Remote Precision Ag Specialist - Data-Driven Farming

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 720,000 - 1,020,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work

Home office stipend

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Precision Agriculture Specialist to guide farmers globally in deploying data-driven farming. You will analyze geospatial data, calibrate sensors, and tailor site-specific practices to maximize yields while minimizing inputs.

This remote role requires strong communication and the ability to work independently from a home office in South Africa. Join a global tech-led agricultural team and help drive sustainable farming through advanced precision agriculture tools,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Precision Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in precision agriculture or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in GIS, remote sensing, and yield data.
• Proficiency with precision agriculture software platforms and hardware.
• Strong communication and ability to explain complex concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Independent work capability in a remote setup.
• Stable internet and a dedicated home office setup.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote consultation and technical support to farmers on precision agriculture tools and practices.
• Analyze geospatial data, sensor readings, and yield maps to develop site-specific management recommendations.
• Advise on selection, calibration, and deployment of precision farming equipment including GPS guidance systems and soil sensors.
• Develop customized variable rate application maps for fertilizers, seeds, and crop protection products.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to precision agriculture hardware and software.
• Conduct online training sessions and webinars for farmers and professionals.
• Stay updated with trends in precision farming, data analytics, and agricultural software.
• Contribute to new precision agriculture solutions from client insights.

Skills

Geospatial data analysis

Communication skills

Remote agriculture expertise

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Precision Agriculture / Agronomy / Agricultural Engineering

Tools

GPS guidance systems

GIS software

Yield mapping software

Sensor data analysis

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Precision Agriculture Specialist to guide farmers globally in deploying data-driven farming. You will analyze geospatial data, calibrate sensors, and tailor site-specific practices to maximize yields while minimizing inputs.

This remote role requires strong communication and the ability to work independently from a home office in South Africa. Join a global tech-led agricultural team and help drive sustainable farming through advanced precision agriculture tools,