Remote AgTech Solutions Architect

Placements24

Rustenburg

Hybrid

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Professional development (online)

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Agricultural Technology Specialist to drive technology integration in farming projects. The role emphasizes autonomous work, data analytics, and remote collaboration with field teams to optimize operations for the Rustenburg region and beyond.

You will evaluate precision farming tools, IoT, data platforms, and automation, while supporting farm managers with training and remote assistance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field related to agriculture, engineering or data science.
At least 5 years of experience in agricultural technology or precision agriculture.
Experience with farm management software, GIS, and remote sensing is required.
Strong understanding of crops, soils and agricultural systems.
Excellent remote communication, analysis, and problem‑solving abilities.
Programming in Python or R is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Research, evaluate, and recommend new agricultural technologies and analytics tools.
Oversee implementation and integration of technologies across farming operations.
Provide remote technical support and training to farm staff.
Develop and manage databases for agricultural data from multiple sources.
Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues with deployed tech.
Collaborate with R&D to pilot emerging technologies.
Ensure data security and integrity of agricultural systems.
Stay informed on industry trends and regulatory changes.