Precision Agriculture Tech Lead: Farm Data & GPS

Placements24; Gauteng; Presencial; ZAR 520.000 - 780.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng is seeking a Precision Agriculture Specialist to drive adoption of GPS-guided equipment, VRT, remote sensing and data analytics on commercial farms.

You will collect field data, develop management zones, map variable rate applications and train staff, collaborating with agronomists to optimize inputs and maximize yields.

Strong technical background in GIS and farming systems, plus 4+ years of experience, are required for this hands-on role.

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Geomatics, or related field.
• 4+ years in precision agriculture or farm technology.
• Proficiency with GIS software and data analysis tools.

Responsabilidades

• Implement, calibrate, and maintain precision agriculture equipment and software.
• Collect, process, and analyze geospatial and sensor data from farm operations.
• Develop site-specific management zones and variable rate maps for fertilizers, seeds, and pesticides.
• Provide training and support to farm staff on precision agriculture tools and technologies.
• Monitor crop performance using remote sensing and other data sources.
• Develop reports and visualizations to communicate data insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Stay updated on advancements in precision agriculture technology.
• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers and software providers to ensure system compatibility and performance.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to precision agriculture systems.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of technology adoption on farms.

Conocimientos

Data analysis

Geospatial analysis

GIS software

Educación

Bachelors or Masters related field

Herramientas

ArcGIS

QGIS

Data analysis tools

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng is seeking a Precision Agriculture Specialist to drive adoption of GPS-guided equipment, VRT, remote sensing and data analytics on commercial farms.

You will collect field data, develop management zones, map variable rate applications and train staff, collaborating with agronomists to optimize inputs and maximize yields.

Strong technical background in GIS and farming systems, plus 4+ years of experience, are required for this hands-on role.