Remote Agricultural Data Scientist: Predictive Yield & Pest Analytics

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Agricultural Data Scientist to transform sensor, weather, and soil data into predictive models for yields, pest detection, and resource optimization. The role is remote with occasional travel to Centurion, Gauteng, supporting innovative farming initiatives across the client’s agricultural ventures.

The ideal candidate has a strong statistical background and proficiency in Python/R, with experience handling large multi-source datasets to deliver scalable data solutions that

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Agricultural Data Scientist to transform sensor, weather, and soil data into predictive models for yields, pest detection, and resource optimization. The role is remote with occasional travel to Centurion, Gauteng, supporting innovative farming initiatives across the client’s agricultural ventures.

The ideal candidate has a strong statistical background and proficiency in Python/R, with experience handling large multi-source datasets to deliver scalable data solutions that