Remote Agronomist Specialist: Data-Driven Farm Optimization

Placements24; Durban; Hybride; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Agronomist Specialist to join a global team. The role involves delivering expert agronomic advice to farmers from a home office in South Africa, leveraging GIS and drone imagery to optimize yields and sustainability.

You will analyze soil data, weather, and crop health to craft tailored management plans, stay current with agronomy trends, and support product development with client feedback. Remote work with flexible hours is offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field (Agronomy/Crop Science).
• 5+ years hands-on agronomy experience or related advisory roles.
• Strong knowledge of soil science, plant physiology, and IPM.

Responsabilités

• Provide expert agronomic advice to farmers via virtual consultations.
• Analyze farm data (soil tests, weather, imagery) to tailor recommendations.
• Develop crop management plans focusing on fertilization, irrigation, and pest control.

Connaissances

Agronomy

Soil science

Crop nutrition

GIS

Drone imagery

Data analysis

Remote sensing

Virtual communication

Formation

Master’s degree in Agronomy

Ph.D. in Crop Science

Outils

ArcGIS

Drone imagery analysis tools

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Agronomist Specialist to join a global team. The role involves delivering expert agronomic advice to farmers from a home office in South Africa, leveraging GIS and drone imagery to optimize yields and sustainability.

You will analyze soil data, weather, and crop health to craft tailored management plans, stay current with agronomy trends, and support product development with client feedback. Remote work with flexible hours is offered.