Carbon Consultant (Grazing) (PTA Hybrid)

Datafin IT Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AgriTech startup in Pretoria is seeking a Carbon Consultant to assist farmers on their regenerative grazing journey. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in crop and livestock farming, excellent data analysis skills, and a passion for regenerative agriculture. Primary responsibilities include onboarding farmers and managing data capturing processes. A degree in a relevant field and experience with high-density grazing are beneficial.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Enjoy working with farmers and handling Agri-data.
• Ability to analyse satellite imagery.

Responsibilities

• Assist farmers in their regenerative journey with livestock challenges.
• Onboard farmers onto Carbon Programmes.
• Capture on-farm data and improve data-capturing processes.

Skills

Deep knowledge of crop and livestock farming systems

Analytical and strategic thinking

Experience with data capturing and analysis

Good attention to detail

Passion for regenerative agriculture

Education

Degree in Crop Sciences or similar

Tools

Excel

Job description

DataFin was established in 1999. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have established relationships with industry leaders and a vast majority of our business is repeat business.

Duties & Responsibilities

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.

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

COMMENTS:

When applying for jobs, ensure that you have the minimum job requirements. Only SA Citizens will be considered for this role. If you are not in the mentioned location of any of the jobs, please note your relocation plans in all applications for jobs and correspondence.

Desired Experience & Qualification

see Duties & Responsibilities

Package & Remuneration

Negotiable