Hybrid Farm Tech Integration Specialist

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Exposure to cutting-edge agri-tech

Travel allowance

Supportive team

Generous annual leave

Laptop & tools provided

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Farm Technology Integration Specialist in Soweto, Gauteng. You will deploy, configure, and support farm management software, precision farming hardware, and IoT devices.

The role involves training farmers, analyzing farm needs, and guiding technology adoption across diverse environments. A strong technical background and travel readiness are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• 4+ years in farm tech integration or a related role.
• Strong understanding of precision agriculture and IoT in farming.
• Experience with farm management software and data handling.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Hybrid work readiness with ability to travel to client sites.
• Proactive, problem-solving mindset and tech-savvy.
• GIS or remote sensing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, install, and configure farm management software and IoT devices.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for integrated systems.
• Conduct training sessions for farmers and staff.
• Assess farm needs and recommend technology solutions.
• Monitor performance of installed systems and ensure functionality.
• Collaborate with development teams for feedback on UX and performance.
• Develop user guides and technical documentation.
• Stay updated on advancements in agri-tech and digital farming.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure satisfaction.
• Assist in planning and rollout of new technology integrations.

Skills

Precision agriculture

IoT in farming

Farm management software

Troubleshooting hardware

Troubleshooting software

Communication skills

Time management

Data management & analysis

GIS / remote sensing

Education

Bachelor's in Agricultural Eng / CS / IT / Agronomy / related

Tools

GIS tools

Remote sensing tech

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Farm Technology Integration Specialist in Soweto, Gauteng. You will deploy, configure, and support farm management software, precision farming hardware, and IoT devices.

The role involves training farmers, analyzing farm needs, and guiding technology adoption across diverse environments. A strong technical background and travel readiness are essential for success.