Remote Agricultural Extension Officer

Placements24; Polokwane; Remote; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a passionate Remote Agricultural Extension Officer to connect farmers with vital information, resources, and best practices. This fully remote role allows you to engage with agricultural communities across regions via digital platforms.

You will lead knowledge transfer, promote sustainable farming techniques, and support farmers in adopting new technologies and management strategies while communicating clearly and leveraging online collaboration tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Extension, or a related field.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and digital literacy skills.
• Experience working with farmers or in agricultural extension services.
• Familiarity with online collaboration tools and digital platforms.
• Strong understanding of general agricultural principles and challenges faced by farmers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver educational content and training materials via webinars, online forums, and digital publications.
• Provide remote advisory services on crop management, pest and disease control, soil health, and water conservation.
• Facilitate online knowledge-sharing sessions and farmer networks for peer-to-peer learning.
• Stay updated on agricultural research and innovations to disseminate relevant information.
• Document farmer needs and feedback to inform program development.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Digital literacy

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/Agronomy/Ag Ext

Tools

Online collaboration tools

Digital platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a passionate Remote Agricultural Extension Officer to connect farmers with vital information, resources, and best practices. This role is fully remote, allowing you to engage with agricultural communities across diverse regions through digital platforms. You will play a key role in knowledge transfer, promoting sustainable farming techniques, and supporting farmers in adopting new technologies and management strategies. This is an ideal position for someone dedicated to empowering farmers and improving agricultural livelihoods through effective communication and education.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver educational content and training materials on modern agricultural practices via webinars, online forums, and digital publications.
• Provide remote advisory services to farmers on crop management, pest and disease control, soil health, and water conservation.
• Facilitate online knowledge-sharing sessions and farmer networks to promote peer-to-peer learning.
• Stay updated on agricultural research and innovations to disseminate relevant information to farmers.
• Document farmer needs and feedback to inform program development and future research directions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Extension, or a related field.
• Experience working directly with farmers or in agricultural extension services.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and digital literacy skills.
• Familiarity with online collaboration tools and digital communication platforms.
• Strong understanding of general agricultural principles and challenges faced by farmers.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and benefits package.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote work environment.
• Contribute directly to the improvement of agricultural communities.
• Opportunities for professional development in agricultural extension and digital outreach.
• Work with innovative tools to deliver agricultural knowledge and support.