Hybrid Precision Agriculture Tech & Data Specialist

Placements24; Upington; Híbrido; ZAR 520.000 - 760.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work arrangement

Company vehicle

Professional development

Health and retirement benefits

Paid annual leave

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks a Precision Agriculture Specialist to blend fieldwork with data-driven insights. Deploy GPS, sensors, drones, and variable rate tools, and translate data into practical farm recommendations.

You will calibrate and troubleshoot equipment, support clients, and develop farm plans, while staying current with AgTech advances and maintaining strong client relationships.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Data Science, Geomatics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in precision agriculture or agricultural data analysis.
• Proficiency with GPS technology, GIS software, drone operation (certification a plus), and sensor networks.
• Strong data analysis skills and experience with ArcGIS, QGIS, and farm management platforms.
• Understanding of crop physiology, soil science, and agronomic principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong communication, presentation, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a hybrid work environment.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to client farms.
• Passion for agricultural technology and data-driven farming.

Responsabilidades

• Deploy, calibrate, and maintain precision agriculture equipment (GPS, VRT, sensors, drones).
• Collect and analyze farm data from various sources, including yield monitors, soil sensors, and satellite imagery.
• Develop data-driven recommendations for variable rate seeding, fertilization, and crop protection.
• Provide technical support and training to farmers on the use of precision agriculture technologies.
• Assist clients in creating detailed farm management plans based on data analysis.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with hardware, software, and data integration.
• Stay current with advancements in precision agriculture technologies and data analytics techniques.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to test and evaluate new precision farming tools and platforms.
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly to clients with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Contribute to the development of best practices for data management and utilization in agriculture.

Conocimientos

GPS technology

Data analytics

Sensor networks

Drone operation

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Data Science, Geomatics, or related field

Herramientas

ArcGIS

QGIS

Farm management platforms

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks a Precision Agriculture Specialist to blend fieldwork with data-driven insights. Deploy GPS, sensors, drones, and variable rate tools, and translate data into practical farm recommendations.

You will calibrate and troubleshoot equipment, support clients, and develop farm plans, while staying current with AgTech advances and maintaining strong client relationships.