Remote Agricultural Sustainability Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health coverage

Development budget

Conference access

Supportive virtual team

Job summary

[Client] is seeking an experienced Agricultural Sustainability Consultant to guide farming businesses toward environmentally sound and economically viable practices. The role is fully remote, enabling independent work from a home office while shaping sustainable outcomes across agricultural projects.

You will assess operations, develop strategic plans, and provide expert advice to improve resource efficiency, reduce environmental footprint, and enhance farm resilience.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental Science, Agronomy, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience in agricultural sustainability consulting or environmental management within the agricultural sector.
• In-depth knowledge of ecological principles, resource management, and climate-smart agriculture.
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective sustainability strategies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Self-motivated and able to manage projects and client relationships effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess current agricultural operations for environmental impacts and sustainability performance.
• Develop customized sustainability strategies and action plans for diverse agricultural enterprises.
• Advise on implementing best practices in water management, soil health, biodiversity conservation, and waste reduction.
• Conduct feasibility studies for adopting sustainable technologies and farming methods.
• Provide training and support to clients in implementing and monitoring sustainability initiatives.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, regulations, and research in sustainable agriculture and environmental management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Remote work management

Education

Advanced degree in Sustainable Agriculture / Environmental Science / Agronomy

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Agricultural Sustainability Consultant to join their fully remote advisory team. This critical role involves guiding agricultural businesses towards more environmentally sound, socially responsible, and economically viable practices. You will conduct assessments, develop strategic plans, and provide expert advice to help clients reduce their environmental footprint, improve resource efficiency, and enhance long‑term farm resilience. This is a unique opportunity for a sustainability expert passionate about the future of farming to work independently and shape impactful change across the agricultural landscape from their home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess current agricultural operations for environmental impacts and sustainability performance.
• Develop customized sustainability strategies and action plans for diverse agricultural enterprises.
• Advise on implementing best practices in water management, soil health, biodiversity conservation, and waste reduction.
• Conduct feasibility studies for adopting sustainable technologies and farming methods.
• Provide training and support to clients in implementing and monitoring sustainability initiatives.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends, regulations, and research in sustainable agriculture and environmental management.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental Science, Agronomy, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in agricultural sustainability consulting or environmental management within the agricultural sector.
• In‑depth knowledge of ecological principles, resource management, and climate‑smart agriculture.
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective sustainability strategies.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Self‑motivated and able to manage projects and client relationships effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance‑based compensation.
• Fully remote work environment with maximum flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous budget for professional development and attending relevant conferences.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects driving sustainable agriculture.
• A supportive and forward‑thinking virtual team culture.