Remote AgTech Extension Specialist — Adoption & Training

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

This is a fully remote position

Competitive salary and comprehensive福利

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Agricultural Extension Specialist to promote adoption of new farming technologies nationwide in South Africa. You will develop and deliver training materials, provide remote support, and facilitate knowledge transfer among farmers.

The ideal candidate has a strong agricultural background, passion for education and technology, and excellent communication skills. This fully remote role offers work-life balance and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Extension, Agronomy, or related field.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in agricultural extension or related role with technology transfer.
• Strong knowledge of modern agricultural practices and South African farming tech.
• Experience delivering educational content in online and offline formats.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training materials, workshops, and online resources on agricultural technologies.
• Provide remote technical assistance and troubleshooting to farmers adopting new tech.
• Conduct online needs assessments to tailor extension services.
• Facilitate farmer-to-farmer learning networks.
• Collaborate with researchers, tech providers, and stakeholders to disseminate info.
• Monitor adoption rates and gather feedback for improvements.
• Translate complex technical info into understandable language for diverse farming audiences.
• Contribute to development of digital extension tools and platforms.
• Stay informed about emerging tech and best practices.
• Prepare reports on extension activities, impact, and farmer feedback.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Remote collaboration tools

Content development

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/Agricultural Extension/Agronomy

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Email platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Agricultural Extension Specialist to promote adoption of new farming technologies nationwide in South Africa. You will develop and deliver training materials, provide remote support, and facilitate knowledge transfer among farmers.

The ideal candidate has a strong agricultural background, passion for education and technology, and excellent communication skills. This fully remote role offers work-life balance and opportunities for professional development.