Precision Agriculture Data Analyst (Hybrid)

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid and retirement contributed

Hybrid work arrangement

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Farm Data Analyst in Benoni, Gauteng, to help members adopt precision agriculture technologies and optimize yields through data from sensors, drones, satellite imagery and farm software.

You will collect, process and interpret data, develop predictive models, and create dashboards for farmers and management. The role requires collaboration with farmers and agronomists in a hybrid work setting with occasional farm visits in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Agriculture, Agronomy, Data Science, Statistics, CS)
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in data analysis
• Strong data manipulation and analysis skills (Excel, SQL, Python/R)
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) is desirable
• Familiarity with GIS/geospatial data analysis is a plus
• Good understanding of agricultural concepts and farm management practices
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a hybrid setting

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize large datasets from diverse agricultural sources (IoT sensors, GPS, weather stations, soil samples)
• Analyze farm data to identify trends in crop performance, soil health, water usage, and pest/disease incidence
• Develop predictive models for yield forecasting and resource optimization
• Create dashboards and reports to communicate findings to farmers and management
• Provide actionable recommendations on planting, fertilization, irrigation, and pest management
• Collaborate with farmers and agronomists to tailor analysis to needs
• Stay updated on precision agriculture technologies and data tools
• Assist in evaluating new data collection tools and platforms
• Ensure data integrity and privacy compliance
• Contribute to farmer training on data usage

Skills

Analytical thinking

Agriculture knowledge

Data visualization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python/R

Tableau

Power BI

GIS software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Farm Data Analyst in Benoni, Gauteng, to help members adopt precision agriculture technologies and optimize yields through data from sensors, drones, satellite imagery and farm software.

You will collect, process and interpret data, develop predictive models, and create dashboards for farmers and management. The role requires collaboration with farmers and agronomists in a hybrid work setting with occasional farm visits in Gauteng.