Remote Precision Agriculture Data Analyst

Placements24; Centurion; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Online learning resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Precision Agriculture Analyst to join its agricultural technology division. This fully remote role supports South Africa-wide operations, leveraging satellite, drone, soil sensor, and yield data to optimize farm management and sustainability.

You will guide farmers and agronomists in applying precision farming techniques, developing data-driven recommendations, and collaborating with software teams to enhance data processing tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Geospatial Information Science, Data Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in precision agriculture, data analysis, or related role within the agricultural sector.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (R, Python, Tableau).
• Extensive experience with GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS) and remote sensing principles.
• Familiarity with agricultural data formats and management systems.
• Understanding of crop physiology, soil science, and agronomic principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets from precision agriculture tools and sensors to identify trends in crop health, soil conditions, and yield.
• Develop data-driven recommendations for variable rate applications of fertilizers, pesticides, and water.
• Create detailed farm maps and spatial analysis reports using GIS and remote sensing tools.
• Interpret satellite and drone imagery for crop health assessment and stress detection.
• Provide remote technical support and training to farmers and agronomists on precision agriculture technologies.
• Collaborate with software teams to improve data processing algorithms and analytics tools.
• Generate reports and presentations summarizing findings for stakeholders.
• Stay updated on advancements in precision agriculture and data analytics.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

R

Tableau

GIS mapping

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Agricultural Science or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Remote sensing

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Remote Precision Agriculture Analyst to join its agricultural technology division. This fully remote role supports South Africa-wide operations, leveraging satellite, drone, soil sensor, and yield data to optimize farm management and sustainability.

You will guide farmers and agronomists in applying precision farming techniques, developing data-driven recommendations, and collaborating with software teams to enhance data processing tools.