Remote Precision Ag Data Strategist

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Remote work setup stipend

Flexible hours

Professional growth

Home office equipment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Precision Agriculture Specialist to join a fully remote team in South Africa. The role focuses on analyzing data from GPS-guided machinery, drones, and soil sensors to optimize yields and resource use.

You will develop prescriptions, maps, and zone definitions, while collaborating with farmers and agronomists to deliver actionable insights and remote support. A strong background in data science, GIS, and agronomy is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Geomatics, or Data Science.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in precision agriculture, farm management, or agricultural data analysis.
• Proficiency in precision agriculture software and GIS platforms like ArcGIS/QGIS.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets from precision farming equipment (yield monitors, soil sensors, drone data).
• Develop data-driven recommendations for variable rate applications of fertilizers, pesticides, and seeds.
• Create farm management zones and prescription maps for optimized land use.
• Interpret satellite imagery and drone data to monitor crop health and predict yields.
• Collaborate with farmers and agronomists to translate data into practical solutions.
• Provide remote technical support and training on precision agriculture software and hardware.
• Stay current with advancements in precision agriculture technologies and data analytics.
• Develop reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Contribute to development of proprietary data analysis tools and platforms.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions, data analysis, and recommendations.

Skills

Precision farming

Data analysis

GIS

Python

R

Remote work

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy

Geomatics

Data Science

Master's degree a plus

Tools

John Deere Operations Center

Trimble Ag Software

Climate FieldView

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Precision Agriculture Specialist to join a fully remote team in South Africa. The role focuses on analyzing data from GPS-guided machinery, drones, and soil sensors to optimize yields and resource use.

You will develop prescriptions, maps, and zone definitions, while collaborating with farmers and agronomists to deliver actionable insights and remote support. A strong background in data science, GIS, and agronomy is essential.