Remote Agricultural Predictive Data Scientist

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Competitive salary

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Continuous learning and development

Stock options or performance-basedBonu

Cloud computing resources

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Agricultural Data Analyst to transform farm data into actionable insights and predictive models. You will develop, test, and deploy algorithms forecasting yields and risks, collaborating with agronomists and developers to implement practical farming solutions.

The role emphasizes strong quantitative skills, data manipulation, and ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Agricultural Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data analysis with a focus on predictive modeling and machine learning.
• Proficiency in Python, R and SQL.
• Experience with ML libraries (Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large datasets from diverse agricultural sources (sensors, satellite imagery, farm records, weather stations).
• Develop, validate, and implement statistical models and machine learning algorithms for predicting crop yields, disease outbreaks, and optimal planting/harvesting times.
• Analyze complex data to identify trends, patterns, and correlations relevant to agricultural productivity and sustainability.
• Visualize data and model results through dashboards and reports for stakeholders with varying technical backgrounds.
• Collaborate with agronomists, researchers, and software developers to integrate data insights into practical farming solutions.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate model performance, refining algorithms as needed.
• Research and implement new data analysis techniques and technologies relevant to agriculture.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to support strategic decision-making for clients and internal teams.
• Document methodologies, processes, and results clearly and comprehensively.

Skills

Predictive modeling

Machine learning

Data analysis

Statistics

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Data visualization

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Data Science/Statistics/CS/Agricultural Economics or related field

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Agricultural Data Analyst to transform farm data into actionable insights and predictive models. You will develop, test, and deploy algorithms forecasting yields and risks, collaborating with agronomists and developers to implement practical farming solutions.

The role emphasizes strong quantitative skills, data manipulation, and ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders in a fully remote setting.