Remote Hydroponics Specialist & Farm Consultant

Placements24

Soweto

Hybrid

ZAR 420,000 - 620,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Hydroponics Farm Technician & Consultant to remotely monitor and optimize multiple hydroponic setups. You will guide on-site teams via virtual meetings and reporting, focusing on nutrient management, environmental control, and plant health.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of hands-on hydroponics experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to remote collaboration in controlled environment agriculture.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in horticulture, plant science or related field.
Minimum 4 years hands-on experience with commercial hydroponic systems.
Strong remote communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Remotely monitor and optimize hydroponic farm systems.
Provide expert guidance to on-site teams via video conferences and digital channels.
Troubleshoot pest, disease, and equipment issues remotely.
Analyze environmental data to optimize yields.
Assist in setup and commissioning of new remote installations.

Skills

Remote communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Hydroponics knowledge

Plant physiology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Horticulture or related field

Tools

Remote monitoring software

Data logging tools

Digital communication platforms

Job description

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of hands-on hydroponics experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to remote collaboration in controlled environment agriculture.

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