Remote Precision Ag Specialist | Data-Driven Farm Tech

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,150,000 - 1,479,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office equipment allowance

Professional development support

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Precision Agriculture Specialist to guide clients in using GPS, sensors, drones, and data analytics to optimize crop production and resource use. You will interpret data and provide expert recommendations from a remote location.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, remote training, and staying current with agtech trends to improve farm profitability and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Precision Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with precision agriculture technologies and data analysis tools.
• Ability to interpret GIS data, drone imagery, and farm management software.
• Excellent communication and remote client support skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple remote projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on the selection, implementation, and use of precision agriculture technologies.
• Analyze data collected from various precision farming tools (e.g., yield monitors, soil sensors, drone imagery).
• Develop and recommend site-specific management strategies based on data analysis, including variable rate application of inputs.
• Provide remote technical support and training to farmers on precision agriculture equipment and software.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented precision agriculture practices and suggest improvements.
• Stay current with advancements in precision agriculture and agricultural technology trends.

Skills

Remote client support

Independent work

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Precision Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field

Tools

GIS data interpretation

Drone imagery analysis

Farm management software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Precision Agriculture Specialist to guide clients in using GPS, sensors, drones, and data analytics to optimize crop production and resource use. You will interpret data and provide expert recommendations from a remote location.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, remote training, and staying current with agtech trends to improve farm profitability and sustainability.