Carbon Consultant (Farm Operations Analyst) (PTA Hybrid)

DataFin; Centurion, Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic AgriTech Start-Up is looking for a Carbon Consultant (Farm Operations Analyst) to onboard farmers onto various Carbon Projects. This role will involve data capturing, analysis, and evolving into consultation. Ideal candidates should have a degree in agriculture-related fields and a passion for regenerative practices. Local travel may be required across key farming regions.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification in agriculture or related fields.
• Enjoys data analysis and working with farmers.
• Passion for regenerative or sustainable agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Onboard farmers onto the CarbonCrop Programme.
• Capture on-farm data and analyze satellite imagery.
• Assist farmers in their regenerative journey.
• Conduct farm visits and manage trial sites.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication with farmers

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Crop Sciences or related field

Job description

ENVIRONMENT

ONBOARD farmers onto various Carbon Projects as the next Carbon Consultant (Farm Operations Analyst) wanted by a dynamic AgriTech Start‑Up in Pretoria. This will initially entail a data capturing and analysis role, with the opportunity to evolve into a consultation and account management role. Applicants will require a Degree (or Non‑degree qualification) in Crop Sciences, Agronomy, Agricultural Management, Animal Sciences, Plant Sciences, Soil Sciences, Micro‑biology OR have a passion for Agriculture but a Non‑related Degree that they find relevant for the position (e.g. BCom, BEng, etc.). Some local travelling will be required to farmers around the country, mostly focused on summer‑rainfall regions within Mpumalanga, KZN, Free State, Gauteng & North West.

DUTIES

• Onboard farmers onto the CarbonCrop Programme.
• Capture on‑farm data, such as cropping histories, yields, fertilizer programmes, liming applications, cover cropping, etc.
• Analyse satellite imagery to confirm on‑farm practices.
• Field mapping and review against carbon qualifying criteria.
• Assist farmers in improving their data collection processes.
• Assist farmers in their regenerative journey.
• Regenerative Agriculture (“RA”) and carbon sequestration research.
• Business Development by driving adoption of RA in key target areas and attending farmer days and events.
• Calculate net emissions for farmers using CarbonCrop tools.
• Conduct farm visits, manage trial sites and collect samples.

REQUIREMENTS

• A Degree (or Non‑degree qualification) in Crop Sciences, Agronomy, Agricultural Management, Animal Sciences, Plant Sciences, Soil Sciences, Micro‑biology OR have a passion for Agriculture but a Non‑related Degree that they find relevant for the position (e.g. BCom, BEng, etc.).
• Enjoys working with farmers/people but can also enjoy many hours behind a laptop doing intensive Agri‑data work.
• Have an interest in obtaining a broad experience and not overspecialising in one direction.
• Has a passion for regenerative or sustainable agriculture.
• Good attention to detail, organised in nature, can work well with a computer and am comfortable with Excel (or keen to learn more).