Precision Agriculture Tech Lead — Smart Farming & Data

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development

Impactful role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Precision Agriculture Specialist to lead the adoption and management of GPS, drone imaging, soil mapping, and data analytics for farms in Vereeniging and broader Gauteng.

You will guide farmers on technology deployment, analyze outputs like yield maps, and develop tailored farm plans to optimize crop production and resource efficiency. Strong communication and field travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, IT or related field.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage precision agriculture technologies on client farms, including GPS, VRT, and sensor systems.
• Analyze farm data (yield maps, soil samples, imagery) to provide actionable insights for farmers.
• Develop customized farm management plans leveraging precision agriculture techniques.
• Train farmers and farm staff on operation and benefits of new agricultural technologies.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to precision agriculture equipment and software.
• Stay abreast of latest advancements in agricultural technology and recommend suitable solutions.
• Conduct field assessments and provide recommendations for optimizing farm operations based on data.
• Collaborate with technology providers and equipment manufacturers for system performance.
• Prepare reports and presentations on impact and benefits of precision agriculture implementation.
• Promote adoption of sustainable and data-driven farming practices.

Skills

Data analysis

Visualization

Training/teaching

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering/ Agronomy/ IT

Tools

GPS systems

Variable rate applicators

Yield monitors

Farm management software

GIS software

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Precision Agriculture Specialist to lead the adoption and management of GPS, drone imaging, soil mapping, and data analytics for farms in Vereeniging and broader Gauteng.

You will guide farmers on technology deployment, analyze outputs like yield maps, and develop tailored farm plans to optimize crop production and resource efficiency. Strong communication and field travel are essential.