Precision Agriculture Technologist

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site role with field interactions

Professional development opportunities

State-of-the-art precision farming工具

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Technologist for an on-site role in Centurion, South Africa. You will deploy and maintain precision farming systems, work with GPS-guided equipment, sensors, and data platforms, and translate field data into actionable recommendations for farmers.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years' hands-on precision agriculture experience, solid data analytics skills, and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical users while supporting farm operations

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience with precision agriculture technologies.
• Proficiency with data management software, GIS, and analytics platforms.
• Diploma or Bachelor's in Agricultural Technology, Agronomy, or related field.
• Driver's license and ability to work outdoors.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, and maintain precision agriculture equipment and GPS systems.
• Collect, manage, and analyze data from yield monitors, drones, and sensors.
• Develop site-specific management plans with variable rate fertilizer and seeding.
• Provide technical training and support to farmers and operators.
• Troubleshoot issues with precision agriculture systems and equipment.
• Conduct field trials and evaluate new technologies.
• Prepare reports summarizing data, analyses, and farm recommendations.
• Stay updated on advancements in precision agriculture and related tech.
• Collaborate with sales and R&D teams to identify client needs.

Skills

Precision agriculture experience

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team player

Outdoor work adaptability

Education

Diploma in Agricultural Technology

Bachelor's in Agricultural Engineering

Tools

GIS

Agricultural analytics platforms

Data management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Technologist for an on-site role in Centurion, South Africa. You will deploy and maintain precision farming systems, work with GPS-guided equipment, sensors, and data platforms, and translate field data into actionable recommendations for farmers.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years' hands-on precision agriculture experience, solid data analytics skills, and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical users while supporting farm operations