Remote Precision Agriculture Data Analyst

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Cutting-edge software access

Online courses and webinars

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Remote Precision Agriculture Analyst to join a data-driven agricultural technology division in South Africa. You will analyze satellite, drone, soil, and yield data to guide farmers and agronomists on precision farming, aiming to optimize yields and reduce input costs.

The role requires strong data analytics, GIS, and remote sensing skills, with remote collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agricultural Science, Agronomy, Geospatial Information Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in precision agriculture, data analysis, or a related role within the agricultural sector.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., R, Python, Tableau).
• Extensive experience with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and remote sensing principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets from diverse precision agriculture tools and sensors to identify trends and patterns in crop health, soil conditions, and yield performance.
• Develop data-driven recommendations for variable rate applications of fertilizers, pesticides, and water.
• Utilize GIS software and remote sensing tools to create detailed farm maps and spatial analysis reports.
• Interpret satellite and drone imagery for crop health assessment, growth monitoring, and stress detection.
• Provide remote technical support and training to farmers and agronomists on precision agriculture technologies and data interpretation.
• Collaborate with software development teams to improve data processing algorithms and analytical tools.
• Generate regular reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations for stakeholders.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in precision agriculture, data analytics, and relevant software.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and privacy across all analytical processes.
• Contribute to the development of best practices for data collection and analysis in agriculture.

Skills

Data analysis

Python

R

Tableau

GIS software

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Agricultural Science / Geospatial Information Science

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Remote sensing tools

Tableau

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly analytical Remote Precision Agriculture Analyst to join a data-driven agricultural technology division in South Africa. You will analyze satellite, drone, soil, and yield data to guide farmers and agronomists on precision farming, aiming to optimize yields and reduce input costs.

The role requires strong data analytics, GIS, and remote sensing skills, with remote collaboration across teams.