Precision Agriculture Tech Specialist

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Training programs

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Precision Agriculture Specialist to enhance farm management using GPS, sensors, drones, and data analytics. You will work with farmers to integrate technologies, train staff, and optimize crop production and resource use in Mahikeng, North West.

The role requires a degree in precision agriculture or related field and at least 3 years of experience, with strong GIS/FMIS skills and data interpretation abilities. Travel and ongoing training benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agronomy or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in precision agriculture or farm technology implementation.
• Proficiency with GIS software, FMIS, and data analysis tools.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting agricultural sensors and machinery.

Responsibilities

• Advise farmers on precision agriculture technologies and their operation.
• Interpret data from GPS, yield monitors, soils, and satellites.
• Develop variable rate maps for inputs based on data analysis.
• Conduct field assessments and produce crop health reports.
• Provide training and support to farm staff on equipment and software.

Skills

Data interpretation

Training & communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Precision Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, or related field

Tools

GIS software

FMIS

Data analysis tools

Sensor technologies

Agricultural machinery

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Precision Agriculture Specialist to enhance farm management using GPS, sensors, drones, and data analytics. You will work with farmers to integrate technologies, train staff, and optimize crop production and resource use in Mahikeng, North West.

The role requires a degree in precision agriculture or related field and at least 3 years of experience, with strong GIS/FMIS skills and data interpretation abilities. Travel and ongoing training benefits are included.