Farm IT & Data Systems Lead - Hybrid Role

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary

Modern IT resources

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Sustainable agriculture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Farm IT and Data Systems Manager in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role combines on-site IT supervision with remote system analysis, development, and reporting to boost farm efficiency. You will oversee farm management software, sensor networks, data storage, and cybersecurity.

The ideal candidate has a strong IT and data analytics background, plus experience with agricultural processes and ERP/FMS tools. A hybrid work model and opportunities to drive innovation are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT management, data systems, or similar, preferably in agriculture.
• Experience with farm management software/ERP (e.g., SAP Agri, Cropio, FarmLogs) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Python, R, Power BI).
• Understanding of agricultural operations and cybersecurity best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the farm IT infrastructure: hardware, software, networks, and telecommunications.
• Oversee implementation, maintenance, and support of farm management software and ERP systems.
• Develop and manage databases for collecting, storing, and analyzing agricultural data.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with privacy regulations.
• Configure and manage sensor networks and IoT devices for monitoring farm conditions.
• Provide technical support to farm staff on IT-related issues.
• Develop dashboards and reports to visualize KPIs for farm management.
• Collaborate with external vendors and IT service providers.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies in agricultural IT and data management.
• Develop and implement IT policies and disaster recovery plans.

Skills

IT management

Data analytics

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS / Data Science

Tools

SQL

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Farm IT and Data Systems Manager in Vereeniging, Gauteng. The role combines on-site IT supervision with remote system analysis, development, and reporting to boost farm efficiency. You will oversee farm management software, sensor networks, data storage, and cybersecurity.

The ideal candidate has a strong IT and data analytics background, plus experience with agricultural processes and ERP/FMS tools. A hybrid work model and opportunities to drive innovation are offered.