Precision Agriculture Systems Engineer | Smart Farm Tech

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Híbrido; ZAR 700.000 - 1.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company vehicle

Mobile phone

Relocation assistance

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Industry conferences

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, South Africa, seeks a Precision Agriculture Systems Engineer to design, implement, and optimize advanced precision farming technologies across commercial farms. You will integrate GPS guidance, variable rate technology, remote sensing and data analytics to improve crop yields, resource use efficiency, and profitability, while training clients and collaborating with R&D.

This role requires a strong engineering background, willingness to travel to client sites, and a

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with agricultural technology focus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in precision agriculture or related engineering role.
• Proven experience with GPS technology, VRT systems, sensor integration, and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of farm operations and agronomics.
• Proficiency with data management software, GIS platforms, and programming languages (Python, R).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical users.
• Willingness to travel regularly to client farms within Bloemfontein region; fieldwork experience.
• Experience with drone tech for agriculture is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Design, install, and calibrate precision agriculture systems (GPS, VRT controllers, sensors).
• Develop and manage data platforms for collecting and analyzing farm data.
• Provide technical training to farmers and consultants on precision agriculture tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to hardware and software.
• Conduct field trials and pilots to evaluate new precision agriculture technologies.
• Collaborate with R&D to develop new features and improve solutions.
• Stay abreast of IoT, AI, and drone applications in farming.
• Analyze farm data to identify improvements and provide recommendations.
• Ensure seamless integration of precision agriculture components for farm management.
• Contribute to strategic development of precision agriculture services in Bloemfontein area.

Conocimientos

GPS technology

VRT systems

Sensor integration

Data analysis

Programming (Python/R)

GIS platforms

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Educación

Agricultural/Engineering degree

Herramientas

GIS software

Python

R

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Bloemfontein, South Africa, seeks a Precision Agriculture Systems Engineer to design, implement, and optimize advanced precision farming technologies across commercial farms. You will integrate GPS guidance, variable rate technology, remote sensing and data analytics to improve crop yields, resource use efficiency, and profitability, while training clients and collaborating with R&D.

This role requires a strong engineering background, willingness to travel to client sites, and a