Remote Agricultural Consultant — Data-Driven Farm Growth

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,469,000 - 2,122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Diverse client exposure

Learning & development resources

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Remote Agricultural Consultant to provide strategic guidance to farms from a remote setup. You will deliver data-driven insights to improve crop production, soil health, irrigation, and sustainability across diverse regions.

The role emphasizes virtual collaboration, client training, and staying current with agricultural innovations. 7+ years of experience and advanced degrees are required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in agricultural consulting or farm management.
• Deep knowledge of crops, soil science, irrigation, and integrated pest management.
• Proven ability to analyze data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Strong virtual communication and client relationship management skills.
• Experience with Zoom, Teams, Slack and agricultural software.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote expert consultation on crop production, soil health, pest management, and yield optimization.
• Analyze client farm data to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop customized action plans and strategic recommendations for sustainable practices.
• Conduct virtual training sessions and workshops for farm staff on new technologies.
• Stay abreast of the latest agricultural research, innovations, and market trends.
• Facilitate communication between clients and other stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Agronomy knowledge

Virtual communication

Client relationship management

Digital collaboration tools

Irrigation systems knowledge

Pest management knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Agronomy

Ph.D. in Agricultural Science

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Slack

Agricultural software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Remote Agricultural Consultant to provide strategic guidance to farms from a remote setup. You will deliver data-driven insights to improve crop production, soil health, irrigation, and sustainability across diverse regions.

The role emphasizes virtual collaboration, client training, and staying current with agricultural innovations. 7+ years of experience and advanced degrees are required.