Remote Crop Analytics Specialist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Cutting-edge agri-technology

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Crop Analyst to join their agricultural technology team. You will leverage satellite imagery, GIS, and data science to monitor crop health, predict yields, and guide strategic decisions for South Africa’s diverse farming operations.

Operate remotely with field teams and management, applying agronomy knowledge and advanced analytics to optimize resource use, pest management, and irrigation across regional farms.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD required in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years in crop analysis, data science, or precision agriculture.
• Proficiency with GIS software and data analysis tools.
• Strong agronomic principles and crop physiology knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Analyze satellite imagery, drone data, and ground sensors to assess crop health and growth stages.
• Develop predictive models for crop yield forecasting using historical data and weather patterns.
• Generate reports and visualizations to communicate findings to farm managers.
• Collaborate virtually with on-site teams to validate data and gather ground-truth information.
• Stay updated on remote sensing and data analytics advancements relevant to crop science.

Skills

Data analysis

Agronomy knowledge

GIS literacy

Programming (R/Python)

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Agronomy

PhD in Agricultural Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Python

R

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Crop Analyst to join their agricultural technology team. You will leverage satellite imagery, GIS, and data science to monitor crop health, predict yields, and guide strategic decisions for South Africa’s diverse farming operations.

Operate remotely with field teams and management, applying agronomy knowledge and advanced analytics to optimize resource use, pest management, and irrigation across regional farms.