Remote Precision Ag Specialist — Data-Driven Farming

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Precision Agriculture Specialist for a primarily remote role based in the Vereeniging region. You will work with farmers to implement GPS-guided systems, VRT, soil sampling, drone monitoring, and farm management software to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, yielding improvements, and reducing environmental impact. Travel to client sites across various agricultural regions is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agricultural Science, Agricultural Engineering, Geomatics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in precision agriculture or related technical roles.
• Strong knowledge of GPS, VRT, soil sampling, yield monitoring, and drone applications.
• Proficiency with farm management software and GIS tools.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage precision agriculture technologies on client farms, including GPS systems, VRT, and soil sampling equipment.
• Analyze geospatial data, sensor readings, and yield maps to provide actionable insights for farmers.
• Develop and deliver tailored farm management plans incorporating precision strategies.
• Provide training and ongoing support to farmers and staff on equipment and software.
• Stay updated on advancements in precision agriculture, drone tech, IoT sensors, and software.

Skills

GPS technology

VRT

Drone applications

GIS software

Data interpretation

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or related field

Tools

John Deere Operations Center

Trimble Ag Software

Climate FieldView

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Precision Agriculture Specialist for a primarily remote role based in the Vereeniging region. You will work with farmers to implement GPS-guided systems, VRT, soil sampling, drone monitoring, and farm management software to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, yielding improvements, and reducing environmental impact. Travel to client sites across various agricultural regions is expected as needed.