Hybrid Precision Agriculture Specialist — Data-Driven Farm Tech

Placements24; Paarl; Híbrido; ZAR 450 000 - 750 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Hybrid work

Cutting-edge technology

Professional development

Medical aid and retirement fund

Travel allowance

Team innovation

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a Precision Agriculture Specialist to help farmers adopt data-driven farming. The role blends on-site field support with remote data analysis and client consultations.

You will implement GPS guidance, VRT, soil mapping, drone imaging, and yield monitoring, analyze varied datasets, and develop variable-rate prescriptions. The position offers a hybrid model, competitive pay, and opportunities to work with cutting-edge agri-tech.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Agriculture, Agronomy, Geomatics, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience with precision agriculture technologies and concepts.
• Proficiency in GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS) and precision agriculture data management platforms.
• Experience with drone operations for agricultural imaging and data collection is a strong plus.
• Strong agronomic understanding and crop production knowledge.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Willingness to travel to client farms within the region.
• Hybrid work model: field and office environments.

Responsabilidades

• Implement and manage precision agriculture technologies on client farms, including GPS guidance and yield monitors.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret soil samples, yield data, drone imagery, and sensor readings.
• Develop management zone maps and variable rate prescription maps for inputs.
• Provide on-site technical support and training to farmers and staff.
• Advise clients on choosing precision agriculture technologies for their needs.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with precision agriculture equipment and software.
• Stay updated on advancements in precision agriculture, remote sensing, IoT, and data analytics.
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers, software developers, and agronomists.
• Conduct farm visits to assess needs, demonstrate technologies, and follow up on implementation.

Conhecimentos

Precision agriculture

GIS software

Drone imaging

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture / Geomatics

Geomatics related field or Agriculture related

Ferramentas

ArcGIS

QGIS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a Precision Agriculture Specialist to help farmers adopt data-driven farming. The role blends on-site field support with remote data analysis and client consultations.

You will implement GPS guidance, VRT, soil mapping, drone imaging, and yield monitoring, analyze varied datasets, and develop variable-rate prescriptions. The position offers a hybrid model, competitive pay, and opportunities to work with cutting-edge agri-tech.