Remote Agricultural Technician - Data Monitoring

Placements24; Graafwater; Híbrido; ZAR 180.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Training in AgTech

Career progression

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks an Agricultural Technician to specialize in Remote Data Monitoring. This fully remote role is based in South Africa and supports sensors and IoT systems on client farms, delivering data-driven insights for agriculture and forestry operations.

The position is entry to mid-level, requiring 1–3 years in agricultural operations or technical support, and a solid grounding in agricultural practices and data acquisition. Remote work and ongoing AgTech training are offered.

Formación

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Technology, or related technical field in Agriculture & Forestry.
• 1–3 years of experience in agricultural operations or technical support, preferably with data monitoring or farm management systems.
• Basic understanding of agricultural practices, crop science and environmental monitoring.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor data streams from agricultural sensors (soil moisture, weather stations, irrigation systems, etc.).
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of incoming data.
• Identify and troubleshoot data anomalies or system malfunctions, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Perform routine data quality checks and remote system performance assessments.
• Generate basic reports on data trends, system status and potential issues for senior staff.
• Assist in calibration and configuration of remote sensing equipment and IoT devices.
• Maintain organized records of monitoring activities and system logs.
• Respond to alerts from monitoring systems in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with technical support to resolve hardware and software issues.
• Support implementation and deployment of new monitoring technologies.

Conocimientos

Data monitoring

Remote work

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication (written)

Educación

Diploma or Degree in Agriculture/AgTech

Herramientas

IoT devices

Data acquisition systems

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks an Agricultural Technician to specialize in Remote Data Monitoring. This fully remote role is based in South Africa and supports sensors and IoT systems on client farms, delivering data-driven insights for agriculture and forestry operations.

The position is entry to mid-level, requiring 1–3 years in agricultural operations or technical support, and a solid grounding in agricultural practices and data acquisition. Remote work and ongoing AgTech training are offered.