Precision Agriculture Tech Specialist - Field Data & Yields

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, seeks a Precision Agriculture Specialist to integrate GPS guidance, VRT, remote sensing, and data analytics into farming operations. You will work with farm managers and agronomists to optimize resource use and maximize yields.

The ideal candidate has a degree in a related field and 4+ years of precision agriculture experience, with strong analytical skills and the ability to train staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field related to agriculture.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in precision agriculture or farm technology.
• Proficiency with GIS software and data analytics tools.
• Experience with FMIS and data platforms.
• Understanding of GPS, RTK, VRT, and remote sensing.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain precision agriculture equipment and software.
• Collect and analyze geospatial and sensor data from farm operations.
• Develop site-specific management zones and VR maps for inputs.
• Provide training to farm staff on precision ag tools.
• Monitor crop performance using remote sensing and data sources.
• Create reports and visualizations for stakeholders.
• Stay updated on precision agriculture tech and methodologies.
• Collaborate with manufacturers and software providers.
• Troubleshoot precision ag systems.
• Contribute to technology adoption planning on farms.

Skills

GIS

Data analysis

FMIS

GPS/RTK

VRT

Remote sensing

Agronomy knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Agricultural Engineering / Agronomy / Geomatics

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria, Gauteng, seeks a Precision Agriculture Specialist to integrate GPS guidance, VRT, remote sensing, and data analytics into farming operations. You will work with farm managers and agronomists to optimize resource use and maximize yields.

The ideal candidate has a degree in a related field and 4+ years of precision agriculture experience, with strong analytical skills and the ability to train staff.