Precision Agri-Tech Lead | Data-Driven Farming & Innovation

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work model

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an Agri-Tech Innovation Lead in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, to drive integration of advanced technologies in farming operations. You will lead precision agriculture initiatives, data analytics projects, and sustainable practices across a diverse portfolio.

The role requires a strong agricultural science background with a passion for technology, and collaboration with agronomists and farm managers to implement cutting-edge solutions.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in relevant field with tech focus.
• Minimum 6 years in agricultural technology or innovation.
• Experience with data analytics, GIS, and agri-management platforms.
• Hands-on with drones, sensors, and automated farming equipment.

Responsabilités

• Research and evaluate new agricultural technologies and software.
• Lead pilots for precision farming tools and IoT deployments.
• Develop data analytics frameworks from farm data.
• Collaborate with agronomists and technical teams to integrate tech.
• Provide training and staff support on new Agri-Tech systems.
• Monitor industry trends and identify opportunities/threats.
• Contribute to strategic plans for technology adoption.
• Ensure data integrity, security and privacy compliance.
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement within the team.

Connaissances

Data analytics

GIS

Crop science

Communication

Project management

Formation

Master's degree in Agricultural Science / Agronomy / Agricultural Engineering

PhD (preferred)

Outils

GIS software

Agricultural management platforms

Drone technology

Sensor networks

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking an Agri-Tech Innovation Lead in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, to drive integration of advanced technologies in farming operations. You will lead precision agriculture initiatives, data analytics projects, and sustainable practices across a diverse portfolio.

The role requires a strong agricultural science background with a passion for technology, and collaboration with agronomists and farm managers to implement cutting-edge solutions.