Precision Agriculture Specialist

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Medical aid & retirement fund

Cutting-edge AgTech

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a Precision Agriculture Specialist to optimize farming operations through data-driven technologies such as GPS guidance, drones, sensors, and farm management software.

You will collect and analyze large datasets, develop variable-rate application maps, and train farm staff while evaluating new technologies to boost yields and reduce waste. This role offers a pathway to contribute to modern farming in KwaZulu-Natal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Geomatics or related field.
• Experience with precision agriculture tools and data analysis platforms.
• Strong understanding of GIS, remote sensing, and GPS technologies in agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage precision agriculture technologies, including GPS, drones, sensors, and farm management software.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets from various farm sources to inform decisions.
• Develop customized application maps for fertilizers, pesticides, and seeds based on field variability.
• Provide training and technical support to farm staff on precision agriculture equipment and software.
• Monitor equipment performance and troubleshoot field issues around Richards Bay.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend adoption strategies to improve farm operations.

Skills

Precision agriculture tools

Data analysis

GIS

GPS technologies

Drones operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering / Agronomy / Geomatics

Tools

Farm management software

Drone control software

Remote sensing platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a forward-thinking Precision Agriculture Specialist to optimize farming operations in Richards Bay . This role is at the forefront of agricultural technology, utilizing data and advanced tools to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve crop yields. You will work closely with farm management to implement and manage technologies such as GPS guidance, variable rate application, remote sensing, and data analytics. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the modernization of agriculture in the KwaZulu-Natal region and the broader agriculture and forestry sector .

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage precision agriculture technologies, including GPS, drones, sensors, and farm management software.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret large datasets from various farm sources to inform decision-making.
• Develop customized application maps for fertilizers, pesticides, and seeds based on field variability.
• Provide training and technical support to farm staff on the use of precision agriculture equipment and software.
• Monitor equipment performance and troubleshoot technical issues in the field around Richards Bay .
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend adoption strategies to improve farm operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Geomatics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with precision agriculture tools and data analysis platforms.
• Strong understanding of GIS, remote sensing, and GPS technologies in an agricultural context.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate technical data into practical farming advice.
• Good communication and training skills to effectively work with farm teams in Richards Bay .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge agricultural technology.
• Continuous learning and professional development in AgTech.
• A supportive team environment contributing to sustainable farming practices in KwaZulu-Natal .