Remote Precision Agriculture Advisor & Data Strategist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,306,000 - 1,959,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Fully remote work

Global client exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Remote Precision Agriculture Specialist to guide farmers and agricultural businesses in deploying advanced technologies to optimize farm management and resource use.

You will work with clients worldwide, interpreting GPS guidance, drone imagery, GIS data, and sensor outputs to craft data-driven prescriptions that boost crop performance and profitability while promoting sustainable farming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Precision Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years hands-on experience with precision agriculture technologies and data analysis.
• Familiarity with GIS, FMIS, and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to understand farming operations and opportunities for precision agriculture adoption.
• Advise on selection, implementation, and calibration of precision ag technologies (GPS, soil sensors, yield monitors).
• Analyze data from drones, satellites, and sensors to create field maps and prescription zones.
• Develop data-driven strategies for variable-rate application of inputs (fertilizers, seeds, pesticides).
• Provide ongoing support and training on precision agriculture tools and platforms.

Skills

Data analysis

GIS software

FMIS

Data visualization

Client communication

Remote advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree in Precision Agriculture

Tools

GPS guidance systems

Soil sensors

Yield monitors

Drone imagery

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Remote Precision Agriculture Specialist to guide farmers and agricultural businesses in deploying advanced technologies to optimize farm management and resource use.

You will work with clients worldwide, interpreting GPS guidance, drone imagery, GIS data, and sensor outputs to craft data-driven prescriptions that boost crop performance and profitability while promoting sustainable farming.