Remote Agricultural Sustainability Advisor

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Agricultural Sustainability Consultant to join a fully remote team. You will assess agricultural operations, develop sustainability strategies, advise on resource management (water, soil, energy), and support clients in achieving their sustainability goals.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental science, agronomy, or sustainable agriculture, plus excellent analytical and consulting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainable Agriculture, Agronomy or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in agricultural sustainability or environmental consulting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Comfort with remote work and digital collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sustainability assessments of agricultural operations across environmental, social, and economic dimensions.
• Develop tailored sustainability strategies and action plans (water, soil health, biodiversity, carbon footprint).
• Advise clients on best practices for resource management and efficiency.
• Set sustainability targets and monitor progress.
• Stay updated on sustainability frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Research and recommend innovative technologies for sustainability.
• Prepare reports, presentations and recommendations for clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to implement initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops and training on sustainable agriculture topics.
• Contribute to case studies and best-practice guides.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Remote work capability

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor's degree in Sustainable Agriculture

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Agricultural Sustainability Consultant to join a fully remote team. You will assess agricultural operations, develop sustainability strategies, advise on resource management (water, soil, energy), and support clients in achieving their sustainability goals.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental science, agronomy, or sustainable agriculture, plus excellent analytical and consulting skills.