Remote Precision Agriculture Data Analytics Specialist

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote salary

Flexible working hours

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Precision Agriculture Specialist to join a fully remote, globally serving team. You will leverage data analytics, IoT, FMIS, and satellite and drone data to optimize yields and resource use.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in a related field and at least 6 years of experience in precision agriculture, with strong geospatial analysis and remote-working capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field (Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Data Science, Geomatics).
• Minimum 6 years of experience in precision agriculture, agronomy with tech focus, or agricultural data analytics.
• Strong data analysis, statistical modeling, and geospatial data interpretation.
• Hands-on experience with precision agriculture hardware (GPS, soil sensors) and software (FMIS, GIS, visualization).
• Excellent understanding of crop physiology, soil science, and agronomic principles.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects remotely.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills; programming in R, Python, or SQL is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data from precision agriculture tools to identify patterns for optimizing crop production.
• Develop data-driven recommendations for variable rate fertilizer, pesticide, and irrigation.
• Configure and manage FMIS and other precision agriculture platforms.
• Provide remote technical support and training to clients on data interpretation.
• Collaborate with R&D to evaluate and integrate new precision agriculture technologies and data sources.
• Develop reports and visualizations to communicate complex insights to clients.
• Stay updated with advancements in precision agriculture and data science.

Skills

Data analysis

Geospatial data interpretation

Remote collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Data Science, Geomatics

Tools

GPS receivers

Soil sensors

FMIS

GIS software

Data visualization tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Precision Agriculture Specialist to join a fully remote, globally serving team. You will leverage data analytics, IoT, FMIS, and satellite and drone data to optimize yields and resource use.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in a related field and at least 6 years of experience in precision agriculture, with strong geospatial analysis and remote-working capabilities.