Precision Agriculture Technologist: Drones, GPS & Data

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Company vehicle

Training opportunities

Cutting-edge technology

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Precision Agriculture Technician based in Port Elizabeth to support farmers with cutting-edge farming tech. You will install and calibrate GPS systems, drones, sensors, and data software to optimise crop monitoring and variable rate applications.

You will work closely with agricultural managers to deploy solutions, analyse field data, troubleshoot issues, and train operators on new equipment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with precision agriculture equipment and software.
• Strong GPS, GIS and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, and maintain precision agriculture equipment.
• Operate and manage agricultural drones for monitoring and data collection.
• Collect and analyse data from yield sensors, imagery and other sources.
• Provide on-farm technical support and training on precision ag tech.
• Troubleshoot and resolve field equipment and software issues.
• Assist in developing precision farming strategies for specific farms.

Skills

GPS technology

GIS principles

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Education

Diploma/degree in Agricultural technology or related field

Agronomy

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Precision agriculture software

GPS equipment

Drones

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Precision Agriculture Technician based in Port Elizabeth to support farmers with cutting-edge farming tech. You will install and calibrate GPS systems, drones, sensors, and data software to optimise crop monitoring and variable rate applications.

You will work closely with agricultural managers to deploy solutions, analyse field data, troubleshoot issues, and train operators on new equipment.