Remote Lead, Precision Agriculture & Data Innovation

Placements24; Gauteng; Ibrido; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Remote working equipment provided

Software licenses for remote work

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible work schedule

Attendance at industry conferences

Innovative virtual team environment

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Precision Agriculture Specialist to drive data-driven farming initiatives in a remote-first environment. You will lead projects integrating GPS, drone imagery, variable rate application, and sensor networks to boost farm productivity and resource efficiency.

You will mentor teams, analyze large multi-source datasets, and collaborate across locations to deploy scalable precision agriculture solutions while advancing sustainable farming practices.

Competenze

• Master's degree in related field with a strong focus on precision agriculture.
• 8+ years of hands-on experience in precision agriculture with leadership.
• Proficiency in GIS, remote sensing, GPS technology, and data analytics.

Mansioni

• Lead design, implementation, and management of precision agriculture programs across diverse farm operations.
• Analyze large datasets from soil sensors, yield monitors, and satellite imagery for actionable insights.
• Develop and deploy variable rate application solutions for fertilizers, pesticides, and seeds.
• Oversee calibration and maintenance of precision agriculture equipment and software.
• Train and mentor farm managers and agronomists on precision agriculture tools.

Conoscenze

Precision agriculture

GIS

Remote sensing

GPS technology

Data analytics

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Formazione

Master's degree in Agricultural Engineering / Agronomy / Geomatics

Strumenti

FMS

Data visualization tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Precision Agriculture Specialist to drive data-driven farming initiatives in a remote-first environment. You will lead projects integrating GPS, drone imagery, variable rate application, and sensor networks to boost farm productivity and resource efficiency.

You will mentor teams, analyze large multi-source datasets, and collaborate across locations to deploy scalable precision agriculture solutions while advancing sustainable farming practices.