specialist to drive data-driven farming solutions in the Cape Town, Western Cape area. You will integrate GPS guidance, IoT sensors, drones, and variable rate systems to optimize yields and resource use.

You will work with farm managers and agronomists, training staff and delivering ROI-focused reports while staying current with the latest ag-tech developments. This is a hands-on, field-based role with travel across the Western Cape.