Remote Agricultural Data Analyst: Insights for Yield

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Work-life balance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Agricultural Data Analyst to join our clients team. You will collect, process, and interpret large agricultural datasets to drive operational efficiency, crop yield improvements, and strategic decision support.

You will develop statistical models, build visualizations, and communicate insights to stakeholders across regions, including Mossel Bay. A strong foundation in data science and agriculture is essential for success in this remote role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (Data Science, Statistics, Agricultural Science).
• 3+ years of data analysis experience in agriculture or related fields.
• Proficiency in data analysis software and programming languages (R, Python, SQL).
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and organize agricultural data from various sources.
• Develop statistical models to analyze crop performance and soil health.
• Create data visualizations, dashboards and reports for stakeholders.
• Identify trends and anomalies to provide actionable insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with agronomists and farm managers to translate data needs into analytics.
• Stay updated with advances in agricultural tech and data tools.

Skills

Data Analysis

Python

R

SQL

Tableau/Power BI

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Data Science/Statistics/Agricultural Science

Tools

R

Python

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Agricultural Data Analyst to join our clients team. You will collect, process, and interpret large agricultural datasets to drive operational efficiency, crop yield improvements, and strategic decision support.

You will develop statistical models, build visualizations, and communicate insights to stakeholders across regions, including Mossel Bay. A strong foundation in data science and agriculture is essential for success in this remote role.