Remote Agricultural Data Scientist: Predictive Analytics for Farming

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health insurance (comprehensive)

Home office setup allowance

Professional development

Ag tech projects

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Agricultural Data Scientist to join our innovative team. This role focuses on leveraging big data to drive insights across agricultural operations, from precision farming to supply chain optimization.

You will develop predictive models, analyze complex datasets, and provide actionable intelligence to enhance farm productivity and sustainability, supporting Western Cape operations from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Data Scientist with agricultural or environmental data.
• Strong programming in Python or R with data science libraries (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Pandas).
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and data warehousing concepts.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data tech (Spark).
• Excellent problem-solving and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain ML models for crop yield prediction and resource optimization.
• Collect, clean, and analyze large agricultural datasets from sensors, satellite imagery, and farm systems.
• Design dashboards and reports to visualize key metrics for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with agronomists, farmers, and analysts to translate data needs into solutions.
• Improve data collection methods and data quality across operations.
• Stay updated on advances in data science and agricultural technology.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

NoSQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

Spark

Machine learning

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Data Science/Statistics/CS

Tools

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

Pandas

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Agricultural Data Scientist to join our innovative team. This role focuses on leveraging big data to drive insights across agricultural operations, from precision farming to supply chain optimization.

You will develop predictive models, analyze complex datasets, and provide actionable intelligence to enhance farm productivity and sustainability, supporting Western Cape operations from anywhere in the world.