Remote Crop Protection & IPM Specialist

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Health benefits

Professional development

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Crop Protection Officer to remotely support agricultural operations near Mahikeng. The role focuses on developing and implementing strategies to manage pests, diseases, and weeds using data and remote sensing technologies.

You will monitor fields remotely, prescribe sustainable protection measures, and provide training to farm personnel while working from a remote location.

Qualifications

• Degree in Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Entomology, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of crop protection experience.
• Familiarity with remote sensing, GIS, and data analysis for agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute IPM programs for various crops.
• Monitor crop conditions remotely using satellite imagery, drone data, and field reports.
• Research and recommend chemical, biological, and cultural control methods.
• Ensure compliance with regulations regarding pesticides and crop protection agents.
• Analyze data on pest outbreaks and crop damage to refine protection strategies.
• Provide technical guidance and training to farm personnel on crop protection best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Agronomy/Plant Pathology/Entomology degree

Tools

Remote sensing

GIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Crop Protection Officer to remotely support agricultural operations near Mahikeng. The role focuses on developing and implementing strategies to manage pests, diseases, and weeds using data and remote sensing technologies.

You will monitor fields remotely, prescribe sustainable protection measures, and provide training to farm personnel while working from a remote location.