Hybrid Precision Agriculture Tech Advisor

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Technology stipend

Hybrid role

Health & retirement benefits

Training & certifications

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a Precision Agriculture Specialist to advise farmers on implementing and optimizing GPS, VRT, soil sampling, and sensor technology to boost yields and sustainability. This hybrid role combines on-site client visits with remote data analysis.

You will translate complex data into practical recommendations, develop farm-specific precision plans, train farmers, and stay abreast of evolving AgTech platforms and drone applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering or related field with a technology focus.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in precision agriculture or related advisory role.
• Hands-on experience with GPS, VRT, soil sampling, remote sensing and farm management software.
• Strong data analysis and ability to translate data into practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Advise farmers on selection, installation and calibration of precision equipment.
• Develop farm-specific precision plans including GPS guidance, VRT and sensors.
• Collect, analyze and interpret farm data to provide actionable insights.
• Train farmers and staff on precision agriculture technologies and software.
• Troubleshoot issues and provide timely support for precision farming systems.
• Monitor performance and adjust technologies for optimal results.
• Stay current with precision agriculture advances and related platforms.
• Collaborate with equipment dealers, software providers and research institutions.
• Develop best practices for data management and interpretation.

Skills

Data analysis

Farm tech advisory

Client relationship management

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/Agronomy/Agricultural Engineering or related field

Tools

John Deere Operations Center

Climate FieldView

GPS technology

Farm management software

Job description

Placements24 in East London is seeking a Precision Agriculture Specialist to advise farmers on implementing and optimizing GPS, VRT, soil sampling, and sensor technology to boost yields and sustainability. This hybrid role combines on-site client visits with remote data analysis.

You will translate complex data into practical recommendations, develop farm-specific precision plans, train farmers, and stay abreast of evolving AgTech platforms and drone applications.