Carbon Consultant (Grazing) (PTA Hybrid)

DataFin; Centurion, Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic AgriTech Start-Up is seeking a Carbon Consultant to support farmers on their regenerative grazing journeys, requiring some degree in Agriculture and 10-15 years of experience. The role includes onboarding farmers onto Carbon Projects, data capturing, and promoting sustainable practices. Strong analytical skills and passion for regenerative agriculture are essential.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of relevant experience in agriculture.
• Understanding of livestock and high-density grazing.
• Ability to analyze data and satellite imagery.

Responsibilities

• Assist farmers with regenerative journeys and on-farm challenges.
• Onboard farmers onto Carbon Programmes.
• Capture and analyze on-farm data.
• Conduct farm visits and manage trial sites.

Skills

Experience with regenerative agriculture

Data capturing and processing

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Understanding of agricultural systems

Strong communication with farmers

Education

Degree in Agriculture or related fields

Job description

ENVIRONMENT

A dynamic AgriTech Start‑Up in Pretoria seeks the expertise of a Carbon Consultant with a ‘go getter’ attitude, deep knowledge of crop and livestock farming systems in South Africa, resourcefulness and a big passion for people and regenerative agriculture. Specialising in livestock / grazing, you will onboard farmers onto various Carbon Projects. While this entails much data capturing and processing, the primary objective is to help farmers on their regenerative grazing journey. Candidates should preferably have 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, and many years’ experience within regenerative grazing.

DUTIES

• Assist farmer in their regenerative journey, particularly with the veld and livestock challenges of high‑or ultra‑high‑density grazing (i.e. walking the journey with them).
• Onboard farmers onto Carbon Programmes.
• Capture on‑farm data and assist farmers in improving their data‑capturing processes.
• Analyse satellite imagery to confirm on‑farm grazing practices.
• Field mapping and review against carbon qualifying criteria.
• Regenerative Agriculture (“RA”) and carbon sequestration research - particularly within high‑density grazing and other improved livestock management practices.
• 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.
• Contribute towards the technology capabilities, particularly in monitoring regenerative practices.
• Veld biomass sampling, veld inspections, in‑field consultations, etc.

REQUIREMENTS

• Any Agri, Soils, Animal, Environmental or similar Degree is advantageous (not required).
• 10‑15 Years relevant experience highly advantageous.
• Working with farmers; understanding of agricultural systems; Excel; analytical and strategic; deep livestock & UHDG knowledge.
• Enjoy working with farmers/people but can also enjoy hours behind a laptop doing Agri‑data work.
• Have a passion for Regenerative or Sustainable Agriculture.
• Good attention to detail, am organised in nature, can work well with a computer and am comfortable with Excel.